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Keeping in Touch:  Mary Janes Farm Friend - New and Old sign ups!  |
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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 Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 07:05:37 AM
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Hello all Farm Girl Friends!
We have had some farm girls interested in signing up for Farm Friends (rules below). Here is what I propose...
For those of you who are new and wishing to join, simply post on this forum that you are interested in a farm friend and those on this site can reply and you can send emails/snail mail back and forth...like pen pals! The rules can be seen below if you need them.
For those of you already enrolled and wishing to drop out (as some have already done due to hardships, etc) please post on this forum that you are dropping out and wish to put up the name of your current farm friend to be 'picked up' by someone else. Be sure to post the name only (not the full address) of the gal you had and anyone here that reads your post and is interested in picking up the dropped name, will simply send that dropped name an email from this forum (you'll find her by name in the membership area). They will email her or post to her, expressing an interest in becoming her new farm friend. If she is indeed interested, she can then email her address to her brand new farm friend!
This will be more fun I think...less confusion and less work for this urban farm girl/law student!
Here are the general rules:
1. The MJF Farm Friend will begin on every new magazine issue - example: the spring issue you should have received in the mail already or fairly soon - just browse the magazine and base your gift on the main themes of the current issue.
2. Within 2-4 weeks for each issue, hunt around for a gift or make one yourself (you may need the full 4 weeks which is why I gave that for a timeline). Please do not spend more than $10.00 which includes shipping. Here's an example: one issue was 'preserving the harvest'. I may send out a little charming jar with preserve making items in it, hard to find teas with a small jar of honey, or a pumpkin candle, etc. In the barnquilts issue, well...the sky's the limit on that one! A quilt piece, a quilting how-to book, or a small sewing kit..etc.
3. With your gift, send a little note or letter, as hand written letters are so rare these days! This is the real gift!
4. If you wish to discontinue with your farm friend, please contact them directly, and don't forget to post her name only on this forum.
It's amazing how fast relationships develop! I love it!
Thanks everyone, and have fun!! |
Edited by - Cycling Farm Girl on Jan 08 2010 06:38:51 AM |
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knittingmomma
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Tonya
Vermont
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 07:20:16 AM
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This is a wonderful idea. On a similar idea, I started a handwritten newsletter that comes out seasonally and we had a handwork exchange for this past Autumn's issue. It is so much fun to receive things in the mail and to read the written word on paper.
I will be emailing you to sign up. Thank you!
Warm wishes,
Tonya - Homemaking, Homesteading Mom of 6 - http://plainandjoyfulliving.blogspot.com |
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 08:29:52 AM
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I couldn't agree more Tonya!
The only things I get in the mail these days are bills and items I purchase myself! :(
I saw your blog and love your big family! At our home, it's just me, my sweetheart and my cat, and coming from a big family of 10 there are times when I miss the bustling household!
I'm looking forward to your email!
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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Edited by - Cycling Farm Girl on Oct 23 2009 08:31:43 AM |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 2:09:01 PM
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This is so great! Day 1 and 5 gals have signed up already!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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MegH
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Meagan
Concord
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 3:08:59 PM
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Im up for the task at hand! i think it sounds fun... there are so many neat and wonderful things going on here on farmgirl i just love it!!
<<<Meg
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come, 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far And grace with lead me home. |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 10:08:23 PM
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I like it! Here comes my email!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
#440
http://www.myfeetaredirty.blogspot.com/ |
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traceyg
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
Tracey
Grosse Ile
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 06:22:05 AM
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Thanks Carrie! I just sent in my info. It's great to be a Farmgirl!! 
Tracey
Farmgirl #114
Life is sweet ... Bee happy! |
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Cycling Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Carrie
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 6:29:19 PM
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Is it ever neat! I can't wait to get this going. I need to get studying for my midterms now, but I can't help but check in on this forum once in while each day. Hehe!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
1922 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 6:36:22 PM
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sounds like fun. I will email you too .. bev
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
515 Posts
Cecily
Lanesville
IN
USA
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
5845 Posts
Shirley Jean (Jeannie)
Florida
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 6:26:16 PM
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Every time I wonder if farmgirls can get any better, they do! Love this idea. Count me in.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 8:25:38 PM
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I'm in! Sending my email soon as I get through telling you I'm in.
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
845 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2009 : 2:30:47 PM
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This is what farmgirls do best, give to each other. Just sent mine in.
Bonnie
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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