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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 5:53:23 PM
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I have been on farmgirl connection for about a week but I figured I would take a moment to officially introduce myself. I am from a very small town in Arizona. I am originally from Ohio and I have to say I really miss grass. I also miss growing up with a big garden and an apple orchard . I have 3 kids, Isaiah is 6, Hannah is 4 and Olivia is 3. In my non-existent spare time I love to bake from scratch and I also paint, sew, do tatting, knit etc. I have already made laundry soap and I am going to have to figure out how to clean faster so I might have a little more time on Farmgirl Connection. I really love you guys!!!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 6:48:01 PM
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Welcome to the forum Monica! It sounds like you are extremely busy!! I bet your kids are amazing though! I love their names!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 8:39:23 PM
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Hi Monica,
Welcome! I am always glad to see another Southwesterner join the group! I too love your kids names!!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 12:38:40 AM
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Welcome to the farm Monica,
Glad that you are here to read and to share.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Carol Sue on Jun 12 2008 11:07:19 PM |
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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
394 Posts
Ada Mae
Greensburg
KY.
USA
394 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 07:53:46 AM
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Hello Monica,
You will get some tips for quicker cleaning on this site--just ask.
I was in Arizona on April 3--at least one of my feet was. Our local cattlemen's group visited New Mexico. We came to the Four Corners Monument and I stood with one foot in Arizona and the other foot in New Mexico. Beautiful area, but I am like you--I would miss the green grass. We visited the Navajo Indian Reservation in northwestern NM, and they irrigate thousands of acres to grow crops. There was lots of green there.
Hope you enjoy all your new friends here.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 11:44:51 AM
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| Welcome Monica! I haven't been here long myself. Everyone here is great. Ok I am curious, I have to know where Oatman, Arizona is. We are seriously considering moving to Arizona or New Mexico one of these days. I thought I had scoured the map and found every little town there was. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 11:46:47 AM
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Welcome Monica!! It will be fun to get to know you here. Your kid's names are so sweet..some of my favorites!
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
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 3:31:06 PM
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| Welcome Monica, you are gonna love it here! |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 4:03:51 PM
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Welcome Monica, this is a good place to be. Everyone is so friendly and helpful.
Betty |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 09:56:20 AM
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A big warm welcome to you Monica! Sounds like you have a wonderful life there in AZ! Have you ever checked out FlyLady.com?!! I LOVE how she teaches ya how to clean FAST! When I had kids at home, I used her ideas! I was know as FlyLady among friends & family! You will love it here and looking forward to knowing you.
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202149
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 3:48:43 PM
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| Maryjane, thank you for the info.!!! I have never heard of it, but I will absolutely check it out because it seems as though I am always cleaning. I paint and sew and I am also trying to get stuff listed on Etsy and it seems as though I start in the morning determined to quickly clean up and then make clothes for my girls or list something and then the next thing I know it's dinner time and I am still cleaning!!!! I am going to bookmark FlyLady.com. I love your blog. The pictures are beautiful and I bookmarked it. |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 4:01:39 PM
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Hi Monica! I promise, you will love Fly Lady! Good luck with your Etsy Store! I just opened my Etsy store a couple weeks ago. I have to get busy to and stock it up! Looking forward to seeing your doors open! Thanks for coming to my blog! It is so fun to be a part of the blogging world! xo
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202149
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 5:52:57 PM
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 6:02:14 PM
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Welcome, Monica!
Great to have you here. I know what you mean about cleaning faster - this place is addictive!
Cathy (okiequilter)
www.AuntDaisysCottage.blogspot.com
A friend loves at all times. |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 9:27:09 PM
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Maryjane, thank you so much!!!!! I have already signed up with flylady and I really love it. It is frustrating sometimes to feel like all I do is clean in circles, especially in my kitchen!!! I have to laugh though because the first step at flylady is to shine the sink so I guess that means I will have to wash the dishes first!! Oh well!!!!
Can someone tell me how to add the little faces on to my messages?? |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2008 : 09:21:04 AM
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Hi Monica!
Good for you ! I remember the first time I went to bed with my "sink shining" !!! I have kept it up ever since!
The little faces       are to the left when you are writing a post. Just click on the face you want, in the place you want it and it will appear first in letters, after you post it the face appears like magic!
Have a great day! xo
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202149
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2008 : 11:20:59 AM
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Maryjane, thanks for the info. I usually do a quick reply and the faces are not on there but as you can see I found them.
I have to say that my sink was nice and shiny when I went to bed!!
I must confess though that I was quite miffed with my husband in the morning though because he had dumped out the last of his hot tea in the sink and it left a bit of stain on my shiny sink!!! He was already off to work when I got up, so I will have to talk to him when he gets home
Well I have gotten dressed and now I am off to clean up my kitchen in 30 minutes!!!!
I may actually get to sew today!!! Thanks a bunch!!!
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Quintessential Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Kate
Tyler
TX
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2008 : 6:18:36 PM
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Monica,
My name is Kate....and I'm new too.
Just moved back to Texas after 25 years in Arizona. Must say, I really miss my mountains. Been to Oatman several times.....and fed the burro's about a ton of carrots. I love it there, and met some of the nicest people ever.
Hoping to chat with you sometime.....reminisce about all the beautiul places in Arizona.
Kate
Today is my best day! |
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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
kate
bryan
TX
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2008 : 6:21:30 PM
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I'm not sure how I got so far behind on my howdy's, but howdy from Texas Monica! I'm so glad you're here. I think you'll fit right in with us :)
~kate
"You only have what you give..."" |
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Quintessential Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Kate
Tyler
TX
USA
175 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2008 : 6:26:48 PM
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Monica,
Here's something you might want to try. I use Turtle Wax in my sinks. Just clean and dry the sink.....and apply the turtle wax just like you would on your car. Let it dry and buff it out. It will repel stains for quite a while. I use it about once a month. Most liquids just bead up and run down the drain. Try it and let me know what you think.
Kate
Today is my best day! |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2008 : 5:23:57 PM
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Kate, this is so cool that someone actually knows where Oatman is!!! And yes there are plenty of burros to feed, in fact my kids were feeding them carrots in my front yard this morning!! It is nice here and there are a lot of nice people,but I have to confess being from Ohio, I still really miss grass!!! I have some Turtle Wax so I will have to try that tonight. I usually use baking soda to clean it. I will let you know how it works!
Thanks,Monica |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2008 : 9:00:47 PM
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| Molly, it's nice to know I have company in the heat, but at least it has not been too hot so far this summer!!! I remember when we first moved to Arizona in 2002 that it was still so very hot in October and I was almost in tears wondering if it ever cooled down!! |
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annefannie
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Ann
Corona
California
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2008 : 11:46:07 PM
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Hi Monica, I noticed you are from Oatman, Arizona. I love Oatman! I have visited your small cute little town a couple of times. I especially like all the donkeys walking around the streets and the cute cowboy show that the locals put on, and oh, the old diner on the main street (I think the only street) it has great food! Well, welcome, you will find all the ladies are so friendly and very helpful!
Anne Fannie
Farm Girl # 189
http://annefannie.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5669677 |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 11:03:13 AM
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Ann,Next time you are out this way, maybe we could meet up in town!! I think it would be fun to meet some of my farmgirl sisters!
Monica |
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