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Barnyard Buddies:  Greetings from Wyoming  |
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Shery Jespersen
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Shery
Upton
Wyoming
USA
115 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 6:24:49 PM
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Hi everyone, I am new the the Mary Jane phenomena. I live out of the loop and just learned about 'Mary Jane'. A friend told me about it the other day, she said she'd been meaning to tell me about MJF because when she first discovered it, she thought of me. She shared her most recent mag and books. Oh I was immediately smitten.
My husband and I are cattle ranchers in northeast Wyoming. We raise a few horses also. Less now as we are in our mid-50s. Not knowing where to jump in first, the most natural spot seemed to be animal oriented. I would attach an image but it doesn't seem to work. I have several photo collage videos posted on You Tube - you can find them by typing in my ID - reataroseranch (Reata Rose Ranch).
I'm also an artisan in several mediums, love making things. I was a free-lance designer for publishers in the 80s-90s. I've always loved old things and historic, vintage junk and such...and try to mix it up in my various little art ventures. I work in textiles, found objects...and once upon a time my expertise was in doll-making and historic looking teddies. I also dabble in photography...just a hobby though. I make and sell jewelry too.
I'm anxious to meet kindred spirits as I live in a remote area and I don't have friends whose bubble is as left of center as mine. I love creative work but horses have been a lifelong addiction. There are worse vices.
I'm so looking forward to getting hip deep in MJF, it feels like my earthy-artsy wandering soul found a home. shery jespersen
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 11:39:12 PM
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Welcome Shery!! I loved your jewelry on you tube..you are sure talented!! It will be so fun to get to know you here! This is a really special place. I know you will love it here!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 05:35:08 AM
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Hi Shery. Wow, a Wyoming cattle rancher. I have always wanted a ranch in Wyoming with horses and cattle. Such wide open spaces there. I bet it's just beautiful.
Welcome all the way from Georgia.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 05:51:41 AM
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Welcome Shery, so glad you joined us, looking forward to more post from you. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 06:22:25 AM
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Welcome Shery, husband is from Lovell, my dad is from Buffalo and I spent 18 years there, some in Casper, went to high school in Thermopolis. Still have family in Casper, Sheridan, Lovell, & and I have a great grandmother buried in Rock Springs, etc. I have never been to Upton that I can remember. Good to have you here.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Shery Jespersen
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Shery
Upton
Wyoming
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 06:55:05 AM
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I visited the blogs of those who have one and welcomed me...very enjoyable with my morning coffee.
Wyoming is a mix of breathtaking and boring...in so far as scenery. We're on the high plains, out on the grasslands - ranching country - not the spectacular scenery many associate with this state. However, if you like big sky...that we DO have in abundance.
I've not dedicated myself to creating a blog, I suppose I should...? I love beautiful blogs, but I don't have ANY idea where to find the goodies...the decorative backgrounds and so on. I also feel kinda add assuming that others would find my life interesting. I do because I live it, but I can't say as my thoughts and daily comings & goings are all that fascinating. I've got a lot of irons in the fire business-wise and I'm wondering if perhaps blogging has become a modernday neccessity. My jewely shop is located at 1000 Markets.com. Does blogging help people find you? Thank you in advance for your thoughts.
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 2:35:38 PM
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Hi, Shery! Your place and your life sound beautiful. Living the dream that so many here just, well, dream of!!
I would just google 'blog background', 'blog template' or 'blog widgets'. That might get you started! Also, 'The Cutest Blog on the Block' has a ton of awesome backgrounds. Good luck!
The Biz www.tvalahandmade.com
The Blog: http://blog.tvalahandmade.com/
The Bits www.happydalehobby.blogspot.com/
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 4:33:52 PM
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Welcome to the MJF forum. I know you will enjoy your time here.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Shery Jespersen
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Shery
Upton
Wyoming
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 4:38:28 PM
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| Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I visited your blogs and what a talented fun bunch you are. Thank you also for the blogging tips and kind words of praise. I went to a couple antique shops today and found a couple treasures. Tonight I'm making chicken-fried vension steaks for supper. Happy Trails, Shery J |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2009 : 10:13:13 PM
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Welcome Shery! I am so excited you joined up here. I am looking forward to learning more about you.
Sharlet |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 2:38:17 PM
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Greetings from NC!
We were out in Wyoming and SD last summer. Timed it just as the Sturgis bike rally was wrapping up. What fun! Guess that one can be checked off the bucket list!
We were mostly in Gellette, but managed to get around all over.
I love the pronghorn and smell of white sage. |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2320 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2320 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 11:09:43 AM
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Welcome Shery from a fellow cattle middle-age (I use that term loosesly) cattle rancher, altough we don't use horses theses days. I too discovered this site from the magazine, isn't it great. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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prairie_princess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Elizabeth
Carpenter
WY
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 12:17:17 PM
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Hello Shery from a fellow Wyoming country gal! I'm all the way at the southern end of the state almost directly south of you, near Cheyenne. i was JUST up in your area twice this summer and my hubby and i discussed the possibility that your area would be a place we'd like to retire to or have our permanent home.... it's SO beautiful in the black hills! Plus, i have a new favorite restaurant/pie shop in Newcastle and i'm too far away here to just run on over and have a bite to eat...
anyway, welcome to the Mary Jane family! hope to see you around the message boards!
"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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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 4:28:08 PM
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Shery,
I have found that blogging does help my business. I have a section at the top of my blog that features a product from my etsy shop. I have received several hits from the blog that resulted in sales. Also, farmgirls try to shop with other farmgirls. You can add your signature with the links to your site and blog under it. It's a really useful tool (thanks MJ)
I enjoy looking at the blogs and getting to know the other girls. They have inspired more creative ideas than I know what to do with.
Btw...another middle aged Wyoming cattle rancher here.
Sherone
http://tinytaylorranch.etsy.com
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
http://www.youravon.com/sheronetaylor
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