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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 11:56:23 AM
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Hi everyone!
I'm tickled pink to finally sign on here. I found MaryJane's book at the library and have poured over it many times already. I wish I didn't have to send it back to the library so soon! I love it - especially the stitchery and cleaning sections.
I'm a youngin' just starting out with my (tall, handsome)fiance  . We live out in the Fraser valley in BC, Canada. Right now I work as a Heritage Interpreter at a National Historic Site. It's lots of fun 
However, I've always had a desire to move to the country. Redo an old farmhouse, with me and the fella able to make a living from there. We love BC, but prices here are through the roof (bungalows on our modest street go for 500,000$!) and are contemplating moving to a cheaper province - perhaps the maritimes? It would be a big crazy leap of faith to do it, but our desire is pretty strong. I'd love to hear from anyone who is out there, and get their opinions about good places to go.
I am an old fashioned girl - I love cooking, baking, stitching, cleaning, and gardening - In fact, I already have a good collection of vintage aprons and tablecloths (but a girl can never have enough of those *grin*)
Cheers! - meggie
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jking
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Jessica
King
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:14:01 PM
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hi meggie
Welcome to our wonderful group! You sound like you share alot in common with everyone else here. I'm also a "youngin'" from Ontario. It's nice to see more of us Canadian girls finding this place. I also love to garden, bake, sew, knit and everything else " farmgirl". My bf and i are also just starting out, actually he will be making the trip out to BC next fall to do a log home building course, then i'll probably join him. I'm really looking forward to the beautiful scenery! Well I just wanted to say welcome and i hope you enjoy this website as much as i do.
Jess King
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:14:23 PM
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Greetings from a Kentucky farmgirl, Meggie. My dh and I are still in the process of the 'redo the old farmhouse' adventure. It's been a ton of work, but I wouldn't swap the experience and memories for anything! I've learned to do things that amaze even me. If that's what's in your heart(and his), you'll get there.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:46:27 PM
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Welcome Meggie. Glad you found us. Young or old, a farmgirl is a farmgirl!!
Karin |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 1:55:12 PM
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welcome to the group Meggie!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 3:20:08 PM
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Welcome Meggie...sounds like you have a good start...our kind of young un!!!!
It will be fun having you in our little family here!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 4:11:52 PM
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Hi Meggie from across Georgia Strait. I'm just outside of Victoria. You'll love it here.
Di |
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 4:47:15 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
I'm having such fun poking around old posts, there is so much info on here
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world." -Anne-girl |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 5:37:02 PM
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Glad you found us, Meggie, I am just below you in Washington. While you are poking around the old posts if you have time check the farm girls individual blogs. We are a funny bunch. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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cathy jane
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Cathy
Cynthiana
Kentucky
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 6:31:56 PM
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How wonderful to hear from a BC farmgirl! Great to have you here, Meggie. (My daughter's name is Megan!) Best wishes for achieving all you dream of - dream it, believe it and you will achieve it!
Cathy Jane
"Treat everyone you meet today as if they are wearing a sign that says MAKE ME FEEL SPECIAL!" Mary Kay Ash |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 6:39:43 PM
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| Welcome aboard Meggie, I think you will find many kindred sprits here! Cindy |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2007 : 8:13:07 PM
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Welcome to the farm Meggie! We can always use another old fashion girl! Look forward to chatting with you!
Rhonda
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 09:54:28 AM
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Hi Meggie,
Welcome. So glad you joined us. We'll be visiting BC this year since we are really too close not to. Can't wait. I love old timey things too.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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momto6
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Valerie
Goltry
OK
USA
134 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 7:10:57 PM
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Welcome to you Meggie,
Glad you're here. Val |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 10:14:31 AM
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Hi there I too am from B.C. only a remote northern town Mackenzie and I too am excited about this site.
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beckels
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
becky
warrington
pa
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 5:06:12 PM
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Welcome to the group Maggie from Pennslyvania - its sounds like you live in a beautiful area
Beckels |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 10:59:00 AM
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Hey Meggie
Welcome, my fellow Canadian!!! I was born and raised in downtown Toronto, now I live on a very small dairy farm in the smallest province PEI. The maritimes are B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!! When I left T.O, I moved to Halifax and just Adored it there...I met my husband and since he couldn't move the cows to HFX, I moved to him!!! WElcome again!!
mellaisbella "I wanna touch the earth, I want to break it in my hands, I want to grow something wild and unruly" |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2007 : 08:34:55 AM
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Hello from a Maritimer;
I am looking around at some older posts now, and if you are really thinking of coming to the maritimes, let me know. I am in Nova Scotia, and prices are cheaper, and not only can you farm, but like BC, you are close to the ocean.
I am absolutely LOVIN IT. There is still MUCH work to do, but it is enjoyable work.
Mary Jane
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl" |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2007 : 07:16:49 AM
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well hello to you "bluenoser"!!! you are absolutely right, Nova Scotia is the BEST!!!!
independent consultant with Epicure Selections www.epicureselections.com "Everyday gourmet simply by opening a jar!" |
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2007 : 10:54:50 AM
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A warm welcome to you, Meggie! And I love your charming name. Sounds like you will find lots to discuss with the farmgirls here, & I hope you get tons of good information that will assist your wonderful hopes & plans for the future.
Melanie |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
766 Posts |
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