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*Farmgirl Swap:  Cabin Fever Reliever - PARTNERS POSTED  |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 23 2023 : 3:52:27 PM
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 What are your favorite fixes for Cabin Fever? Getting creative with your hobby of choice? Reading good book with a cup of your favorite tea? Watching a favorite chick flick? Planning this year’s garden? Practicing the Lost Art of Letter Writing by sending letters to old friends? Trying new recipes.? Creating a new project such as making an apron or a mini-quilt? Learning a new craft such as oil painting or calligraphy? Keeping a gratitude journal or making a junk journal? Pampering yourself -- think in-house spa? You get the idea. Send your partner a Cabin Fever Reliever package in the middle of winter.
Sign up by Saturday, February 4 by telling us your own personal favorite fixes for Cabin Fever . . . that will give your partner some perfect ideas for what to send to you.
Partners will be posted Sunday, February 5.
Send by Saturday, February 18 and be sure to include a letter telling your partner why you chose the particular items you did.
Farmgirls . . . start those snow plow engines . . .
CABIN FEVER RELIEVER PARTNERS
Debbie -- Blessed in Colorado and Marcy -- Marcy
Vanessa -- Audra Rose and Cindy -- Aussie Chick
Karen -- Jokamartell and Kelly -- LovinRchickens
Allie -- Allison Clark and Laura -- LauraBell
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
Edited by - JeanP on Feb 05 2023 09:17:36 AM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7053 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7053 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2023 : 4:01:25 PM
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Sign me up please Jean.
I like to write letters and love notecards, purple pens. To write letters while I snuggle up in front of my Cabin fireplace.
Crochet or Knit
Hot Chocolate or strong Coffee
Gluten Free snacks
Magazines, and I love reading Historical Fiction.
Warm fuzzy Socks
Or just surprise me as I love surprises too.
Thank you Jean for being our Hostess.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2387 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2387 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2023 : 6:10:31 PM
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Sign me up too! This season is the doldrums of the year- Christmas is over and it's too cold to garden.
I love quilting, crafts, my doggies, reading, writing and cooking.
Please, no chocolate or candy - I can't say no and I need to eat healthier. I drink at least 3 cups of tea each day at work.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1777 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1777 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2023 : 6:14:16 PM
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I would love to participate!
Cabin fever busters for me include:
reading (historical fiction, Amish, mail order bride themes are my favorite)
Crafting…crocheting, needle crafts, card making, quilting, sewing…almost anything
Garden planning
Watching tv with hubby (wearing comfy clothes of course
Sending happy mail
Love junk journals, hand lotions, and working on badges! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2023 : 6:24:05 PM
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Oh Debbie, Audra and Karen, Thank you so much for being our first three Cabin Relievers. And it's so interesting hearing about your individual "fixes".
Audra, have you read "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek"?? Isn't that about your neck of the woods?? Great book based on a real traveling library system in rural Kentucky.
And, Karen, have you read "Plain and Simple" by Sue Bender? It's the true account of a California art teacher from Berkeley who goes to live with two different Amish families. Wonderful read and wonderful lessons on simplifying your life.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
Edited by - JeanP on Jan 23 2023 6:28:48 PM |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2387 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2387 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2023 : 6:35:04 PM
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I think I saw the book- she was one of those "blue people" in Appalachia, if I recall.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2023 : 6:40:38 PM
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Yes, that's it. A really good story if you haven't yet read it.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
386 Posts
Cindy
Esk
Queensland
Australia
386 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2023 : 12:10:57 PM
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Thanks, Jean! I would love to sign up for the Cabin Fever Reliever swap. I am certainly not used to these long, cold winters. Our winters in Queensland, Australia, are quite brief and the temps aren't really that cold (most of us can put a pair of shorts on by noon). So, this swap sounds like the perfect way to elevate my mood through the gloomy days of winter...
I like to get outside as much as I can (skiing, running, walks in the snow with my hubby);
I also enjoy experimenting in the kitchen (gluten free recipes); cups of warm coffee or tea; sudoku puzzles; letter writing; biographies, travel & real-life adventure stories; listening to music; knitting; & jigsaw puzzles;
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3514 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3514 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 12:17:10 PM
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I would love to sign up
I would love to read more Amish books. The one Jean mentions sounds great.
I like to needle felt.
Like to work puzzles especially ones that are of yesteryear scenes.
Love hot chocolate especially mint
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 10:22:38 PM
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For those of you who might be interested in the "Plain and Simple" book. Check out www.abebooks.com . It's available there at a very reasonable price. It's one to own and read several times . . . a very feel good story.
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2023 : 11:20:26 AM
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Cabin fever is the distressing claustrophobic irritability or restlessness experienced when a person, or group, is stuck at an isolated location or in confined quarters for an extended time. A person may be referred to as stir-crazy, derived from the use of stir meaning "prison". Wikipedia
Well, there you have it according to Wikiipedia anyway. I'm kind of stuck at home all the time anyway, but what really gives me Cabin Fever is eternal snow when it is bad enough to hamper getting out of the house and going anywhere. How about you? Any special triggers?
Our Cabin Fever Reliever players so far are:
Debbie -- Blessed in Colorado
Vanessa -- Audra Rose
Karen -- Jokamartell
Cindy -- Aussie Chick
Kelly -- LovinRchickens
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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Allison Clark
Chapter Guru / Farmgirl Guide / Sharpshooter
76 Posts
Allie
Nacona
Texas
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2023 : 7:09:06 PM
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Sign me up please,
I love to do swaps and not too much on writing. I am not a very good speller. But I do really want to do this one very much. I like to do beading, Card making, making Junk Journals, mini books, mini photo albums, crocheting, diamond dots, puzzles, sewing, baking, and video games. But my favorite is Junk Journals, card making, and puzzles. Thank you for doing this swap, this is right up my Allie.
Your farmgirl Allie Clark
Allison Allie Clark
Farmgirl #8292
Farmgirl Guide, Sharpshooter, Chapter Guru,
Farmgirl sister for the Month of November 2021
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2023 : 09:49:17 AM
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It's definitely been Cabin Fever weather here in northern Idaho. New snow has everything blanketed in pristine white and overnight temp was minus 6.8 degrees. Now that it's morning, it has warmed up though to a balmy plus 6 degrees. Football playoffs today, so I will sew while my DH is glued to the TV. I think I'll put on a pot of good ole' Mormon Split Pea Soup to simmer all day for dinner tonight. Good wintry comfort food.
Thanks y'all for playing in this swap. It will be fun to see what everyone comes up with.
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2023 : 09:48:05 AM
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Hi Jean,
Please sign me up. I haven't been on here in months, and this sounds like the perfect swap to get me back into my farmgirl mode. Thank you for hosting!
I love milk chocolate plain or with peanut butter, nuts, or mint.
I love to do just about any craft out there. I knit, crochet, quilt, sew, needle felt, paper craft, cross stitch, and do other crafts as well. I'm teaching myself how to play the guitar.
Books are my passion. I read just about anything. Love any and all animals. Love surprises.
thanks again for hosting
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2023 : 09:56:38 AM
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Welcome Marcy from the frozen Northwest. It was minus 12.6 degrees overnight. But it has warmed up to a balmy minus 1 now. Woo Hoo!!
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7053 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7053 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2023 : 10:01:45 AM
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That’s is way too cold for me Jean. It was 26 degrees here when I got up this morning, it’s not suppose to be that cold here on the coast!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2023 : 12:27:05 PM
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Today is the last day to sign up for the Cabin Fever Reliever swap. The groundhog told most of us we were in for six more weeks of yukky winter, so we can use all the help we can get. . . . good books, yummy treats, crafty projects, chick flicks, personal spa treats . . . oh yes !! Sign up today and play with us. . .
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
284 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2023 : 6:25:27 PM
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Hi Jean :)
I'd like to be included too - I'll work on my cabin fever relief answers here in just a bit but wanted to let you know before you closed the swap.
Thanks for hosting,
Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl Sister #7286
Farmgirl of the Month October 2022 |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2023 : 6:28:37 PM
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Thank you Laura. Got you on the list. Partners tomorrow.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2023 : 09:23:33 AM
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Good morning Cabin Fever Reliever swappers. Partners are posted. Have fun putting your packages together. Mail date is the February 18. Stay warm and stay well. Interesting new thread on the Across the Fence page about Ham Radios -- check it out. And, if you're looking for a good book to read while you are waiting for Spring to arrive, check out my latest recommendation on the Reading Room page.
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7053 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7053 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2023 : 10:03:45 AM
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Hi Marcy, I am so happy we are partners as it has been awhile. I have your address but not sure you have my address as I moved last April! I will email it to you.
Thank you Jean.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2387 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2387 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2023 : 4:21:10 PM
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Hey Cindy we are partners in fun!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2023 : 09:19:14 AM
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Hi Debbie,
I am so glad that we get to be partners again. I haven't been on here in a while, and I am looking forwards to swapping again. I did get your new address.
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7053 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7053 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2023 : 09:51:38 AM
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Thank you Marcy, I am working on you box.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
386 Posts
Cindy
Esk
Queensland
Australia
386 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2023 : 3:47:59 PM
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Vanessa - your cabin fever relief parcel is on it's way!!
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2387 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2387 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2023 : 8:04:37 PM
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As soon as a few goodies arrive, I'll be mailing yours, Cindy.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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*Farmgirl Swap: Cabin Fever Reliever - PARTNERS POSTED |
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Cabin Fever Reliever - PARTNERS POSTED
