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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
 Posted - May 21 2013 : 7:17:03 PM
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I'm really glad to be part of this community. Even though I've been an administrative assistant for almost my whole life, my real dream has been to work in the dirt with my hands. Wherever I've lived, I've planted and watched grow a few lovely flower gardens and a few containers with veggies, but I really want to learn to grow fruits and vegetables when my husband and I retire to our house in eastern Washington state.
I think I really must be a "closet" farmgirl, as I daydream constantly about working in my garden, raising some chickens, canning, and just taking care of my home, family, and land. Thank you so much for letting me share with you and for sharing with me your stories and experience.
Home is where your heart is. |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2013 : 06:40:41 AM
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Welcome Jane.
It sounds like a wonderful daydream you have ... Enjoy your time here.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
http://whitesheepfarm.wordpress.com/ |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2013 : 06:53:30 AM
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Hi Jane , welcome to the farm. You will love it here!
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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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
2428 Posts |
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lucky1
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Liz
Homer
OH
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2013 : 10:09:44 AM
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Hello Jane, and Welcome! I'm on my lunch hour at work right now, and wish there were two of me--one to stay here and do the job I love and get paid to do, and another me to go home and get the garden planted (late for Ohio!) and spend time enjoying my chickens. I get it!!
Come on out of that closet and get your hands all muddy! You're among friends here.
What other hobbies and joys keep you busy? Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Cheers!
Liz
Each one of you is precious. Remember who you are, and whose you are... |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2013 : 6:05:11 PM
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Thank you so much, Teri!quote:
Originally posted by kysheeplady
Welcome Jane.
It sounds like a wonderful daydream you have ... Enjoy your time here.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
http://whitesheepfarm.wordpress.com/
Home is where your heart is. |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2013 : 6:05:59 PM
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Thanks so much, Marlee. quote:
Originally posted by marlee
Hi Jane , welcome to the farm. You will love it here!
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
Home is where your heart is. |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2013 : 6:07:54 PM
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Thanks for your welcome, Janet. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you!quote:
Originally posted by jan49829
Welcome Jane. I know you will fit right in here. Looking forward to knowing you better.
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
http://Jan49829.etsy.com
Home is where your heart is. |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2013 : 6:10:54 PM
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I'm so envious, Liz! I've never farmed (per se) and never raised chickens, but I really want to. I raised my 3 boys to know that dirt is their friend, so I'm no stranger to it.  Any advice you care to give will be welcomed always!quote:
Originally posted by lucky1
Hello Jane, and Welcome! I'm on my lunch hour at work right now, and wish there were two of me--one to stay here and do the job I love and get paid to do, and another me to go home and get the garden planted (late for Ohio!) and spend time enjoying my chickens. I get it!!
Come on out of that closet and get your hands all muddy! You're among friends here.
What other hobbies and joys keep you busy? Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Cheers!
Liz
Each one of you is precious. Remember who you are, and whose you are...
Home is where your heart is. |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 04:56:18 AM
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Welcome Jane from a So Cal lady transplanted now in Ks the last few years!
Jump right into the forums. You will find great friendships and fun here.
Blessings,
Linda
Country at Heart |
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EllaRow
True Blue Farmgirl
64 Posts
Chantelle
Nevis
MN
USA
64 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 07:33:02 AM
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Welcome Jane!
Soaking in wisdom as the showers fall |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 09:49:25 AM
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Welcome Jane! It's good to have you join us.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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lucky1
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Liz
Homer
OH
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 1:40:48 PM
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Hi again,
Can you have chickens where you currently live? They're better than TV for entertainment. (we haven't had a TV in our home for 15 years--don't miss it, and continue to be shocked at what's considered "acceptable viewing content" these days. Yowsa!!), and so sweet.
You're fetchin' your boys up great if they consider dirt their friend--good for you!! Parenting is such a calling--I admire all folks who make that commitment, and will forever be grateful to my own parents for taking on 5 of us. I sit at your feet in awe and wonder...
Don't postpone joy,
Liz
Each one of you is precious. Remember who you are, and whose you are... |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 6:58:13 PM
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Unfortunately, Liz, we can't have chickens where we live now. (It's a 55+ mobile home park.) I feel fortunate to have my 2 cats!
You're such a sweetheart to mention my "boys." In reality, they're all grown men now, but of course, will always be boys to me. I was a tomboy growing up, so I was very grateful to have had boys. Relatively speaking, they were pretty easy to raise (most of the time!).
I so agree with you about TV; 1600 channels and nothing on! I'm definitely looking forward to my chickens! Happiness to you and yours!quote:
Originally posted by lucky1
Hi again,
Can you have chickens where you currently live? They're better than TV for entertainment. (we haven't had a TV in our home for 15 years--don't miss it, and continue to be shocked at what's considered "acceptable viewing content" these days. Yowsa!!), and so sweet.
You're fetchin' your boys up great if they consider dirt their friend--good for you!! Parenting is such a calling--I admire all folks who make that commitment, and will forever be grateful to my own parents for taking on 5 of us. I sit at your feet in awe and wonder...
Don't postpone joy,
Liz
Each one of you is precious. Remember who you are, and whose you are...
Home is where your heart is. |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 7:00:13 PM
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Thanks so much, Linda. Kansas is a long way from Southern California! I'd love to hear more about adjusting to life there. Hope you and yours are well and happy!quote:
Originally posted by prayin granny
Welcome Jane from a So Cal lady transplanted now in Ks the last few years!
Jump right into the forums. You will find great friendships and fun here.
Blessings,
Linda
Country at Heart
Home is where your heart is. |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 7:02:29 PM
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Much obliged and thank you!quote:
Originally posted by EllaRow
Welcome Jane!
Soaking in wisdom as the showers fall
Home is where your heart is. |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2013 : 9:02:22 PM
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Welcome Jane, I am a native Californian who now lives near Spokane. Where will you be retiring to? We love it here. The four seasons, more space, all that. There are a lot of us Californians up here! We'll be looking forward to your arrival. In the meantime, I will look forward to getting to know you here on the Farm.
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2013 : 06:13:14 AM
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Welcome to Farmgirls! *Waving at ya from Wyoming*
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
Thirty-One Independent Consultant
www.mythirtyone.com/233237
My Blog
www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2013 : 3:48:54 PM
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Well, what do you know! We'll be retiring near Spokane (Loon Lake, to be exact). Would love to get to know you!quote:
Originally posted by rough start farmgirl
Welcome Jane, I am a native Californian who now lives near Spokane. Where will you be retiring to? We love it here. The four seasons, more space, all that. There are a lot of us Californians up here! We'll be looking forward to your arrival. In the meantime, I will look forward to getting to know you here on the Farm.
Marianne
Home is where your heart is. |
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JaneMarie
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Jane
Camarillo
CA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2013 : 3:49:55 PM
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Hey, Sherone! Glad to make your acquaintance!quote:
Originally posted by sherone_13
Welcome to Farmgirls! *Waving at ya from Wyoming*
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
Thirty-One Independent Consultant
www.mythirtyone.com/233237
My Blog
www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way!
Home is where your heart is. |
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MissJane
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Jane
Ukiah
CA
4 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2013 : 7:32:04 PM
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Hi Jane Marie- I saw your post right away because my name is also Jane Marie! I'm a kindergarten teacher and my kids call me Miss Jane. I just joined too and live in Northern CA (Mendocino County). That's so great you are going to be doing more gardening and growing your own food. I did a much bigger garden than I had planned this year because I found MJF and it inspired me. This is my first time growing a lot of veggies.
Look forward to talking to you, Jane |
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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 08:55:32 AM
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Welcome JaneMarie,
This is the place for dreams and encouragement to fulfill them. You will love being a part of the MJF experience. Be looking for you on the forums.
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7629 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7629 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 10:41:51 AM
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Hi Jane,
Welcome to the farm, it has been really good for me and I have learned so much through here and made so many sweet friendships. I love it here and I think you will too.
I am glad your here.
hugs
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.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9384 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9384 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 4:47:37 PM
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Welcome to the forum Jane.  Nice to "meet" you!
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 7:47:29 PM
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Hi Jane! I am new as well!
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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