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rharbert1
Farmgirl at Heart
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Veronica
Pittsburg
KS
USA
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 Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 05:10:17 AM
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| Hi all! I just joined Mary Jane's yesterday! My joining has been a long process. I subscribed to the magazine about 6 months ago and read it here and there. Then one day I went back and really read it, boy was I pleasantly suprised! Now I devour it whenever it comes. I just bought some back issues that I'm going over. I've come to realize that this is what has been missing in my life for decades! I long for the country! I have always had a great love for animals and so I put it aside to "fit in" and raise my kids but there has always been this yearning that would not go away. So last year I bought chickens and have been raising them in the backyard and started a garden. Then came two horses (which we board) and now we are raising rabbits. Well even this is not enough. I have been buying milk and beef at a local farm and Love it! I see the difference in my health and the health of my children. Now for the big move. I have been cleaning up the house and trying to get it prepared to put on the market. I long for land! It has become an obsession with me. So my goal for 2010 is to find a piece of property and move out there. All the stories posted on this site about being a farm girl whether suburban or urban have inspired me to go for my version. Thanks ladies! |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 05:36:23 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Veronica! We are so glad you joined us. Sounds like you are on the right path. You will find so many talented, friendly and helpful farmgirls in this community. Good luck with selling and finding your property. My Husband and I want to do the same thing, but property values in our area have dropped and their are over 800 foreclosed homes in our town. Mostly due to a big GM plant closing. I will have to wait awhile to sell so I am making my farm on my double sized lot in the city.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 08:54:50 AM
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Welcome Veronica, so glad to have you with us. You have started on an amazing journey, one that is extremely rewarding!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 12:31:58 PM
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Another welcome from the mitten! You'll love it here, Veronica!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 1:21:45 PM
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Hello. I am new myself. A big Howdy from south Texas!!!!
Welcome. You will love it here.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 1:32:21 PM
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Welcome Veroncia!! Are you near Kansas City? This is a great place to be, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 2:12:02 PM
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Welcome Veroncia!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 6:30:43 PM
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I BIG Farmgirl Welcome from the state of Wisconsin!!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 6:46:34 PM
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Hi Veronica, from Connecticut!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 7:36:22 PM
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A big howdy from Nebraska. Welcome to the sisterhood!
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 8:30:31 PM
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Welcome to the farm site Veronica. You'll just love it 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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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 07:01:39 AM
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Welcome Veronica. Keep those dreams alive. One day you'll be there. I wish you lots of luck in finding that dream land.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
689 Posts
Emily
Chambersburg
PA
USA
689 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 5:45:23 PM
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Welcome Veronica! this batch of girls is simply the best, you shall enjoy yourself even more now
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See my custom costumes, download free patterns, and hear some spook EVPs from Gettysburg, PA on my site, www.alterationsbyemily.com |
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Madgardener
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Janet
Oldsmar
Fl
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 3:47:17 PM
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Welcome, and I know what you mean my DH and I bought 3 acres in NC three years ago, we longed for land, and a dream of a hobby farm.. it has a 100 yr old barn on it and a 100 year old farm house... we sneak away when ever we can: and stay as long ase we can... as we live in Fl. It is our goal to sell and move too.. I thought we would be there by now but the market took a turn and we are still here but still dreaming.
Madgardener #697 It is Earth Day Every Day... See our photos, our story and new internet business At www.Phoenixfarm.biz...
www.phoenixfarm.biz |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2010 : 6:23:09 PM
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Welcome Veronica. Glad you had that "Want-Too" to be a farmgirl. Good for you! You've come to the right place. Ooodles of us "Wanna-Be's" here! You've got a good heart Sister!Glad you joined us!
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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dreamingofafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Tina
Bangor
Pennsylvania
157 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 4:37:42 PM
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| Hello There. I understand exactly what you mean. I live in a very suburban area, but within a ten minute drive in any direction there are farms. One of my favorite things to do is drive along these back roads and admire the wonderful barns, homes, land, and animals managed and owned by some of the hardest working people I've come across. I too make it a point to buy from those that sell their meat, vegetables, milk, and eggs - anything to support them and their land. I continue to hope and dream that one day my family and I will own a small farm of our own to cherish, nuture, and care for. |
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 7:56:17 PM
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a big farmgirl welcome veronica
this is such a warm fun and inspiring place to be
so many talented and wisewoman.
blessings deborah
http://jerseyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2010 : 10:11:07 AM
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| welcome veronica- i am also new you will really enjoy it here-good luck on your plans i hope it works out well for you. there is nothing like owning your own land and working it |
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2010 : 5:14:32 PM
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veronica a big welcome from a jersey farmgirl
i know you will like it here lots of wonderful sisters
http://jerseyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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Flower
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Shirley
Kentucky
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2010 : 11:39:50 AM
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Welcome Veronica... you sure do sound like a farmgirl kindred spirit!
Be a blessing and have a Happy Spring |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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rharbert1
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Veronica
Pittsburg
KS
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 06:18:31 AM
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| Well I am amazed! I've joined chats before and you enter your info put yourself out there and no one acknowledges you. So I thought it would be the same here. I'm so glad I was WRONG! Thank you for acknowledging me, that in and of itself feels great! I've started reading Joe Stalin's book about farming so that I could get more information (info-holic)and it was an eye opener for me. I romanticized farming and living in the country. Now I have a better view of it. So, I'm taking his advice and while I am living in town with a medium backyard I decided to farm where I'm planted :-) My daughter and I enlarged the garden and we are starting herbs. Both my girls are reading about herbs and how to make concoctions and having FUN! WOW We processed chickens for the 2nd time yesterday. It still gets me to take the life of an animal. The kids really helped me this time and I'm very proud of them. We only did 4 but that was all I could handle. Now we have baby bunnies and it's so good to have babies in the house! It's a great feeling of rejuvenation and hope. I am so excited to belong to this group now and I will be corresponding and 'chatting' with all of you! Have a blessed and hope-filled day! |
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Shery Jespersen
True Blue Farmgirl
115 Posts
Shery
Upton
Wyoming
USA
115 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2010 : 06:51:56 AM
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Veronica, I'll add my welcome...from The Cowboy State of Wyoming. The farmgirl flock is made up of a herd of good-hearted gals in hard pursuit of the American Dream...'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness'. The farmgirl mindset fine tunes and clarifies the journey in many ways...in my opinion. It sounds like you're well on your way. Enjoy. I am still newish to this forum, but I always feel like I'm in a room full of friends here.
Shery Jespersen
Farmgirl Sister #753
Ranch Farmgirl http://rfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org
My Blog http://reataroseranch.blogspot.com/ |
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 5:40:45 PM
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veronica
your horses are beautiful
i love wyoming too spent last summer driving
thru and its so wide open and wonderful
deborah
http://jerseyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 8:49:14 PM
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Welcome Veronica. It's nice to have you here with all of us.
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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