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Bearclover
True Blue Farmgirl
1020 Posts
Bunny
The Dalles
OR
USA
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 Posted - Jun 04 2012 : 08:49:27 AM
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Tammy, praying for your mom... hope she feels better soon. Very cool about the house though. Hope it all works out the way you want.
Janet, too bad about the camping trip. Thankful you had the camper though. Sounds like Olivia got cabin fever.
Julie, love your aprons. Funny about your apron in town. I use to just carry a wallet in my back pocket and put my keys on a carabiner on a belt loop. Now days there is too much else to carry to do that. Between phone, wallet, keys plus anything else.. an apron sounds kinda nice. Enjoy having your daughter home, I remember loving summer for about a week. Then it was work to keep the kids happy and out of trouble. By the end of summer you can't wait for school to start again so you can have your days back to yourself.
Ruthie, you scared me. I have June for the tea swap. I thought I had messed up. But I remember you said you were running late. I'll hold off for later on in the month.
My strawbale garden is doing ok except I have mushrooms growing out of my tomato plants. I can't seem to get them to stop. I thought it was the strawbale but they are only growing out of 3 tomato plants and no where else on the bale. Hopefully the plants can survive. I'm excited I only have two more weeks of school. Most of my homework is done but next week is finals week and the stress of them determining my final grades. I'm going for a full year scholarship next year and grades matter.
The weather has been interesting lately. One day is sunny, next is rain. I think mother nature is getting all mixed up. I do like the rain though. I would rather have a warm rain than 100 degree days.
Well, time to get ready for class... later all.
Farmgirl number 3738
My blog: www.bunnyrose.com
My shop: www.bunnyroseco.com
Not all who wander are lost.../
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1077 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2012 : 10:08:49 AM
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Good morning porchies,
It is a beautiful day here in Nebraska. Love seeing the sun and just feeling its warmth.
Thanks for the prayers for my mom. She was able to go home yesterday and will have a follow up with doctor tomorrow. They believe they have pinpointed the problem and understand why there were complications from the tests they gave her. She is glad to be home to recuperate.
We spent yesterday getting our acreage ready to show tonight or tomorrow and we put in a offer on the other one with the stipulation that ours would sell. So we have taken the next step and now we are waiting. But the way things have happened with this whole journey I know that God's fingerprints are on it. So for each step we pray before we move on it and then we wait for His direction on what to do next. Hope to know more in few days.
For now I am enjoying crocheting this afternoon with my tea and relaxing after working so hard yesterday. It has been quite a week with so much happening.
I hope yall have a wonderful day.
love to you all
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
Visit my blog~Teacup Lane http://frommyteacup.blogspot.com
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
1595 Posts
Janet
Escanaba
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2012 : 7:29:03 PM
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Tonight I am a bit sore from all the gardening I did today, but after a good night's sleep, I will feel good in the morning. It is still 53 degrees now at 10:30. Tomorrow should be another picture perfect day. It got up to 71 degrees today after a low of 39. It is very nice when in the 60s and 70s if it is not too windy.
Well, heading to bed. Hope all of you gals have a wonderful evening,
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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Rosefairiemom
True Blue Farmgirl
467 Posts
Tammy
Jamestown
ND
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2012 : 7:49:25 PM
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Evening ladies! Hope everybody's week started out well. Today here in Michigan it was in the mid 70's temperature wise and sunny. Beautiful day.
Tammy I envy you having the summer off. It would be so nice to be able to enjoy it instead of wasting it sitting in an office all day. How is your mother doing?
Well the shock has worn off and df is in a mad whirl to try and get things set to go. He's super stressed about everything already. Not good. Right now he's focusing on getting housing. We're attemping to buy a used mobile home. I absolutely hate having to buy something sight unseen but it doesn't look like we have an option with what we can afford. Housing is at a premium there. When df was talking to the trailer park gentleman about the trailer they guy told him that it use to be on a farm but the couple sold it when they decided to build a farmhouse. Isn't that sort of appropriate LOL. I've been busy putting my resume on the ND job websites today. Hopefully I can line up a job before I leave here. Everybody wants to get together with us but they just don't understand how much we have to do in 2 weeks before he leaves. Understandable but jut not workable.
Okay, I'm off to bed. Take care everybody!
Farmgirl Sister # 2363
http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/
Warren, MI
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
3532 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 12:34:49 AM
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My Three Boys and Myself (left to right is Shane, Me, Chris, and Pat)
Chris is bent way over trying to get short like me and Pat. Chris and
Shane are the same heigth.
My Beautiful three year old granddaughter Madeline (she turns four next month)
Shane's Fiance Sadie holding Birthday Girl- Naomi
Faith Marie (Chris' wife/Madeline and Naomi's Mommy)
Well My Porchies...you can see that we all had a very fun birthday wknd in Seattle with family. Baby Naomi turned one despite running a high fever and having a rash all wknd due to teething.
She wanted lots of cuddle time...which made grandmama happy! I loved getting to hold her for long periods of time.
Both girls are so sweet!
I got to go with Madeline to a near by park, where she rode her bike and played on all the play ground equipment. Then I also got to go to her Ballet Class with her on sunday. It was a jam packed wknd but so much fun. Nothing like family togetherness!
We go back at the end of July for Madeline's birthday.
It was great to have all my boys there. They are crazy fun!
Love to still try to "shock" mom when ever they can. LOL
Teacher Tammy...so glad that your mom is out of the hospital.
And how exciting
about your farm situation. Can't wait to see how that all comes out. Waiting on God can be so exciting.
RFM Tammy...wow, 2 weeks is not very much time is it? Nothing like having to move fast! That will keep the ol' adrenalin pumping!
Jan...I bet it feels good to have all that garden stuff done huh? Even if you are sore...there is satisfaction in that kind of aches and pains.
Bunny...can you just pick the mushrooms out of your tomato straw bales? Will they harm the tomatoes???
Hasn't the weather just been absolutely crazy?!* I think Mother Nature is having a good laugh at our expense. lol
Oh, I bet you do great on your finals. You study a lot and seem to have great retention. You will get those scholarships.
Julie...very cute aprons. I like both of them.
Well my lovelies...I am off to bed. I am exhausted from all the rain today and the pain levels are rising.
Seattle was suppose to have been terrible weather last wknd and it was perfect weather.  Which was so nice.
Sweet Dreams...and many prayers for all of you,
peggy 
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Jun 05 2012 12:42:47 AM |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
1595 Posts
Janet
Escanaba
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 04:57:32 AM
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eggy, what a great family you have, and to be able to cuddle with your grand children. I have one grandson that lives in Texas. The last time I saw him he was 8, that was 10 years ago, now he just graduated last week from high school. We only get a picture, wallet size of him every other year, that is all we hear from him, DIL or son. I keep sending gifts to them and Bob gets mad, but that is still my son, don't know why they treat us like this, but I pray they change before something happens to us and we are not here for them anymore. My son is in his 20th year in the Army there. Oh well, life goes on. So glad you had a good visit and will be able to go again in July.
Tammy, A quick move, but maybe once you are there, you will be able to find something that you will be happy with and afford. Prayers go out to you on a smooth transition. Hopefully you can find a job right away.
A beautiful start to the day here, so I'm off to get dressed and get my laundry going. Have a great day,
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1144 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 07:13:12 AM
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Hi all -
Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes for me and my mom. She is home from the hospital and from rehab, and I got back to my home in PA last night. She has a neighbor checking on her every day as well as a visiting nurse stopping in and physical therapist also. She is doing pretty well for her age.
Angela - I shipped your swap package on 5/31. Please let me know when you get it. Thank you for being so patient!
I'm not even going to try to catch up on all I have missed in the past 5 weeks - I'm just gonna go forward from here!
Hugs,
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
3532 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 1:18:42 PM
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Janet and Luanne...Congratulations!! You each won one of my book give-aways!!!!
Janet won the Blog Book Give-away. "Wildflowers from Winter"
and
Luanne won the Porch give-away "The Dressmaker/Titanic Story"
Luanne your book is going out today and Janet as soon as I get your address your book will go
out.
Sorry girls...no extra tucks with these give-aways as I am getting ready to move into an
apartment and must cut back expenses for a month or two. BUT all that said, You will love
the Reads.
Love and Hugs,
peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1144 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 1:34:21 PM
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Oh Peggy - what a wonderful surprise - thank you!!!
I didn't realize you were moving again - hope it works out well for you.
Hugs,
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Netty
True Blue Farmgirl
379 Posts
Lynette
Hardy
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 7:52:07 PM
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Hello everyone,
I had a bad weekend, I started getting sick Sat. night and I still feel like I got run over by a truck.
My throat is so sore so I took some pain pills, I don't like to use them, but when you can't even swallow your own spit ya got to do something. Went to the Doc. today and all he said was baterial and gave me some antibiotics. So we go from here and hope things are better tomorrow.
Peggy you have yourself some mighty handsome boys there. I bet they do keep you on your toes when they are around. Your granddaughters are so beautiful. I love my grandsons, but can't wait to get a little granddaughter. It just seems there is so much more you can make and buy for girls. I am so happy you had family time, it is so important to keep in touch.
Luanne, I am so happy your mom is at home and you are at home. I pray all goes well for mom and she continues to grow stronger in body and soul.
Janet, I am so sorry that you and your son are pulled apart. I bet you go nuts not being able to see them or keep in touch by phone. I also hope things mend before something happens, I will keep you all in my prayers.
Tammy, glad mom got to go home and praying she contiunes to get better. Enjoy your summer time.
Julie, your aprons are so cute. I need to get some more aprons made, but I am busy working on a fourth of July wreath made with material. When I get done I will put a pic. on for everyone to see.
Good News, I get my grandsons for a week, my oldest daughter is in the National Guards and she has 2 weeks to put in this summer. So the other grandmother gets them for the first week and I get them for the next week. Happy dance goin on here, just in my head since I am sick. I can hardly wait
Well better get off of here and try to get some sleep, best medicine is sleeping I think.
All you girls take care and will talk at you later.
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
1595 Posts
Janet
Escanaba
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 7:58:48 PM
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Peggy, Thank you for the wonderful giveaway. I was surprised to have won, but very glad I did. The book sounds interesting and I am looking forward to reading it in between all that is going on now. Again, thank you.
Since I got up so early today, with the birds, I am tired now and going to bed. Will catch up with you tomorrow,
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
2370 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 9:23:54 PM
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I'm BAAAAA-AAAACK...did ya miss me?(didn't know I was gone did ya?Admit it,go'on)hahaha
Our phone line was disconnected up the street somewhere. So we had no phone,no puter,no Netflix....
Then Hubby's SUV went in to the shop last Tuesday....and we still don't have it back. Luckily the master cylinder is still under warranty...but the brake job and all this labor.....*i-yi-yi*...
don't wanna think about it!
So the phone guy fixes the phone at 11 this morning...but the puter&Netflix wouldn't come back on. So DH spends all day trying to figure it out and calling the help(less) desk a couple different times...and at 5 PM(yes...PM) we have it all fixed. Poor guy is brain-dead...oh...waitand that's different from the other days...how? hahahahaha. Naw...he's a good and HANDY guy to have around.
We had some good bonding time,like the old days before TV and all the electronics that clog up our lives and drive people apart.
So....I had lots to read on here.
Lynette, so sweet of you to help your niece out financially. What a great Auntie. WOW! crazy dust storms. Reminds me of the stories DH would tell me of the sand storms they had in Saudi. Scary to me.Thanks for sharing those pics. Awwwww, so sorry to hear that you are sick now. Feel better soon. Yes, sleep is the best healer.
Alyce, so sorry that you didn't get the house you wanted.
Miranda, congrats on the closing.yeaaaa!
RFMTammy, hooooray, hubby got the job!
Man, all kinds of good news while I was away.
ND from MI...there's a BIG change to get use too. I'm all giggly inside for you!
Oh Kimberly, that is good news. Praise God!
TLTammy, wow, God is moving fast in your behalf.I'm glad for you.Praying for your Mama!
Julie, cute aprons! What is it about aprons that just made you want to giggle....and want more! LOL
I just love them. You can never have too many.
Ruthie,we enjoy tea no matter when it gets here. I feel about tea like my Gr-Granny felt about ice cream. She use to say that she could sit on a snowmound and still eat ice cream. hahaha I say I can sit on a volcano and still drink hot tea. *giggle*
Peg, great family photos! Cute Grands...happy Grandma!
Janet, Congrats on the book give-away!
Never heard of that kind of Dinner-Cinema! Strange...expensive...but posh! *giggle*
Well, it's late, I'm caught up and I'm tired.
Sleep tight everyone!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman-
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1077 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 6:49:13 PM
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Evening porchies,
I do hope you have had a good day. Today we had someone come and look at our acreage. So we will wait to see if they want to buy it. I pray so. But God is reminding me I need to wait quietly to know His will and not mine. It is a journey of learning as well.
Judy so glad you joined us. You know I would hate for our sweet porch mama to have send the porch posse after you...heheheh
Netty so sorry you have been feeling unwell. I pray you are on the road to health again.
Peggy...you have a lovely family. I just loved that picture.
Julie you have such cute aprons. I love aprons. Can't cook without putting one on.
well ladies I just wanted to drop by and say hello. Time for evening tea and a bit of crocheting.
Love to you all
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
Visit my blog~Teacup Lane http://frommyteacup.blogspot.com
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Netty
True Blue Farmgirl
379 Posts
Lynette
Hardy
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 7:09:47 PM
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Judy, Judy, Judy,
Yes honey you were missed. How could we not miss you and your happy self. Just glad your back on line.
It is funny how much we do depend on all our electronics and how we have really forgotten how to talk to each other.
The people texting are walking around with their heads bowed down, the phone people have their heads bent over to the side talking and what ever else they are doing, and then you have the ones with their ears plugged up with music. There is no eye contact at all, some don't know how to talk unless you are on the other end of a phone line, oh yeah, the ear pluggers are in their own little world of music and don't even know anyone is talking to them.
I will get off my soap box, I sure didn't know I was going to get so wound up, sorry!!
Yes, I am feeling better, I can swallow my own spit now. It is a little sore now that the sun has went down, other then that just a little tired. I still don't know what it was, but it drug me down a tad bit.
We had a young man get killed in a car wreck Sat. night. He was only 37 years old. No alcohol or drugs were involved and he was still alive when the cops and ambulance got there and he talked to them and gave phone numbers to contact family and when he laid down he died. So odd how things can happen like that.
During the funeral I am going to babysit for the family so will have a little guy around for a few hours tommorrow. I bet he will be a little pistol, not quite 2 years yet. FUN Ha
Everyone take care and talk at ya all later!!
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
1595 Posts
Janet
Escanaba
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 7:32:15 PM
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Oh, Netty, that is a tragic thing to happen to someone so young. My heart goes out the the family. That is so kind of you to babysit for the little boy. Hope you get a good nights rest so you have alot of energy to keep up with him!! LOL!!!
Planted my peppers and tomatoes today, so now my whole garden is planted and happy. Looks nice with everything sprouting. I put up some chicken wire for my peas to climb. I also got caught up with my laundry from camp, so no more smoky smelling clothes laying around.
I am tired and ready for bed. Have a great evening,
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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