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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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 Posted - Oct 02 2010 : 05:13:33 AM
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It may seem silly but I'm so excited about my 'new' truck. All these years I've been hauling stuff in my van......feed bags, hay, fencing, even animals.
It's a 1999 Dodge 2500, single cab, long bed. I got it yesterday and have already hauled a 1000 pound round bale with it.
I have managed my farm with just my family van and a flatbed trailer. I've borrowed a truck and horse trailer when my daughters want to go barrel racing. I have always tried to teach my daughters to achieve their goals even if they don't have the perfect tools. It's been a good life so far.
But, I feel like a dream has come true. I love my truck!
Blessings,
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
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Posted - Oct 02 2010 : 06:17:11 AM
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woo hoo! i would love a truck of my own! congrats on your new toy!
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2010 : 06:49:17 AM
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Gotta love a truck! I don't know what I would do without mine. Happy for you.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2010 : 10:47:55 AM
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yipee for you and your daughter. when a dream is fulfilled it is a fine thing. waiting and being patient even teaches your daughter wonderful priciples. such as delayed gratification. good job catherine happy driving sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2010 : 12:43:52 PM
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I love your truck too Catherine!!!! Great story and excellent example you've set ("I have always tried to teach my daughters to achieve their goals even if they don't have the perfect tools."_ for your daughters and for some of us farmgirls too!
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((¸¸.•´ ..• -:¦:- -:¦:- Chandra
-:¦:- ((¸¸.•´Farmgirl Sister #64
Say to them, may the Lord bless you and protect you, May the Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace. (Numbers 6:23-26)
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13645 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2010 : 8:28:32 PM
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Congrats, Catherine! Good for you! :D I know how that feeling feels!! It's okay and not silly at all. This is the place to say how excited you are because.. of anyone... we know how it feels! :D
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Proud Farmgirl #775
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 03:33:17 AM
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Congrats!!
We are a 2 truck family-
Enjoy! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 12:10:53 PM
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That's great, Catherine! Good for you. Just think of all the things you can haul now.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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CCChristen
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Cynthia
Lockwood
CA
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 12:53:02 PM
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Congrates Catherine,
There's nothing like havin your own truck.
have fun haulin.
Line Shack Farmgirl #1570
Cynthia
Happy Trails |
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 1:33:31 PM
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Congrats! How fun! I, too, haul everything in my van (which I lovingly call my "hay truck" lol). I just got a tarp for the inside so when I get my bale of straw (for composting), it won't be such a bear to vacuum. I look at trucks & dream, too :-) but with my little ones, it'll be a van/hay truck for awhile, which is okay. What color is it? Maybe you could post a picture :-)
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 3:07:07 PM
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Wow, I bet you are more than thrilled, Catherine. It is hard enough work, let alone not having the right 'materials'. A truck is a 'can hardly do without'. I gave up a car for 10 years for a truck to run my painting business. It put food on the table. Kinda' hard to haul extension ladders in a car! lol
A person will be just about as happy as they make up their mind to be. Abe Lincoln Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com http://www.thevintagebaglady.etsy.com FG #377 |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2010 : 6:13:45 PM
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I have had my own truck since 1999. Love it. My only complaint is that I can only haul one other person beside myself. Then gas mileage is another story, especially when the AC is in use.
I love it though. I also like being able to sit high enough that I am not looking at others lug nuts like I was in my Buick Regal.
Betty in Pasco |
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2010 : 6:31:18 PM
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Yay on your truck. I have a Dodge diesel for pulling my horse trailer, etc., and love it.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2010 : 7:12:39 PM
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Congrats on the truck. I LOVE my truck. My husband keeps wanting to trade it in but I tell him to keep his hands off my TRUCK. Real cowgirls "ALWAYS" drive trucks. I am lucky I have a crew cab so I can take more than just me. It is great with the horse trailer and all the stuff that goes along. Enjoy the truck.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer". |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 7:07:23 PM
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hey Catherine,
Congrats on the Truck.....
We have an old 1993 4x4 Chevy p/u...it is our 'farm truck' foundly known as the "Beater w/a Heater" lol!
I can not begin to tell ya the stuff we have hauled around in it,,,including goats & a sheep....long story!
I would love to get my hands on a 1964 Chevy to pull my vintage trailers....how cool would that be?
Have fun & fall in love w/your truck.
What's that song?,,,"My girl thinks my truck is sexy"...lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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