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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 07 2015 : 3:49:02 PM
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Hello fellow Farmgirls - - when I was 17 my first job was as a long distance operator (when there really was such a thing) - - and they called themselves "girls" which I thought really ironic - - most of them were at least in their 30's - - now here I am a 73 yr old "girl" - - and feeling more girlish than I did at 17 - - I lived in Minnesota until I was 13 - a city girl - but had relatives on farms and in small towns - - earth, air, farm animals, and lots of lakes for fishing and skating on when frozen over in the winter, make up my DNA - - on to Colorado until at 20 yrs old with 2 kids - my husband wanted to settle in California after his Navy stint - - so here I am 4 kids later, a widow, 8 grandkids and 4 great-grandkids - - I love everything MaryJanesFarm - - and look forward to getting to know all of you - - I am now retired - live in a one bedroom apartment - no place to farm but lovely grounds to walk around in - and plenty of room for crafting - my sewing machine and ironing board are always up and ready to go - - I need to eat gluten free and love trying new recipes -
blessings and love to all of you precious girls - - Gramma |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16373 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16373 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2015 : 8:57:21 PM
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What a nice introduction Bonnie. So very pleased to make your acquaintance!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2015 : 11:35:39 PM
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Hello Bonnie and welcome. Whether city or farm we're all FarmGirls at Heart here. I'm 73 too and find the Farm suits me just fine.
Have a blessed day, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 07:47:12 AM
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Welcome Bonnie,
I don't live on a farm either but I do love the farm life style. Some day, a few years from now when my husband whats to retire we will get a ranch in Montana may be?
My Grandmother was a long distance phone operator to in her youth too. I used to work in a bridal shop in Monrovia. I miss that job sometimes.
I was such a joy to help a girl find the perfect wedding dress.
Janice Vintage Artist
Dream Big Pray Bigger |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 1:26:26 PM
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Welcome, Bonnie. Nice to have you join the forum. Enjoy!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
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daisybloom
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Mary
Belton
Kentucky
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2015 : 3:20:38 PM
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Hello FarmGirls,
Wanted to introduce myself and really excited to be a FarmGirl. I live in western Kentucky and wonder if there are any chapters in this area. We live in an old school house about 25 minutes to town. Have been working on trying my hand at gardening and raising chickens. Did not do to well with that but will keep on trying. Getting ready to learn how to drive the Oliver tractor. I have spent many years as a nurse specializing in wound care and for the past 15 years have had my own practice as a Holistic Nurse. I love to sew, garden, scrapbook, fix up old furniture and really enjoy people. I am sure the rest of yo feel the same way, but can hardly wait for my Mary Jane's Farm magazine to arrive. Nice to meet you. daisybloom |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6592 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6592 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 12:34:31 AM
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Hello Bonnie and a big welcome to you!! So glad you here and looking forward to hearing more about your projects and interests!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl
1138 Posts
Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
1138 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 06:10:15 AM
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Welcome Bonnie and Mary -- Wow! From California to Kentucky -- just another thing I love about the Sisterhood. Things that work on the left coast don't always work in the green hills of the heartland and vice-versa. I can't tell you how many tips and treats and wonderful ideas I have gained in my short time being here.
I hope you both take some time to cruise around the chatrooms and forums -- so many fun people and so much great information. Welcome welcome!
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5079 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5079 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 11:38:07 AM
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.png?v 51401583) Bonnie! Oh I love movies where telephone Operators are in the scenes! My Aunt got a play Switchboard in the early 1960's and we played with that thing till we wore it out! So nice to meet You!
Welcome Mary! Oh how charming! you live in an old school House! Look forward to hearing more about it!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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Edited by - Killarney on Apr 09 2015 11:38:47 AM |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:04:01 PM
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Originally posted by ceridwen
Welcome Bonnie! Nice to meet you! The Farmgirl Connection is a great place to be to meet wonderful farmgals and share in our love of MJF. Grab cuppa and enjoy! Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://www.fibrejunction.com
blessings and love - Gramma |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16373 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16373 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:12:12 PM
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Welcome Mary! It's always nice to make the acquaintance of a holistic nurse. Good luck with your tractor lessons!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:18:58 PM
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Originally posted by ceridwen
Welcome Bonnie! Nice to meet you! The Farmgirl Connection is a great place to be to meet wonderful farmgals and share in our love of MJF. Grab cuppa and enjoy! Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://www.fibrejunction.com
thx Carole - got my cuppa ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:21:25 PM
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Originally posted by MaryJane
What a nice introduction Bonnie. So very pleased to make your acquaintance!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
thx MaryJane - love all that you are doing - thank you for giving us farm girls a place to hang out - -
blessings and love - Gramma |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:24:11 PM
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Originally posted by Janice
Welcome Bonnie,
I don't live on a farm either but I do love the farm life style. Some day, a few years from now when my husband whats to retire we will get a ranch in Montana may be?
My Grandmother was a long distance phone operator to in her youth too. I used to work in a bridal shop in Monrovia. I miss that job sometimes.
I was such a joy to help a girl find the perfect wedding dress.
Janice Vintage Artist
Dream Big Pray Bigger
thx Janice - - wow - what a small world ! ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:26:05 PM
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Originally posted by YellowRose
Hello Bonnie and welcome. Whether city or farm we're all FarmGirls at Heart here. I'm 73 too and find the Farm suits me just fine.
Have a blessed day, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
thx Sara - loving the farm so far - sure it will continue ~ ~
blessings and love - Gramma |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:28:46 PM
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Originally posted by daisybloom
Hello FarmGirls,
Wanted to introduce myself and really excited to be a FarmGirl. I live in western Kentucky and wonder if there are any chapters in this area. We live in an old school house about 25 minutes to town. Have been working on trying my hand at gardening and raising chickens. Did not do to well with that but will keep on trying. Getting ready to learn how to drive the Oliver tractor. I have spent many years as a nurse specializing in wound care and for the past 15 years have had my own practice as a Holistic Nurse. I love to sew, garden, scrapbook, fix up old furniture and really enjoy people. I am sure the rest of yo feel the same way, but can hardly wait for my Mary Jane's Farm magazine to arrive. Nice to meet you. daisybloom
Hey Mary - welcome aboard - -I am new, too, so we will explore this new farm stuff together ! ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:31:41 PM
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Originally posted by Red Tractor Girl
Hello Bonnie and a big welcome to you!! So glad you here and looking forward to hearing more about your projects and interests!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014
thx Winnie - and thx for the card - that is why I posted on this forum - you were a good jump start - -
blessings and love - Gramma |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:34:19 PM
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Originally posted by Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
Welcome Bonnie and Mary -- Wow! From California to Kentucky -- just another thing I love about the Sisterhood. Things that work on the left coast don't always work in the green hills of the heartland and vice-versa. I can't tell you how many tips and treats and wonderful ideas I have gained in my short time being here.
I hope you both take some time to cruise around the chatrooms and forums -- so many fun people and so much great information. Welcome welcome!
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight."
thx Marilyn - looking forward to cruising ! ! love your quote ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:37:24 PM
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Originally posted by Killarney
Bonnie! Oh I love movies where telephone Operators are in the scenes! My Aunt got a play Switchboard in the early 1960's and we played with that thing till we wore it out! So nice to meet You!
Welcome Mary! Oh how charming! you live in an old school House! Look forward to hearing more about it!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392
thx Connie - yes, old movies are fun - but pretty slow compared to today's fast action ! !
blessings and love - Gramma |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5079 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5079 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 1:44:51 PM
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 Bonnie, the good ole days! LOL!!!!
Farmgirl Hugs!!
Connie #3392 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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Gramma Farmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Bonnie
Monrovia
California
11 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2015 : 10:27:27 AM
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Originally posted by Killarney
Bonnie, the good ole days! LOL!!!!
Farmgirl Hugs!!
Connie #3392
LOVE IT ! ! ! !
tx Connie
blessings and love - Gramma |
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daisybloom
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Mary
Belton
Kentucky
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2015 : 3:22:04 PM
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Thank you for the welcomes. It is interesting living in the old school , but a lot of work. It was built in 1978 and has 26,000 square ft. We made the principles office our bedroom and 3 other bedrooms for company. For the first year and half we did not have hot water or a kitchen. Used a hotplate and had to carry water, BUT now i have a kitchen and REALLY appreciate it! There is no central heating system in the school so winters are a challenge and can truthfully say I am so excited about spring being here.
We are planning to make raised beds because the topsoil was pretty much removed and clay and rock remained. All in all, love it and really love Kentucky. I have been browsing around the chatrooms and can see there are many wonderful people with a wealth of knowledge. |
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