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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter: Ohio Farmgals |
thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2014 : 1:33:31 PM
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Hello Ohio Farmgals We are preparing to organize a chapter in central Ohio. (atkinst2 and myself) So not only are we here to recruit, but We wanted a place for all Ohio gals to chat. A place they can ask questions of other Ohio farmgals, inspire, share their ideas, thoughts, share what's going on in your neck of the woods. When we are organized we would like to meet up with other chapters for day trips and fun! So we invite all Ohio farmgals to share this thread and chat away!
Locally here in Ohio there is an awesome exhibit at the Ohio History Museum. "About 1950s: Building the American Dream Experience life in the 1950s by putting your feet up on the couch, playing a record, peeking in drawers, and rolling in the grass in a full-size prefabricated Lustron home built inside the museum at the Ohio History Center. “This is an exhibit unlike any other. We want visitors to touch, feel, and try everything in the home so they can immerse themselves in an authentic 1950s experience,” said Sharon Dean, director of museum and library services for the Ohio History Connection.
Expect to see items like a 1957 Chevy Bellaire, an Airstream trailer, Roy Rogers toys and decorations, a bomb shelter hatch, 1950s television news and programs, and a combination clothes and dishwasher! Stop by at the right time and you may get to meet a Lustron salesperson on the front lawn, a doctor making a house call, or a mother making a cake in the kitchen.
Importantly, the exhibit is not all fun and games, but also offers an investigation of the 1950s that goes beneath the glossy, fun pop culture of the time period to examine the challenging and darker undercurrents of the decade. While our cultural memory “remembers” the 1950s as a time of poodle skirts, rock n’ roll, and ideal family roles, this exhibit will invite visitors to dig below the surface to see the lives of real people. Building the American Dream explores the complexity of the time and offers the opportunity to understand and reflect on some of the prevailing myths of the decade.
With the Lustron home as the literal frame to experience the decade, the exhibit invites visitors to explore the complex social environment of a “real” nuclear family from Central Ohio living in a Lustron home during the 1950s: a father, mother, boy, and new baby girl. "
Check it out and plan on joining us there sometime soon! http://www.ohiohistory.org/exhibits/ohio-history-center-exhibits/1950s/About
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2014 : 3:20:26 PM
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Wow Patty, great post. I am so looking forward to getting together. Talk with ya soon. |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2014 : 09:26:23 AM
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Theresa, Here is the link on the woad. http://www.woad.org.uk/ I have it in it's final stages. The pigment is laying in the bottom of the jar. Will pour it out into a teflon pan today to dry. :)
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2014 : 06:43:57 AM
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Wow Patty that is really interesting. Did you grow the plant too? Went to the website and it sounds very involved. Looking forward to discussing this with you soon. |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2014 : 2:01:50 PM
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I grew the plant and did not want it to go to waste. :) Nah, I bought it several years ago because I read a little about obtaining blue dye from it. I sure did not know it was so involved when I gathered the leaves this year. I should have gathered them earlier but I let the plants get fairly tall. Next year I will know better. It was a long process for sure, but thus far I can not say it was difficult.
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2014 : 7:12:47 PM
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It's a DONE deal! Intown Farmgals! 2 members strong. Now to just recruit some more gals!
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2014 : 1:05:51 PM
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Woo Hoo Let the fun begin! |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2014 : 5:09:55 PM
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The Byrdhaus (Patty) and I (Theresa) had our first Intown Farmgal outing last week. A nice trip to Clifton Mill, Yellow Springs and Young's Dairy. It was a great day. Couldn't have asked for better weather. The shops in Yellow Springs are really cute.
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proseharley
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
ROSE
dover
ohio
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2014 : 06:10:43 AM
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I would love to be apart of Ohio group I am in Dover, Ohio.
Rose #5393 Dutch Valley Farmgirl Where rolling hills and buggies you will see. |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2014 : 2:13:24 PM
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Rose...I am from the Columbus Area. However, Maybe we could meet up for a day adventure!
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2014 : 6:40:57 PM
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Hi Rose, I think Patty has a great idea! We could always meet up for an outing! Would be fun to meet another MJ Farmgal! |
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Lyndell
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Leah
Richwood
Ohio
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2014 : 7:42:23 PM
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I live in the country an hour NW of Columbus -- have been trying to start a group in central Ohio, and I actually have a post on this board only a few messages down, but I guess you didn't see it! May be interested in getting together with you at some point :) ))
http://foxgloveandfolksongs.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sister #4236 |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2014 : 03:27:16 AM
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We would love that Leah! Any suggestions on a get together just lets us know and we will be more than happy to get together!
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
Edited by - thebyrdhaus on Jul 28 2014 03:29:19 AM |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2014 : 2:10:00 PM
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Patty and Leah, Yeppers, sounds like great fun. |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2014 : 2:12:35 PM
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Hey, maybe Rose can meet us too! |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2014 : 2:34:10 PM
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If you live in the Central Ohio area and would like to join us for the very first meeting of the InTown Farmgals it is being held at:
The Columbus Metropolitan Library South High Branch 3540 S. High Street Columbus, OH 43207
614-645-2275
Room: South High Meeting Room
Date(s): Thursday, August 21, 2014 Time: 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM
This meeting will be a get to know ya and what type of activities would you like to see this group do.
Hope to see you there! |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2014 : 4:46:11 PM
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Wow, what a beautiful day in Ohio! However it makes me sad that the leaves are beginning to turn on the beans and tomatoes. It is showing signs of the season near it's end. I love the garden and it is truly one of my favorite places to be. Sad to see it fading.
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2014 : 6:48:03 PM
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Wow, what a great first meeting of the InTown Farmgals. Such enthusiasm! We are lucky to be able to use a library meeting room available with only the use of a library card. (Thanks Theresa) They even have a kitchen for our use if we want to serve goodies to eat. We made felt flower rings to go around our bathroom hand towels. We discussed our farmgal binders (filled with all kinds of info), discussed meeting times, meeting days and a near future road trip to Mansfield Il. Looking forward to the next meeting. Working on our felt flower rings.
Everyone was given a "flower" pen topped with a recycled coffee filter and covered with ribbon.
Personal binders full of useful info and a place for keepsakes.
Felt flower rings for hanging on handtowels
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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lorizspr
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Lori
Spencer
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 27 2014 : 10:23:07 PM
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Hi! Fairly new here, but would love to be part of the Ohio farmgirls! I live in Spencer, which is about 40 miles SW of Cleveland, and 12 miles west of Medina. I can be to Columbus in 1 hr. 45 min. Do I need to join the Farmgirl Connection, or is just posting on the forum enough? Let me know, please! Thanks!
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2014 : 04:49:27 AM
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Lori, I sent you an email. Hoping you can join us from some meetings! If not you can join us on this thread. We were hoping this thread could be a way for Ohio farmgirls to chat and share events going on in our areas. I know Theresa (atkinst2) and I are up for road trips. :)
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2014 : 6:09:48 PM
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I would love to join ur group. I lived in Columbus for 12 years before moving back to myhometown near Lancaster. I still commute back n forth. Send me an email is that how u join?
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2014 : 05:04:16 AM
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Go Ohio Buckeye Farmgirls!! I love that you were able to organize a group and meet for an afternoon of fun!! Plus, a meeting place with a kitchen? What a perfect idea for a potluck event. Our public libraries are such gifts in our communities. Your felt flower rings are just the cutest craft. What a fun way to add a touch of color . They would make adorable napkin rings too for special dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas too!! Thanks for sharing photos of your gathering. This florida Farmgirl looks forward to hearing more of your get togethers from the beautiful state of Ohio!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2014 : 05:47:09 AM
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Hi Amy.
We would love to have you join our group. We will be meeting again at
The Columbus Metropolitan Library South High Branch 3540 S. High Street Columbus, OH 43207
614-645-2275
Room: South High Meeting Room
September 25, 2014 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm.
Hope to see ya there.
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2014 : 05:48:33 AM
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Thanks Winnie. We had a lot of fun. It is great to have a group of like minded gals to gather with.
I'm sure more photo's are in our future.
Theresa |
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lorizspr
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Lori
Spencer
Ohio
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2014 : 11:30:29 AM
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I hope to make it to Columbus on the 25th! I am so looking forward to meeting all of you!
Lori |
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
520 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2014 : 4:31:07 PM
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Awesome Lori! We are so looking forward to it.
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” -Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible |
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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter: Ohio Farmgals |
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