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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - May 08 2008 : 08:43:17 AM
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Thanks...I love my house too. I am not sure if my definition of ethereals is the same as yours. But I have not thought of it that way.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 08:57:06 AM
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| Jessica, I really like the old homes. We have one close by, but it is really run down. It is also sad that they built up around your house like they did. I just don't understand, how they can't leave the areas like yours alone. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 09:01:12 AM
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yes i agree sharon, it makes me ill, i still have 2 acres, but it just seems so small. our house used to be a huge farm. We still have one of the barns, but apparently there were several. I also still have 2 of the apple trees so this summer I am going to try my hand at apple tree propogation...we shall see how that works out. I love my house just as i love my family, so I hope one day i can have everything perfect, but we have really outgrown the house, so it is this internal struggle to stay where we are or go big...pluss we really want atleast 50 acres.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 09:07:32 AM
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| That is a lot of acres. The areas around where I did my craft show were large. Some were dairy farms. The owners sold off part of their property, because there is money in the land, and developers build homes which are stacked right next to each other. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 09:10:05 AM
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yep that is what has happened to most of the land that was with this house. A huge amount of it is actually a really nice golf course...way too expensive of a membership for us though.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 09:20:44 AM
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The part of the country I enjoy the most is where there is a lot of open land. I hate the way that they built up areas in California. I live in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles, and we have our own town council. We can decide on how the area is to be, although the people in Los Angeles, managed to build large homes up in our local hills. They went around the laws. Everyone fought against the development, because we have a lot of horse trails up there, and now the horse trails fall on personal property, so there is a huge battle over that. The horse trails were to remain as they were.
I like the small community feeling, although they built a 24 hour fitness, a grocery store, and coming soon a SubWay sandwich within a mile. As long as they don't touch the old homes around here. Of course, who am I to talk. The land that we live on used to be an orange grove. I just don't like it when old homes are torn down to build condos like they are doing all over Pasadena. They have gone condo crazy. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 09:33:55 AM
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it is happening here too, we used to be a very quaint small town with a huge university. Now they are tearing down all the old shops and main street areas and all the small downtown old old neighborhoods to put in high rise condos, strip malls, and we have more than a dozen starbucks...worst coffee I have ever tasted. And all the old houses on big farms are being split up and the ugly plastic boxes with garages that look as thoughthey are going to swallow the cars arein place...yuck.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 09:35:21 AM
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There are 3 acres for sale a few houses down from me and I am pleading with my husband to buy them, but he told me it is not that easy when it is just land with no houses, and he does not want to buy it outright, he would like to have the mortgage. So I am not sure what we are doing.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 10:39:49 AM
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| That is so sad what they are doing. This is why our town council does not want that to happen here, and they can make that happen. I honestly don't see what the attraction of the condos are. I know that it is greed on the part of the developer, but for the person choosing to live in the condo. It is outrageous what they are asking for the condos. |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 1:40:11 PM
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Jess, that possum knew you had nice clean pillows for him to sleep on...yes, it looks like a young one..They used to come up on my back porch to eat the cat food that I kept on a table so that the hens wouldn't eat it..LOL Everynight around the same time a couple would be on the table eating the food..I could stand at the french doors and look out at them and they'd see me and just continue on with the eating..There at one point I thought for sure that the possum must have been my animal totem since so many of them were on my property...no one else around me had the problem but I was sitting there with a 1930's cottage, small barn, the dairygoats and 3 acres and was surrounded by newer homes on lots....so I guess they knew that there was always food available.
I LOVE your house...I have always lived in old homes..they have such good energy and I like living with the spirits that were there before me. Living in an apartment right now is well ummm...I can't say that word on the forum..ROTF
We've got the mountain house sold..just working out the details..and of course the ONLY reason I'm in an apartment right now is for this job that Thomas is doing..it will make us the $$$ to go buy the cabin in the Smokey Mountains in a couple of years. So I have a goal and that's what makes it tolerable.
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 2:30:40 PM
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I can see you now, Steph, sitting in that rocker on the front porch of your cabin....watching the deer come to feed and crocheting the day away!!!
Jess, I love the house....love older houses! And the possum is sweet (only because it is a youngin! You could always keep it for a pet...LOL!!!
Well, I made a quilted purse for my step-mom and a couple of fabric grocery bags today.....it was a good day...nice and slow for a change. Now off to my next door neighbor's for a Marguerita!!
Visit my blog at: www.sewonandsewfourth.blogspot.com
Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17476 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17476 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 2:45:08 PM
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R-U kidding me????!!! Margueritas???? after working outside all day, I really could use one...Bev have a yummy one for me!
Peach, strawberry or old fashiopn one, don't care,,,,just enjoy it w/ some chips & salsa for me...
hugz,
up to my eye balls in dirt & loving it!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
www.katmom44.blinkz.com
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 4:52:12 PM
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yep, i just cannot live in new construction...makes me nuts.
have a marguerita for me too.
oh and possums of any age are not cute...won't be a pet....went away with the trash pick up today!
Have fun in the dirt grace...i did a little today...200 nasturtiums, 50 purple beans.
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
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Posted - May 08 2008 : 7:41:15 PM
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YAY Jess! congrats!
Love the house btw...is it still yellow? love that color on an old house...when you redo the porch...you have to totally add a porch swing...hehe...
hiya ladies! I've been busy trying to get everything finished for the school year, when I'm all done, I'll be back in at least every few days, totally got to get this business going, I want to skip the "get a job" phase of my life..rofl
keep sewing!
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 8:44:12 PM
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LOL Jess, well I know all of this new construction I'm in has gone to my head.  Apartments are so generic..I'm bringing back my fantasy art pictures from the house on the next trip..They are so colorful..good energy..I've tryed not to bring so much stuff but possibly being here for 2 years..well, it's like stopping or putting life on hold to not have everything around that's familiar.
Any I know the years are going by way to fast so "living today" is most important.
Well I'm sorry the possum wound up in the trash but he probably would have brought the rest of his relatives to cosy up in your laundry room. 
Hey Bev, You've got the visual!! The front porch, the rocking chair, the wildlife and me crocheting..sounds wonderful.
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 9:38:53 PM
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I want to show ya my new dolly... I didn't make the dress she has on but she will be sharing 6 new handmade outfits from the Doll Clothes swap.
I think she is so pretty..porcelin and for display. She and another doll of mine will share the new outfits. I love dolls!
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2008 : 10:29:47 PM
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| Beautiful doll Linda. |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 12:47:09 AM
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Yippeee and patting myself on the back, I finally caught up on the apron thread, so I have been reading all night, neglected some of those minis, but I am caught UP!!!!!!
So Jess, it wasn't just a tummy ache quite a while back....lol
Congratulations sweet girl. I and Teresa of coarse, are so happy for you.
Have to say we are having quite a bit of fun with Caleb Ean, who is down at my house late this evening. He has decided waking up later and visitin is fun. He talks away gooing and making fun noises.
I don't get up till 9pm sometimes later depending on the night. Go to bed around midnight and ususally fall asleep after an hour of reading or so.
Linda I like your doll. Recently acquired a really cute cabbage patch doll from Ronna. She is darn cute and had I seen the doll clothes swap earlier I might have been tempted....lol
So now that I have caught up I need to get my touchie to bed. Hey it was my goal for the night!!!!! I finally made a goal, celebrating, doing a happy dance. Okay, I definitley need some sleep.
Night girls.....
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 04:20:30 AM
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Yes Nay, house is still yellow, we have a porch swing. When we redo the porch I will add a rocker or 2 I hope. Also there are plants all around the outside. And the yucca is gone...not my style plant.
Steph...I discovered 4 years ago that if they don't go in the trash you become infested even if you drive them far away and drop em in the woods. I think I need to get in my crawl spaces again and take a look around....it took em 4 years but they back. So my new weekend job...yay!
CS...glad to see you back.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 12:04:07 PM
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Hey Naomi, good for you! get that sewing machine smoking so you don't have to work for someone else..that's always a blessing especially these days! You've got the "know how" and great style! I know you are going to do great.
Jess, I know it's funny how they'll show up again (over and over)..I was a possum slayer for about a year..LOL then they finally got the message to the extended family to leave me alone for awhile!
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
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Posted - May 09 2008 : 12:27:30 PM
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Jess: every old house with a porch needs a swing...hehe...great that you already have one!
Stephanie: I realy really don't want to have to work for anyone...so I've gotta get this going this year...
gotta run to the feedstore..return these doggone roosters...ugh...posted pics on my blog of them, feedstore said they have some standards today, and they'll have more next week(bantam and standard) I'll get pictures of the new babies when I get them, :)
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 3:18:24 PM
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I cant believe your feed store will let you return your roosters!
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 3:57:46 PM
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thanks stephanie, I got the new babies today, so I'm gonna get pictures posted todnight on my blog, they are so cute, only 3 days old, they just got them in today! adorable!
Yeah, Jess, I was so glad they let me return them, but the owner is good about that, and she knows that she can sell them to someone else, or let them free range with the other chickens that she has there, haha...dunno what I woulda done if she had said no...haha
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
