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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 12:47:29 PM
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Hi, everyone!
I am Kelly, and I live in a small farmhouse in upstate New York. I married my high school sweetheart 19 years ago, who grew up on a dairy farm, and we have one son, Dennis, who is 16 years old.
The farm is now used to just raise beefers, and my son is up there now helping bale hay.
I work during the school year as a Teacher Assistant in Special Education, and have a part-time job in a small (and I mean small!) local library, which is my passion.
I adore cooking (but not cleaning up!), reading, and traveling with my family.
I found this site by getting Mary Jane's book (from the library  )
and was thrilled to read a lot of the threads. That, of course, made me want to jump right in, so here I am!!
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 1:28:43 PM
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Welcome aboard!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 2:20:54 PM
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Hi Kelly! I know you'll have a lot of fun here. Glad to have you!
Catherine |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 2:23:25 PM
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Welcome Kelly!! I bet you will love it here! It will be fun to get to know you...we have alot of fun
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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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 2:52:40 PM
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Welcome Kelly! I just read your post in the Reading Room about what your husband thinks of you working at the library - how funny!! I think you will fit right in!!
Karin |
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 2:53:12 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcomes! I've been off in the kitchen (with my cookbooks!) preparing dinner, but I had to see if I had any replies. It gives a warm fuzzy to be welcomed so generously!
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
989 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 5:12:42 PM
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hey there miss Kelly- Not sure where Johnsonville is but I grew up in Ithaca so you must be kinda close. Now I am out in Minnesota. Glad you found us, I know you will love all the great gals here!
blessings
beth
Dreaming of Friday Night Lights
http://bethsblissnblossomfarm.blogspot.com
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 5:46:20 PM
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Hey, Beth - Johnsonville is half an hour northeast of Albany, close to the Vermont border near Bennington. Minnesota...never been there, but I hear it's cold!
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 5:53:27 PM
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It IS cold here (from another Minnesota gal!), but not as cold as it used to be. I'm a December baby and I remember REALLY cold birthday parties...now I barely need a hat! You must get a ton of snow out there too?
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 5:56:22 PM
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Yes, we can get dumped on here too. I too can remember those cold birthday parties (February)! I tend to need my cuddle-duds and smart wool socks around here in the winter...don't handle the cold as well as I used to!
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2006 : 11:19:42 PM
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Kelly,
Welcome!!! I also love reading, cooking and traveling (and of course a bunch of other things too! ) I love books so I can imagine that if you enjoy reading, the Library would be a wonderful place to work! I look forward to seeing you "around" and if you would like, stop by and join our regional cookbook swap!!
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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dargaonfly1054
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Georgette
Nicholville
NY
USA
257 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2006 : 03:42:20 AM
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Hi Kelly, where is Johnsonville? I live in Northern New York. I used to get a little angry at people who refered to upstate New York as the Syracuse or Albany area.........well, it has finally dawned on me that that is upstate........I am, however, in NORTHERN New York. I live very near the Canadian border.
Welcome aboard!!
"There is a voice that doesn't use words........Listen." |
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
343 Posts
Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2006 : 06:43:08 AM
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Hi, Kelly!
A big WELCOME from way out west! I'm about five miles into Washington from the border with Idaho. I only live a couple of hours away from MJ's farm!
Nice to hear from another library person! I've been working in libraries for the past six years and have been on a bookmobile (library clerk work AND driving) in northern Idaho for the past five. The pay stinks, but the work is rewarding.
I have library work in my blood as my mother is a retired professional librarian. Also, she was born and raised in Jamestown, New York, so I also have some eastern blood in me!
Again, welcome! Karin |
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2006 : 06:47:45 AM
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Hi, Georgette...
We are half an hour northeast of Albany...about 200 miles south of Montreal, Canada...yeah, we always got ticked when we were travelling and told people we live in New York, and they automatically assume New York City...there IS more to New York than that big city!!!
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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RosieRiveter
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Rosie
White Creek
NY
45 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2006 : 07:22:07 AM
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Hi Kelly!
You are very close to a few Farmgirls! Our Empire State Mountain FarmGirls group meets at least once a month. If you'd like to join in, send an email!
Rosie
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Jul 11 2006 : 08:29:59 AM
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Hi, Kelly. I'm way over at the other end of the state in Rochester. Still upstate, though, no matter what anyone else says. After all, my dad works for Upstate Farms (milk processing)!
I love libraries, and I think you have a great job. I'll go check out your other post in the Reading Room. Welcome!
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lovejanet
True Blue Farmgirl
97 Posts
Janet
La Canada
California
USA
97 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2006 : 4:31:19 PM
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Welcome Kelly,
I would like to venture to New York soon. My brother-in-law lives that way. Maybe next year.
I really like going to my local library. Especially on a Saturday morning, oh yeah, they also have great air conditioning. :)
love, janet
http://www.lovejanet.typepad.com/ |
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Bundaflicka
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Maggie
Brookfield
New York
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2006 : 6:36:04 PM
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I am moving to my new little farm in CENTRAL New York! I kept telling people I bought a farm in upstate New York until people straightened me out. You can see a picture of my beautiful 240 foot long old funky dairy barn. I have been farming outside in lean-tos with no electric, water or lights for five years. My barn will be a palace to me and my critters.
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2006 : 04:54:53 AM
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Maggie...your barn is gorgeous! Best of luck to you.
Janet...funny you should mention air conditioning...we just got central air AND a working toilet! Life is good in our small rural library!
Thanks to everyone for your warm welcomes!
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2006 : 4:16:33 PM
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Hi Kelly,
Welcome to the forum. I must've passed by your town once or twice in my life. Are you near Rte 22? Glad to have you here. Sounds nice where you live.
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2006 : 5:15:46 PM
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Debbie...I'm in the vicinity of Rt. 22...it runs a little southeast of me.
Sunshine...I can answer any question I can google!! :-)
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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Mari-dahlia
True Blue Farmgirl
269 Posts
Marianne
Hoosick Falls
New York
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2006 : 12:42:33 PM
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Hi Kelly, welcome. I found the website from the book also, about 1 year ago. I live in Hoosick Falls, about 1/2 an hour from You. We have a group of Empire State Mountain girls, that gets together whenever possible. I have chickens and one scotish highland cow, a rabbit, a dog, and a cat. I want sheep, horses, pigs, and goats but I also have a husband.
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KellyA
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
Kelly
Johnsonville
NY
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2006 : 04:32:35 AM
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Hi, Marianne!
Nice to hear from a "neighbor"! We have chickens,pigeons (don't ask...) and cats. Yeah, with that husband comes no horse or dog here! Well, we had a wonderful dog, but she died suddenly 2 years ago, and I just can't bring myself to get another one because I loved her so much. Don't want to go through that again! Anyway, thanks for the welcome!
Kelly
When a cookbook is in hand, life is good! |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2006 : 07:52:43 AM
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Kelly,
Welcome!
This is a great place for tender-hearted, animal lovers.
You have just found a bunch of farmgirl friends!
Kate |
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