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**Welcome Wagon: Farmgirls over age 50 |
DyaLynn53
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Dianne
Roseburg
Oregon
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2010 : 9:47:55 PM
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My 57th birthday was this past August. I love places that give the senior discount to those of us 55 and over....now if I can only remember to ASK for it. Giant Huzzah's for Ruth, Susan and Liz; my mother, sister and oldest daughter are cancer survivors, my daughter's a double survivor. Every breath in every day is a joyful, precious gift.
Farmgirl Sister #682
"Life is a great big canvas and you should throw all the paint on it you can." Danny Kaye |
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DyaLynn53
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Dianne
Roseburg
Oregon
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2010 : 9:54:59 PM
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Oops, I posted before I read page 2! (I refuse to call that an age thing; it must be because I still have some blonde hair that refuses to go gray ;-p SOOO I send up my cheer to Betty too and all courageous cancer survivors I've yet to meet. Y'all ar beautiful, strong women.
Farmgirl Sister #682
"Life is a great big canvas and you should throw all the paint on it you can." Danny Kaye |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2010 : 10:45:06 PM
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I am 52....so count me in the group. Looks like I am in very good company!!
Jenny in Utah Proud Farmgirl sister #24 Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 03:31:57 AM
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this is awesome!!!! i'm heading toward #57--wonder if i'll look like a 57 chevy?? haha!!!
maybe we need our own henhouse?????????
Farmgirl # 2139 ~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Tina
Watkinsville
GA
541 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 05:53:16 AM
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Wow! What a great bunch of YOUNG ladies. I am so glad to be in this group. I am 52.
Blessings, Tina Hale Farmgirl #455 |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 06:24:54 AM
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You all are such a beautiful group of ladies! You make my world a brighter place, bring smiles to my face - thank you all for being "you"!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 07:34:50 AM
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Oh yeah!!! You realize that life BEGINS at 50!!! And then eventually you figure out you are "home free" cuz you don't have to prove yourself to anyone, including yourself!! Yup . . .I LOVE IT!!!
Turning 62 in December and collecting Social Security in Feburary 2011 But I can run circles around those who are decades younger!!! God has blessed me with good health . . . and I"m grateful!!! YAY FOR "SENIOR" FARMGIRLS!!! 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
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Nov 19 2010 6:49:10 PM |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 08:16:42 AM
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CJ don't you forget your the age you are???? I move around sometimes as if I'm older, yet in my mind I'm still in my 40's. I love acting silly and having fun!! Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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DyaLynn53
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Dianne
Roseburg
Oregon
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 09:52:20 AM
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Right ON, CJ, I'm with you, girl; this is the best time of my life and I am filled with joyous abandon to be here. I've heard it said that we should live each day as though it were our last and that may be good and fine but I say better to live each one as though it's your first. I've got TONS of dreams for the future, lots of livin' left to do! Y'all are my kind of women. We all together make this world a better place. Rock ON, ladies!
Farmgirl Sister #682
"Life is a great big canvas and you should throw all the paint on it you can." Danny Kaye |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 11:23:16 AM
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Don't you just have so many crafts to do and try out! Who can get bored when your crafting!! Hugs,Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 2:12:52 PM
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Janice you and I must have a pretty close birthday!! I'm Nov. 17. I am 62 and get social security in the fourth week of January too! In so many ways I feel better than I ever have to be honest! I'm loving every minute of it.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 2:19:56 PM
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I am 53. and will be 54 in January
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2010 : 6:52:56 PM
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And, furthermore . . I tell folks that I want to live life to its fullest, let the wind blow my hair (who cares anymore??), do things I wouldn't have dared before and SLIDE INTO MY GRAVE, LAUGHING, KICKING UP MY HEELS and saying "MY, WHAT A RIDE!!!!" Wrinkles and all. . . YAHOO!! 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
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Nov 19 2010 6:54:25 PM |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 02:47:08 AM
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Awesome posts! I am 56. Didn't all the years kinda fly by if you think about it? Whew! I am very much in a new phase of life as I made an out of state move last year and I am really 'starting over'. It has had its moments, lol! But I am also getting back into things I used to enjoy doing! And learning things I never knew I would! Let's enjoy it ladies! Blessings, Linda
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weaverchic
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
gerri
Largo
Florida
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 05:15:00 AM
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When I turned 50 life changed drastically! My X decided after 30 years of marriage he needed a better life with someone else and poof! He was gone. The beginning of the last 5 years was frightening, not certain if I would be able to do it. I lost interest in the many things that I had such a passion for (cooking, weaving, spinning, gardening and to live life to the fullest).
Now after 5 years of living independently on my own, owning my own home (the one I have lived in the past 35 years). Paying a mortgage, utilities bills, health insurance, car payments etc. Things that I had no idea how to operate, I learned. I learned many life skills that you become so dependent on with others. I live my life the way we should. An earlier quote I read on the thread explains "Remember life is what you make of it"! We all make choices in our life, right or wrong, it's our journey to make it the best! This is not a dress rehearsal!
I would like to say that the inspirational stories that I read through out all the diffent threads has certainly helped me more to become a better person and bring me back to the foundation of who I am and what makes me the happiest!
Prayers go out to all the cancer survivors sisters! Your quest has been far more enduring than the challanges I have faced.
gerri Farmgirl Sister #1197
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends. -Pam Brown |
Edited by - weaverchic on Nov 20 2010 05:17:38 AM |
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
1023 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 05:47:45 AM
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I will be 50 in June. So far I have had a great life. I have had a few medical problems along the way. But here lately I feel really good like I am in my 20tees again. I just had my first grand child and is on cloud nine right now. He is such a blessing. Shame on grandma for not having his quilt ready for him!! Work has been so busy..no time to finish it. I have been married for 31 years to my high school sweetheart. Have 2 beautiful sons and one beautiful grand son. Thank You God for the years you have given us all.
Seize The Day! Dorinda |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 05:55:41 AM
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Gerri, I'd say your story is definately one that's an inspiration. It helps us see how that when her life is turned upside down, a woman can find the strength to go on and make it even better than it was. You didn't make the first decision yourself for this journey, but you dealt with it over time, learned so much and found who you really could be. And we are so glad you are the person you are today, with your compassion for others and willingness to share with the sisters you have found here. Susan Almost all of us take so much for granted
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 07:28:50 AM
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53 and proud of it too I started LIVING at 49, so am only a kid
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://pinkprincessdecorating.blogspot.com/ Almost daily updates on me, my home and my crafts
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 09:26:40 AM
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I too made the half century mark this year in June.
Dawn in IL |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 09:34:10 AM
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I turned 53 last month. Let's face it age is just a number, it's state of mind that counts.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Nanniekim
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Kim
Arizona
206 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 2:28:30 PM
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I am also in the over 50 crowd.
Kim |
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weaverchic
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
gerri
Largo
Florida
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 4:06:58 PM
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Thank you Susan for your kind words. I know that I am the woman I have always been, but stronger and wiser!
gerri Farmgirl Sister #1197
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends. -Pam Brown |
Edited by - weaverchic on Nov 20 2010 4:07:39 PM |
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bakermom
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Linda
Garden Grove
CA
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 5:22:35 PM
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yep, I am glad to be part of this group, considering the alternative. Last year was our 25/50. 25th wedding ann. and my 50th birthday. Honey scrounged us up a great cruise. On the same ship that just had a flaming fiasco a couple of weeks ago. One year ago from that very day, we were on that same ship, cruising the pacific and eating like there was no tomorrow. Sure glad it was last year and not this. We even took the youngest muffin who was 12 at the time. It was memorable, in a good way. then the 51st birthday came around and it was more like "who are you again?" ah well, back to normal. wanted to include picture, just because we can now. Needed to try it out. Fun!
bakermom sister#2064 www.lapetitekitchen.com "that wine may cheer the hearts of man...that bread may strengthen mens hearts." psalm 104 |
Edited by - bakermom on Nov 20 2010 6:04:15 PM |
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2010 : 6:24:38 PM
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I feel like 25, think of myself physically as though I am 25, act like I'm 25, mentally have the energy I had at 25, and then I look in the mirror and ask "who are heck is that!"? Then I remember, I'm 56 and I want to have a "do over" like on my DVR! LOL
Life is Beautiful with Bunnies www.thedewhopinn.ning.com http://www.etsy.com/shop/thedewhopinn
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2010 : 05:40:40 AM
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Hi, I'm over 50. Yes, way over 50. I'm 68 and I will be 69 in February. I am enjoying everyday of life and thankful to God. My hubby and I are living everyday to the fullest that we can.
Nancy
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. |
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**Welcome Wagon: Farmgirls over age 50 |
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