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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 2:00:48 PM
I just signed on to the Farmgirl Connection, and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Julie, and although I was raised a city girl, I have always had a country heart. My husband and I finally were able to realize our dream around 3 years ago, and bought 60 acres in northwest Louisiana. Think Green Acres. Actually, I think Oliver and Lisa's place was a level or two above us in luxury. Our house was originally two sharecropper homes from the twenties, moved to the propery in the 60's, put together and made into a house (we're one of the few homes in Louisiana to have a cellar). The chicken coop is a leaning tower of tin, held together by rust, baling wire and in one place, the good ol' stand by, duct tape. And I love every last second of it. We named it Paradise Plantation, as my husband figured he just couldn't get much closer to Heaven without actually hearing harps. I'm learning every day, a little more. I'm learning to weave (on a floor loom), made my first batch of lye soap about 2 months ago, will be dipping candles for the first time this weekend, and have been gardening and canning for fifteen years or better. A friend across the way has goats and her beau has dairy cows, and they've volunteered to show me how to milk. I joined this website hoping for some input when I need it, along with a little encouragement and a hefty push when things get really frustrating in the city girl/country woman transition. From what I read, I think I'm in the right place! Oh. And I've read about your bartering. When I get good enough at some of these things, I want to join in. So be thinking about what you might want that I can make. I'm up for just about any kind of challenge, as long as it has to do with eventually becoming a full-fledged farm girl! |
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| The Handmaiden |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 09:17:30 AM
Hey Julie, I sent you an email. I hope you got it. Hope to see you soon.
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
joan walsh anglund |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 8:28:58 PM
Welcome Julie!
So glad you found us! Your place sounds wonderful and I can't wait to hear more about your adventures there! You are in the right place for all you are looking for plus some wonderful fun and great friendships! See you 'round the farm!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 2:31:25 PM
Hi Julie!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| frannie |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 08:18:26 AM
julie,
welcome and glad you have found us. i have enjoyed your post and learning what you do there at paradise plantation. put me down for cheese making lessons! i would love to know more.
welcome, again and so glad your here.
our little cabin in the woods is also 2 sharecropper houses put together. we'll have to compare notes sometime on cabin living.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 05:08:42 AM
Hi, Kay, Hi, Linda! Nice to meet both of you. Linda, as long as your heart is in the right place, you're still a farmgirl! It took me years before I could put my dream into action. You just keep dreaming, and before you know it, that cabin will be a reality. As my daddy always said, 'You can do anything you put your mind and heart to'. Have faith, and it will happen! |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jul 24 2007 : 5:14:34 PM
Welcome Julie! Sounds like you're a full-fledged Farmgirl already!! Your home sounds wonderful!
http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
http://cottageramblings.blogspot.com |
| Linda Houston |
Posted - Jul 24 2007 : 4:48:12 PM
I hang my head in shame as the louisiana farmgirls check in and I read all the things they do----I'm in Lake Charles and I am a farmgirl at heart. Most of the things you all listed I would love to do, but just haven't done YET. I do needlepoint---
As a child I lived in Kinder, La. on a rice far, My Dad was a cowboy with horses, cows anb rice. My parents are deceased and our farm is no long a farming business. I do have my fourth of it and often think that one day I might "build" me a cabin.
Welcome to all of you; hello to Kim...I have not been as active, but love the posts.
Linda H
Lake Charles, La.
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| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Jul 24 2007 : 12:01:50 PM
Welcome from the southern end of LA- near Lake Charles.
Glad to have you here-you'll love the interesting folks and ideas here.
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jul 24 2007 : 11:48:13 AM
Hi, Kim! Come visit anytime! We are actually 45 minutes from the Jimmy Davis Bridge. I'm in Shreveport two days a week, so if you're interested in lunch, let me know! It feels so much better to have someone so close to home on one of these sites. On some, most of the people are a long way away. Look forward to hearing from you!
julie |
| The Handmaiden |
Posted - Jul 20 2007 : 08:47:29 AM
OH MY!!! Another Louisiana Farmgirl and from my hometown!! How exciting!
Welcome, Julie! I love the name of your "new" home - Paradise Plantation just makes you smile and beautiful visions immediately come to mind! Choosing that name means you have seen the raw beautiful and all it's possiblities.
An hour away is not too far so I hope we'll be able to visit.
Sounds like you have your hands full, but you've come to the right spot for info. and support. You'll have Green Acres transformed in no time.
Blessings,
Kim
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
joan walsh anglund |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 4:37:00 PM
Welcome! Your place sounds wonderful. Looking forward to getting to know you...
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 4:20:25 PM
Welcome. Sounds like you have a great experience ahead of you as you go completely "farmgirl!" Your life will be so rich because of it. |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 12:07:34 PM
Howdy from Wyoming!
Sherone
www.taylorscountrystore.etsy.com
http://sheronesgarden.tripod.com/
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 07:39:50 AM
Howdy, Julie! Welcome, welcome!
Sounds like heaven to me, and it sounds like you're starting to get a handle on things. You'll find many kindred spirits here, some have farms, some have cottage gardens, all have huge hearts and spirit.
My daddy was born in Tioga, Louisiana--don't have ANY idea where that is, because I can't find anything about it online--must be TINY!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 07:26:47 AM
Hi, Julie. Welcome from a Kentucky part time city,part time country girl. :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| windypines |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 05:13:03 AM
Hi Julie, nice to meet you. Sounds like you have lots of fun there. Michele |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 05:08:28 AM
Hi, Stephanie! We actually live about an hour southeast of Shreveport, which is in the uppermost Northwest corner. I was raised in Shreveport, and this is my first home outside of its city limits. I've been in and around Slidell, but not for any length of time. My dad was a geologist, and spent quite a bit of time down there, and on McIlhenny's Avery Island (home of Tabasco Sauce). To be honest, north LA and South LA are like two different countries. But all of it is beautiful. And yes, I will be taking you up on your offer for pointers on goat cheese. As far as my sewing goes, as long as it doesn't involve anything with sleeves, I'm okay. I'm a scrounger, and have been required to do many sewing projects to recover chairs, make slip covers, dust ruffles, pillows -- just about anything catering to the home. My clothes making skills??? Even a scarecrow would be embarrassed to wear my attempts!
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Originally posted by queenofdreamsz4u
Hey there Julie!
You have certainly come to the right place girl  There is so much going on around here you'll never be lacking for much again..LOL
Your "slice of pie" in Louisiana sounds so fun...I'm also a citygirl/farmgirl...Been living in and out of rural for about 16 years now.
I've had dairy goats, milked twice a day and made cheese in the past so if you have any questions in that area I'll be happy to help you...Do you sew?? We have a "Stitching and Crafting" section on the forum and the Apron Sew Along is where you can show us what you are working on..
Don't know if you are from Louisiana or was transplanted there...I have freinds in Slidell and lived in and out of there for about 8 years..Right at Lake Pontchartrain...
Glad to have you and don't hesitate to ask for help with anything at all 
...til next time ~ queenofdreamsz
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
A Creative Journey
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 05:01:39 AM
Hi, Annie! When I originally started thinking about learning to weave, my choice was a Rigid Heddle Loom. Then I had an opportunity to get my floor loom at an unbelievable price and I jumped at it. Mine's a 45" width, and when I say I'm just learning, I really mean it. So far, I think I've made every mistake a new weaver can make, but I am determined to learn to do this! I actually love it, and find it fascinating. I'm just glad there's another weaver out there I can talk to. Looking forward to chatting with all of you!
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Originally posted by Annie S
Welcome, Julie. Your place sounds like a lot of fun!!! You're definetly in the right place. I can't wait to hear more about your new adventures in country life. Sounds like you've got great neighbors to help out as well which is wonderful to know. I'm just learning to weave myself - only on a rigid heddle unit. A friend of mine who does everything taught me the basics and now I'm on my own. She also want to teach me to spin. So much to do, so little time. But think your country girl has taken over the city girl. Welcome aboard.
Peace and love.
Annie
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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 10:42:01 PM
Julie,
Welcome, Glad you have Paradise Plantation. And it's all yours duct tape and all. LOL
Enjoying the moments. |
| Corinnelouise |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 10:40:28 PM
Welcome Julie. Your place sonds wonderfull. And it is great you are gifted in so many ways.
You will like this place, everybody is so friendly, I love it myself.
Corinne |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 10:12:06 PM
Hey there Julie!
You have certainly come to the right place girl There is so much going on around here you'll never be lacking for much again..LOL
Your "slice of pie" in Louisiana sounds so fun...I'm also a citygirl/farmgirl...Been living in and out of rural for about 16 years now.
I've had dairy goats, milked twice a day and made cheese in the past so if you have any questions in that area I'll be happy to help you...Do you sew?? We have a "Stitching and Crafting" section on the forum and the Apron Sew Along is where you can show us what you are working on..
Don't know if you are from Louisiana or was transplanted there...I have freinds in Slidell and lived in and out of there for about 8 years..Right at Lake Pontchartrain...
Glad to have you and don't hesitate to ask for help with anything at all
...til next time ~ queenofdreamsz
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
A Creative Journey
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 9:38:41 PM
A BIG warm welcome to you Julie! You will fit right in here!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
est. 1971 |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 9:33:19 PM
Welcome to the forum Julie! It is such a great place and you sound like a ton of fun! I love the description you posted of your farm! Maybe one of these days you will post some pictures for us to see?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 8:38:09 PM
Welcome to the group Julie. I'm sure you'll find all the support and information you'll need to make life more fun! Good luck with dipping candles and all the other adventures you are starting.
Dawn in IL |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Jul 17 2007 : 8:36:30 PM
Julie, Welcome aboard! You will get all the advice you can stand from this group! Everyone is SOOOO helpful and sweet! You will fit right in so join us often OK? Your Farm Buddy, Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
