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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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 Posted - Feb 21 2016 : 04:15:35 AM
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Are there any farmgirls at the fair this weekend in TX?
I am in information overload, but loving every minute. I'm kinda being a geek, too and 'fan-girling' over all the authors/speakers that I admire.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2016 : 11:49:14 PM
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Catherine...lucky you girl...being able to be at that Fair. I bet it is Sensory overload but
Wonderful!!! Was it just for the Weekend or does it go on longer?
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 06:02:26 AM
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It was wonderful. Over the course of 2 days, there were 132 classes. So sad that I could only be in one class at a time.
My brain is sorting through all the information and experiences. I definitely have some renewed goals and energy along with new ideas to implement.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7114 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 07:40:13 AM
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Catherine how exciting for you. As you sort through the things you learned please pass some of it our way. Especially if it's how to grow and do things in Texas.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 09:10:19 AM
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Sara, my only complaint is that some of the subject matter didn't apply to Texas. Our climate is just so different and hot compared to the rest of the people they usually talk to. We don't really need to know about wood burning stoves for heat, or extending the growing season or passive heating for your home. We need the opposite...how to stay cool!!
I did come away with tons of info on permaculture, stream lining my farm chores, aquaponics, treating rainwater for drinking, and I bought the coolest little gadget for harvesting okra. I'll post a pic of it later.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 1:47:19 PM
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Catherine, can you explain the okra gadget? My husband and I grow okra every year. Sounds like you enjoyed the fair.
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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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 5:24:37 PM
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Marly, It's a ring with a sharp hook on it. It kinda looks like a rooster's spur. It sits in between the top and middle knuckles. There are various sizes to choose from. I've harvested okra with either a knife or scissors/clippers, and those tools can be cumbersome when trying to hold the stalk and cut and load the okra in the basket. So, essentially, the 'knife' is the hook which is attached to the ring that sits firm on your finger. Hold the okra and swipe your fist, with the hook exposed, across the stem and slice it.
I'm gonna take a pic right now and then post it by 8pm.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 5:37:55 PM
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from Hoss at hosstools.com
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 5:39:42 PM
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Thank you, Catherine. Very interesting. I'll have to get one for my hubby. Thanks for the pictures.
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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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2016 : 7:01:16 PM
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Is anyone going to the Mother Earth News Fair in Albany, Oregon? A friend and I are driving down from Victoria, BC. It would be fun to meet up, if anyone else was going to be there. I've been once before and just loved it, came away with so much information, new books, samples, products...
Jill
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2016 : 08:13:49 AM
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Jill, if I had the money I'd fly up there and join ya'.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 06:47:55 AM
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That would be fun Catherine!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 6:16:17 PM
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Thanks for the review Catherine. I have seriously been thinking of attending the one in Seven Springs PA during the month of September. It sounds amazing!
Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
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Edited by - ceridwen on Feb 29 2016 6:17:00 PM |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2016 : 9:17:08 PM
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It's well worth the time, if you can manage it, Carole.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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