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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
129 Posts |
 Posted - May 11 2010 : 03:53:05 AM
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Good rainy morning from Michigan......
Yesterday I made it to the library and picked up the first two "Little House" books. It was beautiful outside, so in the evening I read half of the first book, while sitting on the front porch. All I can say is "Thank you Jesus for letting me be born at a later date." LOL I really admire the women of yesterday year. Looking forward to the discussion. Hope everyone has a wonderfully blessed day.
Carmen
bellagirl
Farm girl sister #1443
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 07:35:35 AM
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I guess that I am different. I would have loved to live in that time period. I just started reading the second book. By the way...it's raining here too.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 07:54:58 AM
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I have a name for the book club :)
Little House on MJF
I can't wait to get started too! I never read these as a young girl, it wasn't until after I got married about 13 years ago. Every year I read them and am so blessed by them :) Looking forward to chatting with you girls!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 08:33:01 AM
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Hello Julie,
I guess I'd better rephrase my other message regarding living in that time period. Preparing all that food for the Winter would have been okay, but I was thinking more regarding no insulation in the house or window panes. When I was a kid on the our farm, we didn't have running water in the house. So we had to go out to turn on the windmill and it pumped water into this huge tank in the attic. We had an outhouse, had to heat water and take sponge baths because we had no tub or bathroom. Bathing took place in the kitchen next to a wood stove.I remember very well, going to cut truck loads of wood for winter, canning every vegetable or fruit for storage. We didn't have a freezer but there was a storage spot under the windmill(you had to climb down a ladder next to the piping)and it would keep meats frozed for as long as it was winter. We had electricity (used sparingly) but no phone. The time period was the 1950's. Not so long ago. But we did have insulation in the house and glass in the windows. I often crave for a simpler time of life, things move too fast these days. But I think my favorite time period would have to be the Victorian Era.
Stay dry,
Carmen
Farmgirl #1443
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 08:43:05 AM
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When you put it that way....it sounds like a hardship.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 3:18:41 PM
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It's almost time girls! Saturday I will post the project ideas for Little House in the Big Woods!! Are you ready?!?
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 4:20:57 PM
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Woohoo!!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 5:34:19 PM
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Yeah that sounds like a great idea.
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 5:51:20 PM
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I would love to join in. The books have been a favorite of mine for "many" :) years The projects sound like so much fun too
Betsy
Farmgirl #1444 |
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Melbick
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Melanie
Venus
TX
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 5:59:05 PM
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I Like the name and the new thread idea, that way we can keep up with the current projects.
Melanie Bickham
FarmGirl Sister #1475
Homegrown Girls
http://thebickhamfamily.blogspot.com/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 7:16:39 PM
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Neither can I Sharon! It'll be something to keep me busy during the summer!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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monicarose
True Blue Farmgirl
406 Posts
Monica
Florida
USA
406 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 8:04:27 PM
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| I want to join this book club.......what a fun idea to try the activities....it's an interactive bookclub! I like it! book discussions can probably be found online if you're still looking for discussion questions...Where did the book take place? What is it like there today? Maybe a farmgirl from there could let us know? If you were going to make a movie of the book, who would you choose to be the movie stars? what was one thing that really made an impression on you and why? ah, here's just a few questions if you're still looking for some...I had a travel book club for a while. I hope I can keep up...this farmgirl stuff, is a full time job if you let it be...I'm talking just these chatrooms! It's so much fun, I wanna do everything! My husband thinks I've gone totally mad! LOL! |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 8:06:50 PM
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Monica,
We're happy to have you! That's a good idea to look online for discussion questions. I agree being a farmgirl is a full time job!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2010 : 8:17:05 PM
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YIPPEE!!!!! It's almost time to get started. I'm looking forward to everything.
Carmen
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
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dreamingofafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Tina
Bangor
Pennsylvania
157 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 05:03:21 AM
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Looking forward to the projects. Only 35 pages left to read in the first book so I'll be done in time for the weekend! When you post the new thread, are you putting it under the reading room category. I want to make sure I can find it!
All the best,
Tina
Farmgirl Sisterhood #1355
"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones afterall." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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simplefancies
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Tami Lynn
Longview
WA
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 09:20:47 AM
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I am so in! I think I'll try using these as our "reading" books for my 4 and 5 year olds although I don't know how well their attention will be held.
www.theporcelaindesk.blogspot.com
1 Tim. 6:8 But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. |
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bellagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Carmen
Holland
MI
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 09:43:06 AM
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Hi Tami,
When I read these books to my daughters, I made them little aprons to wear during reading time. They would pretend to be Luara and Mary and since they had seen the TV program, it worked pretty well.
Bellagirl
Farmgirl sister #1443
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 09:57:52 AM
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Melissa Gilbert (Laura in the TV series) is playing the Mom on stage in Dallas at the moment.
Wish I was able to see her, but unemployment is not exactly conducive to partaking of the Arts! LOL
Best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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monicarose
True Blue Farmgirl
406 Posts
Monica
Florida
USA
406 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 12:02:40 PM
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My apologies please, I said, I wanted to do this and I do, but I forgot about my big state exam coming up within the next few weeks,and I really need to be reading and studying for that, so I'm going to have to retract my signup from this until a later date. I'm sorry, for signing up and then backing out...I need to be careful not to get so darn excited over all these swaps and sign ups! It's so much fun though! What a great idea! Maybe I can catch up after my exams! Thanks for understanding!
Living for today! aka: Paper Rose |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 3:51:01 PM
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Monica,
I completely understand. Maybe you can join us after your exam is over!
Welcome Tami Lynn!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
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monicarose
True Blue Farmgirl
406 Posts
Monica
Florida
USA
406 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 7:46:41 PM
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Lompoc? I used to live in Los Osos, and work in San Luis Obispo......I miss California! but Florida kinda grows on you....the weather is fun here...but I miss the West Coast!
Living for today! aka: Paper Rose |
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
179 Posts
Amy
USA
179 Posts |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 06:32:31 AM
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My kids and I saw the Little House Musical in St. Paul last year. Melissa Gilbert was a great "Ma!" Although, she isn't much of a singer, so that part was weaker than the others (just one solo), but all in all is was a great production!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
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Reading Room: New Book Club for Farm Girls - Please join us! |
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New Book Club for Farm Girls - Please join us!
