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Hannah
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 Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 08:45:22 AM
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My Grandparents were homesteaders after WWII. I spent every summer at their farm while I grew up. I lived every where from NYC to a primitive cabin in the mountains as a kid but never really felt like there was one place that I was from. My parent divorced and that added to the feeling of placeless-ness.
Several months ago my Grandma died. I went up to the farm to take care of her for the last few days and I spent some time talking to my Aunt and Uncle. Finally my uncle said "How can you not know where you are from, you're from right here".
Two years ago, I found MJs magazine and subsequently bought everything else she wrote. But I read them with longing and wistfulness since I wasn't really a farm girl and was quite sure that I was not tough enough or resourceful enough to be one.
But it turns out that I was a farmgirl all along.
We live in town but have 20 acres a few miles away where we raise calves for beef. Last year was our first attempt and we learned a lot. This year we are raising 20. We are also looking at a tiny farm (8 acres) that we could live on. Today, I am cleaning a chicken coop so we can put our chicks in it tomorrow. I am looking forward to having chickens but owing to my childhood farm chores, I will never ever ever pluck another chicken.
My greatest recent accomplishment was pounding and stringing a very straight fence. I get all kinds of happy when I see it. I have 6 kids and an amazing hubby. I am looking forward to being part of your adventures and sharing mine.
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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
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kate
bryan
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 08:53:48 AM
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Howdy from Texas Hannah! We're so glad you found us and made it here. I know exactly what you mean about being uprooted and living in so many places you don't know where you're from. Like you I was lucky enough to be taken in by relatives-an aunt and uncle-on a farm. Years later after my parents and aunt passed I spent time talking to my uncle. Just like yours he said "How can you not know? You're from right here. You're a country girl if ever I've seen one". He was darn right too!
Kudos on the fence-I have yet to attempt that. I know it's a lot harder than it looks. You go girl!
And good luck on the chickens-I think you'll enjoy them!
kate
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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ada Mae
Greensburg
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USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 10:41:08 AM
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I have lived on a farm for 38 years. Never had chickens. Had neighbors that did and kept us in eggs. My husband got an itch for some chickens, so now we have 2 roosters (that crow day and night) and 5 hens. They roam everywhere. I love to hear them. One of the hens will eat out of my hand.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 5:28:43 PM
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Hi Hannah! So glad you introduced yourself. Your farm sounds heap of interesting. I live on a little wanna be farm...lol..its more like a trailer with lots of weeds..lol
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Look forward to learning more about you!
hugs
Jess
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Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. -- Mark Twain |
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Hannah
Rexburg
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 8:22:06 PM
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| Sherone, I'm going to the rendevous too tomorrow! I haven't been before so I am pretty excited. My hubby has to stay home because he is getting calves delivered tomorrow. But my best friend and kids and I will be having a grand old time there. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 10:02:11 PM
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I am jealous..how fun to get to go to the rendevous! I havn't been to one in years. You will have to tell us all about it!
I am sure glad you found us Hannah..you will fit right in here for sure!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 12:36:40 AM
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Cody,
Thanks for sharing about your life. So glad that you are here.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Maryjane
CA
USA
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 11:38:38 AM
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Hannah - I loved reading about you! 6 kids, stringing fence, wanting to put down roots - you know that is the thing I love about this site!!!! We get to meet people like you - real farmgirls plowin' through, and it is so reassuring to know there are still so many of folks like you in our country! Welcome!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 11:45:51 AM
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Welcome, Hannah. Congrats on that straight fence! That's a real accomplishment. :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 7:51:22 PM
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Welcome home!
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
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elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
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Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2008 : 09:03:42 AM
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Hannah!!!! Wow girl, 6 kids...that is amazing! I just have two, but the oldest makes up for 3 I believe!!! Can't wait to share adventures!
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort~~Albright
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