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whisperingpines
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Lisa
CT
USA
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 Posted - May 27 2015 : 11:45:52 AM
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Just wanted to stop by and say hello. I am glad to be here, and I look forward to making new friends.
I have always wanted to be a farmgirl. I grew up in CT and have always wanted to live in a rural area and have a farm. But the other half (my hubby of 33 years) likes it here. So I dream.
We have three chickens (buff orpingtons)and we live in the house my husband grew up in, that is why he doesn't want to move.  Perhaps one day I can change his mind.
I am a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, this means I take care of injured and orphaned wildlife until they are able to be re-released into the wild (squirrels are my favorite). I work in an office as a receptionist, and I also do geriatric home care. No children of my own, but have a step daughter and six step grandkids.
I have always wanted to learn to sew, I love aprons, especially the kind my grandmother wore. I think they are called H Back. And I like canning aprons. I want to learn canning too!.
Well that is all I have time for right know. I hope there are other CT people here. I look forward to learning and making new friends. |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2015 : 12:04:21 PM
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Hi Lisa, and welcome! I am sure you'll love it. I'm fascinated that you're a wildlife rehabilitator. It's something I've always been interested in, as I'm a real critter lover. Look forward to hearing about your work and getting to know you better!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13568 Posts |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2015 : 4:51:41 PM
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Hi, Lisa! Welcome. I'm not exactly in CT, but we can pretend. 
Anyone who loves God's non-human creatures is a friend of mine!
Wanda
Farmgirl sister #3399
www.wandasturrock.com
(Includes 'The Simply Lived Life' blog) |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2015 : 6:57:44 PM
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Hey Lisa, Welcome! What town are you in? I am a CT girl too!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Joanna
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Ontario
Canada
94 Posts |
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whisperingpines
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Lisa
CT
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 03:00:30 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I am glad to be here.
Texdane... I am in Fairfield, I see you are in Sandy Hook, my cousin Billy lives there with his family. Madison, his daughter was a first grader in Sandy Hook Elementary school back in 2012 when that horrible killing took place She and her class was not injured but very traumatized.
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Edited by - whisperingpines on May 28 2015 03:09:26 AM |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 04:38:14 AM
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Hi Lisa! Welcome to the farm :) It is fascinating that you are a wildlife rehabilitator! What a blessing - to be able to help God's creatures! I am sure you will enjoy the farm! :)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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whisperingpines
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Lisa
CT
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 05:30:39 AM
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Hi! Shannon, thanks for the welcome....
It is a blessing, I thank God each and every day that He allows me to care for His creation. I have a baby squirrel right now that was in a house fire the next town over from mine earlier this month. She is fine, all healed. I just placed her outside in my pre-release cage this morning. Blaze( that is what I named her) will stay in that cage for 2 weeks until she is acclumatted to being outside. She born in the attic of the house that was on fire. Her siblings died along with Mom. A fireman rescued her, brought her to a waiting ambulance (it was there in case of human need) the EMT administered oxygen until I got there. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 06:58:41 AM
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Hi Lisa, and a big WELCOME to MJF!! How wonderful that you are trained to help injured wildlife too. Fascinating!! And remember that if you are not currently destined for a rural setting, just turn your home into an Urban Farm Paradise! Plenty of city dwelling Farmgirls here on the forum are putting up clotheslines, starting small organic gardens, raising a few chickens, growing herbs for cooking and health, and adding a bee hive or two. Hopefully this Summer you can get a chance to do some canning. It is pretty easy to do jelly and such and with U tube and the internet, I bet you can teach yourself and be successful. I love that H-back aprons too and have several from our Farmgirl countrygrace who makes them for sale. Keep us posted on your Summer activities!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 7:51:32 PM
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Hi Lisa,
We've got a Farmgirl Chapter here, if you are interested. We are "Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters" and do lots of fun stuff together. Let me know.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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whisperingpines
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Lisa
CT
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2015 : 03:18:15 AM
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Nicole,
I would be interested in joining the CT Farmgirl chapter. Please tell me more about it. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2015 : 12:56:49 PM
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Hi Lisa,
We are a group of ladies from several surrounding towns. We *try* to meet once a month. I am planning on getting us together on a more regular basis. Through the years, we have done fun potlucks and crafts, learned to do different things (for example, we've made terrariums, we've done cross-stitch, made a quilted table runner, gone on field trips like to a vintage heirloom seed store, taken a canning class). Once we all even learned to milk a cow by hand at a farm. Every holiday, we do a homemade Christmas gift swap. It's no pressure, just fun. If you would like to know more, just email me directly. (Click on my name and send an email through the forum). I can also send you our Facebook page.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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whisperingpines
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Lisa
CT
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2015 : 1:07:49 PM
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Texdane,
That sounds like fun, count me in.
I have milked a cow, while staying at B & B IN Vermont, the cows were not in VT, they were in NH right across the CT river. The owners of the B & B , and the dairy farm have since sold both places. I miss going there. I have been to a vintage seed store.... Comstock Ferre in CT. Love that place, have you been there. |
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whisperingpines
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Lisa
CT
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2015 : 1:09:54 PM
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| As I read through my introduction I see that I left out a major, major thing. It should have been the first thing I listed, I am a follower and believer of Jesus Christ. He is my Lord and Savior. |
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2015 : 1:41:46 PM
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MmmHmm, that was a pretty big thing to leave out. It looks like we really are sisters.
Wanda
Farmgirl sister #3399
www.wandasturrock.com
(Includes 'The Simply Lived Life' blog) |
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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2015 : 10:47:33 PM
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Hi Lisa and welcome from the NW... Vancouver, WA.
I like to make decoupage art, make jewelry, sew and bake.
I have a husband, married almost 24 years and one son 19.
Janice
P.S. I to often forget to list that I am a Christian. I guess in my heart I assume most people are. |
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whisperingpines
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Lisa
CT
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2015 : 02:32:15 AM
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Thank you for the warm welcome, everyone.
Janice...
Thanks for your understanding.... being surrounded with other believers all day in my office job(Christian counseling center).The other forums I belong too are Christian,and I just assumed most people here were too!.
I am off to Lancaster PA to the Sight and Sound theater so see "Joseph".
Have a great weekend everyone.
Be Blessed. |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
4911 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
4911 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 11:36:59 AM
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Welcome Lisa!.png?v 68498177) So many wonderful Farmgirls and tons of activities to join in!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine.... #3392
FGOTM August 2014 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 12:25:15 PM
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Welcome Lisa. Enjoy your time with us!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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