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Gathered Up:  Maine Farmgirls  |
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
526 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 07:24:17 AM
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Hello fellow Mainiacs!
Just found this forum and am glad I did! I live in Machias which is on the coast up in Washington County. I live on 60 acres and while I wouldn't call it a farm, we have 12 chickens, 1 rabbit, 2 cats, a huge garden(s), and growing naturally on our property are blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, choke cherries, and wild strawberries. I would love a couple of pigs and a cow but would need a barn, lol!
I'm close to mzbonnie (about 45 minutes). AND just this past Sunday I met another farmgirl who lives within walking distance of me!!! Her name is Sue and she just moved here last year! We had a fantastic time together and hopefully will become good friends. I know of two other people in my town who read MJF magazine but one isn't a farmgirl because she isn't on a computer. If she had one, I know she would be.
I believe I read there are a couple of chapters in Maine but the closest to me is Bangor which is 1 1/2 to 2 hours. I'd be up to joining/starting a chapter too! Maybe we could all meet at the Common Ground Fair this year if nothing else?
Debra, we have a Festival here in Machias the third weekend of August called The Blueberry Festival. It has something small going on for a few days during the week but come that Saturday and Sunday it's huge! I bet we get about 15,000 people here that weekend. If you are interested in doing a booth for it you should contact the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce or Center Street Congregational Church. I think the Chamber booth areas are the cheapest to sign up for. Maybe a couple of us could go in together on one booth area although I'd need to know soon since I don't really have a lot made yet. Also Sue's son is getting married in August so she probably can't participate. The spaces fill up fast so it may be to late already. The Chamber number is 255-4402 and the church has a website which is www.machiasblueberry.com
BTW, I LOVE to vegetable garden, watch my "ladies", can and harvest my garden, do computer or paper type arts and crafts, paint wood, fish, and I have a huge herb garden so I make herbal tea's and such. I also love re-constructing my house although my hubby is getting tired of living in a construction zone every year. I can sew but don't do much of it other than maybe my own curtains or skirts for my daughter. I tried to learn knitting and ended up doing it backwards from the teacher, got frustrated and quit. But, I'm game for just about anything (legal and safe that is). Nice meeting you all!
Ginny
Ginny
Farmgirl #2343
www.thedewhopinn.com
"I always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whomever I'm with."
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." Both by Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart) in the Movie Harvey
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 08:03:14 AM
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Ginny, we lived in Machias for a year (Eastport for a year too!) It was a great area and we loved it--we're going to bring the kids up to ME next summer for a visit.
http://troutwife.blogspot.com/
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2011 : 10:57:25 AM
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Sheila, When you come up, let me know ahead of time and we can meet!
Ginny
Farmgirl #2343
www.thedewhopinn.com
"I always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whomever I'm with."
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." Both by Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart) in the Movie Harvey
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2011 : 12:51:49 PM
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I will have to check on the dates...but so glad to hear there are others farmgirls near by...
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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cheryl keyes
True Blue Farmgirl
468 Posts
cheryl
millinocket
maine
USA
468 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 4:47:29 PM
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| Hi Oggie I will be working in Machias again this friday and saturday.. i fill in at the hannaford there .. i will be working in produce if youre in be sure to say hi. cheryl |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
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Oggie
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Ginny
Machias
Maine
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2011 : 9:44:33 PM
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Hi Sheila,
Yes the Shop and Save is now a Hannaford in Machias. At 4 Corners there is a new Shop and Save however, and I believe one in Milbridge too.
Cheryl,
I'm sorry I didn't see your post until now so I didn't get to meet you. If you are up here again let me know. Best to email me. I tend to get lost in the forums. lol. Like tonight, I'm trhing to find the Traveling Doll 2 and can't remeber where it is!
Ginny
Farmgirl #2343
www.thedewhopinn.com
"I always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whomever I'm with."
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state I finally won out over it." Both by Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart) in the Movie Harvey
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 08:40:00 AM
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I'm a born and bred downeaster. Born in Hancock, live in Centerville (near Col. Falls). Love horses (on my future plans to get one), gardening, scrapbooking. Not too good at sewing. We recently redid our bathroom. I repainted our old metal medicine cabinet and sanded and restained our vanity, wood walls. Stained and polyed trim. Glad to meet you. Are you the one with the real estate ads in the Ells. American??
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2011 : 08:51:16 AM
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just got myself a clamper to make straw wreaths...so excited to make some for gifts and sell. Does anyone have one and have any idea's on decorating them?
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2011 : 11:01:51 AM
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Ginny, I have a packet for starting a Downeast Farm Girl group. I'm in Centerville, near Col. Falls. I work at DND in Machias. If you want to get an active group going, can I contact you?
Lorie
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 11:54:58 AM
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| Hi Maine Farmgirls, I would be interested in joining in the group, live in Stacyville, Maine. Jill Lillian |
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cheryl keyes
True Blue Farmgirl
468 Posts
cheryl
millinocket
maine
USA
468 Posts |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2011 : 4:09:23 PM
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I would also be interested, Cheryl, we go to millinocket once and a while I live about 20 miles from there, between Sherman and Patten on rt 11.
Jill Lillian |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2011 : 08:13:07 AM
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I would be intereted as well in maine chapter farmgirl...also what do you do when your in?
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2012 : 03:17:17 AM
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I have tried to contact Lorena by email about the packet she said she had but the email came back.
Jill Lillian |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2012 : 03:20:59 AM
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Lorena, I am going to try and send another email to you.
Jill Lillian |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2012 : 05:41:05 AM
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Lorena, my email to you came back, do you have a new email address?
jill lillian |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2012 : 1:59:10 PM
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Jill,
I apologize. I'm not good at reading email. I look at 2 sites, this and FB. I will look at my email and get back to you. Sorry.
Lorie
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2012 : 2:05:01 PM
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I checked my gmail. There is nothing in it that is new. It is correct as posted in my profile. Just contact me through here, I guess. I'm not on here everyday as this pc is not at my home but at a different location. I will try to email you here shortly. Sorry.
Lorie
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2012 : 04:36:51 AM
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| Lorie I emailed you |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 06:52:27 AM
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| Have any of the Maine Farmgirls been to the Amish Store in Symerna on rt 2? They have a lot of neat items, lots of bulk cooking and baking items. |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 10:27:42 AM
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No I haven't I will have to check it
the store... What did you like about it?
Deb
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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cheryl keyes
True Blue Farmgirl
468 Posts
cheryl
millinocket
maine
USA
468 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2012 : 6:46:35 PM
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hi Jill yes i have been there they have great spices.. when you are in millinocket when you go to hannaford please mention my name so we can meet.. any news yet on a maine farmgirl group?? that would be such fun..
http://plumkrazy.etsy.com
http://plumkrazyvintage.blogspot.com |
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cheryl keyes
True Blue Farmgirl
468 Posts
cheryl
millinocket
maine
USA
468 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 12:17:16 PM
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hi maine farmgirls.. we were at wiggys trading post in houlton the other day and they told us they are having a trash and treasure sale.... it will be march 17 and 18 at the roller rama in houlton. my husband and i will be selling there.. if you would like to be a part of this the phone number to wiggys is 207-532-2189 it would be lots of fun to meet some of you maine farmgirls.. and get some great junk shopping in... hope to see you all there....
http://plumkrazy.etsy.com
http://plumkrazyvintage.blogspot.com |
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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 09:40:04 AM
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Hi Maine Farmgirls,
After a few moths away, I have come back to the Farmgirl Connection. I remember a couple of you but am glad to read that there are more of us than I thought.
Anyone want to get together sometime?
Jill, I went to an Amish store just outside of Thorndike. Is that the store you mean? It was pleasant. It had a small but thoughtful selection of tools and other goods. We bought some preserves and granola. My husband was a little sad because they advertised fresh donuts but, alas, they only serve these on Wednesdays (and it was a Saturday).
It was nice. I'd go there again.
I'd love to hear from any of you Maine Farmgirls!
Karen
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