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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 31 2022 : 12:58:08 PM
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There are a lot of porchies from Ohio now. Judy and now Patsy are a few hours east of us. My in laws go over their way a couple times a year to visit Holmes county. I thought it would be fun to have a get together some time but it's so hard for us to get away from the farm.
Only 2 weeks until the first baby is due. I did find this lovely surprise yesterday:
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4 new kittens in the calf hutch!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9245 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9245 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2022 : 7:24:05 PM
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Oh what a sweet surprise Heather!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2022 : 7:55:52 PM
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Heather!! Now I HAVE to visit…you have kittens and cows?? What else are you hiding from me? Haha
Karen :) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2022 : 5:39:39 PM
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Karen - no more critters, but I do have a lot of sewing and craft supplies and way more cook books than I need LOL!
We should have more kittens soon. One of the cats looks like she's about to burst! And we only have a week left until our first calf is due. I can't wait!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2022 : 6:02:14 PM
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Sewing? Crafting? Cows? Kittens? Calves? Yes!! I’m definitely in! I have to ask…do you have any Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks? :)
Karen :) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 10:05:54 AM
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I have a couple - hope that's not a deal breaker LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 11:32:06 AM
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Heather, No! Not at all!! I have quite the collection. I just have never found others who love them like I do!! :)
Karen :) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 12:19:28 PM
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I like them just don't buy them at regular price. If I find them cheap at a garage sale or thrift store I'll pick them up. I've received a couple as gifts - mostly Christmas ones that have crafts and recipes in them. My mother in law loves them! She has quite the collection and a lot of our holiday favorites come from them. She even has a plate stand that she uses to display one and it will vary with the season or her mood. The best part is she just lives across the yard so I can borrow them any time :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9245 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9245 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 12:39:34 PM
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Gooseberry Patch! Yes. I have quite a large collection. Love all the little tidbits and ideas shared in them.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1119 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1119 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2022 : 9:07:17 PM
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I love Gooseberry Patch as well. I have a small collection and always look for them at thrift stores. They used to have a catalog with a whole lot more than cookbooks. Does anybody remember that? So many wonderful gift items and kitchen goodies. I could do most of my Christmas shopping from that catalog and was sad when it ended.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2022 : 4:35:43 PM
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Finally!!! Our first baby calf of the year is here. Meet Fiona and her baby girl Freya. She's such a sweetie!
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We have 2 more due any day now :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2022 : 5:44:46 PM
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Oh girls!!!! I’m so happy to have found some Gooseberry Patch lovers!!! Wanda Sue, I loved their catalog so much! I would sit for hours and just take in all of the little touches and tucks of wisdom or quotes. Shopping from the catalog was great too…they would wrap your order in the Gooseberry Patch tissue paper. Sigh….
Heather…I’ll be there soon…lol
Karen :) |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9245 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9245 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2022 : 3:03:46 PM
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Wanda, I loved their catalog. They had such great items in there. Lots of cute stuff!
Congrats Heather on the first calf. I just love baby animals. I always loved when we were weaning and teaching them to drink. Some funny moments were had.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2022 : 5:37:42 PM
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When did the catalog end? I didn't know there was one, but I didn't get into Gooseberry until I met my mother in law. I bet it was wonderful!
Karen - I'll leave the light on for ya LOL!
Denise - did you ever have any tricks to teaching them to drink? I read a couple years ago to put a rubber duck on top of the milk bucket. Not sure what it's supposed to do but it has never worked for me LOL! Freya took right to the bucket this morning. I let her suck on my fingers to show her the milk in the bucket and away she went! Tonight was the same. She was sucking on the bottom of the bucket until I led her to the top. It went so easy it makes me wonder what the next one will be like LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9245 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9245 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2022 : 04:18:57 AM
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No tricks. Just used our fingers but it was always the same. They dove right in and made a mess till we got them to figure out drinking from the top.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2022 : 1:43:05 PM
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Heather,thank you! I just love all the baby calf stories.
I remember all of my Grandpa's calves. Any more pics of those kittens?
They were the most 'spotty' kitties I've ever seen. Was the dad dalmatian? Haha keep those pics coming as you can, 'dear friend'!
Wow, it's so windy today. 38. We've had snow showers all day.
Extra LoveHugs&Squeezles to all who are still in the cold like me.
BUT... high 70's by the weekend. Gotta looove spring!
Unpredictable!
Stay Safe Girlies!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"We are a hardy bunch of mixed-breed mutts....a little Hillbilly, a little Indian, a little Irish/Welsh.....BUT a Whole Lotta GOD!!!"
"I used to toast marshmallows over my birthday cake. Now I can roast a ham."
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2022 : 10:15:09 AM
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They're just trying to fit in with the herd LOL! They're getting big fast:
Here's the mom:
She had 4 kittens last year also:
This is the only one I can pet
The 2 black and white ones
and this one
Scared black cats that dart out in front of you in the early morning darkness tend to accelerate your heart rate!!! Happens a lot LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2022 : 4:48:27 PM
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Thank you Heather! Awww, adorble kittens. All those warm fuzzy wuzzys running around. I'd be trying to pet them all. The best part is, you have lots of mousers there, and that's a good thing on a farm(except, all the mice you probably get on your doorstep as thank yous for feeding them).
Tell that mama cat, no more all black kittens. Need at least 1 visible white spot. lol
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"We are a hardy bunch of mixed-breed mutts....a little Hillbilly, a little Indian, a little Irish/Welsh.....BUT a Whole Lotta GOD!!!"
"I used to toast marshmallows over my birthday cake. Now I can roast a ham."
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2022 : 6:12:16 PM
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That mama cat showed up last year and never left! She's not friendly and last years babies were hidden away so they're not friendly except for the one. I can pet him but he's not a fan of being picked up! I go in and pet the new babies everyday. The one with the mostly white face seems to enjoy it. The others hiss and me and then settle down. I'm not sure how well they can see yet. I usually leave mama some food by her babies so she's leaving them there :)
Look what else we have:
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This is little Debbie and her new baby Darla :) She's a spunky little thing. She runs and jumps around all the time!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2022 : 7:19:26 PM
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I’m loving all the babies!!!! :)
Karen :) |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9245 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9245 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2022 : 06:08:03 AM
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Welcome to the world Darla! You did good there Debbie.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2022 : 12:42:17 PM
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Another awww moment. Good girl, Debbie! An adorable baby girl.
Liking all the girls your getting so far! =D
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"We are a hardy bunch of mixed-breed mutts....a little Hillbilly, a little Indian, a little Irish/Welsh.....BUT a Whole Lotta GOD!!!"
"I used to toast marshmallows over my birthday cake. Now I can roast a ham."
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6699 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6699 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2022 : 1:56:45 PM
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Aww Heather!! Your new babies are adorable. And that little Freya is just so precious. Great minds think alike lol!
Freya meet Freya
Except my Freya is a bit bossy rather than sweet ha ha.
Krista |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2022 : 1:02:14 PM
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Such sweet babies!!! :)
Karen :) |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2022 : 09:56:10 AM
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Krista - she looks like there's an ornery twinkle in her eye LOL!
We had 3 more babies. I don't have time for pictures at the moment but there were 2 more girls and a boy!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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