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Across the Fence:  My 1957 Trailer...NEW SOTF TRAILER PICS!  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17403 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 11:44:27 PM
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Hey Jenn la petite farm....welll????? did you get your number yet????
Have you found a trailer?
I posted a few pic's on my blog from Mcall, ID....
I am working on trying to attend the Camano Island-Circle Up, (another sisters on the fly gathering)in Sept and then it's off to Ventura in April for the Giddy-Up so hopefully we'll all get to meet up and visit/chat/shop/eat/gab/shop/eat/shop! lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17403 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2008 : 08:43:49 AM
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See, all the more to have a little trailer to cutsiefy up, sort of a "playhouse", and just think of all the different ideas for decorating...shabby chic, cowgirl, martini(yep, one of the gals had her canned ham totally decorated w/martini goodies)pink bling, victorian,english garden, mid century ala "Lucy" (haha-perfect for me.) so the ideas are endless....
Come on miss wilma, check the local Craigs list for your special vintage trailer....
I am actually thinking about buying another one, but it will probablly be a 1960's trailer and more on the lines of a 15 or 16 footer. A gal can never have enough trailers... lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 08:22:23 AM
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Wow! What wonderful little escape pods, each so chock full of wondrous visions. Thank you so much for sharing all the pictures, I know i'm going to be looking at the often for inspiration ....what a treat...Happy Fourth farmgirls.....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17403 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 09:49:55 AM
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MJ has posted more pic's of some of our "sister's trailers", check it out on her blog....
by the by, MJ you have a true keen eye for photography....wish I could pay better attention to detail like you.
hugz,
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 1:36:33 PM
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Those trailers are so cute! Where did you gal find these? How much time/effort did it take to doll them up? I am in awe!!
Erin
Farmgirl #190 |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 3:27:12 PM
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Hi Erin!
We find our little trailers all over the country! Most from driving around and seeing one in someones backyard!!! I live in CA and found mine in Idaho. Had her "trucked" down! My pics are further down on my blog. Some come refurbished and some put a year or more into them. Some of us started collecting things for our trailers before we bought them! Once you have a theme, there is no stopping!!!! What a hoot and tons of fun!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202149
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 4:07:37 PM
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What a scream! I hauled my husband in here to see all those pic's! We fly fish, but out of our fancy new truck camper, you've got alot of class!
"life is drab without a lab"
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 6:27:08 PM
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Thanks for posting those pics, Maryjane. Absolutely awe inspiring. :D So classy and so cool!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2008 : 5:04:16 PM
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Guess what we found at a garage sale... A 1963 Winnebago trailer. I saw the trailer before I ever saw any of the photos on your blog - just told my husband about the cute camper that was priced right. Mary Jane, you have inspired me! We were up until after 1am this morning looking online at your photos and the photos for the sisters on the fly - what fun. By the time we we done, he said that he thought it was a great idea and really wanted one (at this garage sale price) so we agreed to see if the one that I saw on Thurs. was still available. This morning we ventured over to the sale and were excited to see the trailer still there - but the sign was gone. The family had accepted a deposit last night, and the new owner was going to be there in about 1 hour to claim his purchase. We left our names and number in case the man had buyer's remorse.
We drove around bummin' a bit over our loss, stopping at a few garage sales, and checking out some of the lakes in the area. Then, not meaning to be a pest, we drove back to where the trailer was. Spoke to the owners a bit. Asked more questions about it, etc. While chatting, the new owner drove up, my husband asked if he was willing to sell yet, offered him $50.00 more than the original asking price, and we made the deal. We have the title, drove it home and now are thinking of a theme.
My son wants to sleep in it tonight.
We were going to be in KY at Miss Wilma's orchard sale this weekend - sleeping in a tent in her yard :). Tony's work kept him in MI for now, so we had a different adventure this weekend. Tomorrow we are off to the Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI. Perhaps this mini winni could be a cherry bomb!
Ann
Forrester Farm
http://picasaweb.google.com/FORRESTERFARM/FORRESTERFARMWEDDINGS |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2008 : 5:39:41 PM
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Oh! My! Goodness Ann!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooooooooo excited for you and your family! Totally excited!!!!! I am so glad you persisted and won the fight! You are going to have a blast fixing up your new baby! Please give details on size, etc. and if you can post some pictures! That would be grand! My trailer is like a playhouse and sooooo many people love coming to look at it! My hubby and I have taken it out for a little weekend fun! I must warn you, you will have lots of people wanting to see inside of your little trailer, so make sure you share your joy with others! Bet you just can't sleep at night thinking about her! heehe!
Awesome blossom Ann!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202149
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Shi-anne
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Cheryl
Ada
OK
USA
596 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2008 : 10:44:39 PM
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I love your home away from home! How nice! Did you do the artwork on the outside? I'm thinking, really thinking about this. It may be doable. :-)
Farmgirls don't have hot flashes ~ They have power surges! |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 10:19:41 AM
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 7:09:52 PM
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Maryjane,
I'll have to have to measure it tomorrow and take some photos. I'm guessing it is about 14 ft. Last night my kids just keep repeating how they couldn't believe that we bought it. They are so excited. Tony and I have been talking throughout the day about how to personalize it.
My pumpkins just came in from catching fireflys. Time to go tuck them in. (They were tucked in once already). Isn't summer great!
Your blog is so much fun by the way. Love your front porch and you have such a beautiful family!
Ann
Forrester Farm
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 05:15:38 AM
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Maryjane - Shianne asked about who does the painting. Do the girls do it themselves? I'm trying to decide how to proceed with my old tin can. I see brush strokes in the primer coat and I don't want that in the finish coat. Someone suggested a fat roller cover and feathering in with a small brush. Do you have any other suggestions/opinions?
Ann - HOORAY for you guys!!!! Really looking forward to pics! :D Missed you at Wilma's. It was better than G R E A T!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 07:02:57 AM
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OH MARYJANE .. I'VE NOT SEEN A LOVLIER BLOG-SITE THAN YOURS! WHAT EYE-CANDY .. HOW DELIGHTFUL!!! IT SHOWS THE 'SOFTER SIDE' OF FARM AND COWGIRLS! YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL FAMILY TOO!
I SAW AN ARTICLE QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO ABOUT WOMEN WHO TRAVEL WITH THEIR ADORABLE LITTLE TRAILERS (IS PROBABLY THE SAME GROUP!) .. AND I THINK IT'S BEEN ONE OF MY LITTLE 'FANTASIES' TO OWN ONE AND TRAVEL WITH THEM!!!
I'VE BOOKMARKED YOUR SITE TO COME BACK A LITTLE LATER (GOTTA' GO RUSTLE UP SOME VITTLES FOR BREAKFAST RIGHT NOW) .. SO I CAN READ EVERY WORD AND ADORE EVER PHOTO! THANKS FOR SHARING THAT WONDERFUL ADVENTURE!!
XO, FRANNIE
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 11:07:14 AM
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Hey Farmgirls! I still have a few more pics of trialers if you are interested I can post on my blog! Took some of Becky's (co-founder of SOTF) when I was in McCall!
Frannie, yes, that was the Sisters on the Fly that your read about! Most likely in Country Living! Been in tons of magazines, press and the Travel Channel. There are over 1,000 members now from ALL over the US! Thanks for the sweet words about my blog. I sure have fun with it!
Janice, most of the gals paint their own trailers and most have brush strokes in them. It is pretty even on brush or rolling on the base coat with the sisters but there are some that have it painted at a car paint shop which always turns out really pretty. Seems the gals that even have the $$$ roll it on. Most of the the murals are handpainted but several have put on decals. My "God Bless Cowgirls" is a decal and the back of my trailer has a huge "Sisters on the Fly" decal. The decals will last a long time. Anyhoo, hope that helped ya a little. On our private Message Board, we have a whole section that we talk about everything you can imagine about trailers, featherbeds, potties, tires, repairs, fly fishing, riding horses, to paint! Join up...it is only $40.00 a year and ya get a patch to that I added to my denim jacket! Like we are doing with our cute MaryJane's Farm patches! Did you know MaryJane's new book "MaryJane's Outpost" featured Sisters on the fly?! Page 138 To fun!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202149
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 11:17:40 AM
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Thanks a bunch, Maryjane. You answered my question(s). And please do post more pics. My bff Susan has a cute teardrop camper her dh has been working on. This morning, I sent her your blog address so she can be inspired, too! :) Yes, I saw the SOTF pages in the new MJ book! I still have the Country Living mag with you guys in it, too! In fact, that's what inspired Susan to buy her camper in the first place. ;) She shows horses sometimes and she wanted something cool to haul behind her dually.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 2:16:08 PM
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can hardly wait to see more pics! i'm gonna' keep my eye out for a cute trailer .. would make a great little 'guest room'. down here in the holler with these olde log cabins .. it would also be awesome to have a conestoga wagon!!! dont' think i wanna' drive it or haul it though!
xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 3:02:03 PM
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Hi Frannie, we have 1 SOTF in your state that lives in Middlesboro, KY. We have plenty of them in states surrounding ya! A trailer guest house sounds great to me! I will come for a visit!!!! Hey, I live on Conestoga Avenue!!!!!! Have a great evening Frannie and gals!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202149
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 9:52:13 PM
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tonight, honey-man and i were sitting in the movies (went to see HANCOCK .. had some good lines .. but surely not an ACADEMY AWARD winner!) and during the 'previews' .. i told him that for my next birthday, mother's day, valentine's day and christmas .. i want a cute little trailer! he said we can start looking for one! oh yeah!!! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Across the Fence: My 1957 Trailer...NEW SOTF TRAILER PICS! |
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My 1957 Trailer...NEW SOTF TRAILER PICS!
