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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 8:09:18 PM
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Hey girls,
My name is Melissa. After much encouragement from my dh, I finally got up the nerve to join the sisterhood. My dh and I have been together since highschool. We have one daughter 12yrs and one son 9yrs. We live on a farm that has been in dh family for 150 years, at this point the only animals we have are a dog, 13 hens and a very handsome rooster. Hopefully we'll eventually get some other animals. I keep trying to talk dh into some goats but he's just not falling for it. 
My new passion is embroidery, although I haven't done any since warm weather hit (it's just to hot to sit under a lamp). One of the girls at work showed me how to knit the square dishclothes. It is the first thing I have ever knitted, they are really quite fun to do.
I am very happy to be a member of the farmgirl sisterhood ! , and i can't wait to get to know all you wonderful girls . Take care, Melissa.
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 9:08:37 PM
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Hey Melissa, Welcome. I love embroidery as well. I am new to it, but loving it. I am so glad that you found us... you will love it here I just know. R
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2008 : 9:28:07 PM
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HI Melissa (one of my favorite names by the way!!) I love to embroider too. YOur place sounds perfect. I think chickens are the best place to start with animals. My husband didn't want goats for awhile when we got married..but he came around. Now I have a cow instead.
It will be fun to get to know you here...I am also very glad you found us!!!
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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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 04:36:54 AM
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Hi Melissa!
I am also a Pennsylvanian and I was wondering where Shinglehouse is? I've never heard of it. We are south...very close to the Maryland border. Welcome!! |
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pasofino
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Claudia
Stony Creek
New York
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 05:33:06 AM
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Hey Melissa,
I have a riding student named Melissa, her best friends name is Lia, when they were younger, and when having my own stables was a mere dream. I told them if I ever have a mare that has a little filly, I would name her after them...well, last year I finally did, what an experience.....and so her name "Melia"
I too love embroidery, I will scan my sisterhood badge that I embroidered soon, I have it on my blog..
Pa is a great state...and welcome..
Claudia
Sisterhood #328
http://www.wolfpondstables.com
http://friendsofwolfpond.blogspot.com |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 07:50:00 AM
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Thank you all for such a warm welcome, I was really nervous about posting my first comment (ever on-line). But you have all made it a wonderful expierence. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Misty, Shinglehouse is about five minutes from the New York border. We are two hours south of Buffalo, New York.
I think I will be very happy here. I finally have a whole bunch of girls to talk to that are interested in the same things I am. I think most of the girls at work think I'm off my rocker for having chickens and not wanting to go into town and spend money. Thank you all again for making me feel like I have found my way home. Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 08:01:26 AM
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Hello Melissa, Welcome home! Looking forward to getting to know you. It is so good when we find a place that fits us and we recognize the kindred spirits there. I am glad you found us and come often...Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #324
duty makes us do things, but love, makes us do things beautifully... |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 08:47:07 AM
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| HI, Melissa, welcome from another PA girl, I'm near Harrisburg, seems we are scattered all over! sounds like you are in NW PA, near what, Erie? My parents live in Marienville, in Forest County, that's where I was raised so I'm very familiar with NW PA. Hope you enjoy this group as much as I do! |
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TabithaLenox
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Kim
Gettysburg
PA
USA
605 Posts |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 09:40:39 AM
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| Hey Melissa, just looked on the map and see that shinglehouse is in Potter County - not near Erie at all! My husband was a game protector in Lycoming county and we have friends in Potter County. Actually, I think there is a gal here from Coudersport, too. |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 10:44:56 AM
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Suzan,
Actually, we are just over the line in Mckean Co. but our address is Shinglehouse. A farmgirl right over in Coudersport ? Thats only a half hour away !
Kim,
Dh and were in Gettysburg at the beginning of August. We took a motorcycle trip down to York to see the Harley plant. Then the next day we went to Gettysburg, it was so hot and muggy we only wandered around for a little bit. We decided we would go back in the fall. Plus there are so many antique shops that I really need to be there in a car(so I have more room to bring back treasures);)
Oh darn, time to get ready for work. Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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KatyDo
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Kaye
Uintah
UT
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 10:46:04 AM
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Welcome Melissa,
What a blessing to live on land that has been in a family that long. We had pigmy goats, they love a friend so plan on getting two. I use to do x-stitch bookcover samples for "Vannesa-Ann" series author Jo Packham, (she has just released "Where Women Create" all about workspaces of creative women), but about 10 years ago I started embroidery because it lets you be more creative. I now make up my own patterns--I love how relaxing embroidery is. After some suggestions and encouragment from a few of the Farmgirls this summer I knitted my first dishcloths.
Your going to love it here.
KatyDo
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 10:55:11 AM
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Welcome Melissa. This is the place to be because MJ has lots of cute embroidery ideas.
One of my great, greats, grandpa served in a PA regiment in the revolutionary war. I have a copy of his pension papers. Someday I'll get to that area.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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berryhill
True Blue Farmgirl
132 Posts
Linda
Troy
TN
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 11:21:11 AM
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Hello Melissa and Welcome!
Glad you have found this wonderful group of kindred spirits.
Linda |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 12:16:00 AM
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| Welcome Melissa and it's very nice to meet you! I'm glad you joined the forum as this place is sooooo much fun! I love it here and I'm sure you will too. |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 05:23:49 AM
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A warm Southern welcome Melissa, from one of the Louisiana farmgirls. I feel your pain about the goats. I want some angoras, but my dh is adamant about not getting any. Oh, well. He's a great guy anyway, and I guess I'll keep him! Looking forward to getting to know you!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
394 Posts
Ada Mae
Greensburg
KY.
USA
394 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 6:45:23 PM
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Welcome Melissa from the Bluegrass State of Kentucky.
How long have you lived on your family farm? My dh and I bought his grandparents' farm back in 1970 and have lived here ever since. We have 3 daughters, but doubt that any of the 3 would want the farm (other than to sell it and spend the money!!!)
I like needle work. I do more in the winter than any other time.
I'm glad you have been enjoying this site. Hope to hear more from you.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
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Kris Sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Kris
Chickamauga
Ga.
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 7:28:27 PM
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Hey, Melissa. Welcome from Georgia!
That's great that the farm has stayed in the family. How many acres? You have got to get goats! They're so fun and the kids would love them. I've got 8 so far. I milk 5 of them. Got chickens, too. And a very handsome rooster, too, named Russell Crowe.Best rooster we've ever had.
So welcome again and have fun!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9409 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 04:28:54 AM
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Welcome Melissa,
Very familiar with PA. My husband grew up in Clarion county. We live in NJ so we are only minutes from Philly. I'm sure you'll enjoy it here! The gals are very friendly and helpful.
I love to embroider. And the only thing I can knit is dishcloths...lol. I do love to crochet and sew. I hope you'll visit often and jump right into everything you find helpful here.
We have 14 hens and a rooster(whom I don't care for) but I think he's getting used to me. I have been around chickens all my life as my dad raised them for a living. 100's of them. Believe me when I got married having chickens did not appeal to me but I don't mind it with a small flock.
again welcome to the farm!
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 09:19:08 AM
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Kris, we have 175 acres, 1/4 is field and the rest is all beautiful woods. I keep asking about goats and dh keeps giving the same answer...no ! Maybe someday I'll get my way, he doesn't tell me no very often :) My roosters name is Wild Bill, he is an absolute love...when I pick him up he lays his head on my shoulder. He is looking kind of rough right now, he's molting and has lost his long fancy tail feathers.
Denise, I had always wanted to have chickens, and dh kept talling me as soon as we had our own land I could get some. We moved onto the land in late fall of 2004 and in the spring, as soon as we could we built a coop. The chicks arrived in May, and according to my father in law I have been the "crazy chicken lady" ever since, and loving every minute of it !
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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Heritage Farmstead
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Brenda Lee
Pavilion
NY
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 6:50:52 PM
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Happy to have you here Melissa! I married my highschool sweetheart too nearly 17 yrs. ago. Our daughter is 8 and our son is 5. We both grew up farming and can't wait for our kids to grow up the same! I love to cross stitch along with gardening, sewing, quilting, crafting and my favorite hobby - antiquing! Hope you have as much fun as I've had here getting to know everyone!
Enjoy!
Brenda Lee
The Farmer's Wife
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 04:43:42 AM
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| Denise, Where in Clarion County - my husband and I are both from back there, me from Marienville in Forest County and he from New Bethlehem in Clarion County. I get so excited when someone actually knows where that area is....I find so few that are familiar with that area!! |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 08:51:22 AM
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Brenda Lee, dh and I are going on 15 years of marriage and 18 years together total. We grew up not even a quarter of a mile apart, I could see his house from my back yard. He was such a mean brat when we were little...he would hit me when we were on the church bus. I really didn't like him back then! Its funny how things turn out, he means the world to me now, I think he hung moon just for me!! blush,blush,blush ;)
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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