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CarpentersDau
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Nancy
Ottumwa
Iowa
USA
10 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 07:37:47 AM
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Howdy gals! This is my first post. I moved from Missouri to Iowa about 4 1/2 years ago to marry my dh. Been a country gal all of my life. Mary Jane's Farm has really helped me feel "at home" --especially love reading "what's for dinner tonight"!
Are there any gals out there from my neck o' the woods? Would love to compare gardening notes/rural life here in southern Iowa.
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 08:04:59 AM
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Hi Nancy! Welcome! Once you start getting to know us farmgirls, you will feel even more at home! :)
Emily |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
2428 Posts |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 08:16:45 AM
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Welcome Nancy! You will love it here- so much support and love- ALL THE TIME!!!! So glad you are here- and I'm sure you will have lots to share with us too!!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 08:25:11 AM
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Hi, Nancy! Great to hear from another Iowa girl! You will love MJ's farm girl sisters. I live close to Mason City in north central Iowa. Can't wait to hear more about your interests!
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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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 08:25:37 AM
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Welcome, Nancy. I agree with the other girls; you will love it here on the MJF forum! 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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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6593 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6593 Posts |
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CarpentersDau
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Nancy
Ottumwa
Iowa
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 08:39:35 AM
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 09:43:39 AM
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Welcome Nancy, glad you found us! Enjoy your time here.
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13625 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13625 Posts |
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
566 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 12:18:30 PM
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Hi Nancy and welcome! This is such a great place, I think you'll really love it. Always good to meet another Iowa Farmgirl. I live about 20 minutes from Cedar Rapids and am currently sitting and watching the snow fall ( I think I'll be here awhile! LOL!). Again, welcome!
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Dalai Lama
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 1:17:03 PM
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Hi Nancy, welcome to the farm!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 1:24:16 PM
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Welcome Nancy from here on Long Island, NY!
You will find this to be a WONDERFUL place! Many, many warm and caring farmgirl sisters here!
Hop right in!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 3:40:27 PM
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Nancy,
A big hello and welcome from Muncie Indiana. Welcome to the sisterhood of farmsisters. A true place of inspiration, wisdom, and
love.
Nice to have another new farmsister!
Blessings and Hugs, Smiles and lots of Giggles!
Debbie H.
Buzzn Bee
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HemetGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
573 Posts
Terri
Hemet
CA
USA
573 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 5:57:46 PM
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Welcome,
I was born in Fort Dodge Iowa, Mom was born in Terrell and I can remember my grandma talking about friends in Ottumwa. I am in California now but we can always share about how our crops and families are growing.
Terri
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 8:02:41 PM
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Welcome Nancy: I live in Minnesota but my grandfather lived in Ottumwa. I've been there a lot. I love Iowa. You'll love the gals there. Hope you can find some sisters in your area. Good luck.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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CarpentersDau
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Nancy
Ottumwa
Iowa
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 8:31:18 PM
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Thanks again to all you farm gals! I simply love being close to the land, and having kinship with other gals who feel the same way makes it all that much better!
Dh and I raise cattle, chickens, row crops and feed for the animals. We like being as self-sufficient as possible. MJF is a great resource!
I've always wanted to make my own braided rug, and I'm doing that this winter. It's made out of old socks and sweatshirt material!
Thanks again for welcoming me "to the farm"!
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
273 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 05:33:07 AM
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Hey Nancy,
Welcome to Iowa! I live about an hour north of you in Toledo. Right on 63! A friend of ours from college lives in Ottumwa. You certainly have gotten in on quite a storm the last two days. Where are you from in Missouri. My husband is originally from near Golden City, although he has lived here since he was five. Let me know what questions you have. I was born and raised in Iowa, but in the Northeast corner by Decorah. I have lived here in central Iowa for about 20 years, so I have adapted to the milder winter temps!  Just started my seedlings last weekend, so am looking forward to having salad greens and radishes in a few weeks.
Joy
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Originally posted by CarpentersDau
Howdy gals! This is my first post. I moved from Missouri to Iowa about 4 1/2 years ago to marry my dh. Been a country gal all of my life. Mary Jane's Farm has really helped me feel "at home" --especially love reading "what's for dinner tonight"!
Are there any gals out there from my neck o' the woods? Would love to compare gardening notes/rural life here in southern Iowa.
If it's not illegal, unsafe, or immoral, why not try anything once? Who knows? You may come back for a second helping! |
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HemetGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
573 Posts
Terri
Hemet
CA
USA
573 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 07:19:20 AM
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Can I ask a question? What does "DH" mean?
Terri
Farmgirl # 4720 |
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CarpentersDau
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Nancy
Ottumwa
Iowa
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 07:56:08 AM
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Hi Terri,
Well, DH (if I am understanding the lingo right) means "dear hubby" for me. I believe DD means "dear daughter", etc. Correct me if I'm wrong gals!
IReckonSo |
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CarpentersDau
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Nancy
Ottumwa
Iowa
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 08:15:53 AM
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Hi Joy,
Yes! We had quite a bunch of snow! Seems unusual now though, since it's been such a mild winter.
I am from northern Missouri -- not too far from Bethany, MO., which sets on I-35 about halfway between Kansas City, Missouri, and Des Moines. I only moved about 100 miles from MO. to where I live now, so the climate is very similar, but the growing season is a bit shorter here. We are anxious to start gardening too! One thing we struggle with is onions. We usually plant sets (I have planted seedlings too), but it seems hard to end up with big onions...how early do you set them out?
Beautiful day here today, but COLD!
Nancy
[quote]Originally posted by JoyIowa
Hey Nancy,
Welcome to Iowa! I live about an hour north of you in Toledo. Right on 63! A friend of ours from college lives in Ottumwa. You certainly have gotten in on quite a storm the last two days. Where are you from in Missouri. My husband is originally from near Golden City, although he has lived here since he was five. Let me know what questions you have. I was born and raised in Iowa, but in the Northeast corner by Decorah. I have lived here in central Iowa for about 20 years, so I have adapted to the milder winter temps! Just started my seedlings last weekend, so am looking forward to having salad greens and radishes in a few weeks.
Joy
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