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Heather
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Heather
Ontario
Canada
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 Posted - Aug 21 2005 : 09:50:29 AM
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My name is Heather, I'm 39 years old....almost 40 , am married and have three children...2 boys 15 and 16 and a daughter 8. I grew up on a farm and my parents are still there running the farm/elevators with one of my brothers. I married 17 years ago and my husband owns his own truck and trucks auto parts long distance to and from the States. We live on 8 acres on the edge of a small village. We have horses and are getting a few chickens this fall for eggs. When we moved here 5 years ago we had 60 and sold eggs to neighbours. We love to garden and put up much of our produce (freezing and canning) It's such a blessing to reach in the freezer or go down to the cellar to choose a meal.
A dear friend is teaching me quilting and I'm slowly learning and trying new things. I've been away from it for the past few months but am looking forward to quilting again this fall and winter. I love it and brings me such peace and joy. I enjoy scrapbooking as well but not as much as quilting  ...I have done a few albums and am working on an album for each of my children.
I'm an old fashioned girl, I love the simple things in life and strive to make my house a home and haven for my family. |
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CityCat
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Catherine
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
198 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2005 : 12:53:37 PM
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Welcome! Hey, where in Ontario are you from?
I never did get the hang of quilting. My Mom was really into it when I was little. I did cross-stitch instead. Now, my Mom does cross-stitch, and I've rediscovered crocheting.
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Kathigene
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Kathy
New York
160 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2005 : 11:17:10 AM
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Hi Heather! I have the same question, where in Ontario are you? I'm in New York State about 110 miles south of the Canadian border and I have a lot of relatives in Ontario. But Ontario is HUGE!! It seems to me that everyone on these forums is so far away from me. But I have hope for you and Cat, Guelph isn't that bad either. I get over toward Hamilton once in a while, or am I going in the wrong direction?
Kathy
Dogs make such good friends because they wag their tails rather then their tongues. |
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countrymamma
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Rural Manitoba
Canada
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Posted - Aug 22 2005 : 3:14:18 PM
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Welcome to my dear, dear friend. I'm so glad your here.
I don't have to introduce myself.  Glad you've also gotten back to quilting.
~Carol |
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CityCat
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Catherine
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
198 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2005 : 4:19:54 PM
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Kathy, you're not heading in the wrong direction. Guelph is a half hour north of Hamilton. And if you're that close, why, we're virtually neighbours!
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Kathigene
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Kathy
New York
160 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2005 : 4:41:54 PM
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Cat, I only go to dog shows near Hamilton. I actually live south of the Kingston Ontario area. But I'm in your area a couple times a year. I love to travel to Ontario for dog shows. Everyone is so friendly and helpful!
Kathy
Dogs make such good friends because they wag their tails rather then their tongues. |
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Heather
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Heather
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Aug 23 2005 : 06:14:58 AM
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Good morning and thanks for the welcome!
Cat, I live about an hour and 20 minutes north west of Guelph, not far at all. We live near Kincardine....just 5 minutes from Lake Huron.
Kathy...we are probably about 4-5 hours apart...I have a cousin living in Verona (sp?), near Kingston. We have neighbours that travel all over and into the States going to dog shows.
It sure is a small world.
Hi countrymamma!! |
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prairiemaid
True Blue Farmgirl
200 Posts
Margret
Canada
200 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2005 : 07:39:42 AM
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Hello from Manitoba!
Call me old fashioned. |
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Kathigene
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Kathy
New York
160 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2005 : 07:47:57 AM
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You guys aren't much closer to me then the New York City crew but I'm sure you are much closer in spirit. My sister married a guy from Nova Scotia and they have lived mainly in Kingston Ontario So now I have neices, and nephew and thier families in that area. I've also been to Manitoba and Newfoundland. Actually I'm probably better travelled in Canada then I am in my own country. What kind of dogs do your neighbor's have, Heather? It's nice to know I have some almost close neighbors.
Kathy
Dogs make such good friends because they wag their tails rather then their tongues. |
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CityCat
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Catherine
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
198 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2005 : 4:25:28 PM
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Kincardine, eh? Why, most of the guys living in the apartment below are from Kincardine or there abouts. And I've done some insect collecting in those parts, so I kinda know the area.
I pass by Kingston a few times a year on my way to Ottawa to visit friends.
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FloralSaucer
True Blue Farmgirl
156 Posts
Australia
156 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2005 : 5:37:35 PM
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I can picture the photos my husband took of Florence, have no idea where you are, I wonder if it is at all the same.
Nice to have you here.
I have sons 17 and 14, we have been married 20 years and I grew up on a farm and I am 41. Sadly my parents left the farm. We also have an 8 year old daughter, plus one 11 and one 3. |
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**Welcome Wagon: Hi from Ontario Canada |
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Hi from Ontario Canada
