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Project Discussions:  Rocking on the porch with friends - August 2017  |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
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 Posted - Aug 02 2017 : 05:53:18 AM
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Wow! Talk about a quick month! I was just attempting to catch up and realized I'm late for the porch thread!
Today we are picking up Aunt Marge at the airport for her annual "get away from the Florida heat" visit. Always a hoot to have her. She so enjoys sitting outside reading a book. I have her all set up with a parasol, all comfy and enjoy our sunny weather.
Pumpkin will be coming up for Aunt Marge's visit. It will be fun to have her home even if it's just for a bit. I tell you these boy scouts do work their staff! lol Most important, she loves her job, working with little kids (boys) teaching them about nature.
As for myself, I continue to stay out of trouble ... it's getting a tad boring! lol
Keep well everyone! Cheers! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2017 : 10:03:36 AM
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| Staying out of trouble IS boring. LOL! I'm hoping for a painless August. Ed has an RVing trip planned for my birthday - I think to see a meteor shower. Should be fun - I like relaxing in the motor home. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2017 : 10:31:07 AM
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Oh Linda, how fun! I will be waiting to hear how the meteor shower was, it is supposed to be a good one.
Have a good day!
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2017 : 7:27:52 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by TexasGran
We woke up to rain, not heavy, no thunder or lightening...just a slow steady autumn rain most of the day. We took Hadlee to a craft store about 40 miles away. We started this several years ago, because her birthday falls in late August, after she starts to school, she asked if she could have a shopping trip to Michael's for her birthday early in August so she could use her new supplies and make some cards, paint some pictures and signs, etc. She was excited. She as even more excited as she went through her new things in the car as we drove home. I am so pleased about her artistic talent. She does amazing work. She was stenciling the other day and I asked her three times if she was sure she did the piece. It was perfect and the colors were so unusual. I do not enjoy stencil work...mine bleeds...not hers.
We had a fun day. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2017 : 9:25:06 PM
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That is great that she can do that Marilyn.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2017 : 9:52:02 PM
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| Ladies, The Farmers Almanac has a very good on line article about the eclipse. Ten Questions About the Eclipse, Answered. Darlene has also shared with me through emails some awesome info, etc. Since we don't see these in the day time...or very rarely see a partial eclipse, I thought you might be interested. I also shared it on my Facebook page. |
Texasgran |
Edited by - TexasGran on Aug 02 2017 9:53:07 PM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3460 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3460 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2017 : 06:33:30 AM
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Wow, August is here and the Summer has flown by rather quickly. We are having so much rain lately that every day is the same and they are all starting to run together. Lots of tropical moisture blowing in from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic right now. Off the coast of Cedar Key, which is on the Gulf and about 1 1/2 hours west of us, the water temp is 90 degrees. Lots of energy in those warm waters which foretells that hurricane season is about to get hoppin'!!
My kitty has been sick this past week with a second bout of pancreatitis and still isn't right. He is 14 now and I am beginning to wonder if there is some other serious mischief going on inside his digestive tract somewhere, like cancer. It makes my heart ache because he is so very special to me and hubby. I have another vet appt. this afternoon to see what needs to be done next. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2017 : 12:49:54 PM
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| Oh Winnie, I am sorry your kitty is not feeling well. We had to put Cookie down last fall. She was almost 16 and could no longer walk. So sad. We still have Mr. Twister who is 16. He sleeps most of the time, thinks it is too much trouble to check for mice and complains when Tillie Marie or Scruffy (little dogs) eat his Meow Mix or drink all the water. We have outside kitties and he watches out the window hoping to see them so he can hiss. A while back when I opened the front door and a little snake was there he really had a Hissy fit to let me know. I told him he did good that day. Pets are family members but sadly they do not live as long as we usually do. Baylee was talking about Friday last night. He was her German Short Haired Bird Dog who died last fall. She told us she would have another one...someday. They have Shadow, the Pit right now and he is a hungry doggie. We have had a lot of pit mixes in our 55 years of marriage, usually dumped or lost or ??? Shadow is a sweetie. He is almost a year old now and no longer tears up everything he sees. I call him gran puppy. I love him. |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
420 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2017 : 4:44:14 PM
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Winnie you can send some of that rain my way. We could use it. Lol...We seem to be in an area that gets missed. The weather patterns are odd here. The good thing is that we don't usually get the really bad storms.
Marilyn, Boy! Can I relate to the dental work. So tired of going to the dentist. I have three different ones... wish I would stop cracking teeth. Good thing I have a bite splint or I probably would not have any teeth at all. Will need another splint soon. This one is getting worn out. They want to wait untill i get my implants before it is replaced. The implants can't be put in for at least 6 months. Have to wait for the bone to grow after the teeth were pulled. Implants are expensive, but the last resort for me. Glad it's only two teeth. Guess I really clench and grind my teeth at night.
Been getting vegetables canned. Pickles, and beans right now. Tomatoes soon I hope. Spaghetti sauce, salsa maybe, tomato vegetable juice. August is filling up fast.
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Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
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Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2017 : 03:48:07 AM
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| You will have some yummy things to eat th is winter Brenda. I have made dill and sweet pickles. I did some bags of candy squash and they are frozen. The tomatoes blistered and burst.we had some for eating and they were yum. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6011 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2017 : 1:50:59 PM
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Marilyn, why did the tomatoes blister and burst? Too hot?
whew.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2017 : 08:53:13 AM
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Good morning everyone,
I do hope all is well. Not much to report at them moment. I've been in a quiet mood ... Lot's going on, lot's to think about! So many changes!
Keeping you all in my thoughts!
farmgirl Hugs,
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Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2017 : 4:32:02 PM
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| Darlene, I think you are right. The sun is awfully hot this summer. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2017 : 5:19:56 PM
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I guess if your tomatoes blistered it is too hot, I never saw that happen before.
Have a wonderful day and stay cool.
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Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
5777 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2017 : 7:03:15 PM
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| Can anyone tell me why our keyboards on tablets no longer have lines around the letters???? This is so difficult to get used to. I keep messing up and that slows me down. |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2017 : 10:10:18 PM
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| Winnie, kitties are so dear. Let us know how yours is. |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 07:54:44 AM
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Good morning, afternoon, evening everyone,
I thought I would cover all bases! lol Not much going on at the moment worth mentioning. Perhaps I need to get into some trouble. 
Marilyn, wish I could help. I do not have a tablet. Would like one ... it's just not in the budge at the moment.
Catch you later!
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Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3460 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3460 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 12:33:43 PM
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Hey everyone, you know how much I love Fall. Well today, the local Fresh Market store had their new 2017 Pumpkin Spice Coffee!! This has been a favorite of mine for more than a decade and I look forward to it's arrival every year. Plus, they also had their new Root beeswax fall candles with my favorite Mulled Cider. So, despite the fact that it is 90+ degrees outside and debilitatingly humid, I am in the AC enjoying the first mug of the season and the sweet smell of my new candle.
Anyone else longing for a change in the season? If you don't live down here in the South where is gets hot in April, you probably are happy for Summer of continue. But I am just plum tired and worn out from all this heat and humidity. Plus, we have had record rain in June and July and mold is growing everywhere outside. My allergies have been bothering me a lot from all the molds. That being said, we do have some interesting and beautiful mushrooms and toadstools growing in the yard in various places. I do like it when you wake up to a fairy ring in the yard which is quite common now down here.
My kitty seems to be a bit better and we go to the vet again tomorrow for a recheck. We shall see if he continues to stay well and gets his MoJo back! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6011 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 12:55:34 PM
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They should be coming out with the Pumpkin Spice creamer soon then. Yay looking forward to that.
Happy August Day everyone. |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2114 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 3:51:35 PM
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Love it Winnie! It feels like Fall here all last week, temps in the low 80"s climbing back to 90 this week! Just a pic I saw on pinterest. love it!!
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
5777 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 3:57:33 PM
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| Oh Autumn....I love Autumn! Punkins' I Love Them Too. |
Texasgran |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4651 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 6:36:32 PM
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| I love he pumpkin spice creamer - it is so so yummy! |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2017 : 6:56:20 PM
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| Oh I need to take a picture of this year's pumpkin patch, it is bigger than last year. It is just green right now but sure is pretty. I will try to remember to do that tomorrow. |
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3460 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3460 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2017 : 06:11:36 AM
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| Love that photo Connie that you found!! It always feels welcoming and happy at a harvest stand full of pumpkins. I am not sure why, but it just does. For those of you looking for the pumpkin spice creamer, I bet it won't be too much longer now. You know there are lots of others like you checking the grocery isles each week!! LOL!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2017 : 07:19:49 AM
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Good morning everyone,
Winnie, while you are in the heat of things in Florida, my Aunt Marge is here for her annual "get away from the Florida heat" visit. Always a treat to have her with us. So, I do get where you're coming from. So, crank up the a/c and enjoy your pumpkin coffee .... lol
Here in the way Northeast NY, I cherish all seasons ... our summer as been cooler than usual ... but I'm not complaining. Aunt Marge is all bundled up and here I am in shorts and t-shirt! lol Ah, these southern folks! lol
I will say, I do like that certain products only come out during a season. Have you noticed that almost nothing seems sacred anymore? You can eat corn on the cob all year long ... I don't know, as much as I like corn on the cob it was something I looked forward to having in August. Every year my Uncle would have a corn roast ... family, distant cousins and friends ... what a great time it was. I guess I'm just getting old. I never thought that I'd see the day where I would talk about the "good old days" and how different it was. Things are so different today.
I'm off hand sewing the binding on that quilt and reminiscing about the good old days! 
Catch you later, Cheers! |
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2017 : 8:24:45 PM
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| Fall is my favorite season. It will come too soon. I am tired of summer. But...fall is followed by winter and I am not ready for ice and snow yet. But I do enjoy making quilts for the different seasons. I can almost smell that candle Winnie. |
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Project Discussions: Rocking on the porch with friends - August 2017 |
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Rocking on the porch with friends - August 2017
