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Buffalomary
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Mary
Caldwell
ID
USA
199 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 6:44:27 PM
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Hello Everyone!
I figured it was about time I stopped in to introduce myself instead of just floating through again. I am an urban homesteader in the Treasure Valley of Idaho. I have a huge backyard that is gradually becoming my little "farm". I have only been here for a couple years so there is still much that I want to do. I already have a few fruit trees and some of the yard in garden. On the agenda for next year is to expand the garden, get some chickens, and hopefully get my root cellar fixed up! I grew up along the Snake River and recently moved back home. My kids are both grown and on their own and "he" found a new model so there was no need for me to stay in his neck-of-the-woods. I grew up helping my dad in the barn with the milk cows and helping in the garden every summer as well as helping mom can everything she could get her hands on. I have always wanted to homestead and dreamed of having a few acres out in the country, although it hasn't happened quite like that, I am having fun learning how I can still do many of the things I want to even within city limits. Many of the pasttimes that are talked about here, I have or am already doing, so I feel a definite kinship! But there is still so much more I want to learn. I have been having lots of fun reading the many postings (dishes will wait, right!!) I am definitely looking forward to "meeting" ya'll here.
You can take the farmer's daughter off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the farmer's daughter!! |
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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
kate
bryan
TX
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 7:02:52 PM
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Howdy and welcome from Texas Mary! I started my little farm just like that-a little garden here, a few trees there, a chicken coop added later and suddenly I was a real farm girl again!
I'm so glad you found us. I know you'll fit right in :)
~kate
"You only have what you give...""
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 9:22:15 PM
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Welcome Mary!! You arn't too very far from me...only 1/2 a state away, right??
I love Idaho and have been through Caldwell years ago. I lived in McCall for almost 2 years (quite awhile ago) Sounds like you will fit right in here!! Welcome!!!
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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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 9:51:40 PM
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| welcome, mary, from teh last frontier! peace connie in alaska |
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Alseafarmgal
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Rebecca
Alsea
OR
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 10:11:56 PM
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Hi Mary,
A really big welcome from Oregon. I'm new here also. We recently acquired a 10 acre
farm, but we're not yet living there full time. We have started a small garden and are raising 12 chickens. We hope to have the mobile set up before the end of summer.
Sounds like you'll fit right in here at the farm....great bunch of gals.
Have a great day.
Becky
"Live your Dreams"
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82kygal
True Blue Farmgirl
548 Posts
Laura
Somerset
Kentucky
USA
548 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2008 : 04:29:04 AM
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Welcome, I live in Kentucky I moved here four years ago from Idaho City Idaho. Glad to meet you. Hopefullly you will get to meet up with the Idaho City gang. (my good friends) Lisa Marie, Rose , Lisa Enjoy the forum
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2008 : 06:06:43 AM
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A big Georgia welcome goes out to you, so glad you joined us. 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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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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Buffalomary
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Mary
Caldwell
ID
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2008 : 08:01:57 AM
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Wow!! I can't begin to tell everyone how great it was to see all the warm welcomes in my email this morning! Thank you so very much for the big welcome! It definitely warms my heart!! 
You can take the farmer's daughter off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the farmer's daughter!! |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2008 : 10:06:26 AM
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Welcome Buffalo Mary! You will love it here and find great kinship.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2008 : 07:43:58 AM
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Welcome from Washington, Mary! Know you'll enjoy it here. Look forward to getting to know you better. I have 2 kidlets that have flown the coop too! It's kind of a fun time in life...time to get back to doing some things you've but on the back burner while raising them up.
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2008 : 11:24:13 AM
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Mary,
Welcome. I am from WA State as well.. glad you're here!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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kelliraeb
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
kelli
Michigan
29 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2008 : 10:14:18 AM
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Welcome from Michigan! I am a wanna be (hopefully soon to be) farmgirl who got misplaced into the suburbs... My neighbors would have a fit if I brought a chicken into my yard, and township ordinances prohibit it unless you have six or more acres of property. We only have two acres. We have put a bid on a small house with almost 7 acres across town and are hoping that we hear good news soon! Looking forward to sharing with you
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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
394 Posts
Ada Mae
Greensburg
KY.
USA
394 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2008 : 10:31:23 AM
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Welcome Mary from the Bluegrass State of Kentucky. Sounds like you are a determined lady who knows what she wants. Go Get It!
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
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MarySueK
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Susan
Richland
WA
96 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2008 : 11:14:05 AM
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Hi Mary and Welcome!
We'll yell "hi" as we drive by tomorrow - going from Richland WA to Salt Lake City.
Sue in Richland, WA |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2008 : 4:40:08 PM
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Mary,
Welcome to the farm. I like how you are turning your backyard into your mini farm. Good for you.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
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