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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Oct 31 2016 : 11:45:11 AM
We went to Kentucky for a church homecoming, and took some time to check out properties near Irvine that we saw on Zillow. Somehow our GPS got confused in the mountains, but we found the property I had my eye on purely by accident. It is everything that I want - a view, quiet, and a small house. The only problem is that we aren't ready to retire for anot her couple years, and can't afford two mortgages. I hope the LORD will keep it for us!  
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Oct 31 2026 : 5:57:54 PM
We've slowed down a bit. His leg began hurting on Monday, he went to the VA hospital on Wednesday and got lidocaine patches, them went back on Saturday, and they discovered a pinched nerve in his back and gave him some steroids. He feels a bit better.
Our daughter Carol had a seizure at work, and were worried about her now too.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Oct 28 2026 : 8:00:57 PM
Vanessa, loved the "still married" quip. Working with the spouse can sometimes be challenging.
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Oct 27 2026 : 3:38:45 PM
Vanessa glad you have the fence coming AND you are still together!
~Denise
Sister #43~
"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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| churunga |
Posted - Oct 27 2026 : 06:32:16 AM
My sister always was funnier than anyone else in our family of comedians.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014 and August 2024
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| nndairy |
Posted - Oct 26 2026 : 1:48:07 PM
LOL! I hope the rest of your fence is finished with the same results :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 23 2026 : 2:52:19 PM
I agree with Wanda Sue lol! You make me laugh Vanessa! I hope the rest of your fence goes well.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Oct 22 2026 : 02:19:13 AM
LOL Vanessa, I like the “still married” part, projects do tend to bring out the tension. I also love a campfire on a fall evening.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
Feb/2026
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Oct 21 2026 : 5:02:27 PM
I am sitting outside with the cheery fire in our fire pit. Bugs are chittering and it is so peaceful
Our new wood fence is coming along well - and we are still married.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Oct 14 2026 : 6:00:49 PM
Vanessa, your cat is so cute! He reminds me of a cat that my sister had when she was younger! It had broken its leg and thumped around the house for awhile in a cast!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Oct 13 2026 : 12:01:48 PM
He reminds me so much of our Snowy, who was also a sewing room helper.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Oct 13 2026 : 07:11:39 AM
Karl Catnip knows the best spots for napping. My repairs to a flannel sheet can wait until he goes outside.
He also supervises me when I organize my trims.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Sep 08 2026 : 12:04:41 PM
I am certain that we will get our jobs, it would be very hard to replace either of us.
In the meantime I am writing to penpals, quilting and cleaning.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Sep 04 2026 : 1:44:54 PM
Vanessa, you will have to keep us posted on if they start the newspaper back up. Would you get your job back if so?
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Sep 01 2026 : 7:38:44 PM
This is starting to sound like good news....
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Sep 01 2026 : 4:59:33 PM
Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you got till it's gone.
People are realizing how important the newspaper is in the county. A county official is contacting my boss to see about reopening as a non profit, and the landlord of our office said he'd waive rent for the rest of the year.
At least today I cleaned out my fridge, it needed it.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Aug 31 2026 : 3:16:16 PM
Oh Vanessa, I am so sorry to hear about your job. Hopefully this new vacation will be good for you and you can enjoy yourself. I hope your co-worker can find a new job soon. It's sad she has to deal with this struggle when she only had one year left. Big hugs.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Aug 31 2026 : 2:50:42 PM
Thank you. I feel for my coworker, she is single and has one more year till social security kicks in.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Aug 31 2026 : 10:55:41 AM
Vanessa -- Condolences on losing your newspaper and congratulations on retirement. It is a hard time for newspapers large and small now. Ours is now half the size and costs twice as much. People are getting the big news via tv and internet but the local news and the feeling of community is being lost. On the other hand, retirement is great.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Aug 31 2026 : 10:20:30 AM
God has decided to close one chapter in my life. My boss came in to the newspaper office today and told my coworker and I that our paper and his other one in Pendleton County, are suspended. Costs have gone up and advertising is down. He held out the possibility of resuming the papers.
I have mixed feelings- we will be ok, but my coworker needs a new job quickly. The paper has been published under different owners since 1927 and i will miss covering the county's news. On the other hand, I will finally be able to relax and enjoy a vacation.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| nndairy |
Posted - Aug 04 2026 : 7:43:26 PM
I agree!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Aug 04 2026 : 5:29:31 PM
Sounds like a keeper to me!
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Aug 04 2026 : 2:57:51 PM
I have to tell you about my sweetie. During a big storm, one of my clothesline posts was damaged. He's never liked the clothesline, but today he is taking down the old ones and will install new posts.
I will keep him.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Jul 18 2026 : 2:43:48 PM
It seems that things break down when I'm on my own. Today I wandered downstairs for quality time with my cat, when I saw water on the floor. We had an on-demand water heater installed and it sprung a leak. I turned it off, unplugged it and turned off the water. Then I mopped and turned on the dehumidifier. Luckily it hadn't spread too far, but there's probably water under the cabinets.
My husband is in Florida dog sitting, and he had been concerned about the water heater breaking. It's just machine malevolence that made it go kaput the day before he returns.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Jul 12 2026 : 11:24:57 AM
No, I usually spring for Graeters ice cream.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| nndairy |
Posted - Jul 12 2026 : 10:50:11 AM
How fun! Are you going to get some ice cream in a hat?
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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