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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 05 2013 : 7:03:07 PM
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Hello, my name is Sarah. I live in Longmont Colorado with my husband two cats and dog. We bought a fixer upper a few years back and have been working on it ever since.
This year I am growing a lovely garden with strawberries, blackberries, tomatoes, peas, beans, peppers and herbs. I also planted a large butterfly/bee garden this year. I hope to get chickens and bees as soon as we are able to put up a privacy fence... hopefully next spring. :)
My real loves are animals, crafting and being outdoors. My interests include sewing, crocheting, photography, scrapbooking, card making, refinishing furniture, hiking and camping. I really look forward to the wonderful friends I will make here and cannot wait to get to know you!
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
Edited by - mrssarahhall on Aug 16 2013 11:12:47 AM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7633 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7633 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2013 : 10:09:44 PM
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Welcome Sarah, it is good to have you on the farm and I will interested in learning more about your crafting.
The swaps and barters are a good place to get to meet more farm sisters and other blogs, check out the forums there are a lot of neat things there.
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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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 04:50:17 AM
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Thanks so much ladies!
I will definately check out the barter and swap forums, thank you for the suggestion Darlene.
Teri, how great that you too are working on a fixer upper, we will have to swap house stories sometime. :)
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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carolj
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Carol
Waynesboro
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 05:51:58 AM
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Sarah,
I am so happy to read a bit about you. I'm Carol and I've just been attached to you as a mail-art pal. Can't wait to get to know you even better. I see we share some similar interests: stitching and crafting, gardening, and hiking. I'll be in touch soon.
Carol
Farmgirl #1823 |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
2428 Posts |
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 06:22:40 AM
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Hi Carol! I was just writing down your mailing address for mail art, so happy to hear from you and very excited that we share similar interests! Can't wait to get to know you as well.
Thank you Janet, I am happy to be here and am excited to get to know everyone. :)
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2013 : 06:26:21 AM
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Hi Sarah, Welcome to the Forum!
I live in Longmont as well. I have backyard chickens and honeybees (if you need help with the city code on chickens or bees just ask) as well as fruit trees, brambles and a garden. I've just started working with rabbits. Some of my hobbies and past times are Antiquing, sewing, quilting, upcycling and refinshing furniture. My husband and I have three Jack Russells and two Parrots. I have two older children 24 and 26 who have recently returned home. We all love to Jeep, Fish, Hunt and Camp.
I look forward to meeting you someday!
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
http://littlehouseonthebumper.blogspot.com/ (My "glamper" page)
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2013 : 06:38:29 AM
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Welcome to Farmgirls! I have family in Broomfield and Lafayette. Love your area.
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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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9392 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9392 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2013 : 06:47:09 AM
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Welcome Sarah,great to have you join us here.
I am sure you will enjoy yourself, there is so much
to learn from these wonderful women.
Denise
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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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2013 : 07:37:47 AM
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Thanks so much Heather, Darlene and Sherone!
Sherone, where do you live? How great that you have family out here, it is definately a beautiful area. :)
Heather, YAY you are in Longmont! Do you know anything about the Longmont chapter? I would love to learn more about bees and chickens from you. How long have you had chickens and bees?
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2013 : 3:04:46 PM
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Hello Longmont!
Although I'm in the DC area now, I was hatched in Denver and visited family there often after we moved, went to CSU and have family in Berthoud. We vacation in Estes every year, so perhaps a mini meeting of some Farmgirls could happen (beer at The Pump House?) while I'm out there in August. I'll contact you directly soon-
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
293 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2013 : 3:07:55 PM
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Oh my did I forget one of my biggest connections to Longmont - I finished my lessons and took (passed!) my private pilot test at your Vance Brand Airport - great place for one of life's milestones. I had a HORRIFIC experience flying solo to Alliance Nebraska, which will forever be known as "Deliverance" Nebraska to me, but that is a story for over that beer at The Pump House.
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2013 : 5:35:23 PM
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Hi Cindy! How fantastic, I would love to meet in August and I love the PumpHouse. I went to CSU too - go Rams. ;) I am actually meeting a farmgirl who lives in Berthoud this weekend for the first time. Maybe she will be interested in meeting up in August too, I will run this past her on Saturday. I would love to hear your tales of flying, what an exciting adventure that must be, though the Nebraska story sounds like a different kind of adventure. :) Definately keep me posted on your visit out this way and thanks for contacting me!
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2013 : 06:43:05 AM
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Sarah....I live in Evanston, WY, about 5 hours away. I am going to try to make it out there this fall to see the nieces and nephews. I will let you know if I come your way. If you are ever through Evanston, let me know. I'll give you a ranch tour and we will have a great time sharing stories.
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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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2013 : 06:44:10 AM
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Is Berthoud the town that has all the antique shops on the main drag?
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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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2013 : 07:49:32 AM
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Sarah,
In answer to your questions;
Chickens, I worked on the original push for the city of Longmont to allow backyard chickens. I hold permit #3 and have had chickens since 2009.
Bees, This is my fourth year of keeping backyard honey bees. I started with a Top Bar hive but moved on to Langstroth hives my second year. I wanted more honey then the Top Bar would allow and it was hard to work with.
I raise both my chickens and bees naturally and don't use any chemicals. I Longmont you can have Four chickens and Up to four hives.
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
http://littlehouseonthebumper.blogspot.com/ (My "glamper" page)
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13641 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13641 Posts |
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coccocolorado
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
C.
Poway
CA
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2013 : 5:09:45 PM
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Hello from Denver, Sarah!
Girl after my own heart! I'm hoping for Bees and Chickens next spring-although my garden this year tanked, I'm a little worried :0
Farmgirl Sister #5348
City Girl
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2013 : 5:11:21 PM
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Hello Sarah!
I'm just north of you up in Nebraska. We're only about 3 hours from you. I have a brother-in-law in college in Boulder. Welcome! I've got my first 3 chicks and we just bought property so we'll be working on that. We want to put in a small orchard so we may look into having bees later. For now we are trying to make our way through some of the weeds so we can garden.
I have similar interests as well. Gee, somehow I'm not surprised. Great minds think alike and we are all on here after all. ;) I spin yarn, crochet, knit, and am raising a small family in addition to getting the "farm" going.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
— Oscar Wilde~
Farmgirl Sister #3214
http://lazymomgardener.wordpress.com/
http://littlehawkyarns.wordpress.com |
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2013 : 06:29:26 AM
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Hi C. and Katrina! Thanks for the welcomes! I have so enjoyed being a part of the Farm girl sisterhood so far and look forward to getting to know you both!
C. My garden isn't going so well this year either. I have been kind of down in the dumps about it to be honest. I have decided to work on my soil very seriously this fall and next season in hopes of getting a stellar garden going the next season... we will see how that goes!
Katrina, If you make it to Boulder to visit your brother in law let me know, we should grab lunch or something. :) Your orchard and bee plans sound fabulous! How many kids do you have? Spinning yarn? That is so cool! I haven't ever tried my hand at that, but it sounds like something I would love. :)
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2013 : 06:43:00 AM
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Hi Sarah,
Funny thing, I should be down there in September for a quick weekend. I'm hoping anyway. We still haven't found anyone to care for the animals. We'll either be making it a really short trip or we need to find someone. I'd love to do lunch or something while we're there.
It sounds like gardens have been all over the place this year. Mine is doing well but I know many more who are having a really tough weather year. I will also be working on my garden soil this fall. We have a new piece of land so the garden is in the first year and has been very compacted.
And to answer you questions: I have 2 kids. Spinning is a wonderful thing. I love the feeling of the fibers.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
— Oscar Wilde~
Farmgirl Sister #3214
http://lazymomgardener.wordpress.com/
http://littlehawkyarns.wordpress.com |
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2013 : 07:23:59 AM
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Awesome! Keep me posted. September can be a bit hectic for me, but I would love to meet you. My September looks like this: My father in law will be visiting us the first week of September and the 15th is a huge deadline in my line of work... aside from that the last couple of weeks in September are pretty open. I hope it works out to see you in that time!
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2013 : 11:14:49 PM
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Hi Sarah and welcome to MJF's. Your home and garden sound lovely! You should have a very nice bounty from your garden to see you through the winter. You've found the perfect site for like minds in all of the crafting areas you enjoy. So many wonderful ladies here to chat with about crafts, gardening and a whole variety of topics. Enjoy!
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
http://pinterest.com/ctapestry/
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