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Across the Fence:  Saying good bye for a year  |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 4:21:54 PM
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Tomorrow night the computer will be turned off until I get back from the farm or if something else changes before then...Just want to say I will miss you all & you all have been very special to me this last few years.....You have brought me joy, lots of laughs & smiles, a few tears & just good ole advice..........When things are confusing I knew if I came here I would be welcomed & not judged......many of you I have grown to love & treasure........I have addresses for some of you so do expect letters from me....but I will miss being able to come here whenever I want or need to.....Thank you all for being here for me...& I will hopefully be back after a year or so off grid.....Michele'
Chickens RULE!
hen #2622
theoldbatzfarm.blogspot.com |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 5:30:17 PM
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Oh Michele,
How I hate to read this post. While I am happy that you are off on a new adventure, I am sad that we will not have your here on the farm!
I wish you nothing but the best, and I do have your New York address, so I will try and keep in touch that way. I am so interested in your journey that you are about to embark on- I give you credit for taking the leap and going for it- you are definaely an inspiration!
I know you will do well, and will learn and grow from this experience.
God Bless you sister!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 5:51:57 PM
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Good luck on your adventure, Michele! Onward and Upward!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 6:23:26 PM
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Michele,
I hate to see your good-bye as well :(. But do enjoy your new adventure and I am sending you some things already to the new address.
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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sissarge
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Linda
Montgomery
Texas
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 7:14:33 PM
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| Michele, I will miss you, and all your advice, you have helped me with, but I have your book. I also will miss just reading your posts on the different forums. I have your address, and I will be writing you also. Even tho we all will miss you," a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!" Will keep you in my prayers. Enjoy yourself, and good way to start a second book. I hope you all the best, and lots of experiences. Take care, safe trip. Farmgirl #946 Linda |
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rubyleesmom
Zapped Profile
190 Posts
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Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 7:46:28 PM
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| Lots of prayers going out for you girl.. I am so thankful to have met you and will most definately keep in touch with you as you go about this journey. You inspire me to be a better farmgirl! I admire your courage and pioneering spirit. Hugs, Colina |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 7:58:55 PM
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Michele - I will miss you, too! Be healthy, be happy, be safe... and be back as soon as you can!!! ;) Big hugs and best wishes - God be with you! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 8:10:39 PM
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Michele, ditto on missing you!!! I will keep you in my prayers and hope everything goes well for you. I hope to keep in touch with you and look forward to hearing of your adventures along the way. You are a true friend with alot of determination and courage. Have a safe trip and please let us know if there is anything we can help you with. Hugs,
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
620 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2012 : 9:00:41 PM
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| Best of luck on your exciting adventure, I wish all the best in health and happiness, I am here for you if the is anything I can be of help with,and I too have your book so will think of you often! Old hen Roxanna |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6721 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6721 Posts |
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Annette Kath
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Annette
Carlock
IL
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 09:58:45 AM
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Dear Michele',
Enjoy your time off the grid. Will be thinking of you!
Hugs,
Annette Kath
5397 E 2050 North Rd
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 10:37:51 AM
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Keeping you in my prayers..enjoy the journey...be safe and happy!! Wishing you the BEST!!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 11:02:10 AM
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| Dear Michele, I will miss reading your post and your useful advise. I also have your book and I will think of you often. You will be in my prayers, I wish you Gods sped on your new adventure in life. I will be looking forward to hearing of your life off grid. Hope to see another book, maybe. Best of everything to you and thank you for always helping me when I had questions. Take care Karla |
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 2:07:35 PM
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Aww! I hope it's a short year....
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 2:09:25 PM
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Aww! I hope it's a short year...we'll miss you!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 3:17:57 PM
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Michelle :) Please take good care of yourself. Looking forward to your book. Will keep you in my prayers.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2012 : 4:03:56 PM
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Michelle,
Can't wait to hear all about your off-grid adventures! Did you post your address? Could you e-mail it to me?
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
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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desperadosdream
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Malena
Versailles
Indiana
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2012 : 12:36:28 PM
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If anyone has an update from time to time on Michele it would be appreciated. Praying for her and wondering how she is fairing off-grid.
Thanks
Malena |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6721 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6721 Posts |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 07:47:06 AM
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Yanno, actually, one of the nicest times of my life was when my fam and I lived in a teepee and did everything 'the hard way'. We had phones, of course, but could only watch broadcast TV with a generator. No DirectTV. We had to haul water because we found the water was too deep for a well. But, except for the ex being there, I thought it was fabulous. So quiet you could hear your heartbeat at times. So, in a way, I'm a little jealous of our BITB. Living that simply, absolutely NO tech, was fun and I still have good memories of it. If things go south in the country, I know I'm more than prepared to live no tech again.
Good luck to her and please keep us informed!! :-)
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2012 : 7:33:51 PM
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I received a nice long letter from Michele today, and she is doing great, as Deb said.
Her exact words in her letter were "Please tell all the Hens I am doing good , the kids are happy, and I am feeling much more peace here."
She spoke about the gentleman on the other side of the farm who she calls "Mr. Grumpy" but explained that she set him straight right from the get go and all is fine now.
She also talked about all of the work she has done outside, and has to do still, but is loving it. She has learned how to make pancakes on the woodstove, and fashioned a "grill" from an old cage door so she can cook other things. She has met the woman who used to own the farm "Lucy" who is 78 years old and packs some heat (carries a gun), and stops by when she sees Michele outside. The other day she brought her a butternut squash, which Michele cooked on the woodstove and enjoyed.
Sounds like she is doing well. She misses communicating with everyone here, but does not miss TV or any other "modern" convenience so far! She is enjoying the peace and quiet.
Just thought I would update with what I have.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Edited by - laurentany on Oct 26 2012 7:36:08 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6721 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6721 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2012 : 09:00:20 AM
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I too got a long letter from Michele and just to add to what Laurie has shared, the lady that she met goes to town once a month to the Walmart and has ask Michele to go along. Michele was thrilled and is looking forward to the trip to get out for awhile be with other women of like mind and stock up on supplies. As Laurie says she seems happy and at peace and I personally feel better about her being on her own, it is not the first time she has lived off Grid so she knows what to do and what to expect. I am so happy for her and enjoy her newsy letters so much, farmgirls she is keeping a journal of her year off grid and will write another book about her experiences, so I am thrilled about that, I have already put in my order:-)
I continue to keep our very special farmgirl friend in my heart, thoughts and prayers and look forward to her letters, and I love writing letters to her about what is going on on all the forums.
Well, till our next update, have a beautiful weekend everyone.
Hugs,
Debbie
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2012 : 10:04:03 AM
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Good luck, Michelle. May God bless you in all your endeavors.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2013 : 4:47:30 PM
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Has anyone heard from Michelle lately? I haven't been reading or posting lately and am embarrassed to admit that I haven't written to her in months. Any updates would be appreciated.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2013 : 6:00:06 PM
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Michelle...has just gone home to be with her husband.
That is all I really know.
I am sure that she will be back on MJF as soon as she is resettled.
blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
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Saying good bye for a year
