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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 5:56:49 PM
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Well girls, from the little city girl turned farm girl...you knew there would be some stories. You have to remember that the littlest things excite me at this point. My fella and I built a building today. Yes, I learned to run a saw and swing a hammer...hahaha He has sawdust running through his veins, not me....(flour, here) but I stepped up to the challenge. It's 12x12 and is under roof....still have some to do but coming along nicely. I am truly tired today. It felt really great to build something big...I am 4'9, a little farm girl and these boards were 12 - 16 feet each. Some of them anyway. I've crafted for years and years, this was the same but different,,, but felt great. Thanks for reading..I just had to share.
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile- |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 6:08:30 PM
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Isn't it great to realize we accomplished something different than what we are used to doing. We can clap our hands and say 'Boy Howdy!!'. And it is a good tired feeling,too.
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 6:20:07 PM
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How exciting Birdi!! I love that feeling too! Gosh..I am nearly a foot taller than you...so that is REALLY impressive..those boards are hard to handle!
Good for you!!
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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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 09:04:16 AM
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Birdi,
Wonderful! I'm not very handy, but I'm crafty too. When we do complete a project together on our spread (.25 acre in subdivision. ha!) I feel great too. Good for you. Make sure you take a hot bath to relax those muscles. And I'm thinking you should probably have some chocolate to keep up your strength.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 09:16:01 AM
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| Birdi, high five! What an accomplishment.....I bet you can't stop staring at that building you and your sweetie created! And I bet he can't stop staring at you....in awe! Good job, I am very happy for you. I am assuming it is on your property, so what are you going to fill it with????!! Have a great day, and I heartily concur with the chocolate therapy! Nance |
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 09:41:10 AM
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thanks for the encouragement!! The building is going to be for storage. Since he has newly aquired me and my junk...and he already had some of his own...it was a logical choice to start with. We certainly had a lot of fun with this project. We still have some to do on it...but it is well on its way. I get to move junk soon!!! Yaaaaayyyy!!
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile- |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 10:02:36 AM
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Good job! I have found that size or strength in getting things done doesn't matter as much as determination. While I am not nearly as short as you (I am a giant of 5'3"!) I am pretty small overall too, but I have gotten things accomplished that many women would not try, simply because I am determined. The feeling of satisfaction is so rewarding! Keep us posted on your progress. I can relate to your "city girl turned farm girl" I am presently a suburbs girl trying to buy a place in the country! Blessings to you and your hubby for your hard work!
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 12:18:49 PM
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Good for you, Birdi! The tired feeling from actual, physical labor is the best.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 2:14:38 PM
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Brenda, after being here on this site for just a short time, I noticed that determination seems to be one of the most common threads of being farmgirled. At least I fit in somewhere, I may nothave had anything at times through the years, but I have always had determination...just like you and so many other ladies here.
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile- |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2006 : 7:53:54 PM
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Way to go, Birdi! I think that a spirit of adventure, determination, kindness and generosity are all big parts of what being a farmgirl is about. You all are wonderful...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2006 : 9:20:20 PM
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little can be mighty! we have a teeeeeeeensy woman in our hometown who single-handedly builds amazing structures! you are not only building "buildings" .. but memories too! xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2006 : 04:43:41 AM
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BIRDI, WOW, and I thought my embroidery hoop was hard to handle and had to get a smaller one. Great job and accomplishment!!!
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2006 : 05:55:50 AM
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Thanks for all the encouragement, ladies!! I'll have pictures posted as soon as its finished. Gosh, I never knew how many little steps there was to building. LOL But absolutely on the memories..I have collected many. Happy Thanksgiving to all! I have so much to be thankful for
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile- |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2006 : 07:21:06 AM
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Birdi sounds awesome:) It becomes addicting! I helped our local organization like habitat for humanity with roofing and was way up and tarring and hammering and toting shingles (way too heavy) i'm 5'2 lil more than you;) Well have tons of fun and isn't it nice getting tired from a good hard days work;) I envy my bf doin construction he loves it and is a hard worker but man its TOUGH work! HUGS
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 6:20:37 PM
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Hi farmgirls! I have pictures and I don't know how to get them on here....any help??? Please?
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile- |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 6:31:34 PM
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Can't help with the pictures as I haven't figured it out yet either! Just wanted to tell you how great I think it is that you tried and accomplished this! Way to go! I think half the battle is believing that it is possible! My Mom was barely 4'11 and very "girly" but built several pieces of furniture because she couldn't get my Father to! I have a stepback cupboard, bucket bench and a blanket chest to prove it! Way to go Birdi! Have a nice hot bubble bath, some chocolate therapy and build on!!! Can't wait to see your pictures!
with a happy heart |
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
596 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2006 : 09:06:24 AM
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testing:
If you see a picture above, you code it this way: an opening bracket "[", the word "img", the closing bracket "]" Then you put the url of the picture you want to see. for instance in the picture above is http://www.mullerslanefarm.com/cheesecutter.jpg
finally, open bracket "[" the word "/img", closing bracket "]"
Remove all the quotes from the bracket and img
Cyndi
Muller's Lane Farm http://www.mullerslanefarm.com
P.S. That's a forged cheesecutter my husband blacksmiths and sells! |
Edited by - MullersLaneFarm on Dec 13 2006 09:09:54 AM |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 02:55:24 AM
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Birdi,
I am sorry I missed this post before! How exciting to try something new! What an accomplishment!
Are you enjoying Christmastime on the farm?
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 08:54:01 AM
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Cyndi - glad to see that you got the photos to post! Cool cheese cutter, too!!!
And bramble - Gabe posted some great instructions on photo posting - here's the link to them: [http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6291]. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any questions about it...
XOXO, Libbie
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