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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 23 2020 :  1:26:38 PM   
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                      | Hello! My name is Sandy and I'm a brand new Farmgirl Sister living in the Lone Star State. I am working on several merit badges to learn how to be more self-sufficient. I would like to decrease my dependency on stores! I currently live in an apartment while I look for a few acres for backyard farming. 
 Sandy
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                | YellowRoseTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Sara
 Paris 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 23 2020 :  1:41:16 PM   
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                      | Welcome Sandy from northeast TX. Happy to meet a FarmGirl from 'Cow Town'. I'll be looking for you around the Farm. 
 Sara~~~  FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
 
 Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
 
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 23 2020 :  2:50:58 PM   
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                      | Nice to meet you, Sara! 
 Sandy
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                | Red Tractor GirlTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      6835 Posts
 
  Winnie
 Gainesville 
                Fl
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 23 2020 :  4:15:56 PM   
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                      | Hi Sandy and welcome to our MJF!  I just saw your other post about badges before I saw this one so I will just say welcome again and we are glad to have you!   There are lots of wonderful Farmgirls from the Lone Star State and you are amongst lots of friends over there.  Good luck with your search for a place to start some backyard farming.  It sounds exciting!  Do you have some plans in mind when you get some land? 
 Winnie #3109
 Red Tractor Girl
 Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
 FGOTM- October 2018
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                | levisgrammyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      9659 Posts
 
  Denise
 Beavercreek 
                Ohio
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 23 2020 :  4:23:38 PM   
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                      | Hi Sandy! Welcome from over here in NJ! So nice to meet you here. We have lots of farm gals from your state. I'm sure you will enjoy it here. Good luck with your search to find a place to do some backyard farming. Look forward to seeing you here. 
 ~Denise
 Sister #43~1/18/2007
 
 "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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                | HealingTouchTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      3448 Posts
 
 Darlene
 Kunkletown 
                Pa
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 23 2020 :  5:21:08 PM     
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                      | Welcome from Pennsylvania,Sandy. Check everything out and join any forum you feel comfortable with. You're about to meet wonderful farmsisters. See you around. 
 
 Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
 Darlene
 Sister 1922
 October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
 
 John 11: 35  Jesus wept.
 
 When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
 
 When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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                      | Edited by - HealingTouch on Apr 23 2020  5:23:01 PM
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                | jmpiercyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Joan
 Mechanicsville 
                Virginia
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 23 2020 :  6:32:33 PM   
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                      | Welcome, Sandy!  I have only been a Farmgirl Sister for about a couple of weeks so I am learning as well.  I have family in Beaumont, Port Neches & Corrigan, TX.  Love The Lonestar state!  Looking forward to getting to know you. 
 
 Joan
 #8056
 
 "You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." - William W. Purkey
 
 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
 Phillippians 4:13
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                | MaryJanesNieceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      7957 Posts
 
  Krista
 Utah
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 24 2020 :  1:24:59 PM   
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                      | Welcome Sandy! So glad to have you join us! I have been feeling the same way lately. I’m ready to have my own things instead of going to stores. We recently bought our land and are just working on getting everything in order. It sure takes a lot of time. Which badges are you starting with? Hope to see you around the forum! 
 Krista
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                | HollerGirl56True Blue Farmgirl
 
      1334 Posts
 
 Barbara
 Flat Top 
                WV
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 25 2020 :  5:15:51 PM   
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                      | Hi Sandy and welcome to MJF---a wonderful place full of super ladies for sure, they are all amazing for sure and I hope you do good on your badges. I never try for badges---as I am an old and jaded farm woman who knows my limits for sure. My home ec teacher hated me and I walked many laps in gym class. So====I know my limits. You go girl and leave us all in awe! I live in wild wonderful West Virginia---and those of us who aren't big rednecks rock for sure. LOL. 
 Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 27 2020 :  7:56:26 PM   
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                      | I plan to garden, raise some laying hens, plant some fruit trees, learn to can, the list goes on! But definitely chickens. 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
 52 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 27 2020 :  8:00:25 PM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by MaryJanesNiece
 
 Welcome Sandy! So glad to have you join us! I have been feeling the same way lately. I’m ready to have my own things instead of going to stores. We recently bought our land and are just working on getting everything in order. It sure takes a lot of time. Which badges are you starting with? Hope to see you around the forum!
 
 Krista
 
 
 
 Krista, I'm starting with Blogging, Going Green, Get It Together, Emergency Preparedness, and Knitting if my supplies ever show up. Package got lost in the mail! I need to work on Get It Together because I do not have a proper kitchen for cooking from scratch.
 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 27 2020 :  8:01:41 PM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by levisgrammy
 
 Hi Sandy! Welcome from over here in NJ! So nice to meet you here. We have lots of farm gals from your state. I'm sure you will enjoy it here. Good luck with your search to find a place to do some backyard farming. Look forward to seeing you here.
 
 ~Denise
 Sister #43~1/18/2007
 
 "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/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nice to meet you, Denise! Y'all have certainly made me feel welcome!
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 
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                      | Edited by - farmgirlnextdoor on Apr 27 2020  8:15:19 PM
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 27 2020 :  8:02:52 PM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by HollerGirl56
 
 Hi Sandy and welcome to MJF---a wonderful place full of super ladies for sure, they are all amazing for sure and I hope you do good on your badges. I never try for badges---as I am an old and jaded farm woman who knows my limits for sure. My home ec teacher hated me and I walked many laps in gym class. So====I know my limits. You go girl and leave us all in awe! I live in wild wonderful West Virginia---and those of us who aren't big rednecks rock for sure. LOL.
 
 Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis
 
 
 
 The badges are my motivation. I'm a box checker, for sure!
 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 27 2020 :  8:13:34 PM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by HealingTouch
 
 Welcome from Pennsylvania,Sandy. Check everything out and join any forum you feel comfortable with. You're about to meet wonderful farmsisters. See you around.
 
 
 Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
 Darlene
 Sister 1922
 October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
 
 John 11: 35  Jesus wept.
 
 When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
 
 When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nice to meet you, Darlene!
 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 http://www.thefarmgirlnextdoor.com
 
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                      | Edited by - farmgirlnextdoor on Apr 28 2020  09:32:37 AM
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                | levisgrammyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      9659 Posts
 
  Denise
 Beavercreek 
                Ohio
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  05:36:20 AM   
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                      | Sandy, If you are looking for good laying hens might I suggest Black Sex Link or Rhode Island Reds. They are excellent layers, even in the winter. I'm sure there are others but these are the ones we have have been fortunate with.
 
 ~Denise
 Sister #43~1/18/2007
 
 "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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                | ddmashayekhiTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      4826 Posts
 
 Dawn
 Naperville 
                Illinois
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  06:05:28 AM   
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                      | Welcome to the forum Sandy! I hope you have success in finding the right place for your garden. So glad you joined us here, lots to learn, share, and laugh about! 
 Dawn in IL
 
 Bloom, where you are planted.
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                | sherone_13True Blue Farmgirl
 
      2460 Posts
 
 Sherone
 Evanston 
                WY
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  09:09:01 AM   
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                      | Welcome to the farm!  Prepare to be inspired. 
 Sherone
 
 Lean on me, when you're not strong, And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on, For it won't be long, 'Til I'm gonna need, Somebody to lean on.
 
 Farmgirl Sister #93
 
 Our Blog
 
 www.tinytaylorshomestead.wordpress.com
 
 Our Etsy Shop
 
 www.annapearlsattic.etsy.com
 
 
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
 52 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  09:33:27 AM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by levisgrammy
 
 Sandy,
 If you are looking for good laying hens might I suggest Black Sex Link or Rhode Island Reds. They are excellent layers, even in the winter. I'm sure there are others but these are the ones we have have been fortunate with.
 
 ~Denise
 Sister #43~1/18/2007
 
 "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/
 
 
 
 
 Thank you for the recommendation. Those will be the ones I look at first. I need all the help I can get.
 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 http://www.thefarmgirlnextdoor.com
 
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  09:36:14 AM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by ddmashayekhi
 
 Welcome to the forum Sandy! I hope you have success in finding the right place for your garden. So glad you joined us here, lots to learn, share, and laugh about!
 
 Dawn in IL
 
 Bloom, where you are planted.
 
 
 
 Thank you, Dawn! I'm glad to be here.
 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 http://www.thefarmgirlnextdoor.com
 
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                | LauraBellTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
     284 Posts
 
  Laura
 Corpus Christi 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  3:33:16 PM   
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                      | Hi Sandy :) 
 Checking in from Texas too.  I am hoping to work on some merit badges - just need to decide which ones to focus on first.  I have baked my first loaf of sour dough bread and have some containers planted this spring.
 
 Glad to see you here,
 
 Laura
 
 Laura
 
 Happy to be Farmgirl Sister #7286
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                | MaryJanesNieceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      7957 Posts
 
  Krista
 Utah
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 29 2020 :  1:54:11 PM   
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                      | Sandy, I think the emergency preparedness is such a good one. Right now with everything that is going on, it really reminds us of the importance of being ready when bad things happen. I wish I had been a little bit more prepared. Good luck with all the badges. You are going to do great. 
 Krista
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                | katmomTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      17444 Posts
 
 Grace
 WACAL Gal 
                WashCalif.
 USA
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                | NatChapTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Natalie
 Clarkesville 
                GA
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 29 2020 :  7:02:14 PM   
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                      | Welcome Sandy!  You are with kindred spirits here!  Enjoy! 
 Keep shining!
 Natalie
 
 "Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 29 2020 :  9:42:49 PM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by LauraBell
 
 Hi Sandy :)
 
 Checking in from Texas too.  I am hoping to work on some merit badges - just need to decide which ones to focus on first.  I have baked my first loaf of sour dough bread and have some containers planted this spring.
 
 Glad to see you here,
 
 Laura
 
 Laura
 
 Happy to be Farmgirl Sister #7286
 
 
 
 Laura,
 I'm a little intimidated by gardening. I wish that is something I had planned for this year.
 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 http://www.thefarmgirlnextdoor.com
 
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Apr 29 2020 :  9:44:31 PM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by MaryJanesNiece
 
 Sandy, I think the emergency preparedness is such a good one. Right now with everything that is going on, it really reminds us of the importance of being ready when bad things happen. I wish I had been a little bit more prepared. Good luck with all the badges. You are going to do great.
 
 Krista
 
 
 
 Krista,
 I wish I had been a little more prepared too. I am a little worried that the stores will not restock and I will be forever behind. Thank you for the encouragement on the badges. I'm very excited about them.
 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 http://www.thefarmgirlnextdoor.com
 
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