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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7892 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7892 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 11 2025 : 5:37:43 PM
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I have started to read the book required for the What's Your Beef badge. Once that is finished I will be able to apply for all 3 levels of the badge.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3488 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3488 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2025 : 1:36:32 PM
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I recently finished that book and need to apply for the beef badges as well!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
93 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2025 : 1:58:10 PM
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Can you ask for more than one level at a time? I thought each level had to be requested separately.
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3488 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3488 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2025 : 6:11:05 PM
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They do have to be requested separately and you have to earn the beginner first. Sometimes though when working on them something takes longer (like reading a book) and the advanced gets finished first.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
93 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2025 : 05:43:12 AM
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Ah thank you!!
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7892 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7892 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2025 : 3:17:07 PM
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Yes exactly what Heather said. The books are what take me the longest, but I will finish all the tasks required for the first badge and then start the second set of tasks.
Way to go Heather on finishing the book! Hopefully you get time soon to apply for them.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 1:34:58 PM
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That's awesome, Krista! Congratulations!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9638 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9638 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2025 : 04:21:15 AM
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Krista I look forward to seeing your flag when you finish. I may have missed it, is this macrame?
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 18 2025 04:21:45 AM |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7892 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7892 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2025 : 10:34:25 AM
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Thanks Denise! I am hoping once school starts again I will have some more free time to work on it. Yes it is macrame.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7357 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7357 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2025 : 2:32:57 PM
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Here are my finished 4 Watercolors for my Intermediate Make it Pretty Badge. I have found that I need to relax and not stress over my art and I need lots of help with shading and blending. Next is a painting with oils for my expert badge, now that’s a challenge.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7892 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7892 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2025 : 3:35:57 PM
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Oh Debbie, those are beautiful! You did a wonderful job. I look forward to seeing what you create with oil paints.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7357 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7357 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2025 : 4:18:47 PM
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Thank you so much Krista. Me too!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
93 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2025 : 7:18:38 PM
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They look great Debbie!
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
744 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
744 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2025 : 7:00:26 PM
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I love your pictures, Debbie, especially the chicken. Some friends of ours have a gorgeous oil painting of a rooster that they have up on display in their barn. It looks wonderful there. It's hung really high so no animals can get at it. I'll be looking forward to seeing your oil paintings. I'm looking forward to getting back to working on badges once I'm finished a big sock spinning project.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1934 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1934 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2025 : 7:58:27 PM
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I read a wonderful book titled Grandma Gatewood Walks. It is the story of Emma Gatewood. She walked the Appalachian Trail start to finish from May-September. Here are five things I learned about her.
1.Emma Gatewood was the first female that walked the Appalachian Trail.
2. She was 67 the first time she walked the trail.
3. She walked the trail 2 more times, once more at the age of 69, another walk through.
4.She also walked the 2,000 mile Oregon Trail.
5. She was the mother of 11 children and after 33 years of marriage, she divorced her horribly abusive husband.
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7357 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7357 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2025 : 8:13:05 PM
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That is amazing Karen, I am going to try to read the book. It sounds really good.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
744 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
744 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2025 : 4:52:06 PM
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Karen, I also read the book and loved it. I highly recommend it.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7892 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7892 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2025 : 12:48:06 PM
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She sounds like an amazing woman. I will have to check that book out too.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1934 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1934 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2025 : 9:11:41 PM
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Krista, I found it at my local library.
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7892 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7892 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2025 : 11:11:04 AM
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Karen, thank you!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
93 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2025 : 1:10:51 PM
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Yay! Just applied for my Crochet beginner level badge, I made a simple lap blanket.
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3488 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3488 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2025 : 7:07:39 PM
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That turned out wonderfully, Hilary!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
744 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
744 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2025 : 2:30:04 PM
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That looks fabulous, Hilary!!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
93 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2025 : 2:50:34 PM
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Thank you Heather and Jill 
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2025 : 3:47:37 PM
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Its beautiful, Hilary!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Just a bit of merit badge chit chat |
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Just a bit of merit badge chit chat
