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KathrynS
Farmgirl at Heart
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Kathryn
Front Royal
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 03:36:24 AM
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I bought the idea book and wanted to see if I could find a site with other people inspired by this great book. I was delighted to find this forum. I am a busy Mom with 8 children so I may not be very active but I hope to contribute in some small way. We just bought a nice large house on 2.7 acres that we plan to use for gardening and a small flock of chickens. At our last house we did raised bed gardening on a small scale. We plan to branch out larger now and can't wait to begin!!! I also quilt and love,love, love cooking. My husbands name is Pete and our children are: Noah 13, Jonah 11, Isaac 10, Elijah 8, SimonPeter 6, Tobias (Tobi) 5, Faith (our only little girl) 17 months, and Linus 6 weeks. Oh, and my name is Kathryn.
I look forward to getting to know you all!
Kathryn |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 06:36:36 AM
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Welcome Kathryn!! Boy it sounds like you must be busy!! I have 7 children..but not as close together..in fact 3 of my boys are grown and I only have 4 still at home..seems like NOTHING compared to 8. I am sure we can learn alot from you! How nice that you have space..I feel like kids need space (and chickens too!!) to run and play in the outside. I bet your little Faith is a princess being the only girl.
Just join right in with our conversations..we tend to talk about everything!! I am glad you found us!!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 12:06:14 PM
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Kathryn!! Welcome from another Catherine!! You will certainly find kindred spirits here. I hope you get to visit more often than you think you might have time for. It'll be nice chatting with you. Do you happen to homeschool? Just wondering....most large families I meet are homeschoolers. We're a small family of 4 that h.s. and I know I think I'm busy!! I love this site so much that I wake up an hour early (4 a.m.) just to come chat because I may never get another chance in the day. Have FUN!!!!!!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 12:33:15 PM
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Welcome!
Kathryn, let me just say wow! I have a hard time managing 2 children. kudos to you! I have heard people say once you get to four, it doesn't matter if you have four or eight or ten???Do you think that's true?
glad to have you, join in when you can,
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
343 Posts
Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 12:53:03 PM
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Welcome, Kathryn!
Have you always lived in the Front Royal area? Years ago (mid-80s) I lived and worked atop the Blue Ridge Mountains, at Shenandoah NP. I love it there -- and the Shenandoah Valley. The last time I was there (May of 1999) I stopped in Front Royal at Subway to get a sandwich before I went into the park. GORGEOUS area!
Looking forward to hearing more from you.... Karin |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 9:11:48 PM
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Welcome Kathryn! I love the names of your children. 7 boys! How is the activity level in your home? Look forward to seeing you around the forum, when you can find a minute  Simply, Julia V.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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CountryGirl85
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Laura
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 9:36:38 PM
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Hey Kathryn!
Wow, it sounds like you have your hands full with 8 children! You moms are the best! I'm looking forward to getting out in the garden, too! And chickens! Chickens are my newest obsession! Wish I could have chickens, but I haven't convinced my mom that keeping them in the backyard (we live in a subdivision) is a good idea! Share all your ideas with us! It's great to have you here!
Much love,
Laura |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2006 : 03:12:59 AM
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hi kathryn and welcome .. what a great little family you have there!! after you've read maryjane's book from cover to cover you WILL want to get her magazines too! it's just like having lots of books from her!
tell us stories of all those chilluns of yorn! xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie |
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KathrynS
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Kathryn
Front Royal
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 04:40:34 AM
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Thank you for the warm welcome!!! I look forward to enjoying this "chat" forum as much as I can. Yes, we do homeschool and I DO live in Front Royal!!! What a small world! I moved here from Texas in '98 and just love the mountains, people, vinyards, orchards etc..etc...
Oh, baby is crying...gotta run!
Kathryn |
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garliclady
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Reidsville
NC
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Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 05:47:51 AM
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Welcome Katheryn
Wow 7 children I have 2 (a son 4 years and daughter 19 mos) and I think that is hard!
I love your names mostly Bible names. My son is named Caleb.
I love that area of VA. I live near the VA line just south of Danville. I too am homeschooling although we are not doing too much yet. I couldn't imagine homeshooling the older one with the 2 babies! that has to be hard.
we will enjoy hearing from you from time to time.
The Garlic Lady
Cornerstone Garlic Farm http://www.localharvest.org/listing.jsp?id=6792
My Recipes http://recipecircus.com/recipes/garliclady/ |
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kirsten
Farmgirl in Training
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Kirsten
Buchanan
VA
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2006 : 07:34:54 AM
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Hey there - I haven't checked in for a month or two - welcome. I am in Virginia, also, homeschooling my daughter and starting (slowly) a homestead. And you, too, garlic lady (Reidsville??, wouldn't it be fun to have a farmgirl get-together sometime - you two may be the closest to me.
Also, I go through the Danville/Yanceyville area all the time on the way to see my family - and my Mennonite friends are there selling fabulous meat, eggs, and dairy.
Take care,
Kirsten in Buchanan, VA |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2006 : 4:01:28 PM
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I agree..I have lived on tiny town lots and had chickens for years...I love banties..that is all I have right now..except the three big old golden comet hens I am babysitting for the winter for a friend.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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