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showthemlove
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Vanessa
Vermillion
SD
USA
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 Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 11:17:06 AM
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I am new to the sisterhood.
Well, now I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. I've read the tips for new comers but, my! there is so much to this site! I will figure it out eventually.
I look forward to meeting all of you. I currently live on a small acreage in SE, SD, where we need rain really bad. I have two darling sons still at home (12 and almost 14), 2 children off at college (graphic design major and mechanical engineering). An encouraging husband who lets me do whatever project I want to when I'm not home educating the boys or taking care of his supper.
We have 2 Great Pyrenees who need more to do (I'm thinking geese) and one endearingly spoiled indoor cat.
I like to machine quilt, crochet, put up food, bake my own organic fresh milled whole grain bread, am learning to knit, and am trying to do something productive with a huge stash of gorgeous fabrics. (Maybe silk satin pillowcases?) I absolutely love basketry and watching birds and singing. I also enjoy shooting sports. (I will insert here that I love Jesus most of all.  and that relationship takes some time, too)
I need to finish a lot of projects even though I know that I will continue to start new ones as I go. Finished a quilt top yesterday and will have to have that one professionally stitched. Finished lashing a basket today. The summer is going by quickly.
I've had: meat rabbits, bottle calves, Pygmy goats, La Manchas, chickens, a horse, guineas and I miss them all. Such sweet times with the children and on our own. All of these critters were on our homestead in NCentral OK. We have been in the upper Midwest now almost 3 years. I do love it up here!
Looking forward to our future together,
Vanessa |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 12:27:32 PM
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You sound very busy .... glad to see that your a quilter. When your ready you should join a block swap or two. Wow two pyrenees, I have a great dane and a newfie mix .... and an indoor cat that rules both dogs. Try to send you some rain your way ....we are having our share!!
Don't forget to laugh! |
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showthemlove
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Vanessa
Vermillion
SD
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 12:59:40 PM
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We are all busy, I'll bet...busy women get things done, right? Thanks for the welcome. Thank you for referring me to a certain area, too. That's why I put so much about my interests. Hoping someone might do just that!
I love the upper Midwest! |
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showthemlove
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Vanessa
Vermillion
SD
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 1:06:08 PM
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Barbara,
How do I know when there is another quilt block swap open? I would love to get in on that. I just finished a "block of the month" quilt. Are you in charge of these?
I love the upper Midwest! |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 5:33:41 PM
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Welcome. Enjoy your time with us.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 6:45:30 PM
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| Welcome Vanessa, from another SD sister. You'll love it here. Enjoy. |
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showthemlove
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Vanessa
Vermillion
SD
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 6:52:25 PM
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Thank you, Annie. Actually, my two young adult children are at Crazy Horse this summer! I come to Custer often. Love it. I lived by Keystone, CO a long time, but I really love the Black Hills.
I love the upper Midwest! |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7597 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 9:03:24 PM
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That is beautiful country there, Custer and Keystone and Mt. Rushmore, is awesome. I went through there once in the early 70's. I lived in ND about 3 months, It was a neat experience. Welcome you all to Mary Janes Farm.Darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2012 : 10:38:35 AM
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Vanessa, how ironic is that with your kids working out here at Crazy Horse. If by chance you plan to come out this way this summer, send me an e-mail and we could get together. There's another farm firl who lives up in Sturgis. The Hills are just jam packed with tourists this summer - they say more than the usual amount we have this time of year.
Darlene, so happy you enjoyed your time out in our beautiful Black Hills back in the 70's. |
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Sugar Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Pamela Jean
Sugarloaf
Ca
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2012 : 10:17:56 PM
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You'll have fun here.
Pam 
Stand for What's Right!
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2012 : 12:38:34 PM
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welcome! Hope you enjoy it here!
I know all about the 1/2 finished projects, I've got them everywhere! Quilts/knits/crochet/tatting....and a ton of patterns and supplies to make more 1/2 finished projects! ha! We should start a support group!
Enjoy your Summer!
Shanda
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showthemlove
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Vanessa
Vermillion
SD
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2012 : 3:18:16 PM
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A support group Shanda...for sure! I'm sure that this is one in many ways. I have relatives in Broken Bow (or is it Broken Arrow?) I lived in Stillwater for 13 years.
Annie..I will e-mail. I should be there early August. Then to pick up dd mid month to caravan to other relatives.
How do I find out about "regional" groups?
DD says that it is so dry in Custer, that there is a smoking ban. Driving some of her colleagues crazy.
I love the upper Midwest! |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2012 : 1:00:45 PM
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| Have had some major fires out in this area - one was only 7 miles away from where I live in the country. But all have been contained now and we aren't breathing in smoke every day along with the extreme temps. Been really bad here in the Hills. Look forward to your e-mail. |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2012 : 1:16:20 PM
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Hi Vanessa!
Just wanted to give you a warm welcome from Minnesota! We were in DeSmet, SD for a farmgirls on the loose outing at the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum a few years back. That was the first time I'd ever been to SD! It's beautiful! You are gonna fit in just fine here! You are farmgirl through and through, I can tell! :)
Welcome to the sisterhood!
~Hugs,
April
Playing in the Sonshine
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3318 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3318 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2012 : 2:16:52 PM
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Vermilion....sounds like a beautiful place! We took a trip out to SD a few years ago and we haven't stopped talking about it since. We hope to go back again soon-It's wonderful country in SD!
Welcome to the forum-You are going to LOVE it here!
Melody
Farmgirl #525 |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
2428 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13627 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13627 Posts |
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showthemlove
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Vanessa
Vermillion
SD
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2012 : 09:54:59 AM
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Thank you, all! Glad to be here.
I love the upper Midwest! |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2012 : 03:25:36 AM
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Another welcome to add to your collection... this one comes from the Inland Northwest. You do sound busy indeed, but isn't that great? You will love this site and all the farmgirls. So glad to have you,
Marianne |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2012 : 11:48:28 AM
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A BIG Ohio Welcome to ya Vanessa! ~~Whew~~ I got tired just reading what all you are into! hahaha A busy Gal for sure! Enjoy MJF! There's so much to read and do! I've learned a lot in the few years I've been on here!Like CJ said, just start poking around in the different threads. You'll find plenty to yer liking! I was in the Dakotas back in the 60's when we went there on Family vacation....the kind where you drove(w/o a/c I might add)and camped the whole time and got educated all along the way at the different points of interest. Now THOSE were the days! lol Again...Welcome!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
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