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smallcoffee
Farmgirl in Training
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Susan
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 Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 08:39:03 AM
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| I'm Susan. I'm a homebody and a newly discovered "farmgirl" in northwest Indiana. I found MaryJane's magazine at Borders and am excited to discover a wonderful resource. I am a single mom of a 16 year old son, who is also a homebody but not a farmboy! I'm a special ed. teacher for children with severe disabilities. I picked up the magazine to look at the aprons. I wear one at school so I can use the pockets for picture communication symbols, markers, stickers, treats, and more. When time allows it will be great to make up some things that will be attractive and functional. I love the bakeover recipe and can't wait to try it. I use convenience food heavily, and this looks like something I can adapt for my pizza loving son. When time allows, I love to write, read, sew or knit, especially putting bits and pieces to good use. The article on the old mill caught my eye. A restored mill near me grinds cornmeal in replica flour sacks. When the cornmeal is cooked, I use the bags in quilts. I recently found a bag of vintage quilt blocks that I'll put together some day! Latest project is knitting hats and scarves for the mitten tree at the library. I'm looking forward to making connections with other "farmgirls!" |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 09:02:04 AM
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| Greetings and a hearty welcome, Susan! I think we find out, sometimes by surprise, that we all lead a bit of farmgirl life, and you certainly have a good start on yours! I started out as a newlywed 30 years ago letting my farmgirl side shine, then found myself divorced with two little sons, and at work full time in high heels and slick suits. I threw myself into that wholeheartedly in order to provide a good life for us, but clung to the bits of my "former" (real) life as much as I could. You will love it here with lots of kindred spirits. Have a great day! Nance |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 09:03:08 AM
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Welcome, Susan. My two best friends are both named Susan! My 26 year old son was never an outside guy, either. I used to pay him to help me weed - LOL! He's a computer geek. But he has a good job and that's what he enjoys. Your flour sack quilt idea sounds fantastic - everybody on this website is so talented(except me-no sewing abilities at all) - you're going to fit right in!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
Edited by - Miss Bee Haven on Oct 26 2006 09:04:15 AM |
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Kelly43
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
NJ
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 09:37:28 AM
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Hi Susan and Welcome. You'll fit right in here. You and I have the same interests especially the quilting, sewing, knitting, and reading. There are lots of us here like that. Glad to have you with us.
Kel |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 9:51:15 PM
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Welcome Susan :) from a fellow Hoosier! I'm in the NW part of the state too, and am wondering WHICH Borders you found the MJF magazine at!? I haven't been able to find it anywhere near me!
Hope you will stick around and get to know the NICEST group of women on the web! Again, welcome!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 9:58:35 PM
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welcome to the group Susan.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 10:27:49 PM
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Welcome Susan!! I am so glad you found us...you will love this group! It will be fun to get to know you...
bakeovers ARE great!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 05:20:52 AM
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Welcome Susan!
I am new too, but I have a had a load of fun here this week! You will definately enjoy these ladies.
Have fun!
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10 |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 05:37:19 AM
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Hi, Susan and welcome! I have three not-so-farm-inclined children! Hopefully one day that gene will pop out of them. :) When I mention a garden or chickens or any other farm-related subject, their eyes glaze over and they start moving towards the door to escape. And we only live on a half an acre ourselves! How much work could it be?
Thanks for being such a caring teacher. I have a son with disabilities, so anyone who teaches and cares for children with special needs has a special place in my heart. Glad you found us.
Karin |
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smallcoffee
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Susan
18 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 09:59:29 AM
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Thanks to all for the lovely welcome! I love the forum already!!
Rhonda, I found MJF at the Highland Borders. I was hoping there would be another "farmgirl" in the area1
Susan |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 11:01:31 AM
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Welcome Susan.
Happy to have you on the forum.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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Norskema
True Blue Farmgirl
98 Posts
Candace
Central Indiana Area
USA
98 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 5:18:04 PM
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Another Hoosier Hello, Susan! I am just outside of Indianapolis and am glad to see another Indiana gal here. Don't know if there has been any success forming a FarmGirls group for us yet but it seems like there are a few of us now. I'm new too. Everyone has been so nice. Welcome to the group. Candace
Every way of a man seems right to himself but the Lord is the tester of hearts. Proverbs 21:2 |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 9:45:00 PM
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Hey Susan,
You ARE close! How cool! It's been a few months since I checked the highland Borders-so glad to know they are carrying the magazine now!
Now, I must ask where this restored mill is!? :) Is it the one at Deep River Park? My cousin got married there a few years ago. It was just lovely!
Sounds like you will have a lot to contribute to the group! Looking forward to getting to know you better Susan!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 10:50:53 PM
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Hi Susan, Welcome aboard! It is a warm and caring group.
Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance! |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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smallcoffee
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Susan
18 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2006 : 12:28:58 PM
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Candace and Rhonda-great to know we're in the same area. It'll be good to compare notes on living the farmgirl lifestyle in Indiana.
Rhonda-yes it is Woods Mill at Deep River Park. The cornmeal is sold in the mill at the front counter-not the gift shop. It's sometimes under the counter so you have to ask for it. Unfortunately, I think this is their last weekend til May. |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2006 : 11:24:25 AM
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Hi Susan! I'm in NW Indiana too, and I heard the Borders is open at Southlake Mall now. I love to go to Deep River, Bailey Homestead in Chesterton and Buckley Homestead in Lowell too! We NW Indiana farmgirls should get together sometime!! Welcome!
Kathy |
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smallcoffee
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Susan
18 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2006 : 4:06:45 PM
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| Kathy, we most definitely like to hang out in the same places! I volunteered one summer at the fur trader cabin at the Bailly homestead. I checked out the new Borders over the weekend. It's quite impressive. I'm proud I resisted the temptation to buy any new books to add to my staggering piles around the house. Maybe there's enough of us in the area to start a group? |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2006 : 5:16:47 PM
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Hi ladies,
I was just out at Buckley a few weeks ago photographing the barns, sheep & pioneer cabin. I may use some of the photos on my website. It was very lovely to walk out in the back forty on a sunny fall day!
OK, so...can I ask where exactly you ladies are? I'm near Lowell. How funny if we turn out to be neighbors!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2006 : 6:39:52 PM
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The last 2 years I haven't volunteered much, but before that I did the spinning at the Bailey Homestead for the Duneland Harvest Festival, and I've been with the spinning group out at Buckley Homestead too. I love to do that, but just don't seem to have the time.
I live just southwest of Demotte, and I work in Valparaiso, so I cut a path through NW Indiana every day! Kathy |
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PlumJoy
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
joy
Merced
Ca.
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Posted - Oct 31 2006 : 08:17:26 AM
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Hi ladies. I was reading this forum this morning and I found your quote Marybeth about life not being the party we hoped for, but while we are here we may as well dance. I just loved that, but just yesterday I was talking to this older lady in my complex and she shared with me the time she almost drowned in a big river. She heard a voice telling her to relax and float. After hearing it several times she did as instructed. She finally floated to shore but when she got out of the water she was nearly frozen. She heard that voice again telling her to "dance". It was a struggle but she eventually started to dance and by doing that her body began to warm and she and her dog walked to safety. Isn't it just like Him to tell us to dance when we are in such trouble? Thank you for that quote Marybeth. JOY
That love is all there is, is all we know of love-Emily Dickenson |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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PlumJoy
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
joy
Merced
Ca.
50 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2006 : 12:59:40 PM
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| Welcome. I am a newby too but I have been welcomed so warmly. I am glad to meet you. |
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smallcoffee
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Susan
18 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2006 : 4:43:10 PM
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Rhonda and Kathy,
I live in Hobart and work in Highland. My son takes oboe lessons in Valpo. Kathy, I wonder if our paths have crossed. I always watch the spinners at the festivals. I knit and experimented some with a drop spindle but never got farther than that. Regret missing both the Chesterton and Lowell festivals this year. Rhonda-I look forward to checking out your website. |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 12:26:35 PM
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| Well, we should get together sometime! Rhonda, Rhonda, where are you?? |
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smallcoffee
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
Susan
18 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 3:49:37 PM
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| It would be fun to get together. Maybe at the gleaming new Borders at the mall? |
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