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newmomma327
Farmgirl in Training
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Tabatha
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 5:53:08 PM
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So I know August is a month pretty much devoid of holidays (and unbelieveably it is upon us almost) so I'm wondering how do all of you lovely ladies celebrate this dog-day month? Any special traditions you partake in? Do you do anything to mark the end of summer or the approaching autumn? Just curious  |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 6:01:57 PM
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We do more fishing in August and Sept. than any other months if that counts..haha
The kids and I have little traditions for before school starts..getting ready for the fair and we always have at least one campout in our backyard..in addition to any that are away from here too...that is always fun. And LOTS of canning for sure..busiest canning months here are August and Sept!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Runbikegrrl
True Blue Farmgirl
250 Posts
MaryAnn
Waterbury Ctr
VT
USA
250 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 03:41:03 AM
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August is really the only warm month here in central/northern VT. In Aug I think of swimmingholes, lemonade, the garden (maybe canning this year) and sadly the end of our short summer so....I think about buying firewood, making sure all my outdoor repairs are done and so forth.
"So many interests so little time!"
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 3:06:16 PM
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I'm not sure this counts as a celebration, but our county fair starts on Aug 6th and runs through the 12th. DD will have 3 lambs at the show and one for the auction. We stay in a motorhome on the beach with lots of other 4-H friends/families. Potlucks, bike rides, chats by the fire and fireworks; and tons of books - in between showing animals. I guess it's kinda like a vacation.
After that we are on the back to school sprint. This year DD starts high school. No uniforms. Darn. But, they do have a pretty strict dress code. Now I have to take her shopping for real clothes. Then for books and supplies too.
We really celebrate the end of summer with a Labor Day weekend trip (the last Hooray of summer). This year it's the Columbia River Gorge area. Fresh air and hikes along the river and waterfalls.
Even with the Indian Summers of California, we start winding into a fall routine after Sept 1 - getting ready for winter. The barn is cleaned and repairs made. The chick coop is cleaned and disinfected, new bedding put in the nesting boxes so the girls are comfy all winter. All our sheep show supplies are cleaned, oiled and stored. Lists are made of needed supplies to be ordered next Jan.
By Oct I'm ready to put some of the garden to bed and start planting early spring bulbs.
I wish I could say we have some down time for rest and reflection, but that usually doesn't happen until it rains and we move indoos.
What ever you do this next month - Enjoy!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 3:37:19 PM
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One of my friends created a holiday called "Augustus Day" for august since it is like you said: Devoid of holidays. So we celebrate Augustus Day ever August 15th with a big barbeque, back yard football, music and the guys usually drink copious amounts of alcohol. The rest of us just enjoy having the neighbors over and a barbeque! LOL
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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newmomma327
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Tabatha
Michigan
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 3:40:30 PM
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What a great idea!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by Alee
One of my friends created a holiday called "Augustus Day" for august since it is like you said: Devoid of holidays. So we celebrate Augustus Day ever August 15th with a big barbeque, back yard football, music and the guys usually drink copious amounts of alcohol. The rest of us just enjoy having the neighbors over and a barbeque! LOL
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2007 : 7:08:46 PM
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I can't take credit for it though! :)
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 8:47:42 PM
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My wedding anniversary is in Aug so we try to go to Mendocino which is on the coast (we also were married there) and spend a few cool days.
Cheryl :) |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 9:50:33 PM
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Oh Cheryl..Mendocino is such a pretty place. I was there when my oldest son lived in Ft. Bragg about 8 years ago...loved it!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 11:29:00 PM
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Oh Jennifer, enjoy the Columbia River Gorge and the hikes. I use to hike there at least once every 2 weeks when we lived up in Kelso/Longview. I loved it. Hiked Ponytail Falls a lot.
August is hanging out in the air conditioning, enjoying the flowers, and panicing cause you realize fall is almost here and those projects aren't done!!!!!
Labor DAy was our last hoorah for the summer ususally camping in the Cascades.
Haven't done in the last few years. That is where we would go Huckleberry picking minus the bears Michelle, Huckleberry Wine. Just ask her about her adventure!!!!
Now we ususally bbq and have a good class of wine.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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Patsy
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 06:53:17 AM
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August is picking maters month. It is also a month to sit in the shade with some iced tea. Too hot here to do much else.
May God bless those who love the soil,
Patsy
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 10:55:08 PM
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Thank you Carol,
I've never been to that area and I'm really looking forward to it. It's actually a dual trip - vacation and scouting property. My sis and I have been talking about places to retire, other than CA. So expensive. OR, WA and ID are on my list and we have decided to try and take a few long weekend trips a year to scout possible areas. |
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