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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
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 Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 12:25:13 PM
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A lady I met at our Farmer's Market this past Saturday (hey Oregon!) told me about this forum.
I've perused some of the topics and see I know some familiar faces.
Short and sweet about me:
Dreamed of homesteading since I can remember. We currently have 11 acres, rent out 2 more across the road for pasture and 15 in organic alfalfa hay.
I'm a Mother of 3 (teenagers!) a gardener (veggies, herbs, flowers), soapmaker, spinner, cheesemaker. You can learn more about me from our website (in our siggie line).
Glad to be among like-minded gals
Ol 'MacDonald has nothing on us!
http://www.mullerslanefarm.com |
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
343 Posts
Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 12:34:37 PM
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Welcome!
I enjoyed visiting your website, learning more about you and your place, and seeing your pictures.
Tell us more about your dog. Do you just have one?
Looking forward to hearing more from you... Karin |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 12:54:29 PM
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Welcome from another Illinois girl...just do not live there anymore, but born and raised and lots of family still there. Loved visiting your website. You sound busy!!!
"Sell cleverness and buy wonder" |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 1:31:00 PM
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Welcome! I had so much fun looking at your website. You are really doing the Farmgirl thing! Fabulous. Your husband's furniture is beautiful. I especially like the harvest table. Very talented! Thanks for joining us. I can't wait to hear more about all your experiences.
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
596 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 1:31:09 PM
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Thanks for the kinds words about our site. I'm slowly revamping it.
Our dog? We have just one now. The other died this past May, shortly after "America's Heartland" was here filming. What a joy to see our other dog on the episode when it ran this past fall!
Maverick is half Australian Shepard and half Blue Heeler. He's 8 years old and smarter than some humans I know!
He's always trying to please. He usually waits to be asked to help with things, but is always there waiting for instructions. He will take things upon himself if he knows things aren't right. Such as: DH Paul left the alley gate unlatched (but closed) in the barn while he was milking. The beef steer usually happily munches and ignores the gate. One night, Clark pushed against the gate, found it open and walked out to a free dinner of the alfalfa bales. Paul was busy milking but Maverick saw the steer was where he shouldn't be. He rounded him up, pushed him back to where he belonged and stood in the open gateway.
He gets along with the cats and all babies on the farm.
Cyndi
Joshua 24:15
Ol 'MacDonald has nothing on us!
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Edited by - MullersLaneFarm on Jan 30 2006 1:32:42 PM |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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CountryGirl85
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Laura
Oswego
IL
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 6:24:42 PM
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Welcome from yet another Illinois girl!
It looks like you live a very busy but very fulfilling life. I'd love to come visit your farm sometime! I'm very interested in homesteading and would like to be somewhat self-sufficient someday. Glad to have you here!
Much love,
Laura |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 7:05:44 PM
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Hi Cyndi,
I knew you would be a "fit" here....glad you decided to join in - welcome! Thank you again for the herbs. Also told two friends about Twin City Farmers Market. I really like my knitted hat. I'm sure we'll be talking.
"...a merry heart is a good medicine, it has the power to cure." |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 8:52:58 PM
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Welcome Cyndi! Glad you have joined us. Like minds indeed here! Lots of fun and wisdom. Simply, Julia V.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
596 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2006 : 05:18:47 AM
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Originally posted by therusticcottage
Twin Citys Farmers Market wouldn't happen to be in Bloomington, IL by chance? That's where my brother lives.
No, it's a new indoor Farmer's Market in Sterling IL. We have it open year 'round. Not a lot of produce right now (except winter squash), but we have a variety of vendors offering dry herbs, baked goods, angus beef, pastured poultry, free-range eggs, antiques & collectables ... and our hodge-podge of items ... milk soaps & lotions, hand forged items, hand-spun yarn, crocheted items, bead bracelets ...
Cyndi
Joshua 24:15
Ol 'MacDonald has nothing on us!
http://www.mullerslanefarm.com |
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lonestargal
True Blue Farmgirl
607 Posts
Kristi
Texas
607 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2006 : 07:38:40 AM
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| Hi Cyndi and welcome!!! I too enjoyed your website. I'm sure you will enjoy it here, it's wonderful. |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2006 : 08:07:48 AM
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hi cyndi ... welcome! welcome! jus' hop in and tell us lots of stories!!!!!! this is such a wonderful forum!!! xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2006 : 08:08:49 AM
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oh .. p.s. come on over to the Stitching Room and make a dolly with us (Cabin Fever Doll Class) xo
True Friends, Frannie |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2006 : 03:51:45 AM
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Welcome Cyndi
You've got a lot of gals in your neck of the woods. I'm sure someday in the future y'all will get together. You're right.....you've found a lot of like minded friends here. You are sure to have fun.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2006 : 06:24:18 AM
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Cyndi..you are just going to fit right in here! Your place sounds great!!
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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