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gardenlady
Farmgirl in Training
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Shelly
Oilville
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Jan 21 2005 : 5:20:53 PM
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| I live in Virginia between the mountains and the state capital. We presently live on 15 ac., but will have to move from here in the next 3 to 5 months as growth is catching up with us and the folks that own the land plan to sell. We can't afford to purchase it for what they can get for it. I presently at 51 am going to school to receive my degree in Horticulture and Teaching. I started life anew 3 years ago and am now doing what I Love and Enjoy. I have my soul mate now and my life is wonderful and enriched. |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2005 : 05:35:12 AM
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Welcome to the gang Shelly! Glad you found us and hope to hear lots of horticulture ideas from you.. Please share!
****Gardener, Stitcher, Spiritual Explorer and Appreciator of all Things Natural****
"Begin to weave and God will give the thread." - German Proverb |
Edited by - Clare on Jan 22 2005 05:36:29 AM |
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Eileen
True Blue Farmgirl
1199 Posts
Eileen
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2005 : 08:38:58 AM
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So glad to have you joining in Shelly! It is a brave thing to start over in life now. Going back to school to learn to do what you love! I admire you. I will be looking forward to all you will have to teach us.
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marlyn
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
marlyn
Norwood
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Jan 22 2005 : 1:31:55 PM
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Hello Shelly
I am so sorry you will have to be moving.
We live 38 km from the nearest city but just in the last three years we see the city moving the bounderies outward and onto farm land. Since farmers get a good price for their land, better then what they can make farming they sell out. Within a few months subdivision are developed. It is so sad to see.
I hope you find a nice place you will enjoy.
Welcome to the forum.
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endine
Farmgirl at Heart
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Elizabeth
Birkenfeld
Oregon
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Posted - Jan 22 2005 : 1:55:28 PM
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Hi Shelly -
I started over again at the age of 46 and have never looked back. Also went back to school. Congratulations on your resolve to design your life to fit you! It's too bad you have to move, but it could provide an opportunity for you to find something truly spectacular!
So glad you've joined our little group. We all have so many things we can learn from each other!
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2005 : 06:49:28 AM
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Welcome aboard Shelly! Good for you, going back to school. That is so wonderful. I started my life over at 37 when I became divorced and the one thing I got out of it was: I CAN do it, no matter how hard it seems.
farmgirl@heart
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2005 : 07:45:56 AM
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Welcome Shelly! Kudos for returning back to school...its never to late! Opportunities sometimes open up where we least expect! We look forward to your sharing horticulture and ideas! Jenny
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2005 : 11:47:39 AM
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Shelly, Congratulations on your fresh start and welcome! At 55, I sometimes get stuck in the "I am too old" rut and it is so good to hear from someone who has broken away from that thinking. Glad you have joined this site and please share and contribute your horticultural knowledge with us!
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gardenlady
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Shelly
Oilville
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2005 : 4:59:18 PM
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| Thanks for the welcome, age is a state of mind. We can always do if we have the determination. |
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