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Across the Fence:  Finally, Some NYC photos!!!  |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
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 Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 08:32:32 AM
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Dear farmgirls,
I am feeling more functional today and finally able to share some photos from Saturday in NYC with the MJFarmgirls. It truly was a blast.
I'll just send you right to them at :
url]www.feedsackfarmgirls.blogspot.com[/url]
More to come there with pics from my booth at the farmer's market, chickens, etc.
BTW, if any of you are considering a blog or just posting photos,
Blogspot is a breeze, even for computer handicaps like me.
BEB Sue
"If more of us valued good food, cheer and song above hoarded gold,the world would be a merrier place."
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 08:45:02 AM
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OHHHH Susan, LOVE IT!!!! Good job on the description and the photos!!! How much fun was that!!! Now you too know of MJ's and all the crews warmth and hospitality! Thank you so much for sharing those photos! 
May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~~Apache Blessing
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sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 08:50:28 AM
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Sue how wonderful!!1 I just love the pictures. I sound like it was so much fun. MJ had all her crew there, didn't she. I wish I could have gone, so much fun.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com www.sisterhood.sqrlbee.com
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Cindylou
Farmgirl at Heart
243 Posts
Cindylou
Moscow
Idaho
243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 09:43:48 AM
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My dear Sue ~ thank you so much for sharing your NYC pictures!! I loved reading your story ~ you have a knack for writing dahlin', it is so much fun to read about your adventures!! I'm so glad you had a good time! Thanks for showing your farmgirl "penache" by proudly wearing your apron and being yourself!! I know that MaryJane, Megan, Anna and Julie Bell were really looking forward to meeting YOU!! I'm sure you and Julie Bell hit if off just fine! Nick and Emil are in this morning and we've heard a few of their stories. They all got to Moscow at 2:00 am this morning, so we haven't seen Julie and Anna yet. I'm sure they are pretty tuckered out today.
Thanks again for making the trip real for the rest of us!!
love ya!
MaryJane's Left-Hand Farmgirl
Cindylou
cindylou@maryjanesfarm.org |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 09:58:14 AM
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SUE!!! LOVE your blog and the pics of your day in the Big Apple with MJ and crew! Your outfit was adorable (so are you by the way)! Would have loved to have seen the sidelong glances as you strode ( is that a word?) the sidewalks of Manhattan! Did any handsome businessmen follow you calling out "hey !! BlueEggBabe where ya been all my life???" or " Come and cook a meatloaf and mashed potatoes for me darlin'" NYC will never be the same after farmgirls breezed in! Thanks for sharing those BLUEEGGFABULOUS pics!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 10:39:40 AM
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HA!
Actually, to be honest, the biggest smiles I got were on the train from a group of 6 Amish women that were sitting together right by the tiny train bathroom. When I walked to the bathroom, their eyes all dropped to my lap and my apron.
I heard something whispered in PA Dutch that I couldn't decifer but later on, when they got off the train in NJ everyone of them gave me a BIG smile when they walked past....laughing with me or at me, I am not sure but you can bet all of their aprons were back on the farm, hanging on a hook!! I smiled right back, in a sisterly kind of way.
You know, Meadowlark, I get overstimulated and overwhelmed pretty easily when I am in NYC, so the only contact I had with a man was the cabbie who couldn't understand where I wanted to go.He ended up driving those congested streets so fast, there was just NO window shopping for good lookin' men. It was a literal blur!
I wish I had handed my camera to Julie or Anna to get a final shot of me tryin' to wave down a cab in the midst of a sea of humanity, all with the same intention. Whew, it was insane but would have made for a great photo!
Don't feel bad MJF girls, it didn't take too long before a kind cabbie stranger took pity on me. I got to Penn Station with just enough time for a little snack and a tall beer and time to board my train.
I had planned to nap for a few hours, but a lovely woman from Washington DC sat down beside me, told me my basket was the biggest she had ever seen, and we just talked non-stop until I got off the train.It is just so fascinating to me how people are "thrown" together for reasons that are bigger than we are...but it was an amazing encounter, to be sure.
I will save that story for another time.......
"If more of us valued good food, cheer and song above hoarded gold,the world would be a merrier place."
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Kate
MaryJane's Farmgirl
135 Posts
Kate
Moscow
ID
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 11:18:38 AM
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OOOH Sue!!
So great to see the photos they are so sweet. I can't wait to get my photos back as well!! What a great time we all had. It was so much fun meeting you and spending the day with farm girls in the big city. Oh how tired I am we all came in so early this morning!! Emil came to the farm at 7:30 because he couldn't wait to get back I came in at 9am and am on my third cup of coffee!! It's so great to be back and see the farm and smell the fresh air. Thanks so much for sharing your fun story it was so wonderful to have met you .
Talk to you soon
Kate
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 11:29:33 AM
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Thank you much! These are just great! What a wonderful trip for all of you!
Julia
BlueApple Farm |
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Cindylou
Farmgirl at Heart
243 Posts
Cindylou
Moscow
Idaho
243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 11:34:37 AM
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Sue ~ I didn't see a picture of you on the blog?? What am I missing? I'd love to see your smiling face!!
Would you mind if I share your blog link in the Chapter Leader Newsletter?? MaryJane won't be home until late Friday night and I'm itching to let the Chapter Leaders in on the NYC event. I think they would love to read your story and see the pictures. Please let me know what you think!
love ya,
MaryJane's Left-Hand Farmgirl
Cindylou
cindylou@maryjanesfarm.org |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 11:37:13 AM
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Oh....so so....lovely. What a great blog - THANK YOU for sharing. From one Susan to another!!!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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Cindylou
Farmgirl at Heart
243 Posts
Cindylou
Moscow
Idaho
243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 1:54:53 PM
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Oh my goodness! Julie Bell is back! She showed us her NYC pictures ~ BlueEggBabe Sue, it is wonderful to see your beautiful smiling face! Your apron is gorgeous! Your farmgirl style is admirable! Julie enjoyed your company so much!! The photos of you, Julie and MaryJane's cowboy boots are just too cute!! Your apothecary box of herbal remedies and teas reflects another one of your creative sides! You are a multi-faceted and very talented farmgirl!! It is an honor to have you here on the Farmgirl Connection!!!!
love ya!
MaryJane's Left-Hand Farmgirl
Cindylou
cindylou@maryjanesfarm.org |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 3:16:51 PM
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BEB, I'm just teasin ya bout the men scooping...but I am sure THEY were doin the scoopin on you!!!! Love the Amish ladies story...did your big basket get searched by security? It is wondrous how people respond to one another in all situations...and most often so reassuring and heartwarming! That is what I love most about travel...WE are just one big family! I have never been "back east"...I would love to though... talk about a deer in the headlights look! I would look like I just fell off a turnip truck! NYC would be the consumate big city trip for me! Oh well, some day...
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Edited by - MeadowLark on Oct 05 2005 3:18:02 PM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 3:52:02 PM
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I even feel out of place (like a big old cow shopping hillbilly) going to Provo...NYC ..wow that would be surreal for me! SOunds and looks like you had so much fun Sue!! Thanks so much for posting the pics!!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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Julie
MaryJane's Farmgirl
60 Posts
Julie
Moscow
ID
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 4:42:34 PM
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If I am able to come down to earth from our NYC trip, I just may be able to breath again….Picture this, farmgirls and boys hovering over NYC with our noses pressed as close to the plane windows as possible. “Look, it’s the statue of Liberty”, says Kate. “Oh my God, I can’t believe we are really here”, says Anna. For the next 5 days, not a one of us felt our feet touch the ground. Our bags where packed with MJ foods, aprons, marshmallow tins, yellow enamel pans, cowgirl boots, vintage jewelry and our best party outfits. I can only imagine what the airline crew thought about all of this as our luggage was being scanned.
Saturday, October 1, “Be Creative New York” explodes in Central Park. Tents, vintage cloths, old bicycles, baskets, yarn, apples, women in aprons with their bags filled to the top! ‘The Dish’, outdoor kitchen set up by KitchenAid, not quite our plum pit kitchen, but who would complain with all the modern equipment. MJ and I start the day off with a cooking demo of our Cauliflower and Garlic BakeOver. The smell was incredible. Garlic for breakfast PLEAZZZZZ. Later in the afternoon, we made smores’. What a sticky, yummy mess of chocolate, homemade marshmallows, and graham crackers. After the demo, we served the crowd. It was so cute, all these women with marshmallow cream all over their faces. You just have to laugh and we did. Excitement was in the air. Women and men, searching for that prized position to carry home. I wondered over to our little booth, standing quiet for the first time today, I looked up and there she was, BlueEggBabe. As soon as I looked into her sparkling eyes, I knew it was she. Hugs, squeals, kisses, and arms flying in the air!!! It was as though we have always been best of friends, we just needed the right moment to touch. She even came baring gifts. A beautiful cigar box, covered in mail art deco, and filled with her famous apothecary goods. Thanks from all of us for keeping us healthy Sue. Of course, there was the white vintage blouse and freshly made apron. You know the routine, just like the night before Christmas when we are finishing the last stitch of that special project before the children awake. We talked of our families, Sue’s beautiful farm and laughed all day. The concert was so inspiring as Mary sang her heart out in the bright sunlight. There was a pool of women sitting on the ground, soaking in her every note. MARY, I want to have you over for dinner!!!! You too, BlueEggBabe. And then, ever so slowly, the day came to an end. We had to say goodbye. I walked Sue to the door (front gate) just as if she had been a visitor in my home. ‘Be safe Sue’, I said as she walked away. It was as though I was leaving my child on the street corner alone. So glad you made in back to your little nest BlueEggBabe. What a pleasure to have met you.
It feels good to be home. The leaves are turning a golden yellow and the smell of coolness is in the air. New York is wonderful, but there’s no place like home. Thank you NYC for having us as your guest and showing us what an exciting city, full of beautiful people you have. I look forward to our next adventure together.
I'll post my pictures tomorrow.
Food Stylin' & Fancy Free |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 4:51:05 PM
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Oh Julie, All I can say is WOW and GOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Beautiful visuals!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
2173 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 4:55:26 PM
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Julie Belle, you're gonna win a writin' award too! Can't wait to see your pics and glad you had a wuuunnnderful time!
May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~~Apache Blessing
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 7:00:18 PM
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CindyLou,
I am there on the blog, Hon.....look again!
If you scroll all the way down to the very bottom of the page, that would be me in the pink cowgirl hat.Then, if you scroll up from there,
there is a photo of Kate, MJ & BlueEggBabe.
Okay,now I am going to have to post the pic showing our 3 pairs of farmgirl boots......but I send a disclaimer with this one:
Those Idaho farmgirls grow real small feet!! My feet are average size ...but is it the angle or what?? MY FEET LOOK ENORMOUS!!
Ha! Watch for the new pics tomorrow......
"If more of us valued good food, cheer and song above hoarded gold,the world would be a merrier place."
J.J.R.Tolkien |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 7:32:49 PM
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wow, you gals had a great time! Sue your pictures were great, love the amish story. Isn't NYC the greatest city in the world? Big as it is, it's full of warm spots. Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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The Handmaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Kim
Shreveport
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 7:43:14 PM
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Blueeggbabe...you are true blue thru and thru, the real deal!!! Thank you for sharing all the smiles and fun!
The collective creative talent and energy in this group boggles the mind!
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 11:48:28 PM
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WOW , it looks like loads of fun.
Thanks for the pics and all the info.
I like the Amish ladies story to.
FUN FUN
shirley |
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Cindylou
Farmgirl at Heart
243 Posts
Cindylou
Moscow
Idaho
243 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 09:22:41 AM
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BEB Sue ! Thanks for the tip! I didn't scroll all the way down the first time, just clicked on the links to the pictures. I LOVE the picture of you in the pink farmgirl hat! Your smile is contagious, I grinned right back at ya! I had dinner at Julie Bell's last night ~ she just bubbled over with nice things to say about you. She absolutely knew from the moment she met you that there was an instant connection! You are a true blue farmgirl friend! Julie and MaryJane loved getting to know you!! Thanks for being YOU!!
love ya,
MaryJane's Left-Hand Farmgirl
Cindylou
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Julie
MaryJane's Farmgirl
60 Posts
Julie
Moscow
ID
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 11:43:06 AM
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Pictures from NYC have arrived!!!!!!!! Carol was so gracious to load them for us. Farmgirls in a city of adventure and happiness……..Love to all, Julie
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/new-york.asp
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 11:51:01 AM
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Ohhh, my, too much fun!!! (NOT!!) Great pics everyone!
May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~~Apache Blessing
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Julie
MaryJane's Farmgirl
60 Posts
Julie
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 12:05:48 PM
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Sue, you just kill me!!!!!! Just pulled up your site and saw the photo of our feet. I'm still laughing. Good thing I'm in the bunkhouse alone, otherwise someone would think I'm nuts........Red Footed Moscow Mini...more laughter, even a snort.... I love you!!!!!!
Julie
Food Stylin' & Fancy Free |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 12:09:51 PM
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Gosh, I JUST put it up!!
To all, here is the new addition to the blog:
www.feedsackfarmgirls.blogspot.com
snort??? Cool!HA!
"If more of us valued good food, cheer and song above hoarded gold,the world would be a merrier place."
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2005 : 5:32:39 PM
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Sue, Love those pics of the feet...it's just the angle of the camera sweetie, not the size of your feet! Your boots look like Fryes...I had a pair of Fryes in college back in the 70's...they made my feet look big. I wear a size 6! You all look so pretty and sweet in your outfits! What a wonderful day it must have been for all of you! Great memories! Thanks for sharing with us!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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Across the Fence: Finally, Some NYC photos!!! |
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Finally, Some NYC photos!!!
