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Keeping in Touch:  Mary Janes Farm Friend - New and Old sign ups!  |
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Kayce
True Blue Farmgirl
290 Posts
Kayce
Sebring
FL
USA
290 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 09:52:25 AM
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Hi everyone. I just wanted to thank Cycling Farm Girl for organizing this. Though I am not a participant, it really looks like a good and fun thing to participate in and doesnt really require a daunting committment. Yes life happens and things fall through but at the very least contact the people that need to be contacted so other arrangements can be made so no one is left feeling sad or worse.
This is a great idea! Maybe this one can be adjusted to sign up for each issue. However that would take more work on the Managing Sister, just an idea.
Learning to appreciate having a glass..not half full or empty..just thankful for a glass :) |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 4:47:37 PM
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Let's not let the fun get away from us! Gail, you are getting something, gal! And I will send to others, if they email me. We are farmgirls!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
86 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 06:39:14 AM
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We have had some farm girls interested in signing up for Farm Friends (rules below). Here is what I propose...
For those of you who are new and wishing to join, simply post on this forum that you are interested in a farm friend and those on this site can reply and you can send emails/snail mail back and forth...like pen pals!
For those of you already enrolled and wishing to drop out (as some have already done due to hardships, etc) please post on this forum that you are dropping out and wish to put up the name of your current farm friend to be 'picked up' by someone else. Be sure to post the name only (not the full address) of the gal you had and anyone here that reads your post and is interested in picking up the dropped name, will simply send that dropped name an email from this forum (you'll find her by name in the membership area). They will email her or post to her, expressing an interest in becoming her new farm friend. If she is indeed interested, she can then email her address to her brand new farm friend!
This will be more fun I think...less confusion and less work for this urban farm girl/law student!
Here are the general rules if you need them:
1. The MJF Farm Friend will begin on every new magazine issue - example: the spring issue you should have received in the mail already or fairly soon - just browse the magazine and base your gift on the main themes of the current issue.
2. Within 2-4 weeks for each issue, hunt around for a gift or make one yourself (you may need the full 4 weeks which is why I gave that for a timeline). Please do not spend more than $10.00 which includes shipping. Here's an example: one issue was 'preserving the harvest'. I may send out a little charming jar with preserve making items in it, hard to find teas with a small jar of honey, or a pumpkin candle, etc. In the barnquilts issue, well...the sky's the limit on that one! A quilt piece, a quilting how-to book, or a small sewing kit..etc.
3. With your gift, send a little note or letter, as hand written letters are so rare these days! This is the real gift!
4. If you wish to discontinue with your farm friend, please contact them directly, and don't forget to post her name only on this forum.
It's amazing how fast relationships develop! I love it!
Thanks everyone, and have fun!!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 2:32:41 PM
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Carrie, this sounds like fun. I just got my issue and am interested in a farm friend. I am putting my hat into the ring. You gave several suggestions, but could you give a couple with the new issue, so I get the hint and don't screw up? Thank you very much!
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 7:04:29 PM
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Hi Ladies, I am dropping out of the farmgirl friend swap, my farmgirl friend is
Marcy Jo Piggott.Maybe one of the new girls would like to email her and become farmgirls friends. I hope those of you that are signed up have fun. Farmgirl Hugs Toni |
Edited by - antoinette on Jan 08 2010 7:10:18 PM |
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2010 : 03:04:46 AM
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I am definately interested in joining...anyone out there need a farm friend? Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2010 : 7:59:24 PM
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Hi Claudia,
I guess if we want to become farm friends, according to the rules on page 11 at
the top of the page I guess we can become friends, is this right Carrie? My old
friend doesn't seem to want to participate after repeated emails from me. So may
I take on a new friend? Toni |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 1:55:02 PM
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So Toni....guess as per page 11...you and I will be friends. OK? Am excited to start!!!!
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
86 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 08:11:39 AM
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In reply to your latest post Toni, yes that's correct, you can join up with anyone else who is willing to be your farm friend via this post page. Just send your mailing address to Claudia. I'm sorry the other gal wasn't interested, but Claudia is pretty 'stoked' about taking over. Thanks so much Claudia! Anyone else willing to join up...it looks like Dianne is interested in a farm friend exchange as well!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
86 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 08:14:08 AM
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Gift hints for the spring issue:
Send your gal organic packets of seeds, a tea cup and saucer set, or anything to do with quilts!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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friotowngirl
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Cynthia
Pearsall
Texas
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 10:27:34 AM
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Sounds like fun! I want in too!!
Should I send you my address via email?
I am new so not sure what to do.
Simply Thankful,
Cynthia |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3851 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 10:55:30 AM
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Victoria,
Let me know when you get your package. It is on its way to you.
Hugs,
Marsha
P.S. Would Marcia email me please that you are still my farmfriend. I don't see your name anywhere. What is your forum name, please?
Farmgirl sister #308
handmade cards, vintage tote bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com
http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com
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traceyg
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
Tracey
Grosse Ile
Michigan
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 11:22:23 AM
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Sounds great Carrie!!
Thank's again for doing this.
XOXO,
Tracey |
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 3:11:47 PM
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Still here if anyone needs a farm friend. Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3851 Posts |
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friotowngirl
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Cynthia
Pearsall
Texas
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 7:15:22 PM
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I want in Please!
Carrie I am sending you my info.
Simply Thankful,
Cynthia |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13639 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 8:27:43 PM
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Hey Farm Friend Farmgirls . . . HELP!!
I'm trying to help "Ga Girl" . . . Karen Fincher . . . out with communication, etc. If you don't know, she lost her house and her computer in a fire just before Christmas.
Anyway . . . which Farm Friend Farmgirl RECEIVES from Karen?
Could you let me know and email me your mailing address please? Then I can get that info to her.
THANKS MUCH!!!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com |
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 9:54:32 PM
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CJ I don't believe anyone knows who their farm friend is unless she has already sent to them. You may need to email Carrie direct. Tell Karen that she and her family are in my prayers.
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Edited by - EastTXFarmgirl on Jan 13 2010 05:17:20 AM |
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
86 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2010 : 05:13:33 AM
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Karen has Bonnie Ellis.
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?”
-Marianne Williamson
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13639 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2010 : 06:45:34 AM
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Thanks Carrie . . . I've emailed Bonnie for her address as Karen needs it again.
Victoria . . . Karen had sent the first Farm Friend package to Bonnie. But that was before her fire. I will give her your message.
THANKS!!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13639 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2010 : 3:01:08 PM
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Laurzgot . . .
Your next Farm Friend package went out in today's mail . . .
Let me know when it arrives . . . hope it's in good shape and you enjoy the daylights out of it!!
THANKS!!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com |
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friotowngirl
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Cynthia
Pearsall
Texas
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2010 : 06:40:20 AM
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HI I'm interested is anyone out there interested in being my farm friend?
Simply Thankful,
Cynthia |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3851 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13639 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2010 : 6:24:15 PM
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Hey Bonnie,
Talked to Karen Fincher this evening and gave her your address.
She asked me to let you know that she will be mailing out your FARM FRIEND package tomorrow, Friday, 01/14/10.
Please post to the forum when you have received it . . . Karen has asked me to let her know.
THANKS!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2010 : 9:39:58 PM
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Hey Miss Antoinette!!!!!!
I was overwhelmed when I received your package. Wow! It is so very beautiful and just the right thing. I am amazed at what you did. I will have to work hard to be as talented & clever!! I loved your note, and feel so privileged to be your Farm Girl Friend.
I will let you know when I mail your package. It may be tomorrow or Saturday. Monday is a holiday, but anyway, will let you know. Again, thank you so much!
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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