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susanreno
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Susan
West Chester
PA
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 11:11:21 AM
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Hi farmgirls,
I stumbled upon Mary Jane's book in the library a couple of weeks ago and since then have been soaking up every page. The more I read, the more I felt like I had really found something I could connect with. Imagine my excitement when I realized that there was a whole group of you online that felt the same!!! I never imagined that I'd find a forum like this to learn from, contribute to, and build friendships. I'm so happy to be here.
A little about me... I'm a 35-year-old mom of twin girls (they'll be 2 in November). I love cooking, gardening, sewing, crafting, and well, the list goes on... I guess I can sum it up by saying I love to work with my hands and I love attempting anything homemade and/or handmade. I'm originally from Rochester, NY, but have been moving around here and there for the past several years. My husband and I bought a little house in downtown West Chester, PA and will be moving in within a month. Yes, the garden and decorating ideabooks have already been started!! We'll be in "in-town" family for a bit, but I have a feeling there's a small farm out there for us one day.
Looking forward to getting to know all of you Susan |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 11:34:12 AM
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Sending you a warm welcom from Rhode Island. You are going to love it here!
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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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 2:49:25 PM
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NV checking in to say hello and welcome. Congrats on your new to you home, it's fun to have a new canvas to decorate. Looking forward to spending time with you here on the farm...Debbie
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all Emily Dickenson |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 6:12:15 PM
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Welcome, Susan, from another PA girl - I'm just outside of Harrisburg. I know exactly how you feel about finding this group. You will love these girls! It's a great place to feel a part of. Looking forward to getting to know you! |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 6:39:42 PM
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Welcome Susan! This is the best forum and you are gonna love it here.
"A mother is someone you never outgrow your need for" |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
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bbteacher
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Bonnie
BALTIMORE
Maryland
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 3:24:44 PM
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Susan,
I'm a new farm girl too! West Chester, Pa isn't too far from my home in Maryland. So glad you joined and look forward to getting to know you.
Bonnie |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 4:13:48 PM
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Welcome Susan! I don't have twins, but I am a twin. I have a twin brother..and our birthday is in November(10th).
Diana Farmgirl Sister #272 St. Peters MO Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 10:16:44 PM
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Hi Susan: Welcome to the Farmgirl Site. You'll just love it here. I'll look forward to reading your postings. Enjoy! Marly |
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 05:19:33 AM
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Hi Susan,
Welcome from Texas! Glad you found us!
Brenda Farmgirl Sister #292 |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 08:20:29 AM
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Hi, Susan. I'm originally from Rochester, NY (and back again currently) and I lived in the western Philly suburbs for several years.
Have you been in the Philly area long before your current move to West Chester? Have you ever visited my favorite spot in the area, Ridley Creek State Park? It's right on Rte 3, just about 10 miles east of West Chester. Beautiful creek, hiking trails, paved loop for biking and jogging. And best of all, it also contains the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, which is a living history museum based out of a working farmhouse from the early 1700s. Do check it out, if you haven't already. I found it shortly after I moved into my first apartment in Lansdowne, and it was like an oasis for me in the big city environment. |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 08:30:48 AM
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Welcome Susan, from the Pacific Northwest. You won't believe all the great things and people you are going to find on this site. Warmly, Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316 "Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3852 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3852 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 08:58:17 AM
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Welcome, Susan from a new farmgirl in Florida. Surviving Fay, yeah! If we were a duck it would be perfect.lol You'll love all the chatter here. I love all the swaps and tips on great things. Marjean
handmade cards and jewelry at jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com jeanpatch.wordpress.com |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 09:03:43 AM
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Welcome and hello I felt the exact same way when I found Mary Jane mag in the store.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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susanreno
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Susan
West Chester
PA
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 10:08:37 AM
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Wow! Thanks to all for the warm welcome!
Aimee C... where in Rochester are you from? I grew up in Pittsford, my parents still live there. And yes!...I have discovered Ridley Creek State Park - I've only been there once so far, but I totally love it. I will definitely visit the living history museum soon, it sounds neat. We currently live in Mt. Laurel, NJ but we've only been here since December. Before that, it was California for 7 years. Long story about the switch from NJ to PA but it revolves around my husband's new job. Jersey has been good, but I'm definitely looking forward to West Chester. |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 11:45:54 AM
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Susan, I'm from the actual city of Rochester. I went to St. John Fisher College, so I'm a little bit familiar with Pittsford. I hope you enjoy West Chester. I found the whole Philadelphia area rather overwhelming when I was actually there, but now of course I find myself homesick for it. |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 12:47:12 PM
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Welcome, Susan! Finding MJ's books, etc. is like finding family you didn't realize you had, isn't it? Be sure and share with us your moving adventures and the plans you have in those notebooks!
God bless - Karen Farmgirl Sista #311 |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 05:18:44 AM
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A warm Southern welcome, Susan! Welcome to the group!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 12:09:47 PM
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Welcome Susan, This site can be addicting! Cant wait to hear more from you.
Kim Farmgirl Sister # 302 |
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pasofino
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Claudia
Stony Creek
New York
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 1:25:54 PM
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Hello Susan, I lived in Fairport until I was 13....What a great place to grow up...such fond memory's...I'm also new and welcome.... Claudia
happy trails |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 5:54:25 PM
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If your anything like me you will start and end your day here at the forum. Somedays its the onlything that gets me through. I am happy to have you here and you will no doubt be a delight to chat with!
Dawn M. Sista #279 (big grin!) www.harvestthymefarm.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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bbteacher
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Bonnie
BALTIMORE
Maryland
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 5:40:13 PM
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Welcome, welcome Susan,
It seems that several of us farmgirls are good stumblers-I stumbled upon MaryJane's book at a used bookstore. I snapped it up and it hasn't been snapped shut since. Hope you enjoy this forum and I look forward to getting to know you.
Bonnie Farmgirl Sister #333 |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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berryhill
True Blue Farmgirl
132 Posts
Linda
Troy
TN
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 10:16:21 PM
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Welcome Susan! Glad to meet you here. I am another newbie who also somehow stumbled upon MJF. Lots of fun and interesting things here... Linda |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2008 : 12:02:21 AM
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HI Susan, Sounds like you are having fun chatting with farmgirls already just here on the wagon. Welcome aboard, Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments Farmgirl #39 www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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