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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
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 Posted - Jul 10 2025 : 07:17:32 AM
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LOL-thanks for that comment, Christine. It is such a treat to paddle with my sis (one of them). She introduced me to paddling and we used to paddle almost every day on the ocean, when I lived off of Vancouver Island, up until last year. She is the true racer and trains hard. I get to tag along and enjoy the scenery, spend time with her and the wonderful community of paddlers. I am now trying to convince my other sis (who lives a half hour away) to kayak and then we can "Watersport" together.
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Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
3020 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2025 : 07:55:02 AM
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| It sounds like a fabulous time….good company, having fun on the water, solitude and beautiful scenery! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4956 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4956 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2025 : 08:33:19 AM
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| What a wonderful trip and congratulations on winning. Enjoying the activity with your sister was an added bonus plus the fabulous scenery. So happy you had such a great time. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
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Posted - Jul 10 2025 : 1:01:30 PM
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| Exactly! Thank-you, Debbie & Debbie :0) |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4956 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4956 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2025 : 5:39:15 PM
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For my 70th birthday my doctor gave me a Permanent Handicap Placard. Yep, I am old now! |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1440 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1440 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2025 : 04:23:32 AM
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Oh Debbie, that’s just like another prescription to help you. Your rite of passage.
I’m sure there will be days you will truly appreciate it! Enjoy the weekend. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2025 : 06:21:19 AM
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| Rockstar parking! What an unexpected birthday present. I suppose your doc was working with the materials they had on hand... |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
89 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2025 : 11:12:51 AM
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Debbie,
OLD=Outstanding Legacy Defined. How wonderful of them to recognize that in you! Drive-on, girl and enjoy the privilege that comes with that placard :0) |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1742 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1742 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2025 : 12:08:38 PM
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Jeanette - What a wonderful view of the rockies. I thinks it's fantastic that you join the races for the fun of it. When I ran my one and only (so far) marathon years ago an older gentleman came up to me and another girl when we were discussing our goal pace and said "the medals all look the same unless you win the whole thing, so don't forget to have fun and enjoy the race!" We were both running our first marathon and didn't know each other so it was really just our way of making small talk, but it really hit me what he said. So even when I had to walk for a bit due to some leg pain and just plain tiredness I remembered what he said and reminded myself that I was way ahead of everyone who never even started! All these years later I don't care that I was slower than I wanted to be during the race but I'm so happy that I finished it! I can only imagine all the wonderful adventures you've had with your amazing attitude :) Good luck getting your other sister to join you in kayaking.
Debbie - Blessings come in all shapes and sizes lol! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
89 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2025 : 5:53:27 PM
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Debbie,
It is all about the "path", isn't it? I did a marathon in 2020 and I can feel all that you speak of! All I cared about was finishing, the medal, not being swept by the balloon ladies(if they passed you, you were out)! To this day, every time I see a balloon, I want to run, so that the balloon ladies won't pas me! The cool thing about being slower than you wanted to be is that you can train and do it again LOL. It was a once and DONE thing for me! I love the sharing of that special man's words. I will be thinking of that often. You're right, when you look at that medal, you see and feel accomplishment....not slower than you wanted to be and possibly not the pain involved. I do remember the tears when I crossed the finish line! Where did you do your marathon? |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
89 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2025 : 10:41:13 AM
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Christine,
T'was a great time...thankfully bear-less! |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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Edited by - PrairiePearl on Jul 14 2025 10:41:30 AM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1742 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1742 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2025 : 8:17:11 PM
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| I ran the Fargo, ND marathon in 2010. Someday I'd like to do another, but I just don't have the time to train that much right now. I'm having a hard enough time fitting in a run to the woods and back (maybe a mile, maybe not quite) with all the work going on! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
89 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2025 : 8:29:34 PM
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Heather,
Good for you! That must have been quite "hilly" in ND. I did Disney runs for a while and thenCovid changed things. It was a way to also see our daughter and her family in FL :0). I do want to get back into it-I still would like my Coast-to-Coast medal (two half marathons in one year; one at Disneyland and one at DisneyWorld) and my Castle to Chateau medal( two halfs in one year; one in North America and one in Paris). I like the 5's, 10's and halfs (haves?). I did the Dopey Challenge, which was the 5, 10, half and full marathon in 4 consecutive days. That was my final running races. Maybe that's why I am never going to do another marathon. I was DONE. LOL. I admire you for doing the trail runs! I would break an ankle! For now, I paddle. |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2025 : 8:15:38 PM
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| I had no idea Disney hosted so many runs. I am secretly relieved Disneyland (up the road from us) is sold out on their next two events; more time to train! Let me know if you ever swing by my area chasing your Coast-to-Coast achievement, maybe they will still let us in to shake a sign and cheer you on. |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
89 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2025 : 9:17:06 PM
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Christine,
You can still run the sold-out events, by joining one of the charities groups. You usually have to fundraise a fair amount in order to run with them but I ran with Ronald McDonald House one year and met amazing people, receive an incredible goodie bag and they provided a shirt, snacks and another medal.....it was really worth it :0). Once you run, you are addicted-smart to be careful! I will let you know if I am in your area! It would be fun to meet you! |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1742 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1742 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2025 : 12:43:49 PM
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Jeanette - That's amazing! I got an extra medal for running the 5k the night before the marathon but I could not imagine doing the Dopey challenge!!! Way to go!!! Oh, and no - Fargo was all through town and not hilly (luckily!)
Chris - I can't wait to hear how your tri goes! I hope you have a wonderful time. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 08:53:09 AM
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| Thank you, Heather! I hope it goes smoothly! It looks like the forecasted high is 80 and I was sweating it would be in the 90's like the last couple years. |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
89 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 1:42:12 PM
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Chris,
Enjoy all that come with the tri! There is an absolute "high" that comes from accomplishing a finish line! I am there on the sidelines, cheering you on!
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Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4956 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4956 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 4:21:44 PM
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Rock it Chris! Have fun!
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
89 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2025 : 5:41:32 PM
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| Exactly, Debbie! |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2025 : 8:39:40 PM
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| Thank you both! I'll be picturing your "signs" as I make my way around the Willamette (rhymes with "g-d $@mn it," I learned at the race briefing today, but hopefully he doesn't before I have a chance to swim it). |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1440 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1440 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2025 : 03:35:42 AM
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Good morning everyone! Found this cutie and had to share. I hope you all have a wonderful day. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Project Discussions: Wildflower porch |
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Wildflower porch
