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Across the Fence:  Sweet Home Illinois!  |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 05:15:44 AM
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Mornin' Girls!
Just a quick note to say I'm here in Illinois, I've started my new job and it's wonderful!
I've moved into my little coach house and the peace and quiet is so appreciated and blessed!
I'll pop on and catch up tonight with everyone. Been workin farmgirl hours and need to make some time to chat.
All work and no play makes Linda a very cranky girl!
I hope you all have a beautiful days filled with lovely surprises and kind people!
Love,
Linder
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 05:25:11 AM
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Linda! Where are you in Illinois? I lived in a little coachhouse in Evanston 28 years ago . . . but that can't be where you are because it was torn down to make room for a large box of condos.
Hope to hear more of your IL adventures soon.
kl
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 05:28:01 AM
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Good Morning Miss Wilma! I need details about your gathering! Could you or Jonni forward the details to me, I'd love to come but need to plan ahead.
Hi Katie-ell! I'm living in Forest Park about a 1/2 hour away from Evanston (my favorite little city). Where are you now?
Yikes! Gotta run and get ready for work, will check back.
XOXO
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 05:32:00 AM
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Hi Linda!!
I'm up in Waukegan. Welcome to Illinois!!!!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 05:39:30 AM
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Thank you Laura, I'm very happy to be here!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 06:07:52 AM
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Linda, sent you an email through the forum this am.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 06:44:22 AM
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Thanks Alee! I'll pop on tonight after work and get caught up!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 4:44:05 PM
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You're not far from me! There is a wonderful Farmers Market in Oak Park on Lake Street - Saturday mornings. Not to miss! Be sure to stop at the back of the church for homemade donuts and check out the band! Good times!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4741 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4741 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 5:39:33 PM
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Welcome to IL Linder! Your coach house sounds adorable. I'm a lifer IL resident. I think it's a beautiful state. My husband and I love going to Evanston whenever we can, it's really a beautiful town. Best of luck in your new home & job.
Dawn in IL |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 7:45:50 PM
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Thanks all for the wonderful welcome!
As a native of Washington State, I am in heaven to be in a state and area that is so lush and green! People must think I'm nutty because I keep touching the trees.
This farm girl has been in the desert WAY too long.
Man am I happy to be here!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4741 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 12:49:30 PM
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If it's trees you like, then make sure you take a ride out to Morton Arboretum in Lisle! It's beautiful all year long, but autumn & winter are my favorite season there. I work in the gardens on Tuesday at the arboretum. That's how much I love trees & gardening!
Dawn in IL |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4741 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4741 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 5:39:01 PM
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Wow Kathie, I grew up in Homer Township (Lockport)! Our area incorporated finally about 5 years ago & now we are called Homer Glen.
We were practically neighbors. When did you leave IL?
Dawn in IL |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2008 : 09:05:26 AM
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Isn't It SUCH a SMALL World Toots!
I have Cousins In Lockport.. Its So CLOSE to Plainfield too isn't it!
Lets See.. the last time I was back was probably 5 years or so..
My Mom & 2 or her Sisters are still there. Most of My Cousins & their Familes..
They all still live in that vacinity.. Plainfield, Joliet, Morris Minooka, Channahon.. etc..
I pretty much lived my entire life In Plainfield though..
Elementary, Jr. High AND High School there.. Thats when there was JUST the ONE High School! Sure has grown ALOT Since then Hasn't it!!!!
How about you? Always been in that area?
I LOVE the Arts we had there In Chicago..
NOTHING at all like the Chicago Museums!
I REALLY Miss these things..
We SAY we have these things here in Tampa of course..
& I let them think there wonderful..But truly.. There's No comparison...!
But then.. We compromise with our Year round Sunshine..
Still no Season Change though..
So you need to feel very sorry for me please...
Kathie..
Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.."
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4741 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4741 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 10:54:16 AM
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Kathie, I have lived in Homer Township my entire life & went to Lockport High School. Our area has changed greatly these past 48 years. It is no longer "country". The I-355 was finished last fall and the only thing holding more growth back is the economy. Once that gets back to normal I'm afraid we'll look like a city here.
We love Chicago too. The beaches, Millennium Park, all the museums, parks, and lake front are beautiful. We are members at Chicago Botanical Garden and Morton Arboretum and go to Cantigny Park in Wheaton all the time. We have lots to do in our area, which suits me just fine. I love being outside all the time.
I could never give my 4 seasons up for year round sunshine! My friends sister lived in FL for 10 years & always moaned about the lack of the changing seasons. She did like FL in the winter though. I prefer snow, the more the better! I do feel sorry you miss out on all of this!
Dawn in IL |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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