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Across the Fence:  Losing internet (sob!)  |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 08:59:15 AM
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Just wanted to check in and let everyone know I will be less frequent on the forum starting tomorrow. DH still has not gone back to work and with the added expense of my mom's care, we are having to start cost cutting around our house. Had the satellite TV cut off yesterday and today we're losing our land line and the internet. I will be going to the library several times a week to check on my STF store and check e-mail, and I will try to pop in and see what's new on the forum. I'll miss you guys!!
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba |
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elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 09:03:33 AM
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Sherri~Hope that things turn around for ya soon! Understand the cutting corners bit though...what do they say?? At least we have our health?!?!? ...I guess....
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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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 09:47:59 AM
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oh my gosh!
where have i been, oh yea, in abcessed tooth land, anyway, i didnt know all this was going on with you and your dh.
i am hoping real soon it will be resolved cause i for one will really miss your post.
lately i have just been reading and not posting as much but i always try to read your post, cause i enjoy seeing what you are up to.
please dont be gone too long.
hugs, thoughts, and prayers comin your way from texas.
love
frannie in texas
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/)
(http://abunnystale.blogspot.com/)
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 10:14:53 AM
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 10:27:36 AM
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(((((hugs)))))) Hope everything works out well. Come back soon! Take care and will be thinking of you.
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 12:32:46 PM
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Originally posted by mikesgirl
Just wanted to check in and let everyone know I will be less frequent on the forum starting tomorrow. DH still has not gone back to work and with the added expense of my mom's care, we are having to start cost cutting around our house. Had the satellite TV cut off yesterday and today we're losing our land line and the internet. I will be going to the library several times a week to check on my STF store and check e-mail, and I will try to pop in and see what's new on the forum. I'll miss you guys!!
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba
sherri, I will be keeping you all in my prayers. Everyone is having to cut back. hugs
AngiKay
For he is faithful that promised. Hebrews 10:23
check out Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22944 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 1:09:48 PM
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Oh No, Sherri! I hope your hubby's employers start having more work soon. We'll sure miss you, but will look forward to the days you are online!!
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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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 1:12:54 PM
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I hope that things get better for you Sherri. I'm glad that you'll be able to use the library computers at least. hang in there!
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 1:52:26 PM
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Hey, the library is always air conditioned and just think of all of the books you'll have time to read and be there to check them out! Hang in there, better days are ahead. I have a feeling you'll become a bookworm  .
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 2:38:27 PM
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Here's my prayers, too, Sherri! Just let us know if you need anything!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 2:45:11 PM
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Sherri, I hope things are better soon. We are having to cut our costs too. Take care and you all will be in my prayers.
Hugs!
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 3:08:31 PM
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Sherri- Good for you cutting back on things. I hope things get better soon. I don't think that losing the TV is such a bad thing, but the farmgirls? Yikes. But, I can't think of a better place to hang-out than the library!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 4:46:09 PM
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The only reason I hate to lose TV is that I have it on while I work - mostly for noise I guess. I was thinking though, that I'd see if the library had books on CD I could listen to while I work. Anyone ever use those before? I haven't but it might be a good time to try them!!
By the way, our new savings vibes are already working in our financial favor. I got a call today from STF that I had sold a quilt - first one I've sold on that site, so the I guess the Lord helps those who help themselves!!
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba |
Edited by - mikesgirl on Jul 01 2008 4:50:17 PM |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 5:14:37 PM
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 6:18:51 PM
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Sherri, I know things will look up for you and Mike soon. You'll be back on the internet in no time. My sister in law goes to the library and emails us all the time while she and her husband winter in Florida. She loves it,I think you will too. Also, the audio books are really nice. I have listened to them and like them very much. Keep us posted on how you are doing,I will be thinking of you and sending you my prayers.
Hugs, Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 6:32:39 PM
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Hey Sherri.....I like going to the library to use the computer....There are always interresting people there.. and the things you learn.. anyway, I'll be watching for your check ins.... Praying for HUBBY, that he will find the perfect situation that keeps the income coming in...
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 8:22:06 PM
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Thanks everyone! How can we go wrong with so many wonderful farmgirl wellwishers behind us? Say a really big strong prayer for guidance in what to do with the situation with my mom. It will be coming to a head by the end of July because her money will be gone. Then I have to decide on a course of action - not that I really have a lot of choices. I think my two options are to bring her here, which is not my first choice because I think it would put a big strain on our marriage, or the only other choice I have is to quit my business and get a "real" job, so I can continue to subsidize her care. For some reason I'm not panic stricken over this - I really believe that whatever the right thing to do is, it will present itself to me in time. I'm either at peace, or in denial I guess!! Anyway, please keep that situation, as well as the union/job situation for dh in your prayers. We appreciate it (and all of you!)
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17361 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17361 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 08:34:23 AM
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Hey Sherri,
fully understand, we have friends & family who as you are, are having to make some big changes, but you know you find that after awhile things like T.V. are just time wasters....I can not tell you when I last watched a show on T.V., but I am guessing it's been well over 2 months & now I don't miss it nor want it. I don't even miss my old craft shows that I use to be so addicted to. WHolly CRud BAtman...I think I need therepy! lol!
Hang in there, things will get better in the mean time pop in from time to time & let us know all's well.
hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 09:52:00 AM
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Jami - STF stands for Shop the Frontier. I make children's clothing and accessories and Shop the Frontier is a non-profit group which helps NW entrepeneurs by marketing their products, teaching small business classes, etc. They are part of Stone Soup - based in Republic, WA, if you've heard of that. The link at the bottom of my posts is to my STF store.
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 6:43:51 PM
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Hi Sherri,
I am so sorry to hear of your financial hardships and realize this is a sacrifice giving up the internet. It is so wonderful that libraries have this available for free. We used it last week, when our computer caught a "virus" and was being repaired by the "Geek squad." I was told you can use it for up to 90 minutes a day, so that would really be a nice option for those without internet.
On a side note, I still adore the apron you made me . . . it is my favorite! Thanks again for your kindness!
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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aimeeravae
True Blue Farmgirl
341 Posts
Aimee
Deer River
MN
USA
341 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 7:07:01 PM
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Hey Sherri, Sending out feel goods and happy thoughts for your DH to return to the daily grind.
Aimee
http://laplantewardklopf.blogspot.com/ Motto To Live By
"Life should NOT be a jouney to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!" |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 7:42:49 PM
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Thanks all - I re-watched "The Secret" video last night and it was good to remind myself to think positively. We have been married for 35 years and he has always been a good provider and good man and I have no reason to doubt that he will continue to be one. The economy has hurt us before, this time it just whambo hit us all at once. I look at is as a blessing though - I have a tendency to get lax about finances, a coffee here, an unncessary trip there, and before you know it our goals get to be secondary. This time of unemployment is great for weeding out the stuff that clutters up your finances and life and gives you a fresh start. He'll be back to work before long and we'll be better off for the time he was off. Now if I can just keep up this stricter budget when he goes back to work, it would be awesome!!!
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 7:49:59 PM
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Sherri - good for you getting back to basics. I am proud of you. You will enjoy the library, and will benenfit from your efforts to simplify. Go girl. Just do not go away from us....we would miss you.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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