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Ninibini
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Nini
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 Posted - May 31 2015 : 08:52:41 AM
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Hi girls!
I wasn't exactly sure where to post this, but the Farm Kitchen forum seemed appropriate.
Last weekend I stumbled upon a short documentary series(?) called, "The Wartime Kitchen and Garden," which tells the story of the homefront during wartime England. I just fell in love with it! It gives all sorts of wonderful information about making the most of and stretching the food you have, substitutions for ingredients you may not have, and great gardening tips. The series is not very long - I think there are only 8 or 9 episodes, that run for a little over 20 minutes each, and I just found it so nostalgic and charming... and a little bit sad. Very interesting, to say the very least! I really think you'll like it, too.
There are a few different links to watch in on YouTube, each with varying viewing quality, so you may want to search around for one you like best; but here is a link to the first episode for you to check out:
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I'm having trouble posting the straight link, sorry about that. If you'd like to check it out, just click on the blue portion and it should take you right there! :)
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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Winnie
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 09:45:11 AM
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NIni, thanks for this new lead!! I just watched the first episode and loved it!!! Last week, I finished reading a book on the Women's Land Army in Britain during WWII and it was fascinating. There is also a series on Netflix titled Land Girls which is a three season series of a group of British women and their lives as part of the WLA on a farm. It is just a wonderful series. Right now , I am reading a book about the Women's Land Army here in the US during WWI which is quite interesting and fun to read.
The Women's Land Army was such an interesting call to action for women during both the Great War and WWII. Women played a huge role in filling the gap for all the men who had been called to the wars. It has been very enlightening to read all about the struggles they had being accepted in doing "men's work", and how essential they were to their countries. Many young women were tired of knitting socks and vests and wanted to serve their countries in these great eras of need. Their perseverance and tenacity was inspiring and their countries desperately needed their services. I keep asking myself, if I would have joined the WLA movement. I don't know but I like to think that I would have. Can't you just seen me learning to use and take care of a real Red Tractor??? I am pretty sure it would have been a great source of pride for me!!
What about you? Do you think you would have wanted to join the WLA during the wars?
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Ninibini
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 10:05:15 AM
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Oh my goodness! I have GOT to get that book, Winnie!!!! I just found that series on Netflix last night, too! WOW! How cool is THAT?! I cannot WAIT to start watching it! What are the names of the two books - I would really love to read them, too!!! Maybe we could start our own MJF WLA book club! The past just has so much to teach us!
I definitely would've wanted to join the WLA, provided I had not yet had a family, of course! I would've loved it! It was really hard work, wasn't it? And I was surprised to learn that most women hadn't any experience in gardening at that point! They sure got one heck of an education - too valuable for words! The sense of responsibility to provide for their country was incredible. They really kept the country together!
Yes! I definitely could see you using and taking care of a real Red Tractor! LOL! Did you see how different their machinery was? WOW! But to them, it was a godsend. I was really struck when the narrator said how emotionally difficult it was on the farmer to switch from manpower to machinery. Nowadays, I wonder how people would feel giving up their machinery to do everything manually, you know? How times have changed...
Don't you just love seeing the aprons? I loved how they shared that it was hard for the women to share their kitchen. Can you imagine? And they used such interesting techniques to preserve and stretch food. I am going to go through the series again this week and take notes. I think it's really important to be prepared, and my goodness, they sure knew what they were doing!
I'm so glad you liked the first episode, Winnie! I am really jazzed about reading those books, too. Thank YOU for sharing! Maybe all of us can share things that our grandmothers taught us, too. SO much wisdom! It simply should NOT be lost! Good things MUST be shared! :)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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YellowRose
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Sara
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 10:20:39 AM
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Thanks Nina & Winnie, I will look into the series and books.
One of my neighbors is a British WII war bride. She talks about being rationed 3 eggs a month. One of her favorite meals is British style scrambled eggs on toast. She doesn't say much more about the war other than "everyone had to do their share ~~~ didn't they". To this day she is the image of British resolve, strength, and grace.
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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nubidane
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 1:10:56 PM
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I am loving this Nini!
Have SOOO many outside chores today, and am having to pull myself away. Will watch tonight for sure!
"We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – R.R. |
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Ninibini
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Nini
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 1:57:57 PM
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I'm so glad you girls are as jazzed about this as I am! I just finished watching the first two episodes of "Land Girls," and I am HOOKED! I hate the war, but I am just so in love with the people of this era...You're right, Sara - they EXUDE resolve, strength and grace! We can learn so much from them, both here at home as well as from abroad!
Hugs -
Nini
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 3:06:12 PM
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Hey Nini, I think you have started a brand new interest group with the WLA!! It is such an interesting topic and I am looking forward to the remarks and thoughts of other Farmgirls after they watch Land Girls and the Wartime Kitchen. I know I am going to be watching more!!
The two books I found on Ebay, but you might find them on amazon as well.
The Women's Land Army--Bob Powell and Nigel Westacott ( this is the one about WWII in Britain) Lots of great old photos shown !!
Fruits of Victory: The Woman's Land Army of America in the Great War by Elaine F. Weiss
If you find them let me know what you think after you read them.
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nubidane
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 3:44:54 PM
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Where can I find episode 1 season 1.
Looked on you tube and Netflix??
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melody
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 3:48:40 PM
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I've watched that several times Nini....I LOVE the cast of characters! I know they do a lot of historical documentaries and I've seen them all.
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Ninibini
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 6:56:42 PM
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Thank you SO much, Winnie! I'll be looking for those shortly, and will be sure to keep you posted! :)
Lisa - "Land Girls" is on Netflix. It should be easy to find on a search. I have only seen "The Wartime Kitchen and Garden" on YouTube, but maybe it's on Netflix, too... I'll try to find out for you. :) I can't wait for you to see them! I think you're really going to enjoy them! I also just found another miniseries there called "Bomb Girls." It's about four women who work in a Canadian munitions factory during WWII... I will be watching that this summer, too!
Winnie - You're right! I think you and I have started something GOOD!!!! :) I really hope we hear lots of stories and learn about more books and videos!
Melody - If you have any other recommendations, please do share! I know you love this kind of thing as much as I do! :)
My mother-in-law worked in a canning factory here in Pittsburgh during the war. I remember her talking about it only once. She was very proud of it, but didn't really enjoy the work at all. I can't remember much about the story, but I'll see if my husband and sister-in-law can fill us in! :)
Hugs -
Nini
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nubidane
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 7:13:15 PM
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Nini.
I did a search of Land Girls and can find most episodes, but not the 1st one.
I can find season 1 episode 2, but not 1.
I am admitting to being a ROKU dork, so bear with me.
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 03:38:57 AM
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Nini, this is great stuff! My mom and her sister had as Victory Garden, and I'm sharing with her. I think the WLA is a fascinating subject as well and plan on researching for books at my library. Thanks so much for sharing the link and starting this thread!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
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notathreatinsight
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 05:12:05 AM
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Thanks for starting this thread! It looks so interesting. I am currently out of shows to watch, so this is perfect. I've really been thinking a lot lately about how to stretch food, and make it last also. It's synchronicity. I'm going to check out all three of the shows mentioned, but I'm really very interested in the books as well. I just need to get through the series I'm reading now. I have all information written on a pad next to the computer... just waiting. :) Nini, I'll probably end up taking notes too, like you suggested!
Erin
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 07:12:25 AM
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Nini, this is such an interesting thread!
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Ninibini
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 07:41:32 AM
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"Roku Dork" to "Not A Roku Dork" <wink-wink>:
Hey girlfriend! Let see what we can do here...
1) When you go to the Netflix link for the program, does it take you right to Episode 2 (Does Episode 2 start playing right away?)? If so, back out once with the little arrow to the left on the cross key with all the arrows on your remote, then go down to "more episodes." Hit more episodes, and it should bring you to Season 1. Using the right arrow on that same cross key with all the arrows, move the highlight cursor over to whatever episode is showing first, then use the up arrow on that same cross key with all the arrows and go up one. You should be at Episode 1 now.
2) IF when you go to the program it DOES NOT start playing Episode 2 right away, you should be either at the fist screen where you can select "More episodes," OR at the menu screen looking at the list of episodes from Season 1. If you're at the "More episodes" screen, click on that and proceed with selecting Season 1, and try to scroll up to Episode 1 as described above. If you're already at the screen that shows all three seasons, again, scroll over to the first episode you see, as per above, and then scroll up one to get to Episode 1.
Did that work for you???? I really hope that helps! :) If it didn't, maybe I can walk you through it verbally - just let me know! :) I don't want you to miss a thing!!!
(( And, you KNOW we're both definitely dorks, but that has NOTHING to do with ROKU! LOL! <You KNOW I'm kidding!!!> ))
Hugs -
Nini
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Ninibini
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 08:04:01 AM
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I can't tell you how excited I am that you're all excited about these programs and books, too! :)
Erin - you're going to love all the little mentions of how they stretched what they had. For example, in one episode, the lady explains how they used shaved carrots to extend sweetness in their baking and save on their sugar rations! I love that! It's a much healthier alternative - even when not in wartime!
It's easy to romanticize the way they lived, but we really need to keep in mind how much their lives were altered by the war, and the sacrifices they really did make. Can you imagine having all of our provisions rationed by the government? Can you imagine making the decision to purchase a pigs head because it is the cheapest meat you can find, and then having to cut it up and use it in several different ways to feed your family? Can you imagine having to share your home with complete strangers? Can you imagine what it must've been like having to black out your windows and stay quiet in the evenings, hoping not to bring on the attention of the enemy? Can you imagine having to burn off all of your prized garden plants and flowers in order to make room for a productive food garden? Can you imagine having to save all your scraps to feed animals raised by government farms? Or imagine having to save your compostibles to have them sent off to government gardens?
We live in blessed times. Tumultuous, yes, but very blessed times.
I loved the one episode where the lady said she watched today's young people just turning up their noses and throwing things away, and all she could think was how in the world would they survive in a crisis like the war? Isn't that just the truth? We live in a world where pork comes sliced up in a package, where chicken usually is skinless, boneless white meat, and where bread comes neatly packaged on shelves. I had watched a documentary a while back where kids from a city school were visiting a farm for the first time. They had no idea where vegetables and fruits came from, and most said they didn't really like them. When they picked them fresh from the ground and off the vines themselves, however, they couldn't get enough of the tasty fresh sweetness, and asked if they could take some home! What a comment on our society today!
I think that's why what MaryJane is doing through her magazine, books and right here on the Farmgirl Connection is so important, don't you? Every small step leaves a trail. Let's make ours glorious, inviting paths in which others may explore, discover and revel! Good things MUST be shared!
Have a great day, girls!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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notathreatinsight
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Posted - Jun 02 2015 : 05:56:53 AM
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I watched the first two episodes of Wartime Kitchen and Garden, and I love it! I did have a paper and pen handy to take notes as I felt I needed to. When all of the flowers and plants were picked to burn at the beginning, I was so sad! I'm not even that much of a gardener, but it was still sad. It was just something I never thought of. I've been working at my aunt's greenhouse for the past 4 weeks on Saturdays, and I was relating it to that. She has so many beautiful plants and flowers in there, but not too many veggies. I was thinking about her having to burn all of that or compost it to make room for edibles. It would be so sad. I am really enjoying it though. I have a feeling I'm going to breeze through it. Or as the kids say, binge-watch the whole thing... lol! :)
Erin
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Jeanna
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Posted - Jun 02 2015 : 06:56:49 AM
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There are others that the same people do. They are Wartime Farm, Edwardian Farm, Victorian Pharmacy, Victorian Farm, and one I haven't seen yet-- Tudor Monastery Farm. They have all been great.
Jeanna
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Posted - Jun 04 2015 : 2:20:02 PM
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I just finished watching all 8 episodes of The Wartime Kitchen and Garden. Excellent!! There were so many creative ways good food made with rations and a big dose of creativity. Erin, I have been taking notes as well while watching these episodes. They are so packed with great ideas.
Nini, this was a wonderful idea to share with everyone and I hope others have a chance to watch the series. I am off to look up Wartime Farm!
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Rosemary
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Posted - Jun 05 2015 : 09:35:07 AM
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Wowee, Nini, I can't wait to lay eyes on all this. You know, something we don't always realize when we read or watch films about US and allied people during WWII is that they didn't know they were going to win. My mom used to mention that to me sometimes, how hard it made all the sacrificing, because you weren't sure things would ever get better. (She worked in a defense plant, by the way -- a real "Rosie the Riveter.") For the British, it was even worse -- the bombing raids and everything, and of course they had already been suffering war for years before the Yanks got involved, same as in WWI.
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Bonnie Ellis
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Posted - Jun 05 2015 : 5:10:33 PM
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England was not the only country to have victory gardens. We had them in the US too. I have some cookbooks that have recipes from that time. Lots of things weren't available and they had to make substitutions. With the men off to war, American housewives had a tough time too.
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Posted - Jun 05 2015 : 6:25:25 PM
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| Oh I know. I have two vintage Victory Garden posters that were created by the government (employing out-of-work graphic artists) to promote this. Even people in urban tenements had something going in the little yard out back, or on a fire escape. |
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Ninibini
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Nini
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Posted - Jun 06 2015 : 06:56:14 AM
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Jeanna! Thank you for the recommendations! I watched three episodes of Wartime Farm in a row last night as my hubby snored on the sofa! I LOVE IT!!!
I've also started looking up some of the pamphlets and books online that they feature on these programs. I would love to just have a little collection of them, wouldn't you? Last fall when we were traveling, I purchased a copy of, "The Frugal American Housewife," and just love it! It had so many great recommendations inside. It also had some really scary recommendations - things that we know today would be terribly unsafe for one's health, if not deadly! Anyhow, the other day I ordered a modern book called, "Grandma's Wartime Kitchen, World War II and The Way We Cooked," by Joanne Lamb Hayes. I just can't wait for it to arrive! I'll be sure to keep you posted!
I wonder... I think I've asked in another post in the past, but I don't remember ever receiving a response... My paternal grandmother said when she was a little girl, her mother would clean their carpets with tea leaves. I'm not exactly sure how it was done, but I do know that they would put damp tea leaves on their wool Persian rugs, let them dry, and then my grandmother would go through the entire carpet on her hands and knees to remove the leaves. My aunt said she also remembered having to clean up the tea leaves as a child. She said she thinks something in the tannins (or something like that) is what cleaned the carpet beautifully... Do any of you know anything about that?
I also remember how the church ladies at our old church also used to recollect about gathering the little end bits of soap bars from church members. When they had big bags of it, they would get together and somehow they would either melt or press the soaps together to make larger bars to send to the troops and share with the community. They also used to put on shows at the church. Members would write skits to perform, sing songs, and play games together all while enjoying a delicious pot luck dinner. I used to love hearing their stories... How they would laugh while reminiscing!
Virginia! My grandparents lived in a tenement building when I was a kid. It was my favorite place to be! Their neighbor in the back had a little "victory garden" (many years later, of course!) that we would play in as kids - I just loved it. And my grandparents home was so simple, and yet so warm and lovely. Grandma had a more "modern" stove and refrigerator in her big, square kitchen, but the furnishings and decor were very much carryovers from the 30's and 40's. Very simple, very understated, scrupulously clean... It was all so charming and beautiful. I loved the wooden wainscoting in the main kitchen, and then they had this wonderful little pantry kitchen area lined with wainscoted cupboards, with a kitchen sink at the end facing out a window overlooking the backyard. She had the loveliest tablecloths and the simplest dishes, but she had a special fancy green milk glass tea set that she would lay out for my sister and I to play with - how we loved our teas with Grandma! I loved everything about that place, from the antiquated beige-ing wallpaper to the linoleum floors to the old claw-footed bathtub. My grandfather was such a card - you all would have loved him (BOTH of them, really!). When we would sleep over, in the mornings he would smear shaving cream all over his face and keep us in stitches, making exaggerated funny faces as he shaved it away. And grandma, always hummed and sang - it was so pleasant and comforting; something I do myself today! You could bounce a coin off of her made beds, and could've eaten off of any inch of her floors. (Sadly, traditions I have NOT carried on!) I remember their home always had the faint scent of bleach and Pine Sol; smells that today bring me right back to my childhood. In the wee hours of the morning, they would always have as simple breakfast together of either black raisin toast, orange juice and tea or raisin brain and black Sanka, seated at a lovely little table covered with a pretty tablecloth, listening to the morning news on the radio. I always loved that about them. They always embraced modesty and simplicity of living which was definitely part of them as a result of the war. I remember how much Grandpa loved a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery, and how having a good cut of meat, something that most other people took for granted, was SUCH a big deal for them. They never wasted anything, they never over indulged. They just enjoyed life simply, and there was always so much love and laughter. I guess they are the reason I am so enamored with this particular era. Whatever the reason, as I watch these programs, I am always heart-warmingly reminded of them! :)
Have a great Saturday, girls!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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Posted - Jun 07 2015 : 7:18:45 PM
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| I got "Grandma's Wartime Kitchen" at my library yesterday. It's fascinating! It contains a lot of info I didn't know about how rationing affected daily life, although I learned lots from my mother and her mom. Some of the recipes included in the book seem well worth trying, especially the ones designed to work around the shortage of sugar -- good for us who need to control our sugar intake. :) |
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Ninibini
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Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 10:16:29 AM
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Oh my gosh, girls... Yesterday our neighbor stopped by after church. He was telling us all about the war in Italy when he was a young boy. They nearly starved to death! It was so sad! His story is amazing... I will have to make time to type it all out sometime and share it with you!
Virginia - I didn't know that was a book!!! WOW! Exciting!!!
Okay... Wait a minute... Have I been getting that wrong all this time? Are you Rosemary in Virginia, or are you Virginia who uses Rosemary as your screen name??? UGH!!! I AM SO SORRY!!!
I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed... But I am pretty user friendly!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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