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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 23 2009 : 09:05:08 AM
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I want to give a shout out to all the farmgirls with blogs.
I've been visiting them to see what you do and to get ideas and I'm blown away by how creative and beautiful your sites are!
I tried to add a countdown clock but I don't like the look of it. ugh. I have so much to learn. Any advice from you pros would be greatly appreciated!
Take a gander and let me know what you think.
www.mylusciousjourney.blogspot.com
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22944 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2009 : 09:37:05 AM
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For some reason I still can't comment on your blog. When I try to leave a comment it doesn't bring up the word verification image. So here is my comment:
Linda- you are an inspiration. I read through your post and I saw in you so much of what I feel of my self! I don't know anything about the program- I will have to read more! But I too am on a journey to get better health mainly through eating better, making better choices and finding exercises that work in my life. You are wonderful! Absolutely fantastic! Keep it up. You have inspired me!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2009 : 1:47:57 PM
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Linda, I visited tons of blogs before I started my own and would click on the widgets, gadgets etc and then save the link in a special favorites folder. Later, when I had a little more time I would follow the directions to put these on my blog. I can tell you that initially I spent hours figuring it all out but it does get easier as you familiarize yourself with all the types of "extras" you can put on your blog.
Hope this helps a bit.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/ |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2009 : 2:42:51 PM
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Alee, thank you so much. What a wonderful thing to say! I'm really trying to do this differently this time and the blog helps to sort the feelings that surface sometimes without any warning.
Do you have a g mail address? if so, you should be able to leave comments. wierd huh?
And thank you to you too Angie. I've spent hours on that gadget section! Aaarggh. I'm on a learning curve and will keep plugging away at it.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
www.mylusciousjourney.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22944 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2009 : 4:26:55 PM
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I don't have a gmail address, but I do have a blogger account. So I don't know why. It didn't even let me get to the point of verifying my information. The "captchya" or however you spell it wouldn't show- I could see the box where it was supposed to be but the comments thingy didn't bring in the image.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2009 : 5:27:49 PM
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I don't get it but that's ok, we figure it out as we go I guess...right? LOL!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
www.mylusciousjourney.blogspot.com |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 03:16:38 AM
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Linda, I was able to leave a post, I did have to select my google/blogger account. Just wanted to let you know.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/ |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 6:02:01 PM
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Hi Linda, just got back from your blog! You are doing a fantasic job and I enjoyed my visit! march it will be a year since I started a blog and I have learned as I posted each time. It is fun and I love blogland! Good luck!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl #44
Sisters on the Fly #595
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com/
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 6:11:57 PM
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Ladies... How do you get all of those beautiful pics on your headers?
I have yet to figure it out...
I found "The cutest blog on the block" for backgrounds, which I love..
I asked this before, but, I will ask again....Can I put a link to paypal on my blog?thanks ahead of your answers/....
Farmgirl Sister #368
http://froccsfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com
http://thecontentedwoman.blogspot.com
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rhondacate
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Rhonda
Janesville
CA
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 10:17:37 PM
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Linda, your blog looks good.
I blogged for a couple of years and then quit for a couple of years and just started back up again. Most of what I learned about setting it up was just trial and error and copying what I liked from other blogs. Of course I've forgotten a lot of what I used to know. But I feel good just posting more regularly recently.
~Rhonda
http://rmfo-blogs.com/rhonda |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2009 : 06:13:47 AM
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Terri, I created my header in Powerpoint because my son was home and knows a lot about Powerpoint!  Then, I saved the file as a jpeg and used the blogger guidlines to place it at the top as the header.
I did change the html code a little to reduce the width of it because when I switched to a 3 column blog page (which I could not figure out how to do and paid the $5 to have someone do it) the header was too big.
Hope this helps.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/ |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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homemakerkate
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kate
Ewen
Michigan
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 05:03:31 AM
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| Hello farmgirls! Please someone pass this on to whomever keeps up with the blog roll...I changed my blog, decided to "refocus" so here is the new addy: http://knotasitseams.blogspot.com I was sincerely hoping that Mary Jane's might have a free "button" or "sticker" to add to our blogs...If you dont have one available might be something to think about. Had to laugh as I was at my local (and remote) quilt shop this past Friday when the owner recieved a call about featuring Mary Jane's mag/books at the shop... I said "Hey I know those peeps! I have featured that site on my blog...remember?? Tre Cool!" so anyhooo would love to have a "button" for my blog...please respond and email me. HUGs to all Kate |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22944 Posts |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 06:54:15 AM
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Man alive I'm on fire with all this great information and the wonderful comments left on my blog. Thank you all SO much! I've just left a new post, so please visit.
I'm off to work but will try to get back on to chat tonight!
Hugs,
Linda
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
www.mylusciousjourney.blogspot.com |
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createmyworld
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Beth
Akron
PA
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 08:52:47 AM
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| I didn't know there was a "blog-roll" here... how do I find it? I don't have one myself, but have enjoyed viewing the ones I stumble upon in posts I read here in the forums... and I'd like to check out more. |
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homemakerkate
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kate
Ewen
Michigan
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 5:23:21 PM
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Thanks so much for the addy Alee. I am listed on the Blog roll but with an old blog. I need to visit around the blogs from here...YIKES there as SO many! The Mary Jane's farmgirl Blog Roll Call is on the Farm Collectibles Forum. I know at one time I had received a request to add MJFGC to my blog...as an effort toward shared communication. It helps all of us to share links on blogs for several reasons...shared ideas and common interests and for those who have esty stores, advertisements and possible increased revenue for both the blog/esty owner and the MJFG.  |
Edited by - homemakerkate on Jan 26 2009 5:29:51 PM |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 10:49:14 PM
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If you are visual like I am then a blog is a must! If you are artistic then it's another reason to have one..so you see, they can be used in so many different ways...only your imagination limits you. I have alot of fun with my two blogs and my website. It's all been designed by me and I'm self taught..
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have whenever I can. 
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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poverty girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kristin
Fremont
Ut
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 12:36:10 PM
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I just started my own blog; this came about after constantly visiting and obsessing about other blogs!! There are some very talented ladies out there and I wanted to join in the fun!! Please let me know what you think and if there is anything I could do differently; like I said I'm just starting so be kind j/k ;0)
kristin
new blog!! www.prairiewhispers1892.blogspot.com
www.prairiewhispers.etsy.com
"There ain't no time for looking pretty when you've gotta slop the pigs."--Haddy Rennet |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
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