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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17139 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17139 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 09:09:14 AM
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Ok, here I am, I have been off the MJF forum for a week, wow-have I missed a lot!
Any ways, *fast forward* we did get up to Washington after all the feascal with my job....we found a builder w/a home he had just built(he built the home our daughter bought as well)...bought it....got back to Calif, Tuesday late...I went to work, my Volunteers had a surprise party & "celebraty type" rost for me...lots-a-tears ...have 3 moving companies coming tomorrow to give us bids on moving our household & vehicles to Wash...am behind on Thank-you cards, 1 swap project & birthday gifts. But...am excited as all get out to move,,,we head out July 16th, 1 mini motorhome, 2 humans, 4 cats & 1 litter box....oh heaven help us! lol!
That's it in a nut shell!
Now I have to head off to work.
farm girl hugz, 
oh wait,,, forgot to tell you the best part... 1 house, 5 acres of sandy loom soil and a beautiful view of Mt. Spokane. 
We bought in a little community called Medical Lake, WA.
So, as I have said before, once we get moved & setteled in, I will be hosting a MJF Tea Party for those of you that can come play.
Till then, tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 09:17:39 AM
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Thanks for the update!! Shewwww Sounds busy, but good busy!!
Congratulations in your new adventure!!
The place sounds wonderful!!
~~Bridge's Blog~~
Simply Stitches
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 09:58:53 AM
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Yippee for you, Grace! That's so exciting! :D
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17139 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17139 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2007 : 10:03:31 PM
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thanx, I am so very happy. July 16th can't get here soon enough.....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Runbikegrrl
True Blue Farmgirl
250 Posts
MaryAnn
Waterbury Ctr
VT
USA
250 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 04:43:54 AM
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Congrats to you Grace! Does your daughter live up there as well? If so are you all "dialed in" as far as a job and stuff...that would make it so much easier to settle in
"So many interests so little time!"
http://lovelifelivegrrl.blogspot.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 07:37:27 AM
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Wow Grace! Just reading your post made me tired! That was one whirlwind trip!
Alee |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17139 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17139 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 10:26:23 AM
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Oh it is sooooo awesome, Our babygirl (30 yr old daughter) & her DH have also bought a home, just 1 1/2 miles down the road, infact they have to drive by ours when head into town.
My DH & I do not have to return to work, but I suspect that after 3 months we will both get a bit antsy & look for part time jobs or volunteer work,,, I can see it now, he on the street corner with one of those cardboard signs that reads " will work for golf & fish fees" and I will be on the opposite corner with a sign that reads, "will work for crafting supplies" LOL!
I am so greatful that we stuck diligently to our plan for retirement and now here we are, able to retire and 53years old and we have our health and a new journey in life. What a blessing.
I know those first 3 months will be exhausting, getting setteled in and all. Meeting our farm neighbors and finding a new church home. Plus we plan to explore every nook & crany of the Spokane area. (insert happy dance here!)
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9092 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 3:11:16 PM
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So Happy for you Grace. This must be so exciting. I will send you some craft supplies if times get rough.HA.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17139 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17139 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 7:00:47 PM
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Thanx Nancy Jo,,,,beat's sitting on the street corner holding a sign that reads "will work for craft supplies".. LOL!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2007 : 7:48:11 PM
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Oh, Grace I am sooooooo very happy for you and your family! How nice that your dreams have come true!!!! Just sounds wonderful! Will talk soon!
Sister & Farmgirl Hugs,
Maryjane Lee #595
"Cherish the memories and in our hearts they shall live forever! |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2007 : 1:48:12 PM
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Dear Grace,
Yippeee skipeee, Can,'t wait to have a tea party with you. I live maybe 15 minutes away from Medical Lake on the west side of Spokane. WE moved back 7 years ago due to my dh's parents health. We are so glad that we did. Wouldn't have missed that short time with both of them for anything.
We shall have to introduce you to some fun places around here. Can't wait. Safe journey.
Carol Sue
Life is short, enjoy every moment. |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2007 : 3:59:01 PM
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So glad to have you back Sister!
YOU have truly been missed!!!!!!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2007 : 4:17:01 PM
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Grace, I just found this posting...count me in on the tea party! Can't wait to meet in person! Judy
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17139 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17139 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 12:37:19 AM
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Kool, Kool & way Kool.....
I love hosting High Teas,,,,,scones, homemade jams, Josh Grobin music & silly hats....keep your fingers crossed that the movers don't break my china tea cups...I have quit the collection.
The tea party is for all who want to come. I think I will plan it for the later part of August, I should be setteled in by then.
I can hardly wait....only 31 days before I pull into my new driveway...but who's counting! LOL!
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 10:27:45 AM
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Ooh! A High Tea sounds wonderful! I love fancy old china! So sweet and wonderful!
Alee
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17139 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17139 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 10:39:02 AM
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Between the antiques, vintage table linens, tea pots & cups/saucers,,,I could open up my own tea parlor, but not sure if I could make a living doing so. But it would be fun to find a Victorian or Craftsman style cottage to turn into a tea parlor. Complete w/lace curtains & maybe a Harp in the parlor for ambience. oh, insert: deep sign of wishful thinking.....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 11:02:27 AM
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ooo :) That would be lovely! I would have to stop by everytime I was in the area!
Alee
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 2:32:01 PM
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Hey Grace,
In Spokane there is a place that has high tea called Brambleberry Cottage, it is in an old house and is fun to go to. OUr quilt group has done it a couple of times. In fact one of the gals there is going to most likely buy it. She loves teas. In fact she has spoiled us more than once doing a high tea. Gosh, I can't wait to get to meet you.
Hang on that time will fly while you get ready to go.
Carol Sue
Life is short, enjoy every moment. |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 2:56:32 PM
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People love high teas! My friend runs a rustic B & B north of me near the Canadian border. She decided to do a high tea. Her husband wasn't so eager and didn't think people would make the long drive,
in the end, he wore his black tie jacket, a top hat
and of course, jeans and cowboy boots to welcome the guests. The high tea was a sell out. JoAnn P.S. I took her to Maryjane's Farm and she loved the outdoor bedroom so they constructed an "outdoor bedroom" basically a cabin with no walls. It's darling
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 4:40:13 PM
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Grace You will be just down the road from us in Moses Lake. Well not "just" down the road but about an hour or so. Congrats on the new life. Retirement is so fun.
Hugs, Kathy |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 7:24:55 PM
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Oh I am so happy for you!!!!! That is wonderful!!! I do so hope the move goes smoothly and that you love your new place!! It sounds just perfect!!! Do keep us posted and of course pictures please when you have a chance!!!! Just awsome!!!
Happy Hugz!! (and happy dances too!)
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 8:23:12 PM
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What part of Washington? i'm about 30 minutes nort east of Seattle,
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17139 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17139 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 10:51:45 PM
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Buttercup, there you are, haven't seen you @MJF lately,,,,or am I in need of new reading glasses?LOL!
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
Laura, I am probably, from what I have been told, about a 3 hour drive to Seattle, but hey thats not so bad, You all have Trader Joes there, none in Spokane yet,,,,so I may have to plan some "field trips to Seattle to get my Trader Joes fix!!! hahaha!
Kathy, if there are fish up there in Moses Lake, we'll probablly be up there! DH loves to fish.
Joann, men are funny,,,they just don't understand the fine art of tea & conversation.
Carol Sue, thanx for the heads up on Brambleberry Cottage....I will be checking it out.
Hmmm, might have to make it one of my very first "things to do" when I get to Medical Lake ~ Spokane.
And now to finish my cup of Lavender/mint tea.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2007 : 11:08:37 PM
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17139 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17139 Posts |
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