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| Lori |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 08:50:37 AM
It's been so long since I've been on the forum, that I can't remember if I introduced myself. I've been "farmgirling" a bunch over the past year since we moved from suburban Atlanta to the middle of the Central Rockies in Colorado. My background is in fine arts education and administration, but my heart has always had a "rural sensibility" and I find myself feeling more at home and at ease, here in the middle of nowhere, than I ever did running to and fro back in Atlanta. I grew up in the Denver area and spent much time in Western Kansas on my relatives farms, ranches and in their small towns. I'm SO thankful that my dream of living a "farmgirl" lifestyle in rural America is finally coming true.
I started a farmgirl chapter a year ago....but because I was new to the area and trying to get settled we are just now getting started. However, I've been spending my time reviving skills I had forgotten about and learning new ones that I had only dreamed about previously. I homeschool our children. We have four boys. Two are college age and two are still at home.....so when I'm not homeschooling, hiking, backpacking or camping, I like to crochet, can, freeze, do needlework and sewing etc. I'm not an expert by any means, but I do love doing it.
We've grown from just a dog and a cat when we arrived......to adding two horses, 12 chickens, 2 Angora rabbits (for their wool) a barn cat and a new kitten.....and of course, the chicken coop and barn that had to be built to accommodate our growing "family".
I would love to hear from anyone...but especially from someone in Colorado and specifically in the Central Colorado area.
Faith and Courage,
Lori |
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| AmyEllen |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 7:23:09 PM
Welcome Lori
You will enjoy chatting with the great ladies on here. Welcome and have fun
Hugs
Amy
http://lifenkansas.blogspot.com/ |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 08:44:19 AM
Welcome you will love it here. It's very addictive! |
| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 07:22:07 AM
Welcome Lori!
Never been to Co - I'm about as far south as ya can get Louisiana!
Looking forward to getting to know you!
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 - Aug 01 2007 : 05:08:44 AM
Hi, Lori! Sounds like you have a great life! I may have to talk to you more about your angora rabbits. I'm a weaver-in-training, and my mom has offered me her old spinning wheel. I've thought about raising angoras for their wool, but don't feel quite ready to take that step. Still, I'm interested in learning all I can about them. Do you just sell the wool or spin it? Oh, WELCOME BACK! |
| Linda K. Miller |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 11:56:16 PM
Hello Lori,
Wonderful to have you here. Kentucky is a little far from Colorado, but the forum brings us close together.
Justmama from Amish Kentucky |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 9:51:30 PM
Welcome!
Being in Japan I most certainly do not fit into the CO area  but just wanted to say a warm "hello" all the same!
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" |
| Shirlaroo |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 8:57:20 PM
Hello Lori, I hope you have fun here on this forum. It sounds like we can learn alot from you.
Friends are the best collectables. |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 7:33:03 PM
Welcome Lori,
My you have been busy establishing your home and farm. How great that is.
Glad you are here and looking forward to hearing more from you.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
| Cheryl |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 4:55:50 PM
Hi Lori, Very nice to meet you.
Cheryl :)
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| Holiday Angel |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 2:12:51 PM
Welcome Lori, your name is spelled just like my oldest out of four daughters that I have. It is simply wonderful having you here and I look forward to getting to know you more.
bless your heart,
Pauline
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http://freshoffthefarmtime.blogspot.com/
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| mom2knk |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 1:14:38 PM
Hi and welcome Lori!! |
| Annie S |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 12:49:26 PM
Welcome Lori. Where in central CO do you live? My mother lives in Monte Vista, CO in the San Luis Valley in southern CO. We go out there about once a year to see her. I went to college at Adams State in Alamosa, CO back in "65. Love, love CO. We live in Custer, SD, so we aren't that far from CO at all.
Glad to have you on board. You'll learn a lot and have a ton of fun.
Peace and love.
Annie |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 12:43:51 PM
Welcome Lori! It is great to get to meet you! I grew up in Wyoming and have lots of family in the Laramie/Cheyenne/Denver area. Colorado is a beautiful state and just perfect for a beautiful homestead. It sounds like you have a wonderful piece of land there!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 11:38:17 AM
Big welcome to ya Lori! 
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
est. 1971 |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 11:26:56 AM
Sounds like you have a great place, Lori. Welcome to the forum! :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 11:22:44 AM
Welcome Lori!! I am so glad you joined us!! I am not far away from you in Utah.
I have an angora and a jersey wooly rabbits right now. They are so much calmer than other rabbits in my opinion! I used to have alot (28) more than now..it is alot hotter here than where I lived before so I cut back (got sheep too..grin)
I think you will love it here..and it will be fun to get to know you. It would be really cool if you live near Luzy!! She is GREAT
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| Luzy |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 09:16:31 AM
Welcome Lori! I'm just about 20 miles east of Pueblo. Where are you located? Hope to learn more about you and your family, animals and hobbies. Glad to have you with us! Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store! |
| Corinnelouise |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 09:03:52 AM
Welcome Lori, your family seems great, and living your dream is an inspiration to all of us who are still dreaming.
Corinne |
