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donna5457
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Donna
NY
USA
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 Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 11:02:49 AM
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| Hi everyone- I have been reading the posts on the boards for some time now and feel like I know many of you. I figured it was time to get involved and say hello. I live in upstate NY north of Albany and am a 50-something Mom of two grown sons, wife and Mom to my five furbabies- two Golden Retrievers, a Dalmatian, and two kitties. I am a farmgirl at heart as I live in a subdivision, but have a large yard so I do have a vegetable and herb garden every year. What I don't have room to grow, I go pick myself- apples, berries, etc. and make my own jam and freeze for winter. My dream would be to live on a small farm- maybe five acres, but at this point, hubby doesn't really seem too motivated for that. I left my job as a loan officer at a Credit Union two years ago and since then have spent a lot of time taking care of my Grama, who passed away last year and my Mom, who has been staying with me since she broke her hip. Add to that being executor of Grama's estate and selling her property and I have been pretty busy. I look forward to getting to know all of you here-- when I am here I feel like I am home-- Donna |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4872 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4872 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 11:24:02 AM
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Welcome Donna! My husband lived in Woodstock when he was 15 & came to this country in '75. He went to college at SUNY in Albany and said NY is a beautiful state. Some day he wants to show our son and I around up there.
So glad you found and joined us! You'll find lots of shared interests here.
Dawn in IL |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 11:29:04 AM
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Hi Donna,
So glad you are joining us. My family is from Saratoga Springs (Galway) but now relocated to Jersey. Are you far from Saratoga?
Hope you will have fun here with us. I know I always do!
hugs and welcomes
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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donna5457
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Donna
NY
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 12:54:29 PM
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| I live in South Glens Falls, NY which is about 15 minutes north of Saratoga. It is a beautiful area, but winters are a bit too long for me LOL |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 1:06:23 PM
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Welcome from California Donna, glad you found us. You'll have so much fun here nothing else will get done :)
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
1048 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 1:10:33 PM
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Hi Donna, welcome to the forum. I am also a NY Farmgal, from just south of Rochester. You may be in a sub-division but you are making use of all your space and you have been very busy caring for family too. But, a Farmgil does what she has to do right. 
I will be planting my first veggie garden next year and although our winters are long, it will give me lots of planning time.
Look forward to getting to know you better.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 1:45:40 PM
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Donna welcome, I am sorry for your loss of your G/ma, and I hope for your Mom a speedy recovery. You will love it here, lots of great ladies and info for all.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 2:01:56 PM
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A big Georgia Welcome goes out to ya Donna, glad you joined us! Look forward to getting to know more about 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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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 2:22:19 PM
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Welcome Donna, from another upstate NY'er!! I am halfway between Rochester and Syracuse though... about 3 hours from you!
You will love it here! Everyone is so friendly and helpful, I am really feeling at home! :)
We have another thing in common... I also have 2 golden retrievers! They are the best!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 3:49:12 PM
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Hello Donna from NE Ohio. First off I want to say I'm sorry to hear about your Grandma. We lost my Dad this Feb. and it still hurts pretty bad. I moved him from one nursing home to another,closer to me and moved my mom to an apartment at the other end of my street. It's handy. She's 81 now. I want her close. I pray that your mom heals fast. This place has been a blessing to me. It has filled some really empty places in my heart and soul. You'll love it here, I'm sure of it! ;)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9778 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9778 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 6:09:23 PM
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Hi Donna,
I know Glens Falls. Beautiful area there. I bet you are having a great Fall about now.
I am from the Ballston Spa/ Saratoga area but when I was younger used to go visit friends in Glens Falls.
Nice to have you here on the forum. Hope you enjoy it!
God is good....all the time.
Denise
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 7:11:59 PM
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A big Washington welcome goes out to you Donna!!
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 12:37:37 PM
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Welcome, Donna!
How are north of Albany are you? I grew up in Galway, NY, and still have alot of friends there, plus my sister still lives there. I now live just west of Albany in Altamont, NY.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 12:48:42 PM
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Hello Donna,
Welcome from Nebraska...I am new here myself. Lovely ladies here.
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 12:38:19 PM
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Hi Donna, I grew up in Attica, near the prison not in it. Now I live 30 miles from there in blasdell, near the Buffalo Bills stadium. I still love NY even when it snows. Welcome, I think you will enjoy it here I know I do.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9778 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9778 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 2:59:23 PM
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Jennifer,
Wow, it's a small world! I grew up in Galway too! Didn't think anyone would know it so I always write Saratoga or Ballston Spa. Nice to see a fellow hometowner here!
God is good....all the time.
Denise
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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donna5457
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Donna
NY
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 10:24:55 AM
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| Thanks to all of you for such a warm welcome. Such a small world when we find out people are from near where you live! I hope to get to know all of you better. |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 6:11:50 PM
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Denise-Wow, it is a small world! When were you there? My family lived there from about 1973 until 1985.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9778 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9778 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2009 : 03:20:55 AM
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I lived there all my life. Up until I married my husband in 1982.
What year did you graduate? I assume you went the Galway schools?
I rarely get back for a visit, my parents moved to Florida, my Dad couldn't take the winters anymore due to his health. I still have extended family there though.
God is good....all the time.
Denise
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