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LightGreenThumb
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
170 Posts |
 Posted - May 31 2011 : 9:24:22 PM
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Hi. I am from the Eastern Side of Washington. Spokane to be exact. We had a 50 acre, 100 year old farm just north of here but we sold just before the market started to slump. My husband likes space but not all the fixing of a farm that old. We are living in a cul de sac now with about a 1/2 an acre. Our very nice neighbors love our chickens and we even have a rooster. They claim they are not any noisier than the barking dogs or the wild turkeys that come through. We are looking for something a little newer and maybe a little smaller. We have 2 boys, 15 and 11, they are wonderful kids and they are growing up much too fast. I have been in touch with Grace (katmom) who lives south by about 45 minutes and I am wondering if their are any other farmgirls on the north of Spokane. I have been enjoying reading all the posts and I am so excited to part of such a wonderful group of ladies.
Elizabeth <><
Farmgirl #3091
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 10:25:45 PM
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Hi Elizabeth. I live north of Spokane in Elk. I have 10 acres. Where was your farm located? There are a lot of older farms in this area. Welcome to the group.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1515 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1515 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 10:27:27 PM
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Welcome Elizabeth from the west side of the Cascades! I live in Renton just south of Seattle. You will have lots of fun here!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
343 Posts
Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 07:00:27 AM
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Elizabeth!!!
Your name is my middle name and it's been passed down through generations in our family!
I live in Spokane Valley. I seem to be kind of isolated from other farm girls out here -- so many of them are west of town. I grew up on the north side (Hillyard) and know Spokane pretty well. Where abouts (general location) are you?
I have a 15 year old daughter, three dogs and three guinea pigs, and live on a suburban street with over an acre in the back. I LOVE where I live! I am close to everything but it has a rural twist.
Looking forward to hearing more from you... And welcome!!!
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LightGreenThumb
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 3:28:31 PM
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Thank you girls for the welcome. Our big farm was in Chattaroy. I am now living near the Spokane County Club for those of you on this side of the mountains. We are looking for a place with a little more land in Colbert or the Southern part of Chattaroy. I grew up on the north side and just can't seem to leave. We would like something like you have Karin. Fairly close in with some space...
Elizabeth <><
Farmgirl #3091
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 4:42:56 PM
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Hi Elizabeth & Welcome from Pa. :)
Blessings |
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 8:17:26 PM
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HELLO AND WELCOME FROM OHIO
TAMMYB
Live to leave a legacy
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 8:27:06 PM
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Greetings Elizabeth! Glad you are here. Your boys are the same age spread as mine. But mine are 29 & 33! I know you will enjoy being here with these most excellent ladies. Looking forward to "talking" with you.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17447 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 8:55:33 PM
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Hey Elizabeth,
I have mentioned to a couple of the gals over here (Spokane area) that after I get back from my camping trip this weekend, I will gather up all us hens... and we will have a true blue MJF hen party.
Don't forget to hit the Farm Chick show at the fairgrounds this weekend...we'll all be out shopping till we drop! Ah, Glamping & shopping, it doesn't get any better then that! lolo!
>^..^<
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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LightGreenThumb
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 9:58:00 PM
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I wouldn't miss the Farm Chick show for nothing. Shopping at its best. Looking forward to meeting everyone in person when we finally get to gather. So wish everyone far and wide could come, now wouldn't that be a "gathering". See you at the show!
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I'm enjoying every minute.
Elizabeth <><
Farmgirl #3091
Simplicity is Beautiful. |
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
303 Posts |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 5:43:25 PM
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Welcome to the group! I was just thinking of getting in the jeep and heading your way! Hubby is across the state line for work and ended up with no work tomorrow... and i saw the farm chicks antique show happening, lol.... Would love to get a group of WA gals together sometime!
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
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LightGreenThumb
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 6:40:33 PM
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Did you make it to the Farm Chicks show? What a fabulous time!
Elizabeth <><
Farmgirl #3091
Simplicity is Beautiful. |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 10:11:54 PM
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Nah, I didn't make it. Between the cost of gas, what i would have ended up spending! (lol) and not getting there till midnight i decided to be a good camper and just stay home and be productive!
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
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LightGreenThumb
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 10:48:40 PM
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Good for you! I spent way more than I anticipated. There were so many lovely things and deals to be had. I got to go with my MIL and it was a pleasure. We haven't been able to spend much time together lately so it was a good reason to take off for the day. Hope everyone that was able to go had a splendid time! Blessings,
Elizabeth <><
Farmgirl #3091
Simplicity is Beautiful. |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 09:47:07 AM
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Glad you had fun! Next year, if i start putting cash aside now.... ! :)
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17447 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 10:08:22 PM
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Well, with all the silly fun we had at the campgrounds, I never made it over to the Farm Chicks show,, waaa!
But the fun we had made up for it.
Tanya, I am with you,,,If I start saving now I might be able to shop with out guilt at next years FC show!
>^..^<
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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17447 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 10:11:37 PM
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Elizabeth, now that I have survived this weekend, I will focuse on gathering any Spokane & surrounding areas MJF gals for coffee or some sort of meet up.....glad you had fun with your MIL at the FC show.
I have 2 girlfriends that were vendors at the show. Tammy of the "Full of Pride' booth and Mig, who also was camping with us.
What was your best find at the show?
>^..^<
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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Tina Kay
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Tina Kay
Deary
ID
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 11:28:02 AM
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Hi Elizabeth! My sister lived in Spokane for a few years. It is so nice there. I love it! Though I have been dreaming for years to move up that way (Idaho actually, Moscow). Take Care and hope to see you around!
Tina Kay
Happy it is, indeed, for me that my heart is capable of feeling the same simple and innocent pleasure as the peasant whose table is covered with food of his own rearing, and who not only enjoys his meal, but remembers with delight the happy days and sunny mornings when he planted it, the soft evenings when he watered it, and the pleasure he experienced in watching it’s daily growth.
J.W. von Goethe (the Sorrows of Werther)
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LightGreenThumb
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 9:22:28 PM
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Glad you had a great time glamping! I want to come see all the trailers the next time. I have a 1964 Oasis that needs a little sprucing up.
I don't think I can pick a favorite thing. However, I did get an excellent deal on a manual typewriter. And you say "Why in the World would you want that?" My 11 year old son want to write books and needs a typewriter to do it. I think he's watched to much Murder She Wrote with his Grandma.
Looking forward to getting together with all the gals in this area. Just let me know when!
Elizabeth <><
Farmgirl #3091
Simplicity is Beautiful. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17447 Posts |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 5:18:01 PM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Elizabeth! We are so glad you joined us.
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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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LightGreenThumb
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 6:14:46 PM
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The Oasis is in great shape. We are the second owners. I really want to fix it up nice but haven't landed on a theme for it. Does anyone have any great ideas?
Elizabeth <><
Farmgirl #3091
Simplicity is Beautiful. |
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PacaDia
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
West Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2011 : 10:47:27 AM
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Hi LightGreenThumb and Welcome! I live near katmom, in the "west plains" area of Spokane. If you ever want a get-together, add me in! It's nice the neighbors don't mind your rooster! I live on 10 acres, and the barking dog across the street is really anoying, I could imagine being in a close neighborhood again, it would not sit well with me anymore. (If they would just give the poor dog some attention!) But then again, we would have a lot less weeds to mow.... Happy you have joined up, this is a fun place!
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2011 : 7:27:05 PM
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Hello Elizabeth and Welcome....from another Ohio Farmgal!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
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