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dsimas
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Dawn
Auburn
CA
USA
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 Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:04:13 AM
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I am in Northern CA and am new to this forum. I found it in researching getting and caring for a milk cow. :)
I grew up on and am now renovating my Grandpa's Farm. I love it. I also work a job, and took on a second one at night, and am single, so it's a slow process as time allows. But I try to *make* time, it is my therapy!
Here's a little webpage I made up with lots of photos and descriptions. It is only 1.4 acres and you would be surprised what can be done on such a small parcel, it was set up perfectly post war. If only I was retired (I am 46) and could just be here working it full time... someday.
www.grandpas1947farm.shutterfly.com
Thanks for looking!
Dawn |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:17:22 AM
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Welcome from Ga., Dawn. I saw your pictures. Great place. And so neat that it was your grandfather's.
So glad you found the forum. Can't wait to hear more about your adventures.
Kris |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:38:10 AM
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Welcome Dawn. Thank you so much for sharing the photos of your farm. Your Grandpa should be proud to see his farm in such a state of new repair. You are doing a gorgeous job. Are you doing it by yourself or do you have help?
Betty in Pasco |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:43:43 AM
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Welcome from Missouri, Dawn! I just loved your photos. How amazing that you are living on your grandpa's farm. I'm sure he's looking down from heaven and smiling with pride on how you lovingly restored the place.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4745 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4745 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 12:14:29 PM
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Welcome Dawn! Thanks for the wonderful farm photos. What a great place to live! I'm sure you'll love it here too.
Dawn in IL |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 12:59:23 PM
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Welcome Dawn. I enjoyed looking at your blog. I felt like I was right there. Very nice and homey.
Linda
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 1:23:39 PM
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Dawn, welcome! Your place is a treasure! I ove the simplicity of it, and you are right, a farm is a farm, no matter the size! I hope you enjoy it here!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 6:34:17 PM
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Welcome from the Pacific NW! Glad to have you here, and your farm is adorable!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
419 Posts
Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 8:42:51 PM
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Welcome Dawn! What a lovely place you have! I can tell that you treasure it by all that you have done to it and how you have helped maintain it! I'm jealous! Now don't work yourself to the ground before you retire to start enjoying it!
Laura Marie #369  |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 03:09:10 AM
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I just looked at your farm pictures. What a lovely place you have!!
Welcome to this site, hope you enjoy all the forums.
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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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 09:07:07 AM
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A big Southern welcome from one of the Louisiana farm girls. Love the farm, and what you're doing with it! Keep us posted on the progress.
from the hearts of paradise... |
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dsimas
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Dawn
Auburn
CA
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 09:19:28 AM
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Thank you all for the warm welcome! I enjoyed reading all your messages and blogspots. :)
Betty, yes, I'm doing it by myself. My hubby was killed in a car accident when I was only 28 years old, in 1990, and I never remarried, we never had children. I feel that God has a plan for everyone and for me it wasn't to be a wife/mother, but I've gone to do other things, mostly with animals. I am the founder/director of a conservation non-profit: www.wildaboutcats.org Joe would be proud, as he loved animals so much, we shared that. Now, later in life, I am focusing on this little farm. I only wish I would have when Grandpa was alive so I could see the glee on his face. As you said, he is looking down and proud and that inspires me. I *will* see him and Joe again. :)
I turned the woodshed into a cottage one year ago so that my Mom could move here. I took the cottage and gave her the house, I like cozy places. Mom had her issues with Grandpa (he and I were close) and therefore she and I have issues, I don't want to give up on our relationship and I hope that being her helps us. Need prayers on that please! :)
I will update you all as things develop, I know you all understand this countrystyle way of life.
TTFN,
Dawn |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 09:47:52 AM
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Dawn, thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I've been single for, well it seems like forever. I have been married three times and each time I learned from my mistake. I'm sorry that you lost your husband so young. That had to be heartwrenching for you. My grandparents had a lovely farm in Nebraska, but after my mother died it was sold and has gone downhill. There are birds living in the little house they lived in and it is so sad. I wish I had the strength to purchase the farm back and use it for my own livelihood. I really don't care about the 320 acres that he farmed, but there is a grazing area plus the plot of ground the farmhouse and outbuildings sit on.
It is a long way from where I live and I could not live without my two sons.
Betty in Pasco |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 10:54:08 AM
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How wonderful!!! I love your site and will definitely be adding it to my favorites. I want to watch the progress. Your place is amazing. What a dream come true! Do you have a blog about it too?
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 8:17:58 PM
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Dawn,
How wonderful that you are doing all that you are. You are an inspiration for us all.
Welcome to the forum,
Carol Sue
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 8:23:53 PM
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Welcome Dawn.. Your farm blog site is really nice.. I will be checking your site often. Welcome to the forum
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
Enjoy the little things in life....someday you'll look back and realize they were the big things. |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2008 : 4:40:32 PM
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Hi Dawn, welcome to the group.
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl, farmgirl #86 |
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bbteacher
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Bonnie
BALTIMORE
Maryland
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2008 : 06:29:42 AM
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Dawn,
I really enjoyed seeing the pictures of your/your grandfather's farm. I'll definitely keep you and your mom in prayer-mother/daughter relationshiips can be tricky, I feel your pain on this one! So, welcome, welcome and I look forward to seeing your farm progress and to getting to know you better. |
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bbteacher
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Bonnie
BALTIMORE
Maryland
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2008 : 06:31:11 AM
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Dawn,
In all my excitement to welcome you-duh! I forgot to sign my name! The above post is from Bonnie in Maryland-Farmgirl #333. |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2008 : 09:04:11 AM
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Welcome Dawn - my computer is too slow to let me look at your pictures but I can imagine. My grandpa built his and grandma's house in 1942 and they grew just about everything they needed till his death in 1988, right in the suburbs of Seattle. I have 3/4 of an acre and there is so much possible!!
Glad you are here
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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westfork woman
True Blue Farmgirl
554 Posts
Kennie Lyn
Emmett
Idaho
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2008 : 11:04:55 AM
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Welcome Dawn. Your farm looks like home to me. I grew up on an acre in a small farming community. We had chickens, a big garden, raspberries, more yard than I wanted to mow, a pasture and a barn. I was given a heifer calf by my Aunt when I was 9 years old. She became a great cow. We had all the milk we needed, raised several calves a year, sold milk, and traded milk for piano lessons. We didn't have quite enough pasture. We would have if we had had less yard, but Mom wouldn't part with even a little bit, so I led the cow up and down the road and even got permission to graze the school yard across the road from our house. Your G-pa would be so proud of you, not only for keeping his place a farm, but also making a home for you and your mother. Bless you. That is a great picture of your family together. Welcome.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
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