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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 8:35:56 PM
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Hey Karen,
Cool Story....how great!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Mae West
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 05:33:46 AM
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Karen,
I looked at your beautiful books---you are very talented. One of my favorite pastimes is volunteering for Scholastic books and getting free books in exchange.
I have no need for your books at THIS time...but I may in the future....I am very choosy about children's books for my grand daughter. ours are something I would be interested in when she is older.
Yes, your blonde hair even today would attract.......they love different looks than themselves.
Good luck at your book fairs--I'm sure you will do well.
Beverly Gill |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 11:12:13 AM
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will do, Ruth. Am starting to make a little page with everyone who showed an interest's addresses and e-mail address....will get back to you once I am there.
Beverly |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 12:42:06 PM
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Beverly, That sounds amazing! What a wonderful thing to do. I love being able to experience new and different cultures! Best wishes to you...along with farmgirl cheer!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 09:00:41 AM
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First, before I start my story of old----let me say as my husband and I were driving the back roads of Sudbury, Massachusetts and seeing the serenity, beauty and simplicity of the farm areas-----I just was so touched----you country gals are so very very blessed. Nothing like a piece of land with trees, animals and a beautiful sky above. What more could one want? And believe me, I know being a farmer is a lot lot lot of work and sweat---but I can't imagine getting a bigger wow out of life.
On to something way way different...2 years ago my husband's nephew got married; my daughter and I went to India a month before and were taken to 2 shops to pick out materials for about 6 outfits. Well it was so unreal and a bit overwelming----but fun.
You go into these shops and you see bolts and bolts and more bolts of jeweled material.
The men show you as you sit all the material you want......Robin is not into shopping----the first material she saw she chose....she just wanted to get it over.
We stayed shopping about 3 hours---she ended up picking out for all her outfits.ME?
I picked out 1---and went to shops that sold nice but unjeweled material but nice. I am a lot more simple then she and a lot older.
BTW, her first outfit was a bright orange with red gems on the front.....she looked great.
To me, an American I can only think of what an expense...and what a waste......but maybe we can wear them again....I sure hope so.
It was a wonderful time lasting about 6 days......very very colorful.....and nice.
So thats my story---oh and on that wedding day ---it was a very auspicious day there were 20,000 weddings. UNREAL. NO, we did not bump into any others.ha
Hope you textile gals enjoyed my story.
I wish I knew how to insert pictures of the wedding and clothes...anyone interested I will private e-mail you photos
Beverly Gill |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 10:13:26 AM
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To me simple is elegant.
Beverly |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 03:57:46 AM
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Well gals,
Off to India tomorrow.....it will be in the 90's there....so first thing I will do is get my legs waxed ....and go swimming.
Will be in touch.
Beverly |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 07:07:35 AM
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Have a fun and safe travelling Beverly, will keep you in my prayers, hopefully you will keep in touch.
Happy start for your new life, hugs,
Corinne
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 07:10:47 AM
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prayers for a safe and peaceful trip. Keep in touch!
LOVE ya!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 08:33:47 AM
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Am putting together your sons care package this weekend!! will ship out within the next week! Let me know what he thinks!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2008 : 7:59:45 PM
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What an exciting adventure in the works! I've loved reading about your preparations -- and best wishes on the journey!
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 06:45:34 AM
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Well gal friends, I am getting settled nicely in New Delhi. Today I went to a tailor and have ordered a few salvar chameezes for myself...What fun. I started looking at materials and trims for the gals doing a swap with me....I can't tell you how much fun thats going to be...really.
Winter is coming soon---its cool at night and in the early a.m.low 80's in the day. A bit of pollution in the air early a.m. and later in the day. All of INDIA AND THE WORLD STOOD STILL the day of the election.....that was so well covered on t.v. you can't even imagine.I am having a lot of fun having a carpenter make different things for us....including a massage table. Its very stress free over here but I am a firm believer in spoiling the husband.
Will end for now. Beverly Gill |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 07:59:46 AM
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Enjoy!! A question you might have answered already: How long are you staying there??
Hugs from Marian
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 11:25:50 AM
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I would love to see pictures of the wedding you were talking about!!! I just can't even imagine 20,000 weddings!!! oh my gosh!!!! Just sounds fasinating!!!! I am not the cook in my family my husband is so is there something else I could send your sone besides food that I could swap you some fabric for? Just let me know. servants too!!!! oh my!!!! Beverley
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2008 : 12:55:11 PM
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Beverly - I wish you great times in India. And the nice thing about the internet, is you can still keep up with everything here at MJF. I hope you will have internet?
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2008 : 7:09:44 PM
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Answer to your questions.....we have internet---I am adjusting to its slowness. I am over here permanently....but still keeping the house in the states. I can go back anytime---but won't for awhile.
Having servants do your work when you are a workaholic yourself---I don't know....its not that great. But truthfully, I would never get it all done over here.
2 years ago I was here for a huge wedding. On Thanksgiving I prepared the most perfect meal I have ever ever served.....I did it all myselfEXCEPT cleaning the turkey....when I went to clean the turkey the organs were still warm...indeed it was freshly killed. I couldn't get myself to clean it. This year I just am not sure I want to bother.....it was a lot of work. Everyonr was impressed with the meal but could not grasp the idea of so much planning. Ha.
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2008 : 5:44:48 PM
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WOW Beverly I just saw this post! My friend (sorta bf) is from Pune, India. That will be one interesting experience living there for you! :) I wish you nothing but the best. I'd love to see some pics. We sent my friend over with lots of totally american stuff for his fam. I hope to go over with him sometime. He is the most perfect man I swear! hehe But I'm envious of your experience. Please keep in touch with us:):):)
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/
http://ligonierliving.blogspot.com/
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 05:08:45 AM
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just wrote a short story how I went shopping in a store full of trims on Brides Street in Old Delhi.....it did not print. so anyway, this store sells so many different types of trim its unreal.I had fun and probably will go back to checkout more places..this narrow lane is full of different colorful things all for weddings....ttyl
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 10:24:00 AM
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Wow that shop sounds so interesting. you should take pictures for all of us to drool!!! hehehehehe
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 08:06:37 AM
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 Dear Beverley, I wish I could figure out how---if I Can, I will.FYI....I am safe in New Delhi----away from the troubles Mumbai is having.....but I WILL LAY LOW FOR AWHILE.
hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving as much as I did..I did make a special meal after all.
ttyl
Beverly |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 09:36:08 AM
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Yes please stay away from all the trouble and stay safe!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 10:16:56 AM
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I got a few Kariza skirts on ebay that came from India, and when I saw the beautiful silk fabric, I was imaginging their fine textile stores over there!
Do what you can, with what you have, right where you are. - Roosevelt
www.thelittlegreenstore.embarqspace.com
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Keeping in Touch: Moving to India soon |
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Moving to India soon
