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homemom1fl
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Chris
Palm Harbor
FL
USA
76 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 08:56:18 AM
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Hi all,
My name is Chris Roberson and I currently live in Palm Harbor, FL and am a native Floridian. I also have an awesome place in Greensburg KY but only get to visit a couple of times a year. I'm looking forward to the day when I live there full time!
I am a homeschooling mom to 4 young'uns (Jesse 16, Jake 14, Sam 12 and Danica 10) and married for 21 years to the light of my life, Mark.
We lived for 1 year (just moved) on an acre in Odessa, FL and I finally got to have chickens for the first time in my life. I thoroughly enjoyed them and learned a lot (have lots of funny stories about being a rookie, like putting olive oil on the hens butt LOL). I sold the great pen that dh made along with my girls to the next-door-neighbor. I still get to visit so that is nice.
I am starting a garden here in Palm Harbor (thought about sneaking a chicken or 2 but you know how noisey they are so no sneaking possible!) and trying to be content here but in my heart I'm a farmgirl and long to be in KY. I have a couple of friends in KY and get to visit them when I go up and have met a couple of my neighbors, who are just the nicest people. They will do anything for you and I adore them. One of my friends who lives about an hour from my place is completely envious when she met them LOL! I went up a couple of times this spring and between my first and second visit they had gathered together and located my septic for me.
We own about 47 acres and have a beautiful spot overlooking Pitman Creek which runs into Green River not too far from my place. I even have a small waterfall which has been a life long dream. We didn't even know it was on the property until after we bought it. It was a wonderful surprise gift from God!
I look forward to participating and getting to know all of my new "sisters".
My blog : http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-s.m3OTU5dKu7hVZc4AgOJq5m |
Edited by - homemom1fl on Sep 17 2008 12:30:46 PM |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 09:01:06 AM
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Christine,
Welcome.Sounds like you have your hands full. I am a mom of 4 as well. Thomas 21, Lucas 20, Cole 17 and Matthew 11 and my hubby and I just celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary.
Glad you found us.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 09:43:54 AM
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Welcome to the farm Chris! I'm jealous, I would love to have waterfall on the property, we just a really windy old crick down back. But at least its far enough away from everything that when you walk down there its very peaceful to listen to the water gurgling.
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 11:38:53 AM
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Welcome from another Floridian! You will love it here and will fit right in! 47 acres....you lucky gal!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 1:24:27 PM
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Hi Christine and welcome to the forum! This is a great site and I'm sure you're gonna love it here.
Happy farmgirl sister #353 Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles  |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 5:25:41 PM
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Hello Chris, Glad to have you join us in this special place. Will look forward to posts about your place in KY and your dreams for it. Come often and share with us...Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #324
duty makes us do things, but love, makes us do things beautifully... |
Edited by - bushelnpeck on Sep 17 2008 5:26:33 PM |
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Heritage Farmstead
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Brenda Lee
Pavilion
NY
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 6:43:36 PM
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Hey Chris! Get out... Palm Harbor? We have friends there! The relocated for business from NY o golly about 8-9 yrs. ago now. We've been down to see them, it's a beautiful area. Your place in KY sounds just splendid! They have some really awesome anitiquing down there - I'd love to go one day! I'm new here too.... been having a blast, hope you do to!
Enjoy,
Brenda Lee
Keepin' my dreams alive! |
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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
394 Posts
Ada Mae
Greensburg
KY.
USA
394 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 7:29:39 PM
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Welcome Chris, what a surprise I got when I began to read your post to see the words GREENSBURG, KY. That's where I live too. I'm on the southern most border of the county at the Adair Co. line. There are several other Green Countyians here also. I'm sure they'll find you soon. Hope to hear from you again.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 7:39:30 PM
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Hi Chris,
Sending you a big farmgirl welcome from southern Indiana. I'm like you in the sense that I live in Indiana for now, but we have a farm in western Kentucky and the plan is to move there as quickly as possible.
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl, farmgirl #86 |
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berryhill
True Blue Farmgirl
132 Posts
Linda
Troy
TN
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 10:27:17 PM
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Hello Chris,
Welcome to this wonderful place to visit and learn...Hope to hear more from you soon.
Linda |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 12:44:18 PM
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I am also a mom of 4. All crazy boys though. I also live in KY but not on a farm. Someday but we are in the burbs right now. Good to see another KY girl!
SAHM mom to four great boys. |
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homemom1fl
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Chris
Palm Harbor
FL
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 12:28:57 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome all. I just love this group!
Renee- another mom of 4, hooray! you were blessed, boys are so much easier than girls (tee hee)
Melissa - after seeing Maryjane's wall tents, I am looking forward to the day when I can build one by the waterfall. I'll be sleeping there a lot!
Shirley Jean - where in FL do you live?
Brenda Lee - it is a small world indeed! What business do you friends own?
Ada Mae - I know what you mean about being suprised when you saw Greensburg, I had the same reaction when I saw Frannie's posts and then to find that you and Cathy are from there too is just too wonderful. G'burg being such a small town, what are the odds
Donna - how long do you have to wait before you get to live in the beautiful state of KY?
Kathyrn - as stated above, I think my 3 boys are easier than my 1 girl anyday LOL!
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 1:34:33 PM
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Hi Chris a big hello and welcome from the pacific NW.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 1:57:49 PM
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A warm welcome Chris, from one of the Louisiana farm girls! Looking forward to getting to know you better!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 8:37:39 PM
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Hi Chris,
You so have my curiosity about your chickies and olive oil.....
So Glad you are here.
Carol Sue
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
593 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 9:40:17 PM
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Hi Chris,
Welcome from Michigan!
Sounds like you have chicken stories as we do! We went from having 3 hens and a rooster to 17 new chicks in 3 months! YIKES!!! (First time with chickens...have no clue what to do but live and learn!) I'd love to hear more about the olive oil!!!
Have been to Kentucky and love it! Beautiful country! I've also lived in Florida and have loved it there also!
Looking forward to hearing more!
Missy - Farmgirl Sister #360
Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain! |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 3:25:59 PM
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Chris, I wish I could move back to KY tomorrow, but that's not meant to be at this time. Depending on my what happens with my job we may move in the next two years. I'm okay with that. For now the farm is leased out to a cattle farmer who is taking care of the land the way I want it taken care of. So, I'll be content for now and visit every weekend.
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl, farmgirl #86 |
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cowgirlinthesand
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
maggie
Williston
Fl
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2008 : 5:07:34 PM
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Hi Chris,
We have something in common! Im from Ky (Louisville) and now live in Florida. We are in Williston which is between Ocala and Gainesville. My husband was born and raised here. We go to Ky every Thanksgiving to visit my family but I dont think I could ever move back. I dont think I could take the wet cold! I have two boys ages 7 & 9 that I homeschool. We have horses, cattle, dogs, tc that keep us way too busy! Its nice to know another Floridian is on the boards :) |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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