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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 5:12:25 PM
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you guys are all so cute! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 6:10:58 PM
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Love the train set-up!! My husband and son had a nice set too. It is in boxes in the basement right now. Maybe someday it will come to life again.
My quilting and life blog!! http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 2:33:13 PM
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I posted a picture of the quilt top I made with these blocks!! You guys did such a great job on them!!
My quilting and life blog!! http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 4:54:08 PM
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I love seeing everyones different creations with the same set of blocks...so neat! |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
9638 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 5:31:22 PM
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Sheryl-lyn, did your egg have two yolks in it? We get some big ones but rarely do we get two yolks.
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens Kind thoughts are roots Kind words are blossoms Kind deeds are Fruits
www.torismimi.blogspot.com www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
9638 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 2:56:38 PM
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Yes, Denise!! There have been 2 yolks in all of those big eggs! My chickens are young (less than a year) and they are laying some monsters! Glad you like my quilt top! Can't wait to get it quilted.
My quilting and life blog!! http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 07:03:30 AM
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wow i have only gotten a double yolk 3 times...I thought I was just lucky! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 3:10:17 PM
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I have gotten more double yolkers this year than any other before!! I get one at least 2 times a week. That is a lot of yolk!
My quilting and life blog!! http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 3:22:42 PM
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wow! |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
9638 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 10:29:09 AM
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Sheryl-lyn, What kind of chickens? We have Jersey giants, used to have black Astralorps. I haven't started my quilt yet but I'm hoping to get started this weekend. Has anyone heard from ktknits? How is she doing? If I remember correctly she was not feeling to well? Hope everything is ok there. It's freezing here so my quilt will be put to good use!
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens Kind thoughts are roots Kind words are blossoms Kind deeds are Fruits
www.torismimi.blogspot.com www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 10:32:51 AM
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enormous chickens denise!!! havent heard from her in forever! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 11:51:47 AM
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Ha! They are pretty big, but not ENORMOUS!! They are golden comets and black sex links. They seem to fare the best around here with us. We did not have much luck with silkies or aurucona (spelling it wrong--it is referred to as the Easter Egg Chicken) over the years. They died easily and without any obvious reason.
My quilting and life blog!! http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 12:17:49 PM
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Hey there..I got my 2 blocks from Ktknits today...they are adorable! Thanks kathy and I hope you are doing okay! Hang in there..we are all pulling for you! |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
9638 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 12:52:23 PM
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Oh good Jess, I'm glad someone has heard from her hope she's feeling ok. It is rather sick/yuk time here. We have got to STOP passing this cold or whatever around in this house. I can't get much done. I got the backing for my quilt but haven't had the time or energy to put the front together yet.
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens Kind thoughts are roots Kind words are blossoms Kind deeds are Fruits
www.torismimi.blogspot.com www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 1:11:41 PM
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yep i hear you we have had the stomach bug floating around our house for days now and i have had about enough of it!
you will all love her squares..I am so glad i havent put my top together yet. |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
    
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 1:30:20 PM
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I don't want to be a whiner, so I just haven't been writing in. Work has been awful--tons of work, not enough people, can't hire more, 2 out with surgeries, lots of pressure from the owners, etc., etc. Doing work on the side has been awful too--had to go to court over a divorce case with one of my clients, deadlines, special projects they need done, and just me to do it all. Tax season with year-ends and W-2's here in January. UGH. My husband has been sick on and off since September. Migranes, sinus infections, ear infections, one cold/flu after another. I haven't been nearly as sick as him, but I've had my share too. did I mention his migrane pills? $26 per pill!!
Then, the biggest issue for me has been my right hand/arm. I've been going to a chiropractor since last summer because I think I've got carpal tunnel, and don't want to have surgery. Well, when the weather turned cold, my right hand started to swell, and I've got pain through the knuckles as well as in the wrist. Now he's talking about sending me to a rhumatologist because he thinks it's a combination of osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel. Anyway, I can't do anything for a very long period of time with the right hand. So, I trim 2 sides of a block and make a cup of tea. Then I trim 2 sides of a block and read a chapter of a book. then I trim 2 sides of a block, and I put a load of laundry on. You get the idea. So, making blocks ends up taking ten times longer than it normally does, and I end up putting it off because I know it will hurt when i do it!
ktknits is not ktknitting very much, nor can she do much of any other crafty thing, because everything seems to be so "right hand" intensive, and it makes her verrrrry saaaadd. So, i guess it's a good thing that I'm working 14 hours a day, 6 days a week so i have something to take my mind off it.
Kathy t....trying to look on the bright side.
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 1:34:58 PM
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oh kathy that just sucks and i am so sorry..let us know if you need anything darlin...my husband is driving past you on friday evening, so if i can send anything your way just let me know! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 1:36:32 PM
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i am sorry on saturday night, not friday! |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
    
9638 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 09:47:08 AM
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Kathy, I just received your quilt square and it is so sweet with the snowmen and recipe on it! Thanks! Now I have no excuse, since I am feeling better today, to not start the top of my quilt. Felt so good I even did some cleaning....... wait maybe that is from a fever or something.
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens Kind thoughts are roots Kind words are blossoms Kind deeds are Fruits
www.torismimi.blogspot.com www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 11:15:01 AM
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Kathy, I got my block today. It is really nice...thanks so much. I'm going to put 4 together for a pillow. Then I'd have something soon. I think the pieced blocks look good in a pillow even without quilting...don't you? thanks again, Linda 
**************** May we always be in thankful contemplation of God who presides over us all. Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
    
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 11:22:01 AM
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yes they do!
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 1:20:55 PM
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Kathy, Got your quilt block yesterday and it's so adorable! I love it and thank you for the eggnog tea too. I am going to try it tomorrow night. Seems like a good ending to a long week..:)
"A friend is someone who does things that count, but never stops to count them"
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createmyworld
True Blue Farmgirl
   
295 Posts
Beth
Akron
PA
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2008 : 8:52:46 PM
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Kathy, I got your block in today's mail... I just love getting farmgirl mail! Thanks for the block and also for the eggnog tea (kinda goes well with this swap topic with all the talks of double yolk eggs!...don't have my own hens but the farmer who I buy my eggs from has some young hens and I've gotten lots of double yolkers in the past few months) I'm looking forward to trying the tea one evening very soon! Kathy I hope your aching arm issues are solved soon. That's something I really fear happening to me... ...and I hope all you gals who mentioned being sick/passing the bug around and around in the house get well soon too! Thanks again everyone for a great swap! |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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