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strawbry_wine
Farmgirl at Heart
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Liz
Hillsville
VA
USA
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 Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 06:40:30 AM
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Hi!
I joined this forum way back when and can't find my original info, so I'm introducing myself again!! 
I am most proud to say I'm a farm girl & I've got dirt in my veins!! I was a farmer for 20 years raising commodity crops and non-cert organic veggies through a CSA, restaurants, on-farm stand and a farmer's market. That stopped 8 years ago upon my divorce which left me without a farm! Horrors!!!
I moved, got another farm, and a job managing a Tractor Supply store. While working those, my oldest daughter contracted Lyme's disease (she'd had it when she was 5 and it came back to bite--HARD--at 17). So I quit my demanding job, sold all my farm equipment and went to farrier school so I could have a more steady income with a flexible schedule and be there when she needed me--we had very frequent dr visits and 3 emergency room visits for swollen glands that were blocking off her air supply so having a schedule I could adjust was most important.
I developed a very good farrier business but was injured last year and can no longer safely shoe a client's horse (tore the ligaments in my ankle). I still shoe my own cuz I make 'em behave, but to be under a horse that's pulling and jerking, I can't be safe so I had to find other work. Now, gulp--I sit at a desk--gulp, I work as a graphic designer both for myself (I do digital scrapbook supplies I sell online) and for a garment printing firm. So far I've been able to accept the change since I'm pretty much my own boss but I just can't get used to being in one place--INSIDE of all things--8 hours a day. I've considered opening a shoeing school for girls but I'm afraid liability costs would prevent me getting that going.
Anyway, I've read through many threads here and feel I'm with kindred spirits!
Liz Pike
Hillsville VA
morningstargarden.com
strawberrywinedesigns.com
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 5:50:52 PM
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Wlcome, Liz - sorry to hear you had to give up the farrier business...but it sounds like you know how to stay busy! Glad to have you on the farmgirl connection!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
kate
bryan
TX
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 6:03:12 PM
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Howdy Liz! I'm so glad you came back. Heavens missy-you have been thru it haven't you? I hope things settle down for you. I think a farrier school for women is a great idea-you just never know. Anyway, I'm glad you're here :)
kate
"You only have what you give..."" |
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farmgirl1
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Robin
Douglasville
GA
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 7:04:04 PM
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Welcome Liz,
We're neighbors. I live in Floyd. How cool is this? We also have a chapter if you're interested.
Hugs,
Robin
Farm Girl Sister #28
#1 prissy farmgirl.
Oh, I want a pink John Deere Tractor.
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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
263 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 7:11:15 PM
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Hi Liz, I'm new to the site, too. I noticed your posting because my family lives in Southwestern Virginia, too. Are you anywhere near Big Stone Gap, or Pennington Gap?
Welcome!
Farmgirl Hugs,
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strawbry_wine
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Liz
Hillsville
VA
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 8:01:21 PM
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Thanks for the welcome girls!!
Robin, how kewl is that...a chapter so close!! Tell me more!!
Carol, I have no idea where those are. I'm new to VA. Hillsville is just up the mountain from Mt Airy, NC. We're where the big flea market is held!
Liz |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 03:26:57 AM
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Hi Liz, welcome to the forum. Boy life just likes to bounce us around sometimes but you seem to be doing a great job riding the waves! Would love to hear more about your digital scrapbooking business. Do you have a web-site or Etsy?
I know exactly where you are, a lovely part of the country. Last year we stayed overnight in Hillsville on our way home from FL. A big flea market huh! Hmmm, your'e about 10 hours from me so, boy I will not be able to make it! Shucks!
Anyway, visit us at the farm here when you need a distraction! Always something going on!
Angie.
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
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chellybelly
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Michelle
Knoxville
TN
USA
65 Posts |
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Farm Girl 2
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Becky
Willis
VA
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 10:26:20 AM
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Hi Liz!! I am Robin's mom. I also live in Floyd Co closer to you in Willis (7 miles from Dugspur). The next chapter meeting will be held at my house and we are working on a date now, to be announced soon. Of course we have to work around work schedules etc...
Email me your info and we'll get going! Welcome back! Can't wait for the next meeting to get acquainted!!
Becky
Loving Living Simply!
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farmama_3k4h
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
FARMAMA
kentucky
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2008 : 12:41:00 PM
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Welcome Liz!
I was just in Williamson, W.V. a few weeks back. Are you near there? You have what we call "grit" to be able to emerge from the billows of life's storms and still function. You are not afraid to do what needs to be done. You GO GIRL!!
I live in South Central Kentucky on a farm and was raised on a farm. There is nothing like being a farmgirl. I think that farmgirls are born with "grit".
Ribbons -n- Rags
www.ribbonsnrags.blogspot.com
Farm and barn girl since birth. |
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22shortie
True Blue Farmgirl
329 Posts
rebekah
sulphur
la
USA
329 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 01:07:36 AM
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Hi Liz,
Glad to have you back here. In the midst of the challenges, you find a way.
Good for you. Enjoyed reading about your Can do spirit.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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annefannie
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Ann
Corona
California
USA
60 Posts |
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True Blue Farmgirl
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CA
USA
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