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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 2:33:58 PM
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Have you seen the new merit badge for 2023? It is called the Lost Art of Letter Writing. I am super excited for this badge! It's going to be so nice breaking away from technology for a moment and writing letters and cards to other people. I was also thinking this could be a good spot for others looking for a pen pal to complete this badge. A pen pal is needed for the expert badge, so I know I will be looking for one soon.
Here is the link to the badge requirements. http://www.farmgirlsisterhood.org/badges-eo-lost_art_of_letter_writing.asp
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 3:19:29 PM
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Ohhhh, awesome! I have a pen pal from here in the states, this forum actually and one overseas! I've loved letter writing for such a long time now! This may just be the beginning of the firsts of my badges! Thanks Krista!! :)
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 11:39:32 AM
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I am so excited about this one too! I have already started putting together my happy mail supply box and I've started reading a book I've had on my shelf Snail Mail by Michelle Mackintosh.
I just listed a swap for happy mail supplies inspired by our new merit badge opportunity. I am so looking forward to writing letters again.
Laura
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 2:34:13 PM
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Laura, that sounds like such a fun swap. I need to start looking into what letter writing supplies I already have and get them put together.
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
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April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 4:52:05 PM
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This one is definately getting me excited to start my merit badges again. Laura, your book share interested me, so I looked for it online, wow, this is an expensive book via Amazon, etc... I did find a gently used copy on Ebay for under $18.00, excited to read. Thank you for sharing!
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 5:43:49 PM
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Oh April!!! That still sounds expensive but worth it! Its a beautiful book! I'd been wanting to use mine for ephemera and a junk journal I've been working on but now I must reread it before tearing it up, lol. I'm not really going to tear it up, just scan the pages. ;) you can borrow mine if you want or check your library before you spend??
I live this badge idea and Laura's swap idea!!
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 6:35:26 PM
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I ordered some of the other books for the recommended ones. I don’t have any yet though. I’m happy to lend them out when I get them. I used to have the snail mail book…hmmmm…wonder what happened to it! Lol
Karen :)
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Allison Clark
Chapter Guru / Farmgirl Guide / Sharpshooter
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Allie
Nacona
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 6:42:46 PM
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I am very excited to work on this merit badge. I have already started to make a stationary box, I have been reading or listening to the book If you find this letter by Hannah Brencher. I love this book Y'all need to read it. I am not much of a letter writer but I make cards and write a little something on the card. I have already signed up for 2 swaps. I am so happy that this is a new merit badge. I get to make things and give them away this is one of my most favorite thing to do.
Allison Allie Clark Farmgirl #8292 Farmgirl Guide, Sharpshooter, Chapter Guru, Farmgirl sister for the Month of November 2021
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
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Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 7:21:04 PM
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Allie, I just ordered that book today….I’m really excited to read it!
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl of the Year
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2023 : 3:35:24 PM
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Well this would be right up my alley. I have numerous penpals just have to look into this one.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2023 : 4:44:26 PM
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Allie and Debbie, I ordered that book too…just waiting for it to arrive…
Karen :)
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2023 : 07:00:13 AM
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Thanks for the recommendation - I just found If You Find This Letter on audible and I can't wait to listen to it. And I had no idea that Snail Mail had gotten so expensive. It's been on my shelf for a while. It is such a pretty book with lots of great art.
Happy to be Farmgirl Sister #7286 Farmgirl of the Month October 2022 |
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
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Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2023 : 05:16:33 AM
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I'm excited about this merit badge also. I signed up for Laura's swap which is going to be so much fun! I would love to have a pen pal. Any farmgirl will do, I'm not picky. Also, very interested to correspond with a parent or guardian of autism/special needs child or adult.
Andrea Farmgirl# 8166
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tigger9777
Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader & Guru / FG Guide
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Candy
Oakley
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2023 : 7:58:30 PM
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I ordered 2 of the books to read and add to my lending library: A simple act of gratitude and The art of writing the personal letter. The 2 books just arrived in time because a fellow MJF sister is visiting an a couple days and we will make our letter stations together. Looking forward to getting started this week. Candy
Sister # 8283 Farmgirl of the Year 2022 Farmgirl of the Month Dec 2021 Farmgirl Guide Farmgirl Guru Farmgirl Sharpshooter Farmgirl Chapter Leader "Everything Counts, Someday Eventually" |
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2023 : 03:02:14 AM
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I signed up for Laura's swap also! My first swap in over a year and I am extremely excited about it.
Candy- How wonderful to have a friend to do that with! I keep hoping a farmgirl (or twenty) will pop up close to me! Haha!
Farmgirl #6994
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2023 : 1:08:49 PM
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Candy, that sounds like so much fun. I also wish I had a closer Farmgirl to work alongside. Too bad we all live so far away from each other.
Krista |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2023 : 05:57:28 AM
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I just finished reading Snail Mail and would be happy to lend it out to anyone that would like to read it. Just send me a message :) it was a pretty quick read and is very pretty to look at.
I'm almost done with my audio version of If You Find This Letter too - yay!
Laura
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2023 : 6:32:40 PM
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Laura, I would love to hear what you think of “If You Find This Letter”. I’m about 1/2 way through…
Karen :)
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
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Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2023 : 6:57:28 PM
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What do you think of it, Karen? I’m working on it right now.
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl of the Year
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2023 : 7:00:34 PM
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Debbie, I don’t want to ruin it for anyone…but I’m not sure it’s what I expected it to be…does that make sense? I’m enjoying it though.
Karen :)
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
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Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2023 : 7:05:54 PM
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Yes, it does!!! I’ve been thinking the same thing.
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl of the Year
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2023 : 7:55:10 PM
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It's been a little bit of a surprise to me too. I still have about 2 hours to listen to finish it up. I will be interested to see how it turns out. More thoughts to come.....
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2023 : 12:34:01 PM
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I have been trying to decide which book to read and was going to pick "If You Find This Letter". Do you 3 suggest I pick something different? LOL I'm not so sure now if you all feel it's different than expected.
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
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Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2023 : 5:56:07 PM
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It’s a little different than what I expected but it’s still holding my interest. It’s an easy read.
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl of the Year
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2023 : 6:29:38 PM
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I think it's an easy read - just not as focused on letter writing as I expected. It could surprise me in the end though.
Laura
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2023 : 6:32:57 PM
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I would agree with Laura and Debbie. Not what I thought but easy to read and I’m enjoying it. :)
Karen :)
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