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marlyn
Farmgirl in Training
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marlyn
Norwood
Ontario
Canada
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 Posted - Feb 02 2005 : 3:39:18 PM
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How many of you ladies keep a farm log, or a day to day happening on your farm or household?
I have been doing so for over 12 years now. I use just a bound hard cover book from the office supply store. It has lined paper inside and cost about $5.00.
I paste a picture of the front of the house on the cover. Then I write each day what happened from sun-up to sun-down. I paste pictures inside with dates and how old my children are in the pictures.
From this log I can tell you what the temperature was ten years ago on this date, how much snow was on the ground. I know when each calf or lamb was born, what they are named and why, who the mother would be. I know when the roof was shingled last, when the truck got stuck in the swamp and how we spent 6 hours Christmas day trying to get it out. The sleepovers, companies, card parties etc. It has been fun to create and fun to look back at.
The pictures of the chickens that won first place at the fair. Kids in 4-H compitions. Oh the list goes on.
Every night before retiring I write in the day happenings, highlited with the weather and date. It is a living history of life on the farm.
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terese
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
terese
chagrinfalls
ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2005 : 3:47:48 PM
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That is a wonderful idea Marlyn..what a great heirloom to leave behind for your family..
thanks for the thought.
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Feb 02 2005 : 4:18:17 PM
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Marlyn what a great idea! Although I have never journaled "the house", my grandparents always had a guest book in their front hall that anyone who visited could leave a little note in. It was there for probably 45 years and it was always fun to read the past enries,
"Best leg of lamb ever"," wicked croquet game, I'll get you next time!", and my all time favorite "these people are family, this place is home" written by a seminary student who was far from home and his family. What a way to be remembered!
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FarmChickSerena
Farm Chick
45 Posts
Serena
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2005 : 4:50:12 PM
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Marylyn,
I LOVE your farm logs and I've never even read them! One of my favorite books of all time is "The Checkered Years" A Bonanza Farm Diary 1884-88 by Mary Dodge Woodward. It chronicles the daily life of Mary. I don't know what it is about reading someone's daily routine that I love so much, but it truly moves me. Your logs are such a treasure for your family.
I loved reading that you have pictures of the chickens, etc. You know, I have a fixation with old pictures of farm animals, and keep snatching them up whenever I find them. Okay, okay, I have a fixation with any old pictures... But animals? Yep, I have some of the greatest old cows gracing my walls!
Serena
www.thefarmchicks.com
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2005 : 05:25:45 AM
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I keep a garden log. I update it monthly as to what I have planted, what is the yield, how each set of seeds did when I began the seedling pots, the weather, etc. It is very helpful for me to look back and see how each little crop did. Plus, I love to sit down on my porch after working in the garden and write down what I did while I cool off and rest.
Marlyn, I admire someone who, in the midst of running a large farm and being so busy, can still find time to keep a log at the end of the day. Great idea and the sign of a admirable person! Many great men and women in history did just the same thing
jpbluesky
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marlyn
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
marlyn
Norwood
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Feb 03 2005 : 06:39:34 AM
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pjbluesky
Yes I too keep garden and crop record in my log. I can tell you exactly how many bails of hay came off which field, which year and which ones need manuer ( pooneur as my kids call it) on it. Not only is it practicle to keep a record but when it comes to a livelyhood a must to keep operating.
My garden log is helpful when I plant new flowers, bulbs etc. For the vegetables that I rotate the plants year to year. Since we have such a long winter here one forgets over the winter what was where the previous year. Okay I'M getting OLDER! And can't always remember!
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2005 : 3:28:52 PM
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My grandparents kept records of stuff, gas, corn, groceries etc. My grandmother also kept track of all of us. I can tell you when they had illnesses, we were all born, surgeries etc. I wish gas was still 9 cents!!!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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gardenlady
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Shelly
Oilville
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2005 : 12:05:39 PM
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| I keep a journal for my gardens but hadn't thought abought doing one for everything, probably should. I'll wait till we find another place and then start one, just thinking about what we are loosing gets depressing and not really doing a whole lot arounbd here now. Just keeping up with the animals and school work, guess I'll be container gardening till we find a new place. |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Feb 08 2005 : 1:08:20 PM
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Shelly-- Being a farmgirl is a state of mind don't forget! I am here in the suburbs doing most of the things I would be doing if we were out in the country. Though time, space and money (especially $$$) are always limitations if you keep a list of what you've accomplished you will be pleasantly surprised. Maybe those farm logs were a way for people to record the everyday but also look back and say inspite of hard times "Look how far we've come!" Just keep focused on your ultimate goal and you'll get there! Have faith!
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