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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 04:15:10 AM
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I just found and joined this wonderful forum.
My name is Monique, I'm 46 years old, married for 22 years and we have 2 daughters(21 and 20 years old) and 1 son(17 years old).
I live in a lovely, small, historical town which history goes back to 1200.
I work in an old fashioned bakery where everything is still handmade.
I love to be able to live outside in the country one day but that is very difficult because of the crisis. but we just keep on dreaming about that.
So that's why I love this forum and the magazine. As soon as I saw the magazine I had to get it(lol) Hopefully it won't be too long before I receive it.
I jusy LOVe knitting, crochet( I have my own webshop with lovely yarns since 2 months), quilting, penpalling ,cooking and baking, gardening and lots and lots more.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6835 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6835 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 04:21:30 AM
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Welcome Monique from the Netherlands!!It is so wonderful to have a FarmGirl from so far away. I would love to see some photos of inside your bakery where things are all handmade. Can you attach some photos of where you work and some of the lovely old town that you live in for us to see? Also,can you give us your webshop address so we can see what you have? Looking forward to hearing from you and learning from a new FarmGirl!!
Welcome!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 04:39:22 AM
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Welcome Monique!
I'd love to see photos too - and also your webshop!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13853 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13853 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 05:45:58 AM
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Welcome! Welcome! Monique it's great to have you join us.
I, too, would love to see pics.
Have you met "Dutchy" yet? Another farmgirl from the Netherlands who is here with us.
A BIG, ROCKY MOUNTAIN sized welcome from southwest Colorado.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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NixKat
True Blue Farmgirl
288 Posts
Kathleen
CT
USA
288 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 06:56:38 AM
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Welcome Monique! I am a new member also, you will love it here, everyone is so nice and friendly and interesting!
I would also love to see pics of where you work and live. It sounds beautiful, the sort of place in which I always dreamed of living. There was a time I would have given anything to have the opportunity to work in an "old fashioned bakery" since I love to bake, especially breads. I do all of the things you listed and more.
I have 3 grown daughters, 9 grand-children (ages 20 months to 23 years [all boys but one]) and one more due in November, and one great-granddaughter (age nearly 2 yrs).
Welcome {{{hugs}}} from Connecticut!
Kathleen...... Farmgirl Sister #3447 |
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 10:49:56 AM
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 10:51:23 AM
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| I also want to thank you all for the wonderful welcome here to this grop! |
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 11:01:41 AM
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this is a gorgious palace that once belonged to the Marquis of our town and it was build in 1500 |
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 11:05:03 AM
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Here are some more photo's
Our town from the air
our city hall
This once was a defence tower and was build around the same time as the palace. |
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 11:08:09 AM
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A lovely old building in the same street as the bakery where I work
our center of the city
Another photo of the centre , where also our city hall is situated |
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NixKat
True Blue Farmgirl
288 Posts
Kathleen
CT
USA
288 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 11:17:30 AM
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How beautiful! Monique you are so fortunate to live is such a place!
Kathleen...... Farmgirl Sister #3447 |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 11:21:50 AM
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Monique, such a beautiful place...wow...welcome, we are so glad to have you join us. We can't wait to learn more about you....
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
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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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
528 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
528 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 11:25:02 AM
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Welcome Monique! So glad to meet a new Farmgirl from so far away. I'm sure you will love it here, the Farmgirls are a wonderful bunch. The pictures are beautiful, looks like you live in a delightful place.
Karin
Farmgirl #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 11:46:08 AM
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i don't have photo's from the bakery, I will ask if I can make some photo's.But it isn't great looking or old fashioned looking. There are 3 large steel tables where they work on, a small machine where they mix in the ingredients( when it's mixed thedo all the rest by hand) and 3 ovens.It's in an old building from 1700 but the inside is from 15 years ago.
My webshop is www.wolshopmonique.nl
I also have a blog and that's http://thymeandlavender.blogspot.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17442 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17442 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 3:23:29 PM
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Welcome, Monique,
It is wonderful to have another 'Netherland' farmgirl....
'Dutchy' is our other farmgirl from Netherland.
I am origional from Germany (german mother & american father)....I went back this year again to visit family & was hoping to met up with Dutchy & 2 of the Germany Farmgirls but alas, time did not permit.
I have to tell you, I love your 'StadtZentrum" photo (town center)...it reminds me of Heilbronn, Germany which is where my mother is from.
Now that you are here have fun sharing creative ideas and recipes.
farmgirl hugz
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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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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 3:30:46 PM
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HEE another Dutchy here. WOW for years I was the only one lol. Welcome Monique. I have been to Bergen op Zoom , love it.
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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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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 3:45:34 PM
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Welcome from Long Island,NY Monique!! So exciting to have another sister from the Netherlands! Thank you for sharing pictures of your beautiful town....looks lovely! I've been to Amsterdam and enjoyed that..and Copenhagen, Denmark was just one of my favorites!
As I am sur eyou can already see there are just so many wonderful girls here. Enjoy everything this site has to offer!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Sabrena
Olympia
WA
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 3:55:53 PM
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What a beautiful town that you live in!! Welcome to the forum and love your pictures!
Sabrena, Olympia |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 5:22:06 PM
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Welcome Monique......always nice to meet a new farmgirl. So glad you found us.
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1515 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1515 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 7:21:21 PM
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Hi Monique and welcome to MJF. You will love it here!
I visited Bergen op Zoom in 1988 when I was travelling in Europe! I really loved it there and so hated to leave. Such a beautiful city and very friendly people. I was an exchange student in Germany, and after my exchange I spent several months travelling through Europe on my own. I stayed my first night in the Netherlands at the big hostel in Amsterdam but I didn't like it there one bit. So, I checked out the next morning and hopped on a train headed out of town. I got off in Bergen when I learned there was a hostel there. It was the best "diversion" of my entire 6 months in Europe! I stayed at the youth hostel for a week and really enjoyed my daily walk through the countryside to and from the bus stop - such beautiful scenery in the late summer.
Your pictures bring back lots of memories. Now I'm dreaming about digging my photos out of storage for a revisit!
I live in Washington state near Seattle. Looking forward to knowing you!
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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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 8:38:59 PM
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Welcome Monique and your pictures of your city are just gorgeous! I would love to visit there someday. That is a step back in time to see those places. How lucky you are :) I hope you love it here at Mary Jane's forum. If you have any questions just ask. Everyone is happy to help you. Enjoy!
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 10:48:32 PM
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Thank you everyone for al the warm welcomes I have been receiving.
Hi Dutchy, wonderful to meet someone from the Netherlands here!
Marilyn, did you stay at the hostel in the woods just outside of town?
Yes, Bergen op Zoom is a lovely town, so beautiful and I just love all those old buildings. But someway I have been always attracted to the USA.
I only have been there once, last Februar. I only stayed for 5 days and I was in New York. It was our birthday gift toour daughter who turned 21 and I went with her to New York.Now I'm lucky because my other daughter will turn 21 in May next year, jjjjiiiippppiiiieee!
My dream is some day to see more of your gorgious country!
http://thymeandlavender.blogspot.com
www.wolshopmonique.nl |
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Naked on a Mountain Top
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Seana
Durango
CO
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 07:46:36 AM
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WELCOME!! Great to have a baker aboard! Would love to pen pal the old fashioned way - snail mail! (hand written letters are the best!) Hope you find lots of useful insights here (I am still new too and am just scratchin' the surface). Great Blog!! Adorable puppies!!
www.durangodream.blogspot.com |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
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camiesmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Anne Jeannette
Stagecoach
NV
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 11:06:59 AM
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Welcome Monique. Such wondeful pictures. I have a niece who live in the Netherlands. Not quite sure where. So glad you're here.
A.J.
Work is love made visible. ~ Kahlil Gibran |
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Hello from the Netherlands.
