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jdiskin
Farmgirl at Heart
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Jody
Mechanicsburg
PA
USA
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 Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 06:51:34 AM
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I'm a newbie to Mary Jane's farm. I picked up a copy of her magazine at our local Tractor Supply store and found that I just couldn't put it down!! I have a full-time job as a teacher and find that I struggle with fitting in the farm-life and the work-life. (My dream is to farm full-time eventually). Any suggestions out there from you veteran farm and work girls? I'm so glad to be a member of this forum. Have a great day everyone!!
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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
kate
bryan
TX
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 06:59:47 AM
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Howdy from Texas Jody! I'm glad you found us..I think you'll fit right in. As for your question, the only thing I can suggest is starting out small if you can and see how things go. It's a good way to find out your strengths, weaknesses and what does and doesn't work. I started off with just a small garden and a few chickens. I found out I enjoyed the chickens a lot more than I did gardening, so I leaned more that way and spent a couple of years on the animal part. Sometimes what you think won't take much time, ends up way more than you thought and vice versa.
You're gonna be tired. Take vitamins and hang in there!
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 07:44:19 AM
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Welcome Jody,
I have found for my own sanity ( and those around me) that finding a balance is absolute KEY...I know that a "J.O.B." can take as much from us as we are willing to give... I determinded to draw my line, work my 40 hours and the rest of the time was to cultivate my dreams.. and so far it seems to be working.....I think that when we put our dreams on the "to do list" they somehow just take root!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 09:21:18 AM
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Hi Jody! I'm also a teacher with a farm. I live in town, but our farm ground is close by. I don't yet know how to juggle a full work schedule and all my plans for the farm, but I know it has been done before and I plan to give it a whack. :) My dreams for the farm sound like, "When we retire, we'll need x,y,z, so let's get started." Then we plant an orchard, build fence, plan a barn, look at old houses to "rescue" and have moved...you know, lots of dreams. :) And a few at a time we're doing it. I not-so-secretly plan to "retire to the farm" sooner rather than later, so I can move to the dream we're building and still teach (also a rewarding way to spend a life). 'nuff about me. Teachers love to ramble... Welcome to the farm and I'm so glad you found and joined us. I'm sure you will enjoy the connections. :) Happy summer!
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 09:41:00 AM
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Welcome Jody! You will love it here! My daughter is a teacher in Iowa and all my friends always seem to be teachers....I'm not but obviously I'm in good company...enjoy your summer and yes...take LOTS of vitamins! LOL!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 4:53:34 PM
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Jody,
Applauding you for being a teacher!!!!! My dad was one and is retired now. So glad that you are here, welcome to the farm.
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
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 07:50:39 AM
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Welcome Jody!
I know what you mean by struggling for balance between the two. This year we didn't put out much in our garden. We bought all kinds of seeds but just got too busy with work and other issues that have been going on. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
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MI
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Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 07:59:07 AM
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| Hey Jody! I'm new to the forums as well and also a teacher! I know exactly what you mean when you are trying to stay in balance. I know our jobs aren't necessarily as "physical" as some but boy by the end of the day, my brain is toast. I'm grateful for the summers to rejuvenate and restore a little balance to my life. Hope to run across you again in the forums. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 3:54:51 PM
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A big Georgia welcome goes out to ya! Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 6:22:31 PM
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Hello from Georgia! You will love it here. |
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elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 8:52:20 PM
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Howdy Jody!
I am also a teacher; the balance is hard to find, especially when school is going full swing. I just started out small--mini me small--and then just kept adding in! This year I am adding in chickens and an orchard. Hopefully, in the future I can farm full time, but for now I am content with both! You will love the forum, but I promise, it gets ADDICTIVE!!!
Samantha
www.elphie0503.blogspot.com
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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