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MissJane
Farmgirl at Heart
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Jane
Ukiah
CA
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 Posted - Jun 03 2013 : 8:09:05 PM
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Hi everyone! I am so happy I found Mary Jane's Farm a few months ago. My mom gave me a bunch of old issues of the magazine that she found at a used book store and told me they really seemed like me. She was right because I loved everything about MJF right away.
My name is Jane and I teach kindergarten at a Waldorf school...my kids call me Miss Jane. Only 4 days of school until summer break! I live in a rural area of Mendocino County and for the first time am growing quite a big garden with lots of veggies and flowers. The green beans I grew from seed are almost ready to eat now! I also love to knit and am almost done with a really beautiful sleeveless sweater. I am usually pretty busy with my job, but my job allows me to do tons of creative things with the children like painting and crafts. Also this summer I am going to have more time to do my own thing. I also have an Etsy site which I plan on building up over the summer. Oh yeah I also play drums a little. I have a lot of interests... also writing, reading and seeing live music. Basically enjoying life! I love how positive Mary Jane's Farm is. I look forward to meeting some friends on here!
<3 Jane |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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Christen Rosamilia
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Christen
Grand Terrace
CA
38 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2013 : 8:59:55 PM
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Hi Jane! I am new too. Mendocino is so beautiful...
Please let us know when the etsy site os up.
Hope to see you around this summer!
With LIGHT! |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
8017 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
8017 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2013 : 10:06:40 PM
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Hi Jane It is good to meet you I live up here in Humboldt County in Loleta, I am glad you joined, you really will enjoy it here. I sure do and the people are really caring.
I would like to see your Etsy site when it is ready.
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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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 08:50:57 AM
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Welcome MissJane,
I know what you mean by that first MJF magazine. It will grab you the first time you read one. I worked at an elementary school for 31 years before retiring. I know how you wonderful teachers count those last few days. So enjoy your summer. I will be watching for you on the MJF forums.
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
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MissJane
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Jane
Ukiah
CA
4 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 6:40:26 PM
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Thanks for the welcome everyone! Actually my Etsy site is up now: http://www.etsy.com/shop/janegotlost It just only has 2 things on it right now. I'm really into the cute mushroom design stuff.
Darlene...I want to make it up to Humboldt over the summer; I've still never been there.
Dirtduchess- yes I know there are fairies in my garden! What grades did you teach in school? |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 7:54:06 PM
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Hello Jane! Cute mushrooms!
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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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9622 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9622 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2013 : 04:53:48 AM
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Welcome Jane! My goodness you will fit right in here.
Enjoy your Summer vacation and the goodies from the work of your hands!
Look forward to seeing you around the forum. 
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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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2013 : 06:14:12 AM
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MissJane,
I was not a teacher. I worked in the reading labs and computer lab. The last few years I was the principal's assistant in charge of the students records. Loved every day of it. Our principal was a wonderful lady. Every year she has a reunion of all the staff that worked for her during her thirty years. In fact, it is this Saturday. Lunch and lots of catching up to do. Enjoy your summer.
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
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lucky1
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Liz
Homer
OH
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2013 : 08:52:15 AM
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Hi Jane! Welcome! You're gonna love it here. Really enjoyed reading about all your interests--drums, gardening, crafts, painting, sewing--wow! Ain't it great to be busy and diverse??
My youngest sister's name is Jane, and my mom was a kindergarten teacher and her students called her 'Miss Van' because her last name of Dutch origin was too long for them to remember or pronounce. My dad taught English for a while to high school students, then moved onto become one of the world's greatest psychologists EVER (biased, I know...). I taught high school theology to sophomores and seniors for a couple of years, then decided it wasn't my gift and moved into the field of Volunteer Management, and have been here for 30 years so far. Tried knitting once and didn't know how to stop and made a sweater too big for anyone to wear. Stick to quilting now, and cooking, writing too!
Enjoy your time here meeting really smart women. It's a great place to kick back and relax...
Liz
If the only prayer you say in your entire life is "thank you", that would suffice.
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2013 : 09:32:33 AM
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Welcome Jane- it is great to have you here. Enjoy every moment!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17403 Posts |
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KD Earthwork
True Blue Farmgirl
210 Posts
Katie
Gualala
Calif.
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 7:44:00 PM
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Hi Jane,
I'm from the same county! Gualala on the coast. I've been a MJF fan since 2002 with a first issue someone here gave me. Come visit sometime. So great to be teaching Waldorf education.
Katie
http://www.rosemancreekranch.com |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 06:00:23 AM
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Welcome Jane!
I was a So Cal girl! Enjoy the forums! Jump right in and you will meet great friends!
Blessings,
Linda
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com
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MissJane
Farmgirl at Heart
4 Posts
Jane
Ukiah
CA
4 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2013 : 9:24:30 PM
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Thanks everyone for the welcome. Katie- that's awesome you live near here! I haven't been out to Gualala yet. Your bread looks super good!!
I look forward to getting to know everyone better. And I will be posting a picture of my new sweater which is done being knitted and blocked! All I need to do now is sew it up.
<3 Jane |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2013 : 10:54:31 AM
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Welcome from Minnesota,
I'm sure you will love it here. You should be done with the school year by now. That was always an exciting time of the year. You miss your little darlings, but know they are ready for new things. I'm a retired elementary teacher so I remember the excitement along with a little goodbye sadness.
When I was teaching, not much gardening happened until the last day of school, but now we have time for starting our own seeds indoors first and put in a BIG garden. I'm glad to hear you like sharing your creativity with your students. Little kids are so open to try new things and it can kind of fade out if it isn't nurtured. I like the start to your Etsy site and will be checking back.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2013 : 1:53:39 PM
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A warm welcome from Long Island, NY to you Jane- Jump right in and start enjoying everything Mary Jane! It is a wonderful place to be1
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
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MrsDirtDoctor
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Hallowell
Maine
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2013 : 12:43:01 PM
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