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morganewilson
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Morgan
Knoxville
TN
USA
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 Posted - Aug 05 2015 : 2:45:23 PM
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I couldn't think of a clever subject so I went with that...it's true!
I'm Morgan, I was born and reared in Knoxville TN and my ancestors have been in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mtns since before the Civil War. I was mostly raised by my grandparents, out in the country so I got to enjoy picking blackberries, getting chased by cows while picking blackberries (ok not fun), climbing trees and catching crawdads. I think I've had a long time interest in self-sufficiency, crafts, DIY, etc and am fairly "granola" in my old age (35).
I am not sure how long I've been reading the magazine and collecting the books (when I see one at a used bookstore I often grab it to give to someone who may enjoy it). I've subscribed to a lot of magazines over the years but I think MJF is the only one I cannot bear to cut articles out of and toss the rest.
I majored in anthropology and got to be an archaeologist til I got laid off and now I work for the State. I seem to collect used books and craft supplies (my favorites being soap making, bath and body stuff and cardmaking), plan tea parties I'll probably never have, and enjoy gardening (put in 3 raised veggie beds in the spring), food preservation and am settling into my first home which I bought about a year ago.
It's been a big year for me. I bought a house, lost my grandmother with whom I was very close, got a new job, became an official FarmGirl (#6565) and now my son is preparing to move out for his sophomore year of college (luckily UTK). Yes, I had him very young.
My boyfriend saw my sisterhood packet and the card Winnie sent me welcoming me and decided I had joined a cult.
"But there are merit badges" I said. I don't know of any cults that have merit badges.
:D
Nice to meet you all.
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Edited by - morganewilson on Aug 05 2015 2:46:58 PM |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2015 : 3:37:13 PM
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I seriously sat here and CRACKED UP! Welcome to the Farm :) I have never heard of the Sisterhood compared to a cult. I don't think cults are full of people who actually CARE about one another. Who are diverse in their beliefs and values, but come together with a mutual interest in farm life and all it entails. Nonetheless, I am glad you joined us :) Congratulations on your new home, and I am so sorry about your grandmother. Looking forward to getting to know you better :)
~ Shannon
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2015 : 8:25:03 PM
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A soon-to-be empty nester earning merit badges and fussing over three raised beds? For sure, such a woman would be considered a participant in the totally cult-ural phenom called farmgirl.
Welcome! What a fun introduction to all things Morgan.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2015 : 9:36:02 PM
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Welcome to the Farm, Morgan, you will have a great time here.
hugs
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2015 : 05:53:55 AM
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Welcome Morgan! You've certainly had a very full life in such a short time! I can't wait to hear more about it. There's lots to learn, share, and laugh at here.
Dawn in IL |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2015 : 06:07:53 AM
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Hahahaha, Morgan!! Your son is funny!! Welcome again to "the farm" here. Knoxville is a beautiful spot in the Appalachian Mountains and perfect for all things Farmgirl!! Looking forward to hearing more about all of your new projects that arise from inspirations from you book collections!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Ozark Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
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Posted - Aug 06 2015 : 07:38:43 AM
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Edited by - Ozark Farmgirl on Sep 27 2015 10:45:29 PM |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2015 : 08:00:36 AM
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Do you know that planning and actually having a tea party is a requirement of membership in this cult? Welcome.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2015 : 08:03:29 AM
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Welcome Morgan from a long time "cult" member! Enjoy yourself here and prepare to be inspired! These girls are ggggrrrreeeeaaaattt!
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
My Blog
www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
My Etsy
www.etsy.com/shop/annapearlsattic
Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2015 : 1:54:37 PM
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Well, yes I agree in part. We are a sort of cult if you think of us as being super-passionate about things. We have official books and magazines, jewelry, a wonderful leader! Chat room, glam ping get-together so and all the rest. But, I wouldn't change a thing!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 05:42:06 AM
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Hi There, Morgan! Welcome! I giggled at your post. I had a few friends think that, too, long ago when I first joined. You sound like a very busy lady and I can't wait to see more of you around the chat room.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 05:50:12 AM
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Welcome Morgan! Your post title made me laugh, since my family kind of said the same thing! So glad you're here, and I'm looking forward to hearing all about your life. Sorry for the loss of your grandmother, but you certainly are living out a Farmgirl legacy from her. Hugs!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5363 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5363 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 7:20:01 PM
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Welcome Morgan! from another Tennessee Farmgirl!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2015 : 10:38:25 PM
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Welcome, Morgan!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2015 : 05:58:29 AM
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I just found your post, Morgan! Thanks for the early morning smile! Okay..so it was a giggle...and, I don't do mornings. I'm so glad you joined the cult!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Ladybek9756
True Blue Farmgirl
882 Posts
Rebecca
Linneus
Maine
USA
882 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2015 : 06:30:18 AM
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Welcome Morgan, I like the comment you gave your boyfriend. Although my husband didn't think I had joined a cult, it was so unlike me to join anything. He loves when I get things in the mail, and is extremely jealous that I get things and he doesn't. Just wait until the packages, cards and things start rolling in, his attitude will change and he will be jealous of the attention you are receiving from your new found sisters.
Welcome aboard.
Becky
May the stars carry your sadness away. May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, and may hope forever wipe away your tears. |
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DoriTroutman
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Dori
Kelso
TN
USA
24 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2015 : 2:44:48 PM
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Welcome Morgan. Happy to have you join. 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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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2015 : 08:47:44 AM
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Morgan, Welcome! That is too funny... 'Made me think of the time my son pointed out to me that the girls on MJF are probably not even really women at all, but rather a bunch of unshaven old men, sitting in their underwear on couches in their parents' basements, smoking stogies! LOL! I had posted about it once, but can't find the link for you. Too funny. Just too, too funny! But no, we're not a cult! We're just like-minded farmgirls at heart who are really just thrilled to have found each other! ;) SO glad you've joined us! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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ladypony76
True Blue Farmgirl
313 Posts
Angela
Louisville
MS
USA
313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2015 : 12:21:34 PM
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Morgan welcome and I do love that intro. It is fun here and I love all the new people I have talked to and hey we are in neighboring states too... That is so cool!
Hugs,
Angela#6681
Farmgirl Farming on Faith! |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2015 : 06:26:21 AM
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Welcome!
You sound VERY interesting....
We just moved our son to Nashville to attend Belmont University in August. Been to TN twice in my life and always in a rush. Beautiful there and I am longing to go back for a good LONG visit.
I know you will enjoy the 'cult.' I've been a member on MJF's connection since 2009 and I can't tell you how many times the girls have been there for me in times of trouble and triumph!
You are going to love it here.....
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.longtallsallys.etsy.com
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2015 : 10:47:59 AM
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Thanks for the giggle :) welcome
Love many, trust few. Always paddle your own canoe.
Farmgirl Of The Month December 2008
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