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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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 Posted - Jan 29 2006 : 12:34:02 PM
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Greetings all! I stumbled in to Mary Jane's site while doing a web search, and ran right out to look for MJ's book! What a treat it is to find a group who value simple things and each other!
I am a farm girl from NW Indiana-land of corn and rural living. I grew up in a small "Mayberry-esque" town and moved to the country over 25 years ago. Our livestock is limited to three cats, a senile-but good hearted mutt, and a comical little corgi (the apple of my eye). I am married to my childhood sweetheart (still my sweetheart) and we have three sons. I teach the two youngest (12,15) here at home. Our oldest (19) lives at home, but travels with his job. I love Jesus and people. I like to read, laugh, sew, and garden, in no particular order. I like fun and try hard to be kind. I am a doll maker, weaver, and a darn good cook. I can glaze a window, raise chickens, and can vegetables, all in the same day! I like antiques and primitive country decorating. I'm a thrift store junkie, and have even been known to pick through other peoples trash on occasion! I like fashion, vintage clothing, and crazy hair. I like loud music and live concerts, but am a terrible dancer. I drink too much coffee and talk a lot. I've gone back to the land once...but returned! LOL I used to have a small gift shop on our farm where we grew & crafted herbs and dried flowers. My latest venture is a new business, where I feature handmade dolls, sewing goodies and other grungy treasures. Life is a balancing act!
So...wayyyyyy enough about me! Let the chatting begin! I very much look forward to "visiting" and getting to know everyone!
Rhonda
...and I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance, even if I'm the only one! |
Edited by - abbasgurl on Mar 20 2007 12:00:37 AM |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2006 : 2:13:49 PM
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Hey Rhonda,
You sound like my kind-a-farm-girl! Is your new business online? Or on your farm. What fun to have a gift shop your farm. Tell us more!
Farmgirl Blessings,
Theresa |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2006 : 5:34:58 PM
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Welcome from a fellow hoosier!! I live in the southern part of the state.
You are going to fit right in here!!
~~My Blog~~
Take Me to Bridge’s Auction Booth |
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CountryGirl85
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Laura
Oswego
IL
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2006 : 7:53:33 PM
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Hey Rhonda!
It sounds like you keep yourself busy! What kind of music do you like? I'm hoping to get into dollmaking! Our own Frannie(CabinCreek-Kentucky) is going to teach some of us farmgirls dollie making so I'm excited about that! Welcome and enjoy your stay!
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 04:44:17 AM
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HI RHONDA,
IT ONLY TAKES A FEW DAYS TO GET THE HANG OF THIS VERY INTERESTING SITE, JUST KEEP GOING TO ACTIVE TOPICS, AND MY OTHER GO TO'S TEND TO BE THE STITCHING ROOM AND SWAP FORUM, BUT THEY ARE ALL GREAT. HAVE YOU SEEN MARY JANES MAGIZINE? MARY JANE ALSO HAS A NEW BOOK COMING OUT SOON THAT WE ARE ALL EXCITED ABOUT.IT SEEMS I'AM TYPING ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS, I'AM NOT SHOUTING, I'AM JUST NOT GREAT AT TYPING, I JUST STARTED OUT THIS MESSAGE THAT WAY SO WILL FINISH UP THAT WAY. WELCOME.
nancy jo [see i do know where the cap key is]
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 07:23:16 AM
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oh rhonda darlin' .. you are gonna' LOVE it here! wanna' see some of your dollies!!!! do you have a favorite pattern maker or do you jus' scribble up your own. if you love primitive dolls you must know nettie laCroix's dolls ... keep visiting us and tell us your stories! oh .. and do take the dollie class with us .. your advice would be SO FANTASTIC!!!!!
True Friends, Frannie |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2006 : 6:56:30 PM
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Wow! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I'll try to answer the questions you girls asked...
Theresa, Right now I am applying to local art shows. I was also invited to do an annual open house with other area artisans for the holidays. I have a friend who offered to help me set up an online store...and I am getting my e-bay accounts in order. I am sooo pathetic on the computer! lol We moved from our original farm to our new place about 9 years ago. The shop was at our old place. I do so miss my yard there. Mature trees and shrubs, herbs gardens, old roses... The lovely old farm house was around 90 years old but in a bad location, so we built a new house. It is wonderful to have more than one outlet in a room! The new house is a cape cod with a big old front porch and lots of privacy. It's home now, but I sure do miss the shop and chicken coop!
Laura, I like good ol' rock-n-roll the best, but I like a little bit of everything else too! First concert I ever went to was The Rolling Stones...you just don't get much better than that! Yes you MUST get into doll making! It's the best kind of fun! I guess some of us just never got over the love of dollies! 
HEY NANCY JO!  I did look for MJ's magazine but no one around here seems to carry it. It looks gooood though! I'm lovin' the stitching room too! I'll probably "hang out" there a lot!
Frannie, As soon as I figger out my new camera, I will be happy to share some pictures! I'm not familiar with Nette LaCroix, but you can be sure I'll be lookin' her up! I normally make up my own patterns, but sometimes I just can't resist sewing up a really good one that another doll maker has come up with! I really like a gal named Janena Bartram, just finished one of her dolls! There are some talented ladies (& gents) out there! I'll pop in over at the dollie class, sounds tempting!
Hey Jenny! Hey Bridge (Pssst... where in S.IN?)! Thanks for bein' so dern nice to the new girl!
Yeesh! Told you I talk a lot!
Blessings,
Rhonda
...and I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance, even if I'm the only one! |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2006 : 05:59:47 AM
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I live in a very small town named Dubois, in Dubois County. It is very close to Jasper,IN. That is where I work & shop
~~My Blog~~
Take Me to Bridge’s Auction Booth |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2006 : 03:39:59 AM
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Help me Rhonda, Help Help me Rhonda
Can't remember who sang that but I couldn't resist.....sorry for the lame joke.
Welcome! I feel like I know ya' and could sit right down and drink some of that coffee with ya'. You will find great friends here. So, just get chatting away!!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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