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Crystal Koelzer
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Crystal
Cosby
MO
USA
44 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 10:12:02 PM
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Hello everyone! I am a displaced farmgirl living in Germany. My husband is in the AirForce and we are on year three of four being over here. I grew up and will be heading back to rural Missouri when we are done. This is such an exciting website and chatroom and am so glad to be a part of it.
My interests and activities include quilting, canning (only applebutter since living here), candlemaking, hiking, green cleaning, and now learning to embroider. Oh and of course taking care of my almost two year old son. We found out he has celiacs disease and that has been a real challenge here not being able to read the labels and all, but it has made the whole family into more healthy eaters. And we are starting on the road to organic.
When we move back to Missouri I plan to raise chickens and bees and have a garden. Oh beautiful gardens, how I dream about thee.... |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 11:08:29 PM
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WELCOME from an almost neighbor,I am Dutch and live in the Netherlands. How cool to see another farmgirl in Europe (albeit a temporary one ;) )
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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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 05:10:37 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Crystal! We are so glad you joined us. My DH is in the Air Force and was in Germany for 6 years. He loved it! That was before we were married. Keep dreaming of your garden, chickens and bees and before you know it you will be there.
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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LeighErica
True Blue Farmgirl
306 Posts
Erica
PA
USA
306 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 05:54:42 AM
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| Hello Crystal...I too am an Air Force wife, but we are stationed in Colorado. Welcome to the group. It is a very cool way of building friendships with other woman who have the same ideas for living the farmgirl life. We have yet to be stationed in the Europe area yet, but I would love to be in Germany for some time before hubby retires. Hugs, Erica |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 08:49:41 AM
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Hello from a Navy veteran! My husband is still AD Navy.
Farmgirl #1947 |
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Sharon Denise
True Blue Farmgirl
211 Posts
Sharon
Temple
TX
USA
211 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 11:14:38 AM
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Welcome, Crystal! :-)
My brother and his family were stationed in Germany for many years as well, then England and now settled and retired in Omaha. I'm glad you've found this forum to keep you connected. I've loved it so far. My husband was also diagnosed as a Celiac a few months ago, so I know how difficult the transition can be, but how wonderful that your entire family is taking it a challenge to eat healthier, safer foods. Best of luck to you all!
"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning."
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 11:44:29 AM
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A BIG FarmGirl Welcome to you Crystal. I have a Nephew over there right now...well...he's stationed there, but he's actually over playing somewhere in the sand for a couple more months, then he'll be back in Germany. Glad to have you with us.
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
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Crystal Koelzer
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Crystal
Cosby
MO
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 11:58:18 AM
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| Thanks everyone! I am glad to find a few other military folks and some close by. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17453 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 8:19:12 PM
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oh for goodness sakes, Crystal,,,where in Germany are you?
(I know you are 9hours ahead of us)
There are 2 other gals here whose husbands are currently stationed in Germany,
Talitha is in Weisbaden and Najia is in Heidleberg (I think)...
and I am headed back to Heilbronn in April, to visit my family & childhood best friend.
So tell us where exactly you are....I am planing to meet up with Talitha & Najia when I am there,,,maybe if you are close by you can meet up with us too!
>^..^<
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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LucyLobo511
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Mari-lyn
Capron
IL
USA
177 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 11:14:29 AM
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Very nice to meet you Crystal. The whole food thing is a huge challange, allergies galore here. I cant imagin not being able to read labels. Can you order online and have food shipped to you. We do A LOT of cooking and baking from scratch. Our son is AF he is in TX right now for Tech school then he is headed to Missouri for four years. Military sure seems to be a different life style he is having a really hard time with the food they serve nothing agrees with him. Your plans for Missouri sound awesome. I was looking out my kitchen window today and planning my backyard I cant wait. My daughter and I saw 8 Robins in one tree on Friday that means spring is just around the corner.
Insane and Blissfully Happy
Mari-lyn
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Crystal Koelzer
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Crystal
Cosby
MO
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 11:42:43 AM
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Mari-lyn-does your son also have celiacs? We figured that Noah would never be able to join the military because he would never survive basic training. I do make all of his food from scratch, got a cookbook and order his flours online. Recently I found a german store that is like whole foods and has some of his flours. It saves us on shipping.
Here we have a flower called snow drp that is blooming and the whole backyard is covered in them! |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 9:05:18 PM
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hi crystal,
welcome,,, Do you need any embroidery patterns to keep you busy? let me know if you are looking for anything in particular?
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
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Crystal Koelzer
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Crystal
Cosby
MO
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2011 : 11:03:25 AM
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| Beverley, thank you but I think I will be ok for a while, I am moving really slow. I got a kit to make two pillow cases and bought a book to help me learn the stitches. What I do need to know is what kind of fabric to use when I go to make my 'own creation?' I want to make pretty hand towels for the bathroom. Is there already a certain kind of towel to use to make or do I need to buy fabric? |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4828 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2011 : 4:19:20 PM
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Welcome Crystal! My sister and her husband were stationed in Stuttgart years ago. They loved living in Germany and had their daughter there. She's 29 now, just to give you an idea how long ago that was!
Looking forward to hearing bout your life in Germany and hearing about your creations!
Dawn in IL |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2011 : 02:48:04 AM
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Hi Crystal & Welcome from a PROUD Air Force mother, living in Pa. :)
Blessings |
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
2004 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
2004 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2011 : 2:47:03 PM
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Welcome Crystal from an Air Force mom in Iowa.
Farmgirl friends are fun. |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2011 : 2:54:29 PM
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| Welcome Crystal, My son was stationed in Weisbaden, may grandson was born there, we went over to see him his second Christmas, Loved Weisbaden Germany at Christmas was an experience I will never forget beautiful.Jill Lillian |
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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Heike
Sacramento
CA
265 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2011 : 10:38:18 PM
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Hi! Where in Germany are you?
I am originally from Germany :)...can't wait to go back an visit!
Heike
quote:
Originally posted by Crystal Koelzer
Hello everyone! I am a displaced farmgirl living in Germany. My husband is in the AirForce and we are on year three of four being over here. I grew up and will be heading back to rural Missouri when we are done. This is such an exciting website and chatroom and am so glad to be a part of it.
My interests and activities include quilting, canning (only applebutter since living here), candlemaking, hiking, green cleaning, and now learning to embroider. Oh and of course taking care of my almost two year old son. We found out he has celiacs disease and that has been a real challenge here not being able to read the labels and all, but it has made the whole family into more healthy eaters. And we are starting on the road to organic.
When we move back to Missouri I plan to raise chickens and bees and have a garden. Oh beautiful gardens, how I dream about thee....
FarmGirl Sister #2245
"A journey back to the roots..."
http://www.herbmagik.com
"Women with opinions, pendants, & KitchenWitches...all in one."
http://www.goddessinthegroove.com
Find me on FB: http://www.facebook.com/theGoddessintheGroove |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 11:44:55 AM
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I just want to say 'thank you' to you all....I joined this thinking it might be fun but it has helped me in so many ways...many of you know I just shipped my hubby to Afghanistan plus since January had to put my 15 1/2 yr old chow chow down, got the Norovirus & just had a tooth pulled so I get pretty moody at times...anyway my point is that everyday I come here & I find so many things to smile or laugh about...it feels so good though I will never meet you all that I have a connection to the outside world with hens like me or at least some that can relate to me...again a big thank you to all of you! Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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Crystal Koelzer
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Crystal
Cosby
MO
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 12:11:49 PM
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Heike, We are stationed at Spangdahlem AB, which is about 30 minutes north of Trier. Where were you from?
Michele I saw your topic for military wives and will be heading over there soon to leave a comment. I agree that it is nice to have hens like us that we can talk to even if we have never met. |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 9:22:27 PM
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Hello Crystal, I'm new too. I was raised in a military family (Army) and our farm is an hour from Fort Campbell on the TN side. I just wanted to tell you and your husband thanks for your service to our country! Thanks to all the others out there too!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Heike
Sacramento
CA
265 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 10:14:28 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Crystal Koelzer
Heike, We are stationed at Spangdahlem AB, which is about 30 minutes north of Trier. Where were you from?
Michele I saw your topic for military wives and will be heading over there soon to leave a comment. I agree that it is nice to have hens like us that we can talk to even if we have never met.
Crystal :), my family is in Mannheim (by Heidelberg), and I lived in Frankfurt. I actually went to school at Rhein Main AB for a few years.
Greetings
Heike
FarmGirl Sister #2245
"A journey back to the roots..."
http://www.herbmagik.com
"One girl's trash is another girl's treasure."
http://www.mygypsymarket.com
"Women with opinions, pendants, & KitchenWitches...all in one."
http://www.goddessinthegroove.com
Find me on FB: http://www.facebook.com/theGoddessintheGroove |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17453 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 10:48:09 PM
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Heike,
I was born in Stuttgart, lived in Heilbronn as well as Augsburg,Neu Ulm & Munich... I am heading back to visit family & friends in just a few weeks.
I'll be in meimsheim from April 12 to 26th and plan to meet up with a couple of the MJF gals if we can work out something as it seems everyone is pretty well scattered. I think Talitha in Weisbaden is the closest and she is an 1 1/2 drive from Heilbronn.
I am taking my laptop with me so I can "stay connected" while in Deutschland.
Heidelberg is not that far from Heilbronn.
I am soooo excited, it has been 7 years since my last trip, way to long.
>^..^<
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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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Heike
Sacramento
CA
265 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2011 : 10:59:17 PM
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Lucky you! I will be looking for your posts :).
We are hoping for a $$ wind, so that we may go back this June for the Women's Soccer World Cup. My daughter started playing last year, was teh only girl on a boys under 14 team :)...quite an adventure. Now she is an avid soccer player. The German women are tremendous!
I miss my food. That is all I can think about. I hope to go back in the summer, as summers are the best in the city.
Have a wonderful trip!
Heike
quote:
Originally posted by katmom
Heike,
I was born in Stuttgart, lived in Heilbronn as well as Augsburg,Neu Ulm & Munich... I am heading back to visit family & friends in just a few weeks.
I'll be in meimsheim from April 12 to 26th and plan to meet up with a couple of the MJF gals if we can work out something as it seems everyone is pretty well scattered. I think Talitha in Weisbaden is the closest and she is an 1 1/2 drive from Heilbronn.
I am taking my laptop with me so I can "stay connected" while in Deutschland.
Heidelberg is not that far from Heilbronn.
I am soooo excited, it has been 7 years since my last trip, way to long.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
FarmGirl Sister #2245
"A journey back to the roots..."
http://www.herbmagik.com
"One girl's trash is another girl's treasure."
http://www.mygypsymarket.com
"Women with opinions, pendants, & KitchenWitches...all in one."
http://www.goddessinthegroove.com
Find me on FB: http://www.facebook.com/theGoddessintheGroove |
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