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lavender gal
True Blue Farmgirl

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grace
wantagh ny
USA
64 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  06:49:52 AM  Show Profile
I joined a few months back & lurked long before that - I am not a big poster either - but I LOVE linking to everyone's blog/Etsy & I am in such awe of what I see! How do you gals do it? The links, the network of blogs, your handiwork and the camaraderie simply amazes me. I started blogging because of this site and gathered the courage and inspiration to open an Etsy shop because of all the wonderful things for sale I have seen. You all make it look so easy!!!



[purple][i]Herbs are my Heartsease [i][purple]
Etsy Shophttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=98790
Bloghttp://vintagelaceandlavender.blogspot.com/2007/10/selling-my-artwork.html

Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl

6418 Posts

Mary Beth
Stanwood Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  06:53:01 AM  Show Profile
I think that is how we all started. Looking, peeking and then joining it. I also wonder how other farmgals do so much. But joining in is all about the friendliness and the feeling of belonging. MB
PS I also collect Cicely Mary Barker fairies. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"

Edited by - Marybeth on Oct 20 2007 07:10:30 AM
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl

6066 Posts

Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  07:17:19 AM  Show Profile
I am always wondering how everyone else has so many more hours in the day than I do! And so many talents along with generosity to share them. This is a wonderful and safe place, and it is made that way each day by the diligent farmgirls at MJF. They really keep this a sanctuary, and I am so grateful.

Keep posting, lavendar gal!

Psalm 51: 10-13
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl

3890 Posts

Karin
Ellenwood GA
USA
3890 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  07:55:30 AM  Show Profile
Grace- What a sweet blog you have! I love your kitty-cat tea set. :)
The thing I love most about the Farmgirl Connection is that I can "see" the talents that have been bestowed on so many women all over the country and the world. And the fact that they are willing to impart their knowledge with us makes it that much better. I look to them with great appreciation for what they do, in all aspects of their lives. This place is like a great blanket that wraps us up in its abundant warmth. I'm glad you are a part of it.

Karin

Wherever you go, there you are.

www.madrekarin.blogspot.com
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl

5602 Posts

Annika

USA
5602 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  11:59:42 AM  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by jpbluesky

I am always wondering how everyone else has so many more hours in the day than I do! And so many talents along with generosity to share them. This is a wonderful and safe place, and it is made that way each day by the diligent farmgirls at MJF. They really keep this a sanctuary, and I am so grateful.

Keep posting, lavendar gal!

Psalm 51: 10-13



What she said! I am always tearing my hair out trying to just keep up with my home and commitments. So you are not at all alone there. I lurked for quite a while too,now I just jump in and bumble my way through. This is a good place, I'm glad that You've joined in

Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart

Annika

http://panzymoon.wordpress.com/
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl

9094 Posts

Nancy
West Seneca New York
USA
9094 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  1:51:29 PM  Show Profile
Grace,
Cute site, I just placed an order with you. can't wait to get it.
NANCY JO

www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl

6066 Posts

Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  2:55:27 PM  Show Profile
I also forgot to say that I never was able to lurk on this site. I have too big a mouth for that, and cannot keep it quiet! Sometimes I wish I lurked more (actually, lurk is not the word for us, it is "quietly visit") :) I should quietly visit more often, but alas, I always blurt instead of lurk!

Psalm 51: 10-13
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lavender gal
True Blue Farmgirl

64 Posts

grace
wantagh ny
USA
64 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  3:31:54 PM  Show Profile
You gals are great! - Thanks Nancy Jo for the order!

[purple][i]Herbs are my Heartsease [i][purple]
Etsy Shophttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=98790
Bloghttp://vintagelaceandlavender.blogspot.com/2007/10/selling-my-artwork.html
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl

919 Posts

Cheryl
Magalia CA
USA
919 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  4:05:31 PM  Show Profile
Grace, you have very pretty things on your etsy site!
Cheryl

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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Shirlaroo
True Blue Farmgirl

297 Posts

Shirley

Australia
297 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  5:03:02 PM  Show Profile
Grace those little shoes on your etsy site are adorable. Welcome to the farmyard!

Friends are the best collectables.
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl

1262 Posts

Rhonda

USA
1262 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  6:20:00 PM  Show Profile
We're really glad you are here Grace. I too find the women here such an inspriration-both their kindness and their talents! I think we all struggle to balance the different areas of our lives...I know I sure do. MJF is my safe and relaxing place. I don't know how many times I am talking to someone about "my friend, so & so..." and stop to explain that THIS is where I know the person from!

Rhonda

I'm a one girl revolution.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl

11381 Posts

Jenny
middle of Utah
USA
11381 Posts

Posted - Oct 20 2007 :  9:51:24 PM  Show Profile
I am always amazed by everyone too!! And your etsy items are all so cute!! You are so creative..I love it!!
Rhonda...I do that same thing..talking about "my friend in Indiana, or Arkansas or where ever" haha.
I LOVE it here!

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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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl

6066 Posts

Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts

Posted - Oct 21 2007 :  09:37:08 AM  Show Profile
When we all met MaryJane in Ellenwood, Atlanta at Karin's house recently, I think it was smoothiejuice who said, "I told my husband I wanted to drive for hours to meet a group of women I talk with online". He said, "You know, they make horror movies with this storyline."

That made us all laugh a lot!

But the friends here are real. :)

Psalm 51: 10-13

Edited by - jpbluesky on Oct 21 2007 09:39:25 AM
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl

811 Posts

Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts

Posted - Oct 21 2007 :  8:29:55 PM  Show Profile
My husband said the same thing to me once when I went to Portland to spend the weekend with 10 women I'd only 'talked to' online. I said "They're quilters. How bad could that be?" We had a great time. It was like we'd known each other forever. We just got back from our 9th retreat in 4 years.

"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs

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lavender gal
True Blue Farmgirl

64 Posts

grace
wantagh ny
USA
64 Posts

Posted - Oct 22 2007 :  5:51:21 PM  Show Profile
LOL - my DH understands, but not exactly, when I talk about my online friends. He knows I spend time on my "sites" - but can't quite grasp the idea that you can actually bond with people you never met. I guess it's a guy thing!

[purple][i]Herbs are my Heartsease [i][purple]
Etsy Shophttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=98790
Bloghttp://vintagelaceandlavender.blogspot.com/2007/10/selling-my-artwork.html
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