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Across the Fence:  "Farmgirl Travel Guide" UPDATES 4/2/08  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 08:26:19 AM
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Calling all Farmgirls Old and New! If you are planning on participating in the All Farmgirl Travel Guide, please have your submissions to me for an end of April "hot off the presses" Farmgirl Travel Guide!
4/2/08: Alrighteee then...we're off and running!!!! I'm so excited about this girls, and hope you are too!! I'm just going to post the names of folks who I've received info from, and who originally offered to help out. I realize that some of us farmgirls are no longer with us or off doing other farmgirl things....so without further ado:
Here's who I have to start (if you wouldn't mind reminding me of your forum id since I've received some emails directly--I'd like to identify you all ways  , and if you have sent me your submission and DON'T see you name--contact me. My "junk" filters have been working overtime it seems.
Kentucky
Miss Bee Haven (Janice)
Kydeere (Jessica)
Kygurlsrbest (Jonni)
Lainey (Elaine)
New Jersey
Judy (Junkjunkie)
North Carolina's Outerbanks
Vanessa-I haven't seen her about in a bit, but she was moving, so...
Virginia and some San Francisco
Hideaway Farmgirl (Jo)
MI (St. John's area)
Liz
Pennsylvania
Createmyworld (Beth)
Idaho City and surrounding County
Lisamarie508 (Lisa)
Here are the names of farmgirls who expressed interest in participating but haven't sent their submissions (if you've already contact me about a possible delay, great--I'm just keeping this all together for my sanity :) Even the end of April will work if you'd still like to contribute. I'd sure love to have you!
All over the Mountain time zone:
Alee--just kidding, girly, I just know you had multiple, ahem, locations :)
New York
Bonnie
Kentucky (Barren County area)
Miss Wilma
Michigan
Tracy
Maryland
Sherry
Texas
Catherine
Heather
Ontario Canada
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Meg
Ohio
Amy
Lisa (Southwest Oh, Cincy)
Utah
Lorie
Georgia
Denise
Karin
Pam :)-welcome!
Oregon
Patricia
California
Mima
Pennsylvania (Ligonier)
Bridget
If you need a refresher on what I'm looking for, read the following:
From my first posting:
"There are so many of us Farmgirls from so many places, even within the same state. What are your favorite local haunts? I'd like to create a Farmgirl Travel Guide for those of us on the forum, so if I'm ever in say, Stanwood Washington (where Marybeth lives, and Marybeth isn't home), I can do the things that Marybeth loves to do...which is probably what I'd want to do anyway--the key is this: When in Rome...you do what the locals do, eat what the locals eat, etc...to find the true blue hidden wonders of those towns and surrounding areas."
So, submissions would be things like:
Restaurants-what farmgirl DOESN'T like food?
Groceries/Farmers Markets-for camping, buying organics for picnics, etc..
Antique stores-self explanatory
Thrifts-" "
Sewing, knitting, notions stores-" "
Local Crafting--things made by locals that you can only get in your area- I like to buy local and handmade. I know you do too.
history and musuems
Geological interests (parks/hiking,etc.)
If there is a website, list it. If there is a phone, list it. But definitely (at the very least) a tangible address--List the city, and maybe what larger city/area it's near, if any.
I'd be very willing to work on this if anyone else is interested in having a guide. We can update it bi-annually, or as things come (and go)...I will compile the information under categories, cities, regions.
I am posting a list after this posting of who has already submitted and what regions are being covered...
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
Edited by - KYgurlsrbest on Apr 02 2008 1:18:56 PM |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 08:35:39 AM
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Great. I'm excited--we all get around, we just don't know where and when and you can keep it handy in the glove box or whatever!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 08:38:13 AM
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The more the merrier--that's the point 
I'm shooting for a spring(ish) release date, just before we do our planning for vacations in the summer thru autumn.
I thought, too, you could explain WHY it's cool to you..just a blurb--like my favorite restaurant has 15 soups, all day everyday. They vary, all organic, and lots of vegetarian options....something like that.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 09:01:08 AM
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That's a terrific idea! I know in my area, there are loads of little holes in the wall, mom and pop places and historical places that don't get recognized by the travel bigwigs. We could help out our local businesses this way!
I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. ~anon |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 09:19:35 AM
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Very good idea--and I hadn't even thought of it that way, helping out local business...I was selfishly thinking of all the cool stuff I miss because I can't find any information about say, Wanamaker, Indiana!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 09:31:52 AM
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KY gurls r the best!!! So smart and witty! This is a great idea. Maybe one day in the future Mary Jane could publish a "Farmgirls across the World" book with all the info....like a 'where and how they live'.
Through the past couple of years I've seen posts about a gal going to visit a location and asking for info. There were always farmgirls to give great hints and advice. I bet some of those could be found in archive.
Blessings
Catherine
Farmgirl Sister #76
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
187 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 09:33:04 AM
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I'd be interested in contributing, in case there are any Farmgirls who want to take a jaunt up to Ontario, Canada! There is so much going on in my area. This sounds like a great idea.
- Elizabeth
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.
E. B. White
http://resolutelyoutmoded.etsy.com
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 09:34:20 AM
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Oh, I would love to contribute something too...I lOVE to travel and I would love to have a guide like this! I know in our area, we have several farm markets and some local farms as well as great antique stores 
DH and I have been to many locales too and I have collected lots of neat info that could go into a book like this. Good, local places to eat, sleep and have a good time....it is a nice "break" from all of the chain places...plus you are really sustaining the economy in that area. We stayed last summer (on our way back from Florida)at a place in near Ashville, NC called the Log Cabin Motor court...it was so neat, everyone stayed in a neat little cabin...too bad that next morning we had to head home!
Farmgirl Sister #21
http://artfulheart.blogspot.com
http://farmgirltales.blogspot.com |
Edited by - amyartgirl on Jan 09 2008 10:24:04 AM |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 09:36:37 AM
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I think this is a wonderful idea, I will get together some of my best places I like to go farm girl #96
I am a farm girl married to a sewing machine
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 09:38:40 AM
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I'm excited!!!
My husband and I make a point of travelling and eating local, shopping local, etc...
One of my biggest fears in my little life is "not knowing"...I once wanted to be the person who places the "county line" markers on all roads because just THINK of all the roads out there that have wild, wonderful, interesting things on them that aren't on any map or considered "worthy" by mainstream..
Farmgirls think outside the box!!! Oh, I also forgot another category could be your favorite greehouses and nurseries!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 10:04:14 AM
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What a terrific idea, Jonni! Are you wanting us to email you with the information, or just post it under this topic and you will cut and paste it into a single travel guide to be emailed back out?
What fun!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 10:31:19 AM
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Jonni - this is a WONDERFUL idea!!! I love reading about those 'behind the scenes' and favorite places. I don't mind a bit to help out and contribute a few things and perhaps some photos too.
~Jessica in Kentucky & Miss Wilma's Niece~
Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow...
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/ |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 11:00:22 AM
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Count me in- I can apply all my years of working in the Navy and living in MANY places!!!
Great idea!!
Do we post them here?
Thanks.
Cheers,
Heather |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
1306 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 11:04:34 AM
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There are a lot of great little shops and restaurants around my area. I would be interested!
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 11:25:13 AM
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Wonderful!
Sorry, I was out to lunch and now I'm SO glad to be back.
Yes, yes--geolical formations would be great! Those could fall under an "outback" section.
I was thinking, I would be very worried about (me) missing information posted in a thread, so if you wouldn't mind emailing me after you've compiled your personal list, I'd appreciate it...What I'll do is save each in a state/country/province folder on my system, labeled with your name. That way, I always have it handy.
Any other suggestions you girls have, hop to it. This is a "Farmgirl Production", so anything you'd want to see in a travel guide, let's try to do it.
You can reach me via the forum by email, and sometimes the best way is directly at lilyj7303@yahoo.com. Please let me know when you do send an email so that I can also check my "junk" filter. Don't want to miss ANYTHING!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 12:12:07 PM
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Alright...just from a cursory look, we have the following states represented so far (please remember that all input is welcome, so if there are several of you from the same state (or town), I bet you don't do EXACTLY the same things!!!!
KY
Jonni
Jessica
Miss Wilma
Lainey
Janice
NY
Bonnie
MI
Elizabeth
Tracy
MD
Sherry
Texas
Catherine
Heather
Ontario Canada
Elizabeth Ann
OH
Amy
Lisa (Southwest Oh, Cincy)
Jonni (some Cincy)
VA
Jo
Vanessa (Williamsburg Area)
ID
Lisa
NJ
Judy
UT
Lorie
GA
Denise
PA
Beth
NC
Vanessa
OR
Patricia
Yay!!! There are a LOT more states out there to go!!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
Edited by - KYgurlsrbest on Jan 10 2008 12:43:45 PM |
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 12:17:50 PM
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I can also touch on PA and NC too if needed, I don't want to step on any tosies of course :-) Of course any other blurb that I may have from another state, I can add it in...DH and I do travel a lot, can ya tell :-)
Farmgirl Sister #21
http://artfulheart.blogspot.com
http://farmgirltales.blogspot.com |
Edited by - amyartgirl on Jan 09 2008 12:19:01 PM |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 6:41:19 PM
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Jonnie does this sound kookie , how about when you get all the info put it in sorta of a folder book of somekind. I would be willing to pay for one I also have a copy machine and could help make copies,
I am a farm girl married to a sewing machine
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 7:24:40 PM
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You can't pay for one--I won't let you (or any of you)...Yes, let's make a hard copy. I'd be glad to put it in folder form--that working for an attorney thing and all that office paper sure does come in handy
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Georgia Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
212 Posts
Denise
Atlanta
GA
USA
212 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 7:31:26 PM
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Of Course you can, "Georgia Girl" and I'd be glad to have you!!!
I'm already working on the slogan and the cover! I've got some of my suggestions together, and I'm so excited to see all of your faves!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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Across the Fence: "Farmgirl Travel Guide" UPDATES 4/2/08 |
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"Farmgirl Travel Guide" UPDATES 4/2/08
