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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl

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fran
bonham texas
USA
2246 Posts

Posted - Jan 08 2010 :  5:49:21 PM  Show Profile  Send frannie a Yahoo! Message
..okay, those of you who know me, know that last year my dh and i had a distraction and had cancer.
now, i feel that we are getting back to our lives, and i have had some questions,,, well, i thought that a few months away from chemo and then i would have a clearer brain....well, maybe i cant wait that long.
i really dont understand the sister hood. i joined but now what. i want to read about the different hen houses and start participating better, you know badges, etc. but i really dont know what to do.
i go to the site and there are not that many posts...am i doing something wrong. could someone help me out with this.
also any one with a wordpress, blog or etsy sight. is there something i can do to send traffic to those sites?
i dont exactly know what to read to teach myself even how to develop traffic to these sites.
any help out there?

love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl

6418 Posts

Mary Beth
Stanwood Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts

Posted - Jan 08 2010 :  7:47:10 PM  Show Profile
I hear ya Fran and I feel the same way. I am lost. MB

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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl

22941 Posts

Alee
Worland Wy
USA
22941 Posts

Posted - Jan 08 2010 :  7:51:07 PM  Show Profile  Send Alee a Yahoo! Message
Hi Ladies!

The henhouses are a great tool for us to use to group together a bit closer. For instance all the gals who like to make soap could make a henhouse and post to it. Then all their discussions about soap recipes, methods, hints and tips would be in one easy to find location.

Also there are the merit badges that are a great way to explore new things and really have that incentive to push the envelope of our abilities. I know I am always one to say "I have always been meaning to do such and such" but never get it done. Well at least with the merit badges there is that extra level of inspiration! :D

Does that help at all?

Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Kayce
True Blue Farmgirl

290 Posts

Kayce
Sebring FL
USA
290 Posts

Posted - Jan 08 2010 :  8:09:11 PM  Show Profile
I feel the same way. It is sorta confusing. I just spent the last few hours reading old posts, looking for chapters and trying to find henhouses that are active.

This is just what I understand. (LOL, doesnt mean its right)

Chapters are where you get together locally. Seems like lotsa fun.(I have contacted the ONE that is close to me several times and have recieved no response)

HenHouse seem more virtual. Cost $20 to join get # along with other benefits. Seems as if only a handful are active.

Most activities happen in the main forum.

As I said (doenst mean I'm right)

Off to figure more out. Maybe organize something that will stay active or consistant. In our area it might be best to have something regional. That looks like that has worked for other states.

Bunches of luck to ya,
Kayce

Learning to appreciate having a glass..not half full or empty..just thankful for a glass :)
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl

22941 Posts

Alee
Worland Wy
USA
22941 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2010 :  07:53:43 AM  Show Profile  Send Alee a Yahoo! Message
Kayce- you are pretty right. Some of the henhouses aren't too active- but I think as more people join they will get more active. I know I have been on this forum for something like five years now and when the main forum was younger it was a bit quieter at first too. So I think it is kindof the same think with the henhouses.

Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl

716 Posts


texas
USA
716 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2010 :  08:03:44 AM  Show Profile
I am like you all. I am trying to figure all this out. It seems like there is not enough local interest for everyone. I belong to a chapter here, but they just send a few email updates and thats it. I don't ever really talk to any of them. To be honest I can't even tell you their names. I have been looking at the hen houses too and there's not much there. I get the feeling MJ would like to redirect a lot of the communication, but I'm not really seeing how to do that yet. So, we might need some more detailed conversations with this subject.

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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl

11303 Posts

kristin
chickamauga ga
USA
11303 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2010 :  08:33:17 AM  Show Profile
I didn't even notice the ALL FORUMS part til I'd been here about 6 months. One day I clicked on it and whoa, it was like a whole new world! Didn't even know it was there. I'm not all that bright when it comes to this contraption, as ya'll can tell. And it takes me forever to type and longer still with gloves on.

Alee, what a good idea about the soap henhouse. That sounds like fun. How does one go about starting one up?

Kris

Happiness is simple.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl

1874 Posts

Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2010 :  10:09:04 AM  Show Profile
I am new. Still trying to navigate computer stuff myself. Have not received a response from my local chapter either. Hopefully we can all learn how to connect easier?! but i am loving this site
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl

22941 Posts

Alee
Worland Wy
USA
22941 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2010 :  11:18:44 AM  Show Profile  Send Alee a Yahoo! Message
Kristin- Email henhouses@maryjanesfarm.org and tell them you would like to start a new henhouse- the name of the new henhouse and then let us know when it gets put up on the Henhouse site (maybe in Chapter Chatter?) so we can start joining! :D

Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Windsong
True Blue Farmgirl

309 Posts

LaVonna
Decatur Tx
309 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2010 :  11:31:46 AM  Show Profile
Peapicker,
We are supposed to have regional groups for the Hotties Heart of Texas farmgirl group. I do not think the one has been formed for our area. I am thinking -still- that it would be neat to meet at the cracker barrel or the Petro in Weatherford on first Monday weekend and go to the flea market after breakfast. How many would do this? I hate to do it alone. We could make a swing by the feed store that sells organic things and maybe sometime a field trip to the Boudreau Herb farm in Mineral Wells. And maybe a trip to the Lavender Farm in Gainesville, if it did not freeze. I have ideas but who wants to join me?
LaVonna

Farmgirl Sister #758
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl

2246 Posts

fran
bonham texas
USA
2246 Posts

Posted - Jan 09 2010 :  11:35:15 AM  Show Profile  Send frannie a Yahoo! Message
thanks for all the great questions, and answers! especially YOU alee, as always full of concise info! this is why i love young folks.
anyhow i am gonna keep on trying with the henhouses cause i think once i get the hang of it i will really love it.
keep ya posted and thanks again for all the info.

love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com


check out the farm at:
www.localharvest.org/farms/M24434
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