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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 26 2009 : 9:06:37 PM
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Hello Everyone, I'm honored to have found a place to share with those who seem to enjoy the things I love! I love to sew, cook, bake, write, paint, and lately, to garden and 'put away'!
My precious husband and I live in a very rural area where we enjoy the deer in our yard daily, a red-shouldered hawk who bathes in our stock tank, and the silence of having some space. Our latest 'project' will be to build a chicken coop and join those who enjoy fresh eggs and the fun of poultry.
I am a grandmother to eight wonderful children; am truly blessed to have found the love of my life! I am thankful to be able to pray for my family daily; and to speak over the phone to my parents each evening, despite my Mom growing more forgetful each day. I am grateful for every morning, for a chance to make someone smile, and for blessings that I may or may not recognize at the moment!
I'm rambling...anyway...Hello! I'm very happy to be here.
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 06:37:26 AM
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Katie, Thank you for saying hello! Please call me Lisa (Elisabeth)! Your blog entries are incredibly beautiful! Yes, I do have a full and happy life. For years I thought I was busy working with the elderly in assisted living; now, since my husband 'retired' and I was given the luxurious choice to stay home and do something with him, life has kicked in to full speed! So many dreams and projects; always more ideas and visions of what could be!
Your linen bag is spectacular! Again, thank you for saying hello. I hope we'll become 'friends' as I get the hang of this. Lisa
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 10:15:51 AM
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Welcome Lisa! Glad you are here! Sounds like you'll fit in perfect here with all of us. Can't wait until you get those chickens, I sure love mine. They are perfect to have around for entertainment the eggs are just a bonus. Hope you enjoy it here, I sure do!
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 11:00:45 AM
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Hi Lisa,
...Looking forward to getting to know you and others more!
Karrieann |
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 4:06:53 PM
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Jennifer,
Thank you for saying hello! We too are very anxious to get started with the chickens! We are waiting for cooler temperatures to get started on the coop. There is a cement foundation on the property that we think will be perfect for this purpose. We saw that someone had used a hayring as the base, so since we have one at our disposal, we are taking off from that idea. Part will be poultry wire, and part an enclosed structure. We keep tossing around lots of ideas, but yes, we are anxious to get moving!
Today the temperature was in the mid-90's and very humid. Originally being a northern girl...I am LONGING for some cooler, autumn weather! Then again, I'm grateful for every day, and we do have the benefit of two gardens a year. The winter tomatoes and peppers are planted; romaine and swiss chard are up, as is the squash, cucumbers and the carrots/radish mixture! Who can complain with fresh food all year!
Again, Hello Jennifer. I hope we get to know one another better. The picture on your blog is so beautiful! Lisa |
Edited by - elisa in the woods on Sep 27 2009 4:20:56 PM |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 4:16:33 PM
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Lisa - hello from North Florida. So glad to have you join us, and so happy for you to be enjoying this phase of your life. Stick around! You will love it here.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 4:23:04 PM
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Hello Karriann,
Thank you for saying Hello! I look forward to getting to know you and others too!
Lisa
Bloom where you're planted |
Edited by - elisa in the woods on Sep 27 2009 4:23:40 PM |
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 4:28:28 PM
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Hello Farmgirl Sister #31! ...and from North Florida too!
Thank you for the welcome. I am very happy to be 'here' and yes, to be enjoying this new phase in life! God has been so good to me. Lisa
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 04:22:46 AM
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Elisabeth -- we are also honored to have you join us! I'm one of the chicken girls, and absolutely love my birds! I just put up a new house for them this spring, and know you are gonna have a blast with yours. A warm Louisiana welcome to you -- I'm looking forward to hearing more from you!
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 05:00:03 AM
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Julie,
Thank you for saying hello! I'm sure we'll have tons of questions for you 'chicken girls' when the time comes! As I think I mentioned, one of our concerns, and something we need to really plan for, are the predators that so comfortably live here in the woods with us. Last night it was FINALLY cool (66') enough to leave the windows open. We heard coyotes and their pups throughout the night, as well as what sounded like a very large owl. I would be crushed if I thought I hadn't protected the chickens well enough, and something happened. We are even careful when 'Fawn', our little 'rescued' chihuahua, goes out. If the hawks get our squirrels and the mourning doves with little effort, a six pound chihuahua could look pretty appetizing.
Anyway, thank you again for your warmth in saying hello! I'm so anxious to get to know you. Lisa
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 05:45:52 AM
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Welcome Elisabeth, So glad you joined us! You will so love your chickens! Looking forward to hearing more from you! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 06:07:54 AM
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Thank you, Karen, and Hello! I had been glancing at your blog, and was tearfully inspired! I don't know how I would have made it in my life without the grace and mercy of Jesus. His friendship and that daily communion with Him have become more and more real, and important, to me, the older I've become.
So, thank you, Sister in Christ. Blessings on you and yours today! Lisa
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Edited by - elisa in the woods on Sep 29 2009 06:09:07 AM |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 07:31:46 AM
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Welcome Lisa!!! 
I can already tell that you will love it here :) There are so many wonderful gals :) My honey and I are hoping to have chickens too. Nothing compares to a farm fresh egg ;)
I look forward to getting to know you better :) Oh, I am having a giveaway on my blog, you will have to enter :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 2:59:56 PM
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Sharon,
Another dear Sister in Christ! Thank you for saying Hello! I'm so blown away that there are women out there.....HERE...that find joy through giving God the Glory!
You all, already, are an answer to my prayers. And we share a love for anything by Laura Ingalls Wilder in common as well. Again, thank you for making me feel welcome.
God Bless You!
Lisa
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 3:02:41 PM
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Welcome Elisa! I'm so glad you are here! Can't wait to get to know you better.
Maggie |
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 6:02:37 PM
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Hello Maggie!
Thanks, and I am very anxious to get to know you better too!
Warmly,
Lisa
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carolynann
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Carolyn
Branford
FL
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 4:24:52 PM
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Hello, Elisa . . .
I just joined today, but I have been subscribing to the FarmGirl Magazine for a while now. I live in North Central Florida . . . a little town on the Suwannee River named Branford. Where do you live? I just contacted a FarmGirl Chapter in High Springs.
Carolyn
At home on the banks of the beautiful Suwannee River in North Florida |
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 5:28:12 PM
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Welcome Carolyn!
We live a bit further south than you, and the Chapter. We're north of Brooksville; our little town is named Istachatta - population 65 (or close to that)! We live near the Withlacoochee River and Withlacoochee State Forest. It is beautiful farm, horse and cattle country.
I am enjoying my new subscription to Mary Jane's Farm, and really enjoying this wonderful connection. Again, Welcome! And thank you for saying hello!
Lisa
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 5:37:14 PM
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A chilly NE Ohio welcome to you Lisa.This is a great place that a lot of us "accidently" found by reading MaryJanes magazine.It spoke to me...very strongly and I just had to have more. There are so many things to read, do, and try. All these gals are great. Again, Welcome!
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
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elisa in the woods
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Elisabeth
Central Florida
Florida
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 6:35:13 PM
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Thank you, Judy, for saying Hello! I love your quote! I too found that the magazine, and this web site are meeting a need that was deep inside of me, to connect with some caring, creative, 'Farm Girl' souls. I look forward to knowing you better!
Warmly,
Lisa
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2389 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2389 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 07:02:47 AM
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Welcome Lisa, isn't life a wonderful adventure, this site and the farm girls have also filled a need in my soul.
Julie
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