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elizabethswhimsies
Farmgirl in Training
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Elizabeth
New York
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 Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 05:24:56 AM
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Good morning, everyone. I've been reading here for a while and subscribe to Mary Jane's magazine and have almost all of her books.  I grew up in the shadows of the Green Mountains, but on the NY side, and I grew up in dairy farm country. I am the daughter of farm families on both sides. I moved to central NY for college and stayed in this area for the last 20 years. I have a little mini-farm: 8 miniature ducks, four chickens (old ladies now), and two Nigerian Dwarf goat girls. I have two cats, one 17 and one 10, and two blue budgies (parakeets). I have a two-year-old girl, as well, who delights me and makes my days bright.
I love to sew, quilt, crochet, do some knitting, embroider and make doll clothes and handmade toys. I've been a farm girl at heart since childhood. My dream is to move to a little plot of sunny land in a little sustainable house, maybe closer to where I grew up and where most of my family still lives, and quit my hectic day job. I would like to sew and craft and grow my own food and home school my daughter. My goal for the next five years is to make that dream closer to reality or an actual reality, because it's time I started living the life that I want and that keeps me happy and fulfilled! I am looking forward to reading and participating here, and I'm happy to meet everyone.
Here's a picture of my goat, Anza, peeking at me from behind a quilt I was trying to photograph:
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6810 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 06:03:55 AM
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Hi Elizabeth and a big WELCOME to MJF!! I loved seeing the photo of your cute little goat and the quilt. Precious. We have lots of fun here sharing all sorts of projects, ideas, and old fashioned love. Looking forward to hearing more about all of your ideas and projects. Farmgirl Hugs from sunny Florida to you!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 07:53:26 AM
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Welcome, Elizabeth!
All I can say about your pic of Anza is Awwwwwwww!
I love driving through upstate New York!! It was very pretty in the Fall of '73!
I do most of the crafts you do..just getting into "hand made toys". I've never had goats. However, I do find them very amusing!
You will love it here!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
Edited by - forgetmenot on Mar 03 2016 07:16:48 AM |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 08:53:37 AM
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Welcome Elizabeth! Thanks for introducing yourself and letting us get to know you a bit. I just love hearing about the lives of my fellow farmgirls, especially the ones with goats!! I think you'll feel right at home with us
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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Kristine
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
California
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 09:23:57 AM
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Welcome Elizabeth! I have been reading here for quite a while myself. But, I have just really started responding! I am a farm girl at heart. I live in a town that feels a bit rural. My husband and I lived in a very small town for 3 years; way out in the country in Missouri. But, we moved back to California to be with my Mom; when she became ill. She just passed away 6 months ago. I'm glad I came back to be with her. And I'm glad I was able to find a town; that feels "a little bit country!" Your photo is adorable of Anza and your lovely quilt! I would love to get a "Mini Donkey!"  Welcome to the group! Pictured here: "Violet" my Blue Silkie-she is such a sweet-heart!!! Oh, and I just joined the Farmgirl Sisterhood...#6857!!!! |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 10:40:24 AM
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Hi Elizabeth :) So glad you found us here on the farm. Your goat is too cute! Sounds like you lead a busy and lovely farm :) Looking forward to getting to know you better! 2 yo are such a fun age!!!!
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 11:35:11 AM
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Welcome, Elizabeth. So happy you joined in.
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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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7418 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7418 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 11:39:22 AM
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Elizabeth, Welcome to the Farm. I enjoyed reading about your wee homestead.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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elizabethswhimsies
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Elizabeth
New York
16 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 12:49:24 PM
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| Thank you all for the warm welcome. Kristine, your little Silkie is too cute! |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7846 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7846 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 1:53:54 PM
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Welcome Elizabeth! Glad to have you join us. You sound like a super busy women with a wonderful goal. I hope you can get to where you want to be soon! Your Anza is adorable! I can’t wait to see you around and get to know you better!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9620 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9620 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 4:40:47 PM
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Hi Elizabeth, welcome! I grew up in NY. Saratoga County area. Your goat is cute. Enjoyed reading about your place. I grew up on a farm, dad raised chickens. I guess it was inevitable I would have some too! Enjoy the forum, there are lots of great farmgirls here.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"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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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6053 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6053 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 5:10:08 PM
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Welcome Elizabeth! Love the pic of your goat !You will be right at home here on MJF!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Kristine
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
California
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 11:06:35 PM
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| Thanks Elizabeth! Connie, those boots are so cute! Have you seen the "Chicken" boots; that are for sale on QVC? Farm girl sister#6857 |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2016 : 12:00:21 AM
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Welcome Elizabeth! I lived in upstate NY for about a year. Beautiful area but sooooo much snow!
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16717 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16717 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2016 : 06:40:49 AM
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Welcome Elizabeth. And Anza! My, what great goals you have:) The bigger the better to dream with.
Be at home.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2016 : 10:19:13 PM
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Elizabeth, a wonderful Minnesota welcome to you from Farmgirls sister 298. My how we have grown! Will be looking forward to hearing more from you.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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elizabethswhimsies
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Elizabeth
New York
16 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2016 : 04:58:26 AM
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| Thank you all for this lovely welcome! It's a great way to start the day! |
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Kristine
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
California
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2016 : 09:16:33 AM
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Good Morning Farmgirls! Have a Blessed Day! This is my hen "Nellie!" |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17401 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17401 Posts |
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2016 : 3:14:32 PM
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Elizabeth, if you are close to Binghamton we have an active MJF chapter. Email me if you are interested in info.
Tammy
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2016 : 2:03:57 PM
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Welcome Elizabeth,
So cute you goat wanted to be in the picture too. I have one son which I never home school but then he was born with very high intelligence. I love to sew too. I have made 3 quilts. I also like to pick summer fruit and make jam. My favorite past time is to make and create art by finding old or odd stuff and finding old magazine ad. and decoupage them on cookies sheet, bug sprayer, wooden create and tin of all kinds. Just a city girl with a country girl heart.
Janice Vintage Artist
Etsy/vintageartist61/shop.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13813 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13813 Posts |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2016 : 03:39:36 AM
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Hi Elizabeth, I'm so happy to meet you. Anza is adorable, glad you're both here! ;)
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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elizabethswhimsies
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Elizabeth
New York
16 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2016 : 05:28:22 AM
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| Thanks to everyone else for the warm welcome! :) Tammy, I live about 45 minutes from Binghamton so I will send you a message soon! :) |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2016 : 05:26:05 AM
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Hi Elizabeth! Hello from Connecticut, close to the New York border! Love your goat picture. I have several friends who have goats. Love goat milk soap!
I know you will enjoy it here, and look forward to seeing you here on the forum!
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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