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Redhen
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Moe
Illinois
USA
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 Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 09:14:44 AM
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Hello. I have been a lurker for some time as well as a fan of Mary Jane's. I live on one acre of ground in the country, about 7 miles from town, in an old story and a half farmhouse.I love this site and I have so many questions for you that I couldnt keep "quiet" any longer. My husband and I have an only child, a daughter, who is married and expecting our second grandchild in January. I have always been curious and longing for farm life. Alot of my friends were raised on farms and think I have a romanticized vision of what farm life is truly like. That may be, but still, I don't believe I am wrong in saying that farming is honest work, and is centered on many traditional values I see slipping today: family and faith for starters. I am so looking forward to being a part of this forum!
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 09:59:39 AM
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Welcome to the forum Moe! I'm so glad you came out of your "lurking spot" to join us!!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 10:09:49 AM
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welcome Moe!! You sound like such a nice person..and I think a romanticized vision of farm life is fine. I try to make my life here on my little mini farm the way I want it..and I guess that is a little romanticized. But thats okay. I love the work involved and I think you are right ..it is great for centering the family on what they should be centered on!!
It will be fun to get to know you here!!
Jenny in Utah
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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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 10:17:23 AM
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welcome to the group Moe.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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theherblady
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Jan
Glasford
Illinois
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 10:36:13 AM
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Hello Moe~~! Welcome from another Illinoisian~!
Jan |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 10:39:41 AM
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Hi Moe,
Welcome. Glad you decided to join in.
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 11:05:03 AM
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WELCOME MOE ... glad you popped in and joined us .. go to any of the topics that seem of interest to you and start posting away gurlfren.
I am a 'gentlewoman' farmgirl .. no farm animals ... (we travel a lot!) .. and i just dabble at the easier farm chores. (gardening, baking, putting food 'by', crafting). This is the life for me! Our daughter too, is expecting her second child .. but a little earlier than yours .. come September! GRANDS are such a delight! xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
My KENTUCKY RAMBLINGS 'blog':
http://cabincreekfarm-kentucky.blogspot.com/ |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 12:45:41 PM
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Moe - I was born and raised in Illinois (Springfield) and have yearned for farm life forever. I too have an only daughter with children. I too have been realistic enough to know that farm life is not romantic, but to me it will always be. I am glad you are here. Welcome!
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ida
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
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camden
ohio
USA
56 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 1:47:59 PM
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Hi Moe....I'm new here too! great place!!
Ida in Ohio
Mom's Makin' Scents |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2006 : 9:29:18 PM
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Welcome Moe! I'm trying real hard to be a grandma....those things happen in God's good time. Yes indeed, family and faith. I'm on 6.5 acres, 5 miles from town. We love it out in the country where all we see is corn, soybeans and alfalfa. Glad you decided to join us!
"...a merry heart does good like a medicine, it has the power to cure." |
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Redhen
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Moe
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2006 : 07:08:26 AM
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Thankyou for the warm welcome! I don't think I could ever move back into "town". The stars are sooo much brighter here ! JPBluesky, I am just an hour away from Springfield in Edwardsville in case you know where that is.
....I don't believe we're in Kansas anymore.The Wizard of Oz |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2006 : 2:09:40 PM
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I so know where Edwardsville is! Sometimes I think if I could just be in two places at once! I miss those mid-western open fields, and all those farms you can see for miles.
I have driven many times I-55 and the distance between St. Louis and Springfield and so Edwardsville is very familiar! Many times, tho, I like to drive north on 4 and go through the small towns of Staunton, etc. Hello fellow Illinoisian!
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sandburs03
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Mary
Manito
IL
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2006 : 07:17:29 AM
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Hi Moe,
Great to see someone else from Illinois, with a great view of farm life. We are trying to raise our kids the way I was raised, on a farm with hard work but so many wonderful rewards with the animals and such. Today's society needs to slow down and look at why there is so much wrong today. Traditional values have been shoved aside in the hustle and bustle of a dog eat dog world. Welcome to a little slice of sanity in a wild world. Everyone on this forum seems to realize just how precious traditional down home life really is. And you don't have to have a farm to have it. It is nice to know that there are still good people out there to be found. Hopefully I haven't upset any one by any comments here, but it is the way I feel. Hope to hear more from you. And again Welcome.
Mary
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 08:02:46 AM
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Moe
I agree completely, that honest work, that begins with family and faith has got to be good.
Well said.
Welcome to the forum, I am looking forward to getting to know you.
Love.
Kate |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 11:09:42 AM
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Welcome Moe! I think you'll love this site. Wonderful women!
Catherine |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 5:39:26 PM
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Hi moe -- I was born and raised in IL too -- Virden. I have relatives that live in Carbondale. Glad you're here and not lurking anymore!!!!
I choose faith not fear.
Lotion bars, linen water & more in my online shop! http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2006 : 9:12:17 PM
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Welcome Moe!!
So glad you could join! I hope you enjoy and love this place as much as I already do!! I look forward to seeing you around!
Til Next Time...
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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