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Across the Fence:  Gee Ole Fashioned Letter Writing  |
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
509 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 6:53:31 PM
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I know prices of stamps goes up every year. But I am just programmed to writing letters. Real letters, handwritten with personal notes to each person. I just wrote a seven page letter to my Grandmother describing my entire last month. I have done this since I was little. She doesn't have internet and even if she did, I wouldn't do it different. She keeps all the letters she receives in a package, ribboned off each year. When I do Christmas cards, I don't do that new fad of sending everybody a synosis of the whole year printed out for each card. Just wondering if anyone else does?
I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. ~anon |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 7:02:05 PM
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I do Sherry. I write letters to my mom every month, send birthday cards, get well cards and Christmas cards. When ever I can, I chose the stamp to go with. And I alsoi keep the cards I get every year in a special drawer, the packet tied with a ribbon. And regularly, I re-read the cards, just for the pleasure.
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2008 : 7:22:51 PM
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I love to write letters. In fact, I have one going to the soldier I adopted tomorrow. I have pretty handwriting, and I love the mystique of recieving handwritten items--initially, I was going to type him a letter on the computer, but my husband said, "no, handwrite him a letter, it will mean more"...and it did :).
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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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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peggysue
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Peggy
Tulsa
Oklahoma
267 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 12:54:18 AM
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jonni..... how do you find the adopt a soldier program? i would love to sit and write to one of our guys or gals over there defending our freedom.. i love hand writing letters, just haven't done it in so long. writing by hand is getting to be a dying art.
visit me at my blog
mousiesmom.wordpress.com |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 02:57:08 AM
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I love writing letters too! I write my grandmother to let her know what is happening with us. And many of my farmgirl friends I like to handwrite letters to even though we all use email. I swear I think better with pen and ink!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
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HeathersHeartfeltStitches
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Heather
Lancaster
OH
USA
440 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9409 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9409 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 09:30:55 AM
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I love writing letters via snail mail. It is just so special when you send a letter and the one who receives it know you have taken time to think of them and include them in your life. I use to write to two of my aunts. The one has passed away now but I do keep in touch with the other. She is house bound and I know she appreciates hearing from me about all we are doing and about my children and grandchildren.
Isn't it a wonderful pick me up when you receive a letter knowing someone is thinking of you?
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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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 09:33:01 AM
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I love writing letters. I have a stationery addiction - I drool over the Crane's website all the time!
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2008 : 10:00:47 AM
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Oh Thanks Jennifer!! I am drooling over the website...
I remember when I read Gladys Taber's book, she wrote back and forth with friend who I believed lived in Pennsylvania. I would love to be able to to do that, write about the happenings of my month, just to say hi, send a recipe, etc...
Cheers,
Heather
FARMGIRL #90 |
Edited by - catscharm74 on Jan 31 2008 10:02:58 AM |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9409 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9409 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 2:42:25 PM
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Jennifer,
What is the website for Cranes.
thanks,
Denise
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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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 2:50:50 PM
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It's www.crane.com
I keep saying I'm going to save up and buy stationery there, but I always break down and go for someplace less expensive.
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 2:55:27 PM
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I love letter writing. I even have some old fashioned dip pens that I use occasionally.. Is there a letter writing swap here on the forums? I would love to join if there is..
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 2:56:30 PM
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ohhhh.. I just got another idea.. what about a round robin letter. where the letters go around to a group of farm girls each of us adding a letter- a day in the life- etc... I love those.. anyone interested?
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
http://woolieacres.net |
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HeathersHeartfeltStitches
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Heather
Lancaster
OH
USA
440 Posts |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
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peggysue
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Peggy
Tulsa
Oklahoma
267 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 5:02:38 PM
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that sounds fun, count me in
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mousiesmom.wordpress.com |
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2008 : 5:18:54 PM
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Count me in too for the round robin letter! I love getting real mail!
email me for my address!
I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. ~anon |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
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New England
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Hannah
Hardyville
ky
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2008 : 09:18:55 AM
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HEATHER,
thanks for the memory of Cape Cod - where Glady's Taber's farm STILLMEADOW was. I checked everyone of her books out of the library when we lived on Cape Cod, they were absolutely wonderful. I now have her MY OWN COOK BOOK (with my favorite pork chop/cabbage recipe) 1972 but it is not in the story form you talk about - those are the best! but she does make comments after every recipe that are fun.
As a result of her books I have a dear friend who I email daily doing the same thing...we write about our day, our lives, our children and what we are making for supper. We have so much to talk about until it leaves no room for unhappy thoughts.
Thanks again, haven't heard about Gladys Taber in years. Hannah
BE SURE TO LOOK AT OUR NEW WEBB PAGE...Thanks and enjoy every minute of this day!! Hannah
http://www.picturetrail.com/HannahsFriends |
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New England
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Hannah
Hardyville
ky
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2008 : 6:50:29 PM
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Heather, this is Hannah....we commented about Gladys Taber recently, wanted to let you know that today I bought an Ideals Magazine, you are probably familiar with those...this is an old Valentine's issue and when I got home I was pleased to find a two page article REMEMBERING GLADYS TABER. It is posted to my Picture Trail webbsite, I'm in the process of adding and removing photos tonight but it's on there to see if you are interested.
BE SURE TO LOOK AT OUR NEW WEBB PAGE...Thanks and enjoy every minute of this day!! Hannah
http://www.picturetrail.com/HannahsFriends |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2008 : 7:27:59 PM
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I love writing letters and sometimes the mail is the highlight of my day. I have had penpals since I was nine years old and I am still writing to a penpal that I have had since I was thirteen years old (that means we have been writing for 12 years). I now write to about five people and it is usually once a month or so, except for a friend that I write to once a week. I love stationery and cards and have huge piles of both! lol
-Elizabeth |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 08:15:09 AM
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I have been craving buying a fountain pen, does anyone else write with a fountain pen?
I forgot the model that I want, I read about it in a book about writing....I'll have to get back with that info.
Bridge
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 08:17:51 AM
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Bridgette, I love fountain pens.. I have 2 glass ones.. I need to buy a new one that takes cartridges. It really does make the writing experience that much nicer..
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
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