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Across the Fence:  The Lost Art of Letter Writing  |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 6:48:39 PM
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Hi ladies I would like to join in if there is room for another.
My name is Melanie. In a couple of weeks I'll be 31. I have three kids, 2 girls and a boy. They are 12, 10 and 7. I clean homes for a living and I love it, well most days. I love the freedom it gives me. We live in a small town, Boonville, IN. It's down in the southwestern corner. Right now we live in a small mobile home in town, but hope to someday buy a house and a couple of acres out in the country.I enjoy floral design, sewing, quilting, cooking/baking, home repair... My favorite stores are Tractor Supply (which is where I first found MaryJane's Farm magazine!!), Rural King, Lowes, Jo-Ann's and our hometown fabirc store The Village Mercantile. If you go with me to any of these don't expect to get me out anytime soon. Might as well pack a picnic lunch. LOL We have a peek-a-poo named Ruby Bridges and a rabbit named Max Blackfoot and a stray momma cat named Star. I would like to learn to garden and can and preserve foods.
I would love to be penpals with anyone here. You are such a wonderful bunch of women and young lady. Very nice to meet you Maggie.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2009 : 7:48:24 PM
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Hi Melanie, I would love to be penpals with your daughter. Does she mind that I'm 14 years old? I will e-mail you my address.
Hi Sharlet, I would also love to be penpals with your granddaughters if they want to. I found MaryJane Farms when looking up goat stuff. I looked around and knew I had to join! I was a little afrade to put my age on here because I didn't think anyone would take the advice of a 14 year old. But I was wrong, you are all so great! I'm homeschooled and very diffrent from the other everyday girls. I love to read, sew, bake, cook, write, and play and learn about animals. I'm not really in to texting, watching weird movies, playing video games, or all that weird stuff. I've been homeschooled all of my 14 years, I have 1 sister who is 13 and 2 brothers 19 and 17. I love to sit down and have a cup of tea with friends, or I like to sew and read when I find the time. well thats all for now.
Maggie
p.s. I would love to have more penpals!!
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Maggie
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2009 : 01:38:24 AM
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Rae, am working on a letter that should go out tomorrow morning. Maggie, if you'd want to write me that would be great. I'd love to hear from you. My best friends in our complex are the teenagers. ;-) Just send me your address in a message.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2009 : 01:53:38 AM
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I wanted to let y'all know what's been going on. My grandma is not doing well. The Alzheimer's is quickly heading past mid-stage into end stage. She picks at her food and at 83 pounds she can't afford to. I'm not sure she knew me last time although she was nice. It has been a rough year for us. My grandpa died in March:
Grandpa Leon
http://www2.indystar.com/cgi-bin/obituaries/index.php?action=show&id=101744
My uncle Richard died in July from cancer:
Uncle Richard
http://www2.indystar.com/cgi-bin/obituaries/index.php?action=show&id=106126
Now Grandma is declining quickly. I doubt she will make it through the end of the fall. Please keep us in your prayers.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2009 : 09:24:56 AM
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I have a question about how the profile works. When I click on my name (peapicker) and it takes me to the profile, this topic about Letter Writing does not show up as being active even though it is being posted on. Has anyone else noticed it or does anyone know if there is a reason for it not to show up?
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2009 : 09:58:03 AM
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Oh Hallie--I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. My prayers are with you both!!
HUGS!!
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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Prairie Princess
True Blue Farmgirl
1075 Posts
Jodi
Washington
USA
1075 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2009 : 12:16:37 PM
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Hi Maggie, I'd love to be penpals, if you'd like. :) I joined the forum when I was 17 (you whooped my record  ), and I'm now 20..... Sooooo.... if you'd like to write an 'old fogey', I'd enjoy exchanging snail mail. :)
~Jodi
"Women are like teabags...you never know how strong they are until they get into hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt
www.jodielyzabeth.blogspot.com |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2009 : 4:50:53 PM
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I e-mailed you my address Jodi.
Maggie |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2009 : 4:54:05 PM
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Jodi, where in Washington do you live?
If anyone else want to be my penpal I would love it!
The more the merryer!
Maggie |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 5:11:27 PM
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Jodi, did you get my e-mail address?
Maggie |
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Prairie Princess
True Blue Farmgirl
1075 Posts
Jodi
Washington
USA
1075 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 9:32:38 PM
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Maggie, I did get your mailing addy, and I'll get a letter off to you shortly! :) It's been a busy week...sorry I haven't responded sooner!
~Jodi
"Women are like teabags...you never know how strong they are until they get into hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt
www.jodielyzabeth.blogspot.com |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 04:02:02 AM
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Maggie, I received your email last night and Emilie immediately wrote a letter to you, it should get to you early next week. Have a great weekend :)
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 09:34:33 AM
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Hi Jodi and Melissa, Thank you letting me know that you got my e-mails. I was just wondering if people got my e-mails because I've had trouble before when people did not get my e-mails. Thanks again!
Maggie |
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Prairie Princess
True Blue Farmgirl
1075 Posts
Jodi
Washington
USA
1075 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 11:46:48 AM
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I sent your letter off today, Maggie. :)
~Jodi
"Women are like teabags...you never know how strong they are until they get into hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt
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dragonfairie
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Elizabeth
Wasilla
AK
USA
4 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 10:05:02 PM
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What a great idea !
Hmmm, little about me: 40ish, married to a total goof-ball (lol) and we live in Houston right in the middle of the Texas Medical Center where we just happen to work! I'm a shock/trauma RN and he's a tech on the same unit (I'm nights, he's days - makes for a happy marriage!) We have 4 kids and 12.9 grandkids (the .9 is due any day now). Our kids live in Louisiana, Arkansas, Alberta & PEI, so we travel a bit! We are saving to buy our own little farm, hopefully somewhere up north, Montana, Wyoming or Idaho; 'sigh' wish we were there already. We have a patio garden right now - peppers and tomatoes, but will soon be planting a fall backyard garden in our new apartment. I like to sew, quilt, embrodiery (sp?), crochet, cooking/baking/canning. I'm trying to learn how to knit, but not a lot of coordination going on here. We bike or walk to work and usually only drive when we are going a distance (Houston drivers don't really respect bicyclists).
Are we pairing up ourselves or will someone else? Anyone interested just IM me!
Elizabeth
Farmgirl Sister #657
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 04:23:57 AM
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Elizabeth I am game to write. I am 53 and have 4 children, and 6.3 grandchildren!!
Email me and I will give you my address if you are interested.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 05:37:38 AM
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this is to apologize to all the ones that have written to me lately and have not received anything back. work is overwhelming right now, had to have some dental work done (tune of $2000) and last night my stove died...very sad at the moment but will rally shortly!! Life is too short to get upset over "things" for long...much love to all and will write soon
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 06:58:56 AM
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Elizabeth I live on PEI!!!!! where do your kids live?
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 10:15:48 AM
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Melanie,
Never did get your letter 
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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prairie_princess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Elizabeth
Carpenter
WY
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 1:11:34 PM
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i'm also interested in making a pen pal! here's some info about me for anyone who is interested:
i live in a very small town outside cheyenne, wyoming with my hubby. we've been here about 3 years. i'm 28 (almost 29, in december!) and i was in the navy for about 6 years after high school as a weather technician. i've sailed around the world, but i think i like wyoming the best!!! i have a dog and a cat, but no kids. i finished getting my General Studies associate's degree this past may, but plan on staying home and being a farmgirl for now... which i thoroughly enjoy! this is the second year we've had our garden and i really hope i can be an expert on gardening someday. i love it! we also got our first batch of chickens this year and they are finally producing eggs for us to enjoy! some of my hobbies include:
culture
antiquing and thrift store shopping
old movies
cooking and trying new recipes
traveling
art
i don't know, i'm pretty open to everything! i'm hoping to learn to knit this winter...
if you're interested in writing letters, let me know! i have one friend i write, but she's busy in college... so i'd like to write more often. plus, i get a tad lonely out here at times. it would be a fun experience to meet some fellow farmgirls!
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
- Guy Clark
"The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the world."
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Kaaminii
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Kaaminii
Red Feather Lakes
CO
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 2:00:14 PM
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I am very intersted in the pen pal thing, i used to have a pen pal when i was just a kid, back in the day when i rode my dinasaur to school up hill both ways in the snow and bare foot! Would love to find someone to write to again!
Farm Girls Rule :-) |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 3:26:04 PM
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Hello I have quite a few penpals but love to write so those new here just email me with your address or ask for mine and I will write. I walked up hill both ways to school
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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dragonfairie
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Elizabeth
Wasilla
AK
USA
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Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 5:41:52 PM
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Elizabeth - I would be interested in corresponding with you! Just email me with your addy and I'll do the same! Wow, Wyoming - that's pretty far from the water!!! - Elizabeth L.
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Originally posted by prairie_princess
i'm also interested in making a pen pal! here's some info about me for anyone who is interested:
i live in a very small town outside cheyenne, wyoming with my hubby. we've been here about 3 years. i'm 28 (almost 29, in december!) and i was in the navy for about 6 years after high school as a weather technician. i've sailed around the world, but i think i like wyoming the best!!! i have a dog and a cat, but no kids. i finished getting my General Studies associate's degree this past may, but plan on staying home and being a farmgirl for now... which i thoroughly enjoy! this is the second year we've had our garden and i really hope i can be an expert on gardening someday. i love it! we also got our first batch of chickens this year and they are finally producing eggs for us to enjoy! some of my hobbies include:
culture
antiquing and thrift store shopping
old movies
cooking and trying new recipes
traveling
art
i don't know, i'm pretty open to everything! i'm hoping to learn to knit this winter...
if you're interested in writing letters, let me know! i have one friend i write, but she's busy in college... so i'd like to write more often. plus, i get a tad lonely out here at times. it would be a fun experience to meet some fellow farmgirls!
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
- Guy Clark
"The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the world."
- Charles Dudley Warner
Elizabeth
Farmgirl Sister #657
Citygirl by necessity - farmgirl by heart. |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 2:21:25 PM
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Sorry Rae.....just cleaned off my desk and realized that the letter I wrote you was under a pile of books...sent it out today:)
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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Across the Fence: The Lost Art of Letter Writing |
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The Lost Art of Letter Writing
