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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
394 Posts
Ada Mae
Greensburg
KY.
USA
394 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 05:11:15 AM
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I was born and raised in a small town in central Kentucky--Greensburg. I live about 10 miles from where I was born. When I was 5 we moved from the farm into town (about 4 miles). When I was 8 my parents built a new house the next street over. When I married I moved to my husband's families farm--5 miles. In a year we bought his grandmother's farm and moved 1 1/2 miles to it. Been here ever since (38 years). Hope I don't have to move again--too much stuff!!!!!!!!! Moving might be a good way to get rid of some unneeded, unnecessary stuff--but won't you need it later? That's always been my experience when I have thrown or given away anything!!!
Green County has a population of about 11,500 with about 2,500 of those being in the town of Greensburg. We live on the far southern edge of the county. It takes about 15 minutes for us to drive into the town. Our town boasts of having the oldest courthouse west of the Allegheny Mountains. It is located in the center of town, and is used for all types of community and family events. Our town, like many other small towns, has lost most of its stores (to Wal-Mart in the next town). We have mostly banks, gas stations, drug stores, flower shops, beauty shops, a Dollar General Store, 1 hardware store, and a few other small businesses. It is a nice quiet place to live. We have a good school system, with many new school buildings, and another one on the way. We can drive 1-2 hours to go shopping in a large city--Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Nashville. I can't imagine living anywhere else!!!!!!! |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4828 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4828 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 06:18:00 AM
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I have lived in IL all of my life. I made up for it though by traveling a lot. My husband was from Tehran, Iran. He left there when he was 15 and moved to Woodstock, NY in 1975! How's that for a change of scenery? Anyway, he went to high school and college in NY and then graduate school in Ann Arbor, MI. Then back to NY. Eventually he made his way to IL to work at the same national lab as I did. (He's a physicist and I was a secretary). He finally calls IL "home" after living here for 10 years.
Dawn in IL
Dawn in IL |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 07:09:09 AM
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i was born in austin, texas at the home of the holy infancy, now called marywood.
after 3 months, my parents adopted me and i moved to a small gulf coast town, La Marque in galveston county. where i lived for 21 years.
i have live all of my adult life in north texas, denton, plano, and now in the country out of ravenna. our closest BIG town is bonham, pop. 9,000+.
i love texas, but i have never lived anywhere else, and all you gals are teaching me about geography.....among other things.
love
frannie in texas
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/)
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1408 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1408 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 08:15:40 AM
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I'm so glad I started this thread. It is interesting to see that there are so many farmgirls from the east coast, MN, TX, CA, FL, WY, and I have yet to hear from NE, SD, ND, KS, OR (one of my fav places) and my own little town of Pasco.
I'm happy also to see that so many of you have had those long marriages we all dream about when walking down the aisle. Proud to learn of adopted kids and adoptees.
Kate, isn't Waverly MN the "Little House on the Prairie" town?
My first husband emigrated from Cardiff Wales. His dad was born in Cardiff and his mum in Swansea. I learned a lot from them.
Keep'em coming farmgirls. I am having the time of my life and a geography lesson to boot! |
Edited by - Betty J. on Apr 19 2008 08:17:19 AM |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
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sugarplum
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
RoseMarie
MS
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 12:08:29 PM
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I was born and raised in Russell Springs, KY. I lived there until I moved to Mississippi almost 8 years ago. I'm loving it down here, but I do miss my grandbaby, sisters, mom and daughter. We live in anhistorical town with antabellum homes and tree lined brick streets.
People here take so much pride in their homes and gardens, and use them frequently for tea and garden parties. The pace is alot slower here, but that just gives us more time to gossipsocialize, Lord forgive us. I love to sew,garden, paint, decorate, birdwatch, make candles and soap. Also, church is a big part of our livesand I try to balance my life with a cookie in each hand.
From the Sweet South, RoseMarie
www.sugarplumcottage.blogspot.com
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 04:56:31 AM
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I was born in Richmond, KY, lived the first few years of my life in Danville, KY. Then moved back to Richmond for about 6 mos. then on to Waco, KY where I've lived in 4 different houses on the same road. When I moved out of my parent's house I did live in Richmond again for about 7 years before I married and moved to Stockholm, Sweden for a while. I moved back to Richmond again and lived there 4 more years before my husband and I moved back to Waco, KY (again on the same road). Most all of my family are from the Waco/Richmond area so it feels like home to me.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 08:07:36 AM
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I was born in Seattle, WA, and we moved to Rogue River, OR near my fifth birthday. We went to Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach, Florida for about a year, when I was in the third grade. Then we went to Bellingham, WA for a few months, then back to Southern Oregon. I moved to Portland, OR when I was 19-30. I moved back to Seattle/Des Moines, WA in 2006, where I met DH. We lived in Bonney Lake, WA for a year and a half. THree months after our son was born, we moved to Moyie Springs/Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Trish
Farmgirl Sister #91
Make cupcakes not war!
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MindyS
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Mindy
Fairview
Utah
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 09:02:18 AM
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Kathie, Sherone is right. It is Garndner Village and I love it. It is in West Jordan. That is where I grew up. The witch festival is the best. My favorite store there just closed, but the lady who ran it is going on line. It is a baby store. It's called Elsa Belle. I bought hat for my daughter there, and everyone compliments her on it. That is pretty cool you were able to go there!
Sherone, do you ever do to the Mountain Man Rendevouz in Ft. Bridger? I went once and loved it. There is a family that lives in our neighborhood that goes every year. I'm still trying to talk my husband into going this next fall.
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 11:51:32 AM
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Betty,
we are neighbors as I live in Prosser Wa. I grew up in Coulee City wa ( which isnt to far from Bridgport) then after I married I spent time in my Husbands hometown of Dayton WA. Then while he attend WSU we lived in Colfax and stayed there for about 12 years. While we love Prosser I must say I miss the rolling hills of Palouse and go there as often as time will allow. I am the assistant director for the Prossers farmers market and we are hosting a "farmgirl round up" on May 24th 9-12 I would love to have as many local farmgirls come as can make it.. anyway, howdie neighbor!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 12:43:02 PM
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Originally posted by Betty J.
I would be interested in hearing where everyone is from. What I mean is where were you born and where did you end up? I started my life in Alliance, NE and now live in Pasco, WA. I went to 16 schools in 12 years. Needless to say we moved a lot.
It's great to see where everyone is from, and from all over I see. I was born and raised in OK- moved alot before the age of 16. Parents settled in a town in OK for my highschool years and then I moved to TX - met my DH and we moved to CA and I lived there the early years of my adult life and raised our girls then for their highschool years moved to a small TX town. That is where we are now. ;)
AngiK
For he is faithful that promised. Hebrews 10:23
check out Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 10:05:52 AM
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I think I would LOVE to go for a long week end one fall & talk some of the girls here in Florida into going with me! i know THEY would have a blast.. going for a girls Witch weekend a decked out & trick or treating & shopping at all the adorable little shops!! ? I've been dying to go back ever since i went! All the fun events!
I'm pumped!
I really did have the best time while I was there..
i actually worked there in Salt Lake for an entire Month!
but my week ends were my own..! I went up to Park City on one week end..
Scoped out Flea Markets another.. & then one week end my husband came out & we drove to Yellowstone!!
& Being here in Florida.. i would LOVE to have Denise back here with me! So I think you all need to vote for her to return back down south with me!!!
Kathie.. Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself".. |
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April
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
April
Knoxville
TN
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 10:30:42 AM
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I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN....still here. I would love to move somewhere other than here though. I am enjoying reading where everyone else is from too!
April~
www.abbysweets.blogspot.com
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 10:44:45 AM
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I was born and raised in Rockford, MI, but spread my wings for college and ventured to Tulsa, OK. Loved it there, but after graduation and working on a film that was filmed in Tulsa, I moved to Los Angeles, CA where several friends were. After a couple years in the big city, I moved back to Rockford, MI. Our house is on the market though, and an opportunity in Kentucky is calling my husband's name. Glad to know that there will be some instant farmgirl friends if we venture that way!!!!
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1408 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1408 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 10:50:31 AM
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Rene'
You betcha, we are neighbors. I will keep May 24 in mind from 9-12. Where will you be meeting?
Betty J
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joanieh
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
Joan
Brinnon
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 3:00:46 PM
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| Hi, this is my first post ever on any kind of forum! I live in Brinnon, Washington on the Hood Canal, where it rains a lot. I was raised in Olympia, Washington, went to college in Bellingham, Washington, and my mom's family has its roots in the Palouse, near where Mary Jane lives. My great uncle still lives on the homestead where my grandfather was raised! Maybe that's where I got the farmgirl's heart. Last fall, a friend lent my Mary Janes Lifebook, etc. to read because she thought I was like Mary Jane. She was so right, and now I find out I am not all that weird at all. There are lots of people like me. Wow! |
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gafarmwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Pam
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 3:06:18 PM
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I grew up in metro Atlanta, Georgia. Lived in the same house the whole time I was growing up. My grandparents lived up the red clay dirt road from us. My Aunt and Uncle a little further up the road. Everyone knew everybody and as they say we all sprung from the same branch. You were related to everyone around.
I got married 33 years ago and still live in Georgia about 2 and 1/2 hours from Atlanta now. My 84 year old mother and my 4 brothers and 2 sisters still live in metro Atlanta. And all their families. Except now where we lived then, looks like a extention of Atlanta.
You can never have enough friends.
Please come and sit a spell with me at Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
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MindyS
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Mindy
Fairview
Utah
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2008 : 10:00:31 AM
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Kathie, If you get the girls to come or you come on your own, let me know and I'll meet you guys there! It would be fun to meet other farm girls at heart!
Grow Strong |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2008 : 06:54:30 AM
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Hi Betty! Pasco, Washington isn't so far from me: Yakima!
I was born in Colorado, raised in Utah and Colorado until my teens, when we moved to Washington. I LOVE it here, always have. I like the West side, with the salt water and trees, but I'm in the desert now, where there's lots of sunshine and horses *U*
Dalyn
Muckboots 'N Aprons Chapter
~Hick Chicks Soap Barn~
www.hickchickssoapbarn.com
Homespun Raw Goat Milk Soaps 'n More
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elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 6:12:30 PM
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I have always been in Texas...I was born in a small small small town named Naples...the hospital that I was born in was a vet clinic 2 years later! I then migrated to Pittsburg, which is only small-small, and was raised there. I then met my hubby and moved to Gilmer, which is just small...and I am as happy as a bug in a rug!
Dirt under my nails and weeds in my hair...don't tell me I can't dress up with flair! |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1408 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1408 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 7:07:13 PM
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Samantha,
I have always wanted to go to Texas. It's one of a handfull of states I haven't been in. There seems to be a variety of landscapes there. I have a dear friend who lives in Austin, so I may make it one day. Also the HUGE quilt show in Houston would be a lot of fun. |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1408 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1408 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 7:10:38 PM
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Hi Mary Jane,
I lived in New York for two years and worked at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. The ex and I lived in Liverpool. His parents emigrated from Wales in 1947, so he was basically born here. |
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Catydid
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
Caitlin
Arizona
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2008 : 1:00:27 PM
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| I was born in Phoenix, AZ and then my family made a huge move to Glendale, AZ (basically a suburb of Phoenix, so my remark was a little sarcastic there). I went to school at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, where I met my husband. We are in Payson, AZ now, but who knows for how long, since we are waiting to hear back from some job opportunities my husband has applied for. |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2008 : 2:27:42 PM
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I was born and raised in Southern Californa! We now live a little "south-er " from where I grew up! Will always be a Caiforian girl!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
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