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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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 Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 12:22:52 PM
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Hi, everybody. I haven't spent much time here over the last 18 months and I felt perhaps I should officially reintroduce myself.
It's been a very up-and-down year or so for me. My job was outsourced last spring, which means I've been spending a shocking amount of time at home...and strangely I haven't spent nearly as much time on the computer as I did when I was trapped in my cubicle for 8 hours every day. Funny how that works, right?
When I am at the computer, I've been doing a lot of schoolwork. I'm taking classes full time in a program cobbled together from 3 different colleges. I'm studying public relations, general computer/admin stuff, and (here's the weird one) public history/museum work. I'm hoping to someday work for a museum, and I figure the other classes can only enhance that.
You might remember that I play bass in a punk/folk band with my husband...Andy Smash & The Rustbelt Hot Rods. We put out a full length cd in January, called North Country Punk. If you'd like to check it out, you can listen to our songs for free on bandcamp (and of course, you're also welcome to download them or order a physical copy of the cd--the artwork by our friend Juni is pretty great):
http://andysmash.bandcamp.com/album/north-country-punk
But we'd barely had time to sit back and feel pleased about finishing the cd when my grandmother died. And just last week we buried my grandfather as well. He'd been her devoted caregiver for more than 10 years with Alzheimers, and he never really got over losing her. It was like he didn't have any reason to keep going anymore, and his heart just failed.
So, like I said, it's been an up-and-down kind of time for me. A few bright spots and a few dark, and a lot of change and chaos in between.
I've missed following everybody's farmgirl adventures and I'm hoping to catch up on all the growing, cooking, sewing, traveling, and etc. that's going on.
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 1:56:08 PM
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Hi Amie, Welcome back. I love the name of your band! Will have to check out the link once I'm at home...it is blocked here at work. Looking forward to hearing samples of your music. Your grandparents are at peace now. Remember them in their strong days and be happy!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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Sharon Denise
True Blue Farmgirl
211 Posts
Sharon
Temple
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 4:40:00 PM
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Hi Amie! I'm so sorry to hear about all the hard life changes. :-( BUT, I'm glad things are going well for your band and you're able to be back with us!
"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning."
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 6:56:28 PM
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Hi Amie, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My DH reminds me that our loved ones are now whole and at peace so hopefully that will give you some peace too...I miss my parents all the time. I try to remember what DH says but guess I'm a little selfish and which they were still around. Take care of yourself and thanks for the link, can't wait to hear you music.
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask...
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 5:11:49 PM
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Amie, you're back too! I have been gone for while too but I missed the forum didn't you? So sorry to hear about your grandparents and you have had lots of changes. So glad you are back here "on the farm"
By the way, the Finger Lakes farmgirls are getting together on the 20th. A new group! I'll send you the info, would be great to have you join us.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 5:28:23 PM
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Hi Amie, welcome back! Seems like a lot of farmgirls who disappeared for awhile are now coming back. Glad you're here! Sorry to hear about the rough stuff going on in your life. :(
Love the band name and just got done listening to a sample of your music. Your husband (I'm assuming he's the singer) has a great voice! I'll be listening to some more songs! :)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Jul 31 2011 : 09:33:43 AM
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Thanks to all of you for your kind words! I really did miss the forum.
Angie, I saw your email! Yes, please, do send me info on the Finger Lakes get-togethers.
And, yes, that's my husband doing most of the singing on our songs. He also does all the recording himself on 8-track reel to reel decks, right here in the house. It's about as homemade as a cd can get, considering that it's impossible to crochet them. Even the cd duplication company is just 5 minutes from our house!
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 1:41:05 PM
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Welcome back Amie!
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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