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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 7:02:41 PM
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Hi! Three days ago I "found" Mary Jane's book at the library, paged through it for a few minutes before checking it out, went immediately to the local bookstore to order my own copy, and then went home and devoured the library's copy! And now I'm here.
I live in Southeast Missouri, about 2 hours south of St. Louis on the Mississippi River. I'm married to a country boy, but unfortunately we live in a medium-sized town right now. We have 2 children -- a son who is a freshman at Ole Miss and a daughter who is a sophomore in high school. We have 2 dogs and a koi pond, but I can't wait for the day we live on our own acreage and have many more animals.
I'm a secondary English teacher, and I also teach composition courses one or two nights a week at least one semester a year at the University here in town. I love to read, scrapbook, wander around antique/junk stores and attend auctions, do crafts, and generally enjoy the life God's given me. I look forward to getting to chatting with you ladies!
Patti
Some people search for happiness; others create it. |
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shepherdess
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Robin
Eatonville
Washington
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 7:19:21 PM
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Welcome Patti
You came to the right place. These people are the best. Have fun
Farm Girl from Western Washington
" From sheep to handspun " |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 7:22:36 PM
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Welcome, Patti - you sound like our kind of gal.
"Sell cleverness and buy wonder" |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 7:23:28 PM
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Patti, welcome to the forum. I too,live in town,longing for land. Maybe someday. You will enjoy the ladies here, they are a wonderful group. GB Simply, Julia V.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 7:31:17 PM
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Thanks, ladies, for the warm welcome. I'm having such a great time reading all the threads here that I just realized it's getting late and I still need to get some papers graded! Thankfully, I have the weekend free -- the house is clean and after I grade this last hour's papers I'm done -- so I'll be back tomorrow evening.
Some people search for happiness; others create it. |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 7:52:15 PM
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Welcome HappyMama ! Please forgive me in advance for my poor english skills.
You sound like a very busy woman, with a full schedule.
Sure glad you are taking the time for us farmgirls.
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 07:44:03 AM
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
989 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 08:23:57 AM
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A warm farmgirl welcome to you Patti. I taught for 20 years( Preschool, K & special ed) you will find many creative, intelligent, warm hearted farmgirls here.
Blessings-
Beth
May you achieve your full potential to excel intellectually, to live spiritually, to lead responsibly, to act justly and to serve selflessly. Have a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year!
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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FauxFarmGirl
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Laurie
Toronto
ontario
Canada
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Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 10:58:33 AM
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Welcome!
I am a newbie here too! I too am devouring Mj's book and can't wait for the next one. I am searching for a copy of her magazine at this time.
Looking forward to getting to know you,
Laurie
Amid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 12:40:50 PM
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Welcome Patti, another farm girl from Missouri, right on! Where abouts are you? Isn't the book just like a bible for us? Check out the mag, the next issue comes out in Feb. it's great too!!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 6:14:50 PM
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Junebug, I'm down in Cape Girardeau. Where are you? It would be great if we're anywhere close to each other!
Some people search for happiness; others create it. |
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CountryGirl85
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Laura
Oswego
IL
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 8:06:39 PM
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Welcome Patti!
MJ's book is wonderful, isn't it? I "found" it at the bookstore and sat for quite some time paging through it. My birthday was coming up so I made sure to put it on my list! So glad to have found it because it led me to all these wonderful gals! Can't wait to hear more about you and your life!
Much love,
Laura |
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goatgal
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Chasity
Catron
MO
USA
84 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2006 : 9:04:29 PM
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Hey Patti
Welcome, we are pretty close to one another. I am pretty close to New Madrid, that is where my children go to school. I was an assistant preschool teacher for 4 years and special education for 2 years before I decided to stay home. Welcome and I look foward to talking more with you. |
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FarrarFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lynda
Frohna
Missouri
USA
330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2006 : 10:13:47 PM
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Hi, Patti,
Welcome to the FarmGirl Connection. I am a SE MO girl, too. A little misplaced as I presently reside in Affton, MO (suburb of STL near South County). I grew up in Perry County and we have a farm on the east end (Farrar). Our son is an art teacher in the Jackson school district having just graduated from SEMO this December. What a small world, I have been waiting for a long time for someone from this area to sign on and my prayers have been answered. Not to slight all the other wonderful ladies I have met through the forum, but, WOW, someone in my own backyard and stompin grounds, I'm excited.
It's been far to long since I've last posted, so most probably won't remember me, but I have been reading and keeping up as much as I can and tonight I'm joining in and so glad that I did to find you on the Welcome Wagon.
I hope you find this as homey as living in SE MO. It sure does make dreaming of being back on the farm a lot closer to reality as I learn from what everyone here has to say and all the wisdom and experiences they are willing to share. It is pure joy to have you here and I can't wait to hear more from you.
Blessings to you.
In His hands,
Lynda
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2006 : 7:49:27 PM
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Lynda,
Talk about a small world! I work with your son!! I'm at the Junior High (I teach LAI and Advanced LAI) and he's here in the afternoons (Middle School in the mornings, I think). I don't think he knows who I am because we're at opposite ends of the building -- almost literally. I have talked to him a few times, and just last week saw him in the hall and asked him how it was going.
Also, my husband works at P & G, too! He's an electrician in the "new plant". What does your husband do out there? I cannot believe the connections in real life yet we meet in an online chat room. Unbelievable! Also, my mom is from Perryville (graduated from PHS in 1942, I believe), and my son's two best friends' parents are from Perryville. I'll respond to your email and share their last names there; you probably know the parents.
Thanks so much for the warm welcome. I look forward to getting to know you, too, and maybe someday meeting you in person!
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