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Tracy in Ky
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Kentucky
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 Posted - May 12 2008 : 06:42:52 AM
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Hi! My name is Tracy; I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself.
I am a homeschooling mother of 2. Dh and I have a small farm. We raise chickens for meat and eggs, we have ducks, a pony, cats, dogs, a rabbit and some gerbils. ha.
We have selected a milk cow (a Guernsey who is due to calve in Sept), and plan on getting her in a couple weeks. She is in milk right now; we should have a month or so of milk before we have to dry her off. I'm thinking of naming her Daisy. 
We hope to add a hog or a beef calf to the farm this year.
Our garden is coming along. So far we have gotten in peas, spinach, lettuce, onions, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes and regular potatoes. The rest has to wait, because it is too wet to till the rest of the garden. Hopefully we can do that in a couple days.
Well, that's my introduction. I look forward to learning a lot from everyone.
Blessings,
Tracy
"There was only one hope for me—that the infinite wisdom of God might make a way for the love of God to satisfy the wrath of God so that I might become a son of God."--Dr. John Piper |
Edited by - Tracy in Ky on May 12 2008 06:44:02 AM |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 12 2008 : 06:50:28 AM
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Morning, Tracy and welcome to the forum from another Kentucky girl! What part of our fair state to you and your husband and lovely critters live? I sure do love a Guernsey cow--such pretty eyes those babes have!!!
You'll love it here, and it seems like you already fit in so well.
Our garden is coming along, too, but like you, it's been really wet where we are, and yesterday was an absolute monsoon! Everything is green and lush, though, so I'm hoping that it stays that way throughout the summer.
I live just south of Cincinnati, Ohio with my husband, 4 dogs and 3 cats in a little bungalow in Elsmere--again, Welcome!
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.
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 1:29:20 PM
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Welcome Tracy
I'm in Kentucky too, Central part. I'm growing a huge garden first time this year and have Shetland Sheep, lots of little lambies, a silly dog and cat and various others who wander through. I'm also a former homeschooling mom. Mine are all grown and moving out in the world now. I've been kinda scarce on the board lately...a busy busy time...but always glad to meet more KY girls....(hi Jonnie!)
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 1:32:39 PM
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Howdy, Luna!!! Happy Spring and Momma's day, too :)
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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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Posted - May 12 2008 : 5:06:46 PM
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A big warm welcome to you Tracy! You are a true blue farmgirl!!! Looking forward to getting to know you!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
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farmama_3k4h
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
FARMAMA
kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 12 2008 : 6:29:10 PM
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Welcome Tracy!!
I am also a homeschooling mom of three. I live in the central part of Kentucky. We just finished our garden as well. Good luck with yours.
Ribbons -n- Rags
www.ribbonsnrags.blogspot.com
Farm and barn girl since birth. |
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cathy cobblestone
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
cathy
greensburg
ky
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 8:57:47 PM
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Hi Tracy from another Kentucky farmgirl!!! I'm located in the central part of this great state along with some other wonderful farmgirls. We really should start a chapter here!!! Sounds like you have lots of exciting things going on - so glad your garden is growing well - we are a lil' behind on ours - not enough hours in the day for us right now. Best wishes on all your upcoming projects! And Oh, by the way, I think Daisy is a great name for your
Guernsey. I actually have a print of a little calf by Berea, KY artist, Mitchell Toler, and her name is "Daisy". She has the sweetest ring of daisies around one of her lil' ears - she's precious. Welcome to you again!!!
www.cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com
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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
394 Posts
Ada Mae
Greensburg
KY.
USA
394 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 04:28:18 AM
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Welcome Tracy, I'm another central Kentucky farmgirl. Live close to Cathy Cobblestone and Farmama. Cathy is right--we should start a chapter here. It is a lot of fun conversing with all the other farmgirls, although I do it in spirts. Sounds like you are trying to get out of the mainstream of commercial life with your chickens, milk & beef cow, garden, etc. We have recently gotten some chicken--already had the other stuff for years. It sure helps out when going to the grocery store. Welcome Welcome Welcome
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
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Tracy in Ky
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Kentucky
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Posted - May 13 2008 : 05:58:59 AM
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It is so nice to meet you all!
I live in central Ky, too.
We are trying to move away from industrial food, but wow--it is hard. So many self-sufficiency skills have been lost in just a generation or two. I've also been reading about peak oil, and that's enough to make your hair curl We are so dependent on the grid and oil and the trucking system. Goodness. But I'm preaching now. ha.
I am glad I found you all.
Blessings,
Tracy
"There was only one hope for me—that the infinite wisdom of God might make a way for the love of God to satisfy the wrath of God so that I might become a son of God."--Dr. John Piper |
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 06:07:10 AM
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Ladies Let's Do it! I've been wanting to start a chapter. I have the materials and a name, just haven't gotten to organizing it yet. But heck let's just have a meeting. There seems to be a good number of us in central Ky to kick it off and see where it goes. We should meet just to talk about starting a chapter!
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
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farmama_3k4h
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
FARMAMA
kentucky
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 3:26:41 PM
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Tracy and Luna,
Let me know how "getting off the grid" works. I wonder how to work it into the day. I barely have time to manage a shower, much less, wring a chicken's neck, dress it and make butter!!! LOL
I would love to get back to the basics as my grandparents (now 89 and 85) have lived it and talk about it often. I feel that I have the basic knowledge, just lacking in time.
I am excited to hear from you both.
Ribbons -n- Rags
Farm and barn girl since birth. |
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Tracy in Ky
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Kentucky
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Posted - May 13 2008 : 3:28:57 PM
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We are far from being off grid. I just hate that we are so dependent on it 
It is neat that there are so many Ky girls here!
"There was only one hope for me—that the infinite wisdom of God might make a way for the love of God to satisfy the wrath of God so that I might become a son of God."--Dr. John Piper |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 5:19:08 PM
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tracy .. bunches of us are from CENTRAL kentucky .. what town/county do you live in? were you 'born' here ... or are you from 'off'? (i'm from OFF .. my friends say FAR OFF!!!)
miz luna .. i'd join a chapter if you are the momma of it!!!! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 10:17:14 PM
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Hi Tracy....Welcome! I think I am one of a few from the SouthWest! I am many miles away from Kentucky but I feel this is a place where everyone is made to feel "close at heart"..... A fun place to hang out.... share .... and learn!!
Until Later,
Audrey |
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 8:05:36 PM
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Hi Farmama
For me 'getting off the grid' is a long term on going process. Although right now we are connected to to the big utilities, it is our dream/plan to find ways that we can produce our own energy. We are far from that goal right now but little things along the way include collecting rain water, finding the well that is supposed to be on our land. Looking into wind power and solar energy in combination. We are growing as much of our vegetables as possible. We buy local food and plan to sell locally. I recycle whatever I can. i buy used and repurpose as much as I can. I am tryyyyyinnnng not to drive anywhere that is not necessary. That's a hard one. I love to get around and see people and places. It is a process and a goal far from achieved. I would love to hear how others are doing as well. This should probably be a separate thread.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2008 : 3:21:15 PM
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Ok, so I don't live in Kentucky (I'm a N. California girl born and bred), but I'm a TRACY too! Does that count? I also homeschooled my 3 boys for 4yrs (TOUGH JOB!!!) and also live on a farm with LOTS of critters! (no cows though, but my dream is some mini jerseys and some Dexters or Low-line Angus)
We have 4 horses, 15 Nigerian Dwarf goats (with 7 Does expecting in June), 17 Babydoll sheep (with 4 more ewes waiting to give birth), 6 Jacob sheep, 3 mutant sheep (my husband's project) chickens (many breeds-- no commercial. ALL heritage. Lost count), 5 dogs, 2 cats, 1 house rabbit and the QUEEN of the barnyard--- OPAL, the pot bellied pig. I should be getting a shipment of goslings and baby ducks this next week, so my minagerie will grow by 10. (WHAT am I thinking?)
Anyway, I have been to your fair state, and I LOVED it!!! It was just gorgeous and green, even in the summertime. Welcome! Hugs and blessings to you ~~ Tracy |
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 3:27:46 PM
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Welcome to the farm Tracy.
Donna...true blue KY farm girl |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 05:35:23 AM
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Welcome Tracy from yet another Kentucky farmgirl! I live in the east central part of the commonwealth. I'm looking forward to knowing you better.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2008 : 10:47:07 PM
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Well Luna, about Mutant sheep--- (he..he..he..) Basically, they are mixed breeds of unknown parentage. Actually, I think the ewe is a Cheviot, but I have seen them up close, and she seems rather big to be one... but then, all the "Commercial" sheep we see nowadays no longer look like they did 20+ yrs ago so.... They are HUGE!!! (and some breeds are not very hardy)
The ram is possibly Rambouillet and who knows WHAT else! I think he's that breed (or at least has SOME of the breed in him) because he has the most WONDERFUL wool! If it wasn't so stinky right off his hide I'd want to roll in it! Unfortunately, my husband threw his fleece away after he sheared him. He made quite a mess of it anyway, so I really don't think it could have been salvaged. Such a shame. (their lamb has an even MORE questionable heritage) Anyway, THAT'S what I call a mutant. And for the record-- Yes, Babydolls are "Cute," but they can be a real pain in the butt sometimes. ~~~Tracy |
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annefannie
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Ann
Corona
California
USA
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
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