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Across the Fence:  Ten Year Anniversary in the FARMGIRL SISTERHOOD  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13568 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 16 2019 : 7:51:49 PM
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Ten years ago on July 17, 2009 I decided I wanted to become an official member of the Mary Janes Farm Sisterhood. It’s hard to believe that it’s been TEN years but it has been one of the most wonderful decades of my life, full of fun, laughter, lessons, friends and more friends. . . experiences beyond compare.
I would not have traded these years for anything in the world as my life has been enriched beyond my wildest dreams and I have been blessed time and time again. I have had the exquisite pleasure of actually meeting many of the farmgirls and spending some of the most precious time with them.
I thought I would share just a few photos and captions from these TEN years . . . just for fun!
~I was TOTALLY humbled and honored at being chosen "FARMGIRL SISTER of the YEAR: 2010
~I was further honored with being selected as Farmgirl Sister of the Month on three different occasions.
~Mother Hen for the Farmgirls Southwest Henhouse for several years, a great privilege.
~I've been a "farmgirl plowin' through" and earned 326 merit badges. Some of them I'll never attain, some others I will . . still working on a few.
~My daughter, Robin, also joined the Sisterhood and we enjoyed being involved together. And, my sweet doggie, Bramble was also part of our farmgirl shenanigans.
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~On a road trip in June/July 2011 we meet several farmgirls in Wyoming and Idaho. My daughter (far left) and I had the wonderful privilege of staying at Mary Jane's Outpost B&B where me met Mary Jane, her daughter Meg (on the far right).
~While at the B&B we were treated in high style to a Farmgirl Tea Party where we met some of the Farm staff and several more farmgirls. What a FUN, GRAND time we had.
~Sporting my "Certified Farmgirl" apron while cooking at one of our glamping activities.
Mary Jane's B&B inspired us to do our own glamping "thing" with an EZ-Up canopy and a nice tent with a porch.
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~Dressing up for dinner out while glamping with my daughter in Arizona, March 2011
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~My Australian cattle dog, Bramble, was the VERY BEST glamping dog ever. She had her own chair, slept on my air mattress with me, was a friendly dog and just enjoyed glamping with us. Sadly, I lost her in May of 2018 to bone cancer. She was 14 1/2 years old and I MISS HER SOOOOOO VERY MUCH!!
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~On another glamping road trip Robin and I took from Arizona, into Utah, Montana, Idaho and Washington we, once again, had the extraordinary privilege of meeting Mary Jane and Meg at the Farm store in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She is graciously autographing ALL my books for me!
~There were some other farmgirls with us and we enjoyed a light snack around the table in the Farm Store . . . and a LOT of fun and laughter!
Our glamping tent . . inspired by Mary Jane! Trimmed in lace and all dolled up inside!
Then I bought a cute little trailer, a 1971 Sprite, 10 foot long that we named the "Reiver's Rest". She is Scottish/shabby chic/cottage style and the talk of every campground we've had her in!
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Things have changed a lot for me over this decade. My hair is shorter with more "arctic blonde". Because of health struggles I've had to slow down, re-evaluate and adjust to a "new normal". But I'm still a farmgirl, always will be and will always nurture that in my heart, my soul, my mind and my lifestyle.
THANK YOU, SO MUCH, for being a part of this journey with me and for letting me share.
MANY FARMGIRL HUGS and BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL!
CJ
P.S. This photos and comments only BARELY SCRATCH the surface of the experience. It would take volumes for me to share everything!!! 
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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Edited by - ceejay48 on Jul 17 2019 12:30:21 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6447 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6447 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2019 : 8:19:19 PM
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Congratulations CJ! I am happy to be one of the many Farmgirls you have met in your 10 years as a Farmgirl. I have also met Sweet Robin and your Sweet, Sweet Bramble who I wanted to bring home with me but of course you would not let me. I am happy to call you my friend and Farmgirl Sister and I look forward to many more years of friendship. I will see you again my friend,
I love you.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2134 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2019 : 9:18:36 PM
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What a lovely remembrance of your ten year anniversary! What fun you have had.
7932
Happiness is Homemade |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2019 : 10:25:37 PM
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Congratulations on 10 years with MJF. CJ.
I just realized my 10-year anniversary was April 13th this year.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4111 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4111 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 03:19:10 AM
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what a wonderful 10 years. Loved the pictures!!
Farming in WI
Michele |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6811 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6811 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 04:09:41 AM
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Congrats on your 10 Year Anniversary. Thanks for sharing your MJF adventures with us.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 05:35:14 AM
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CJ, congratulations on ten years with the Sisterhood! I remember seeing these pictures, and thinking lucky you to get to spend time with MaryJane. Thanks for sharing the pictures and the memories.
Karin
Sister #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13568 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 06:52:10 AM
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Thanks farmgirls! I hope I can meet more farmgirls in the future! It has been a wonderful experience!!
Debbie . . . I'm looking for a picture with you. I know I have one . . somewhere. When I find it I'll post it!
One of the laughter moments was at the Tea Party. Grace Brown is kneeling in front of me in that group photo. We didn't know I was standing on her skirt until she stood up! Well, you can guess! It was such a fun day!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 07:01:42 AM
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CeeJay, December 2009 I picked up my first MaryJanesFarm magazine and knew I had found a new home. Meeting many Farmgirls over the year, a visit to MaryJane's farm in 2015, and countless conversations here at the Chatroom, my whole life has been transformed from the many wonderful ideas shared, swaps joined, friendships made, and most profoundly, looking at life in the 21st Century with an over lay of old timey wisdom, practices, and thinking. We, at MJF, have all been encouraged to learn more about our rural roots and ageless value of our own family story. I am a better, stronger, and more compassionate person from this last 9 years of joining in!!
Here are two photos from my list to MaryJane's Farm. I had the privilege of staying in her little sewing room cabin near to the Bunk House Kitchen.
Thank-you CeeJay for all that you contribute and to the many other Farmgirls who have lightened my path of my Pilgrimage through life!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6447 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6447 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 09:25:09 AM
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CJ, I had one of me with the Llama that was so sweet too but it was in my old phone which is no more. But, I am looking for one too. I also thought we took pictures when you an Robin stayed at my house on your way to Denver for the Cancer Walk oh the fun we have had. Meeting Sharon Demers too was fun, I just love her too! Oh the memories of all the Farmgirls we met over the years and hold in our heart, and hope to see again someday. And to meet other Farmgirls that have come into our lives and we are building new memories with.
Imagine Farmgirl Sisters if it were not for our Dear, Sweet MaryJane we would not have the friendships we have and hold so Dear and the new friendships we are making. On my bucket list is to one day meet MaryJane and give her a big Farmgirl Hug and thank her and her Crew for all of the wonderful women that have come into my life! I have too been here 9 years next May.
So thank you MaryJane and all my Farmgirl Sisters for making my life better and happy.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13568 Posts |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 10:27:25 AM
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Congratulations CeeJay of being part of this awesome group of sisters. Enjoy another 10+ years here with the rest of us :)
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
Cards by Joan Creations on FB
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 12:15:56 PM
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CJ...CONGRATS ON YOUR 10 YEAR "FARMASISTRY"...How do you like that for a new coined word?LOL
I think you and Robin have just gone out of your way to make MJF Glamping and traveling so FUN for yourselves and getting to know
different Farmsisters All over the States. You have made it Special because YOU are so Special.
All of us who have been Farm Sisters for any length of time...have been Blessed just by knowing
you...even if we have not had the privilege of meeting you in person. And Bramble and Bill have
become part of The Farmgirl Family too. I am so Happy that you have made the Last 10 yrs of
your Journey such a Memorable One and we thank you for letting us share in it...in some small
way. WE ALL LOVE YOU FARM SISTER!!!
I will be celebrating my 10 years next February (I don't usually think about it) but I am with you...there are just
so many wonderful relationships and blessings that have come out of being part of MaryJane's
Farmgirls. It has been life changing!! In The Best of WAYS!!! May we all continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!!! 
Love, Joy and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13568 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 12:16:44 PM
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Found some pics of times spent with "BlessedinColorado" . . Debbie Fischer
Debbie and Marilyn Raber came to visit me in April of 2012. Our llama, Rocky, was giving Debbie a kiss. We lost him to a mountain lion the summer of 2013. He was quite the fellow!!
Robin and I visited Debbie at her house near Colorado Springs, in June of 2012, on our way to work as crew members in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer . . . . . a 2 1/2 day event near Breckenridge, Colorado.
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13568 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 12:22:18 PM
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My GREATEST JOY is being able to share all these farmgirl experiences with my one and only daughter, Robin.
I made license plate "slice" signs with our Sisterhood numbers on them for us to use whenever and wherever.
Here we hung them on our chairs while tent glamping in Flagstaff, Arizona in September 2012
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 12:27:06 PM
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I was posting while you were CJ...go back and read what I wrote. I'm so Proud just to know YOU!
Hugs and Love,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 12:28:37 PM
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Thanks, CJ. Sounds like a lot of us joined in 2009. Must have been a great year for farmgirls.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4911 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 1:42:07 PM
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Happy 10 year Farmgirl- A -versary!
Hugs! Connie |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6447 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 3:59:11 PM
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Congratulations Linda on your 10 days with MaryJanes.
Those are the pictures I was looking for CJ, I love them! Thank you so much.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lori
Alvordton
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USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2019 : 7:18:20 PM
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Congratulations, C.J. on 10 years as a farmgirl sister. I just loved the pictures. I joined not long ago so I am still new to so many things yet. What a journey you have had. Thank you so much for sharing. I would love to meet Mary Jane someday. It would be fun to spend some time at her B&B. It looks like you love to glamp, too. What fun. Can't wait to see more pictures posted.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2019 : 04:41:19 AM
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Beautiful pictures and memories Cee-Jay. Thanks for being with us for the past ten years. MaryJane and Meg are two wonderful ladies, I met them years ago at a book signing and was very touched by their graciousness.
Enjoy your next ten year journey here. I look forward to seeing more pictures!
Dawn in IL
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2019 : 05:44:57 AM
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CJ,I have been her 10 years also.WE joined one day apart and I haven't had a day where I don't check in.This site was a real boost for me I need something like this and it has gotten me thru so much.
Here's to 10 more.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13568 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2019 : 07:01:50 AM
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Diana . . . and it has been such a treasured experience to meet you and stay in your home, sleeping under your BEAUTIFUL quilts, on TWO separate road trips! Would be wonderful to do it again!
I think you joined in 2008 which would make it eleven years for you! WOW! I looked at the members to see because your of your sister number. Mine is 665. Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS to you too!
HUGS!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6447 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2019 : 08:46:03 AM
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Congratulations Diana, wow, 11 years that’s wonderful!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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Across the Fence: Ten Year Anniversary in the FARMGIRL SISTERHOOD |
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