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Merit Badge Awardees - Woo-hoo Sisters!: Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badge Awardees  |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 2:27:24 PM
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Adrienne Wilson (Addy731, #906) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a beginner level Get It Together badge.
"As much as I love being creative, I love having an organized, clean space thats ready for whatever mess I'm about to make. I'm a sucker for storage and odd ways to store things.
I'm quick to recycle any lid/tub combo that gets separated from its partner. I regularly check the dates on stuff in the fridge. My can goods are organized by type and size. It makes it easy for Hubby to find something I'm looking for when I'm up to my elbows in whatever mess I'm making for dinner." :-) |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 2:37:20 PM
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Elisha Andrews (Elisha Ann, #1232) has received a certificate of achievement in Cleaning Up for earning a beginner level Shopping Green badge.
"I have collected 8 reusable shopping bags and have committed to using them for all of my shopping trips!
It is wonderful!" |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 2:57:30 PM
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Debbie Hughes (bdhughes77, #1223) has received a certificate of achievement in Cleaning Up for earning a beginner level Shopping Green badge.
"For my beginner “Shopping Green” badge I assembled six reusable totes. To make it even better, five of the six were FREE!!! The four beige ones came with memberships, the blue Walmart bag my husband found on the interstate (he works for the highway dept maintaining the interstate in our area of WI) and the tapestry one I made from left over fabric from a re-upholstering project!
I’ve actually been using these for quite sometime. As soon as I get them unpacked I hang them on the door knob going outside so whoever goes out first is in charge of putting them back in the car! Works like a charm! We also have a few extras that we keep in my husband’s work car for when I call him with a “honey do grocery list” on the way home…just in case it’s one of those weeks I don’t go to town!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 3:47:05 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning a beginner level Lend a Hand to Families badge.
"A Farmgirl Sister was critically injured in horseback riding accident, she lives less than a mile down the road.
She had to be airlifted to metropolitan area 400 miles away with intensive trauma care and husband traveled with her.
Immediate assistance needed at their place to care for animals, irrigation, chores in house and taking care of their mail.
Initial tasks included washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning out refrigerator, feeding cats and dog and irrigating the lawn and garden.
Time involved in initial assistance during the first week totaled approximately 20 hours."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 3:57:27 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning a intermediate level Lend a Hand to Families badge.
"In follow-up to the farmgirl sister critically injured who lives less than a mile away:
She was in a coma for a month and in trauma care and rehab in the metro city 400 miles away for an additional 3 months.
So, long-term assistance for this family was necessary.
When she was able to return home I organized a "Clean-Up Party" of neighboring ladies to clean their house and get it all ready for their return. I was also part of the cleaning party.
Also I organized neighboring men to come to help with getting the bedroom furniture rearranged to accomodate her significant safety and mobility needs.
I prepared several dishes/meals for them and had them in the freezer.
Arranged for other family members to shop for perishables and restock their refrigerator.
Because of their meal needs I also organized their church, our neighbors and another organization they were members of to provide meals for them for several months after their return.
Everyone was stellar in their willingness to help, very concerned, very compassionate and WANTING to be involved!!!!
It was encouraging to pull all these folks together for a common cause and see the benefit to everyone involved.
Unfortunately no photos were taken of the helpers!!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 4:08:14 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an expert level Lend a Hand to Families badge.
"Further follow-up to farmgirl sister who lives less than a mile away:
Assistance continued in this situation to irrigate their lawn, finish planting, weed and water their garden.
I also planted, watered and weeded flowers so that when they returned these growing things would be available for them.
Assistance and visitation continued after her return home . . . continues to this date.
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE: provided to our neighbors who have a daughter with cerebral palsy to help give them a break for time for themselves. Also to take care of animals, etc. as necessary. This is also ongoing.
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE: we do have a pregnancy crisis center locally. Over the past year I have made donations of baby clothes, diapers and baby equipment to the center.
Again, it is encouraging to see how neighbors and friends are there to help out.
These are ongoing situations that require continued support and assistance. I have been and will continue to be a part of providing assistance in all situations."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 4:19:15 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Nellie Will-do badge.
"My daughter and I participate every year in a major breast cancer walk event. Some years we walk, other years we work as crew members. Our favorite job as crew is as a "SWEEP TEAM". They are the ones who drive a large passenger van provided by the event along the route, keeping an eye on the walkers for safety, pick up those who are struggling, etc., etc.
We are the CELTIC HEARTS Team and our decor is tartan plaid stuff, anything having to do with that theme, including our own pink tartan plaid costumes, etc.
Pink is not used in traditionally constructed tartan plaid attire such as kilts, etc. We had to do a major search for fabric that would meet this description and I had to design our own patterns for tartan skirts (such as are worn by ladies . . . actually ladies are NOT supposed to wear kilts), tartan sashes that resembled those worn by ladies and our own little tams.
By researching the designs of tartan clothing worn by ladies in Scotland I designed the skirts, tams and sashes.
I also measured, cut and constructed these outfits for our own pink tartan plaid "breast cancer" event attire.
We were happy with the results, they were comfortable and we received multitudes of compliments on them!
This part of the project took approximately 40 hours of time.
Photo shows us in the tartan skirt/tam outfits.
Furthermore, we had . . . and will continue to have tons of fun!!
We are signed up to do 2 major breast cancer events in 2010!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 4:29:24 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a intermediate level Nellie Will-do badge.
"In follow-up to the pink plaid tartan project, we decided to break with tradition and make ourselves pink kilts.
Further search for just the right fabric. And, this meant an even more complicated design of a kilt with all the little sewn down pleats in just the right manner.
I designed, measured, pinned very precisely. . . working with plaid!!.
Then constructed and designed our own little kilt pins using safety pins, plaid ribbon and breast cancer themed beads.
It also required the construction of a sash to match . . . and the pink wool patch Scottish style caps.
Again, these outfits came out well. The kilt pleats, while tedious, came out well.
We had LOTS of fun with these outfits and were complimented on these as well.
They not only spoke of our Scottish heritage but also of our commitment to the breast cancer event and having fun with our work.
This project required approximately 60 hours of time!!!!
(Again, working as Sweep Crew . . and we wear the "Crew" shirts that are provided by the event)"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 4:38:22 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning an expert level Nellie Will-do badge.
"Another project to use with our breast cancer event participation was to construct a banner with our team name on it: "CELTIC HEARTS"
We couldn't afford to have one made and we wanted to be able to have one to use on the van when we drive as SWEEP CREW for our events.
We also use it across the top of our canopy/tent setup when that is what we need it for.
Purchased several yards of heavy canvas, washed it and had the local dry cleaners iron it on their mangle iron.
I then came up with Celtic style font lettering and printed stencils off the computer.
My daughter helped me with cutting out the stencils so we could paint them on the banner. I also designed stencils for the hearts and we painted them on, making them "plaid", using primary colors of pink and purple.
I then sewed a tube all the way around the banner, making openings in the corners and threaded yards and yards of nylon rope all through in such a manner that we could pull from all corners and tie it off however we needed to tie it off.
We have used this banner several times and have gotten it dirty. I am able to hang it up and wash it with pressure fitting on garden hose comes up clean!!
A tough, hardy, well constructed, multi-functional, artsy, colorful banner that we have used and will be able to use over and over.
Again, have gotten many compliments on this banner and how well it is constructed.
Still having fun . . . !!!!
This project took approximately 125 hours!!
(In this photos you can't see all the hearts behind my daughter. You can see them better in photo submitted with beginning level application)"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 4:46:01 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a beginner level Disconnect to Reconnect badge.
"We have access to a cabin at a high mountain lake about a one hour drive from our home. It is a nice and comfy place to go but it is isolated and therefore a PERFECT place to "disconnect."
It is not accessible during the winter months because of the snow. However, we do get there at least once every year in the summer/fall months.
No TV, no phone . . . stunningly beautiful! Serenely quiet!!
Access to LOTS of hiking, fishing, canoeing . . or sit on the deck, take a nap, read, write. . . nap . . whatever.
Rested, rejuvanated, recharged!
Able to breathe fresh, clean mountain air, enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Able to "disconnect" for a time!!!
Will continue to seek out this haven!!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 4:52:45 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a intermediate level Disconnect to Reconnect badge.
"Camping is one of our favorite pasttimes and we do it regularly, every year during the months that we can.
We have done FAMILY camping. My husband and I have done backcountry backpacking. We have done "girlie" campouts and, most recently, my daughter and I have camped together.
Have camped in our mountains in SW Colorado (dozens of times), took a camping road trip up the coast of California from LA to Monterey, camped near San Diego; in Charlotte, NC; all over Arizona; Frisco, CO.
And we will continue this fun and regenerating activity.
We know how to gather wood, build and maintain a campfire, both for warmth and for cooking.
We know how to pitch a variety of tents and where to pitch them, set up the inside for sleeping, dressing, etc.
We know how to gather water, clean-up, leave NO destructive evidence and do NO harm!
We have tons of fun and are happier for it!!!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 4:59:45 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning an expert level Disconnect to Reconnect badge.
"I have spent a lot of time on my own roaming the mountains. I love "my" mountains here in SW Colorado.
HISTORY: In the early 1980s I did a lot of "solo" cross-country ski trips. Planning my location and leaving that info with family.
I have done some "solo" camping trips, sleeping in my van most times, but cooking on a fire, resting and relaxing.
I also do a lot of day hikes "solo", again planning my hike, leaving that info with a family member.
For several years I worked for a school and had 2 months off in the summer. In 2002 I took EVERY Wednesday as my "hike" day. I went on 8 hikes and "solo" on 6 of those. On the other 2 a hiker girlfriend went along with me.
I went on a different trail each time, carefully planning it out before I left home on my trail map. Carried a camelback style pack with lots of water, snacks, emergency/first aid supplies, map, hat, etc.
Nope . . I never got lost and my anticipated return home time was never wrong.
ALONG the way, I stopped to nap, read a little in a small Bible I carried, take pictures, soak my feet in the river, pray and relax!
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!! FABULOUS!!!
I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO glad I was able to do that that summer.
I continue to take day hikes, sometimes "solo", sometimes with family and always with my pooch pal!!
I will continue to engage in this kind of activity! It helps keep me limber, healthy, sane and happy!!
The photo is of my hiking log for the 2002 summer hikes."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 5:05:56 PM
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CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a beginner level Outstepping badge.
"I have been hiking, backpacking and camping for 40+ years.
I hike the same trails many times if I enjoyed them, a favorite is to Hope Lake.
NEW DISCOVERIES WERE: Sand Canyon
Crystal Lake
Ground Hog Drive Trail
East Fork Drive Trail
Wilson Peak Basin
There are others and there will continue to be others.
State tree is: COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE
(have 100s of photos of them)
State flower is: COLORADO COLUMBINE
(have 100s of photos of those too,
it is my favorite flower)
State bird is: LARK BUNTING
(hard to find in our mountains because of the TALL trees and vastness).
I love "my" mountains, never get tired of seeing them, of being in them, of "living" in them.
I am ALWAYS refreshed and inspired with having spent time in "my" mountains!
I return and I return . . I will continue to return to hike, camp, ski . . everything I can possibly do.
And we don't usually do it in established campgrounds . . most of the time, bouncing our way along the rough and rocky backroads to get IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!
My faithful pooch pal, Bramble, female Australian cattle dog . . . such a pal and a sweetie, goes everywhere with me."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 5:15:16 PM
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TJ Wierenga (Hens at Home, #813) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Knitting badge.
"I invited my husband's real-deal farmgirl aunt over to teach myself and several friends (including two preteen girls) how to knit - and she did! I knit several washcloths, a scarf for my son (attached photo) and just yesterday finished a scarf for my daughter too.
I'm not fancy but I can get it done! I love knitting in the car on our long Montana highways! I knit while watching Australian outback television (McLeod's Daughters!) on Netflix. I knit when I have 5 minutes and need to disengage my brain and engage my hands. My grandmother is delighted... she told me, "These hands (holding up her own) love to knit. They love the feel of yarn. They love to knead bread. They love to dig in the soil." and that's the same love that I'm passing on to my little girl!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2010 : 10:57:27 AM
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Kimberly Galbreath-Fleming (missgive, #927) has received a certificate of achievement in Cleaning Up for earning a beginner level Shopping Green badge.
"I have collected my six bags and have shopped with them EVERY time in the past four weeks! I have only gotten ONE bag from a store in the past four weeks and it was when I went to Michael's for craft supplies. I had forgotten a bag. Now when I forget, I put it in my blue jean bag/purse so I don't use a plastic bag.
I love doing my shopping that way - it feels good and I don't have a bunch of plastic bags to have to figure out what to do with (they don't recycle them here unless you take them back to one certain grocery chain that I don't shop at). Now I am plastic bag-free and love my totes. I have one in each of our cars and the rest hang on the door knob that leads out to the vehicles."
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