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**News from MaryJanesFarm:  Farm Fair 2007  |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
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Meg
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 12:02:35 PM
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We've been pondering what to do this year for our annual 4th of July FARM FAIR, since the 4th falls on a Wednesday this year-2007. Nationwide, the 4th will be celebrated on that day. That poses a problem for our event because our vendors who attend come from far and wide. It's a lot of work to load a trailer full of farm collectibles or set up a food booth for just one day. And traveling is problematic when people have only one day off. We've decided instead to cancel Farm Fair 2007 and encourage everyone to attend Brenda's events in Fairfield, Washington, about an hour's drive from here. www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7295 We'll bow out for now. Her event sounds like perfect farmgirl fare anyway. I'm sure she would appreciate our support and encouragement. We sure are looking forward to attending! Hope to see you there!!!
However, do stay tuned for MaryJane's 2008 4th of July Farm Fair details.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 12:57:24 PM
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Oh, sadness. I was going to try and get my sisters to come with me. But, we may just have to go to Brenda's instead!! That will be something fun to look forward to. Really, it's a very thoughtful thing that you are doing. A true Farmgirl act. :)
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 2:33:10 PM
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CANCEL FARM FAIR....OH NO!!! Well I can see the problems so I will try to go to Fairfield and then maybe to the Bluesfest in Ritzville.I had such a good time at MJ's last year so I will be looking to 2008. Thanks for lettingus all know so far ahead. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 4:07:54 PM
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Oh, how I hate to hear this. Since I had planned to attend last year and didn't because of the job loss and moving to the country, dh had told me he "wanted" (I know it was just for me  ) to go there this year! I understand the situation but sure am disappointed. Next year will be the year dd graduates and all she wants from us is for her & I to do a mother-daughter cruise that summer. So we won't be able to take another big trip that year. Darn!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 5:14:45 PM
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Sounds like a good idea. Brenda sounds like she is planning some fun stuff. It is alot closer as far as travel for most of us who live in the area. Hope you all will have a booth there with MJF goods for sale!
Pamela
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 11:10:59 PM
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This just makes me so sad. Missy & I were just talking about it the other day. I just assumed that Farm Fair would be the weekend before the 4th like it was last year. For us it's not even so much about being a vendor as it is getting to visit the Farm and see everyone. Well we'll just have to plan for 2008.
The Rustic Cottage Etsy Shop http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
http://nwfarmerette.blogspot.com http://rcpicaday.blogspot.com
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands -Proverbs 31:13
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 11:47:03 AM
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I'd love to come in 2008, we should all support Fairfield! It sound wonderful and I actually think I can come this year!!! Thanks Meg, Congrats on the new baby!!! jo
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 3:46:49 PM
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Oh, Well!! I understand, for sure....I am guessing that planning and hosting such a big event requires alot of time and energy, AND Nana Jane should be spending her energy on the new arrival!!
I think I will re-read the chapter in MaryJane's Book about hosting a FarmFair of our very own! Even something small like a pot-luck dinner and bonfire with other farm girls and their families would be super fun, something small, with the folks in our area....we could all do it locally!!
Thanks Meg, We will look forward to 2008, and in the mean-time, hug that babe!
Kate
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 09:26:15 AM
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Maryjane,
What a sweetheart you are!! We are so excited about our show, but saddened to hear yours will not be happening. Perhaps you can just do it a bit later in the summer? I just emailed you back and we would love to have you involved in our show. You are truly the "Queen Farmgirl" so having you there would be the icing on the cake!
I will keep each of you posted as the show gets closer on details. God bless each of you!
Brenda
Past Blessings Antique Show
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 10:39:23 AM
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I can certainly understand wanting to "bow out" for this coming summer's Farm Fair - AND - it sure is great that there is another venue for a farmgirl festival! Brenday, I'm excited about 2007, and MJF, I'm looking forward to 2008!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 2:12:47 PM
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Julia and I were going to make the trip together and leave the kiddies to the men. I am sorry to hear it is not going to happen. July 4th is our combined birthday and it was going to be our gift to each other! But now we have another year to plan! 2008 here we come!
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 9:06:23 PM
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SO, selfishly, I'm OK with this decision. My daughter and I are going on a covered wagon trip and I wouldn't be able to make it this year. Gives me another year to save up for the trip. See you all in 2008!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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Choctaw Mama
Farmgirl in Training
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Barbara
AZ
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Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 12:02:55 PM
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It looks like I am in the same boat. My daughter and I (aka chickenlips) were wanting to go up also. She has never been on a trip all by herself. I have and am willing to go to the Moon even. But she needs to be broke in slow. So this year we are putting the gr. kids into camps and going to Sedona and Flagstaff, AZ to see how the two of us do. We will come next year, via Mt. Home, where Belinda was born.
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
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julia
medical lake
wa
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 12:26:44 PM
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Bummer! BUT at the same time I am so relieved since I couldn't imagine doing Farm Fair this year with a baby and 2 little kids and at the same time I couldn't imagine NOT participating in Farm Fair. Soooooooo will spend the year making a broader inventory. Is Brenda's gig in Fairfield different from Farm Chicks? I was thinking of participating in that this year if they let me in!
keeping you all in the light of smiles and joy!
Julia Hayes
being simple to simply be |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 7:13:26 PM
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The Farm Chicks are not doing their event either. Brenda's is replacing that. I'm waiting to receive a packet of info from Brenda. Missy & I are contemplating doing her Past Blessings Show.
The Rustic Cottage Etsy Shop http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
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Edited by - therusticcottage on Feb 03 2007 7:14:45 PM |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2007 : 10:20:02 PM
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Hi Kay. I am getting the contracts ready and should be emailing you yours this week. We are so excited. I'll keep everyone posted. Talk to you soon!
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
Edited by - Past Blessings on Apr 10 2007 1:15:24 PM |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 5:35:49 PM
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Will plan to attend the 2008 Fair. from the pics in the book it looks like sooo much fun!
thanks for the update!
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