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| LisaLu |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 08:53:10 AM
I just received MJ book for my b'day! WOW..I'm not the only one! I am looking forward to learning from you as well as sharing some of me. I'm not very experienced with this computer, so please help guide me...
I recently purchased 2.5 acres of raw land here in the Inland Empire. We are 1 hour north of San Diego, 1 hour east of the ocean.
I grew up in San Francisco, and now I live in the country.
I married a redneck (he's a dream) and somehow I've been transformed into this rare species, a farmgirl...
I have a veggie garden that is over 5000sq feet, it keeps me very busy. I've just learned to can tomatoes, pickles and corn.
I also own a small business, a hair salon, I work behind the chair 3 days a week, and take care of my 2 step-sons (even dreamier).
I love all things old, and love to make everything homemade. I look forward to making new friends here and sharing my ideas, my head never shuts up...if I could only make the days longer, weeks longer, months,years...then maybe I could get it all done!!
Happiness is homemade... |
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| ColdAntler |
Posted - Aug 29 2007 : 4:08:08 PM
howdy from idaho!
http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5082124 |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Aug 29 2007 : 1:34:21 PM
Welcome Lisa! I'm just down the freeway and up the hill from you in Julian. Come up sometime!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Aug 28 2007 : 7:35:56 PM
Welcome Lisa!
So glad to have you here with us! You have already settled right in which is wonderful! I look forward to getting to know you better as I see ya 'round!
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" |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Aug 28 2007 : 07:02:00 AM
Lisa, it sounds like you're gonna fit right in here. Welcome, from one of the Louisiana girls!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 5:19:12 PM
A big warm welcome is being sent your way!!
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! |
| LisaLu |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 4:42:45 PM
Glad ya'll got a good chuckle, may I please add to my list...
just yesterday, we took our boat out, he desided to put his fishing pole in the lake, but didn't want to stand there holding it, so he taped a plastic fork to a branch, removed the 2 inside teeth of the fork, which allowed a support for his pole.
Clever, yes, but oh soooooo redneck! (no- he didn't catch anything)
Now, about this apron thing, I think you all should sit back and wait....this California gal is going to put together a little somethin', somethin' with "bling, bling" California style.....I wont promise it will be soon, but when it's ready, I'll be sure to post it up right!
Happiness is homemade... |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 1:54:21 PM
Glad you found this forum, Lisa! You seem to me like an apron gal...! I love the redneck list and see some crossover with my DH. My father and brothers (to my knowledge) didn't need to stop and pee anywhere they chose. Think maybe I moved to redneck country myself when I married
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
There is a Redeemer. |
| mkmomus |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 1:50:17 PM
Welcome Lisa! |
| Cheryl |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 07:44:26 AM
Welcome Lisa! Very nice to meet you. Love the Calif Redneck list. It made me laugh out loud!
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 07:01:47 AM
HAAAA! Just as I suspected- they are the same in California as in Louisiana!!!!
Funny!! Glad your 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. |
| LisaLu |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 11:28:44 PM
DeepsouthMama - What is a California Redneck....oh let me count the ways...
He starts his tractor with a screwdriver!
He likes his levi's 4 days worn in.
He loves to pee on the backyard fence.
He know how to skin a rabbit!
He picks up snakes.
He puts lizards in his mouth.
He hates wine.
He's never seen a live play or musical.
He can't dance.
He knows everything about anything that has a motor attached.
He can build anything out of nothing.
He doesnt mind getting dirty.
He leaves me love notes on post-it notes!
He looks amazing in his stetson.
He likes country music.
He has a big truck and drives with the "I'm bigger than you theory".
Wish I wasn't so tired cause I know there's a funnier list, maybe I'll add to it tomorrow!
I'm a very lucky farmgirl.....good night ya'll...sweet dreams of Calif Rednecks!!!!!!!
Happiness is homemade... |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 10:42:15 PM
A great big welcome to you! |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 9:47:28 PM
Lisa-
It seems like everyone loves aprons for a different reason. Some love them because it reminds them of their foremothers who baked and took care of the family. Some love them because they are useful and keep clothes clean, and some of us love them because they are just another farmgirl flair and another way to dress up our everyday outfits and make humdrum tasks more special :)
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/ |
| DeepsouthMamma |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 7:32:33 PM
So I'm just wonderin- what exactly is a redneck-in California???
I know what it is down here
The apron thing - hmmm- I don't know it just kinda keeps us feminine while we work I guess. So maybe it's a statement about ourselves.
Farmgirls aren't afraid to be feminine, just like we were created and work hard too. Maybe a symbol is a good description.
Welcome to the forum and if you want to meet some girls whose heads don't shut off go to the Apron-Sew Along-
Now those girls dont even sleep, I dont think!!
Lots of apron talk there!!!
Glad to have ya 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. |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 6:11:51 PM
Aprons.....what can I say? Don't they just make you feel "homey"? There is a lot of info on aprons in the last magazine and in MJ's Stitchin' Room book and she sells patterns and such but it's not really anything about that I don't think. I believe it's just what they stand for, hard work, practicality, and trying to look your best at the same time. Think about aprons and you get the warm fuzzies!
We are happy you are here, and heck NO, you aren't direspecting anything! Your new farmgirl buddy, Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
| LisaLu |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 5:10:11 PM
Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Hope to get to know you all soon.
Hope this doesn't sound disrepectful but...
Can someone explain the whole apron thing? I don't think I've read that chapter in the book yet. Is there special meaning? Is it a symbol?
Happiness is homemade... |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 4:59:25 PM
Welcome Lisa---Glad you are here. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 3:42:45 PM
welcome Lisa!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
visit me at:
http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/
and at www.stliving.net
you can also check out my etsy shops at:http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 3:37:26 PM
LOL Lisa love that your head doesn't shut off and there is never enough time.
Welcome and you will be an added delight.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
| cabinmoose |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 2:53:42 PM
Welcome Lisa Lu! You will love it here! Guaranteed!!!
Pull up a chair and the hours will fly by as you read posts old and new!
Hugs,
Lorna
Forest Hill, MD
“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same things too, So we're really
not that different, me and you.” ~Colin Raye |
| Garden_artist |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 2:38:36 PM
Welcome Lisa, your garden sounds wonderful. You will really enjoy all of the kind & supportive people here. I moved to Oregon about 5 years ago, from Crocket (North/East of San Francisco) and I love the country life. It suited me way before I got to make the change from the big city. So welcome and I look forward to getting to know you.
When I feel spring coming I have to plant or I’ll go crazy! |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 1:44:50 PM
Hello Lisa! So glad to see you here and you signed in! Can't wait to meet you in person soon! Oh, your garden sounds wonderful! Can you teach me how to can ? Looking forward to learning from you. Welcome to MJF!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
est. 1971 |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 12:25:24 PM
Welcome Lisa! It sounds like you have a great set up there! Did you know the Palouse where MaryJane (and I!) live is also called the "Inland Empire"? How funny is that?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/ |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 11:19:26 AM
Welcome Lisa Lu! I'm sure you'll find many a kindred spirit here! You're vegetable garden sounds very impressive! Have fun canning your little heart out.
Dawn in IL |
| Holiday Angel |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 10:48:04 AM
It is wonderful to meet you too and I love the name!
Have a blast on here..
Pauline
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