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| MartiBee |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 10:27:01 AM
A hot and humid howdy to all ya'll farm and ranch girls. After spending most of my life raising kids and animals, I never realized that farming had become a life style. I never even liked calling myself a rancher (or farmer) because here in Florida my little place was only 10 acres. But I'm learning that farming is a frame of mind as much as anything else.
I'm 52, mother of three fantastic children (Cave Woman soon to 28, teaches at Florida State and is almost done with her doctorate. The "Middle Child," 26 year old Nick Nack Paddy Wack, married a Texas A and M boy and is living in Dallas where she is a not only a pretty savy financial specialist, but also presented me with a fine grand child, my first. Sweet Pea, my 23 year old son, lives and works in Korea as a teacher.
My husband and I own a roofing company. This last year has been the first time that I have ever stayed on the farm. Back when I was raising horses, I worked off the ranch. I can't tell you what a luxury it is to stay on my own dear piece of land and not have to spend the best part of each day working for someone else.
I quilt, I sew, I knit, and spent many years in the restaurant biz. I spent a brief stint working at a large commercial dairy, and for 13 years I managed a day care. Besides horses, I've raised chickens, rabbits and ducks. Severe arthritis has kept me from gardening, but we are building our first raised bed the first week end in October and hopefully that will be easier on the knees. And for those of you who don't live in Southern Florida, our growing season doesn't start for another couple of weeks.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you. This seems like a wonderful place to be! |
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| myfairlady636 |
Posted - Oct 10 2007 : 11:40:20 AM
Hello and Welcome to Farm Girls.. glad you found us!
My Fair Lady |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Oct 08 2007 : 07:41:19 AM
Welcome to Farmgirls!
Sherone
www.taylorscountrystore.etsy.com
http://sheronesgarden.tripod.com/
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| Alee |
Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 12:58:39 PM
Martha-
You sound like you have fantastic stories to tell us! I am so glad you joined the forum. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you better here on line!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/ |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Sep 27 2007 : 08:09:12 AM
Hi, Martha, and Welcome! I know how you feel. I only have a part time job that takes me away from the farm for a day and a half, but I would love to eventually stay home full time. Right now tho, I do love my job and my bosses, so I guess I have it pretty easy! Looking forward to hearing more about you, your kids and your farm!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 09:39:16 AM
Welcome to you! You will fit right in |
| AuntJo |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 6:04:48 PM
Welcome Martha. I'm so glad you joined us.
Aunt Jo to 24 nieces and nephews and counting
http://auntjoscorner.blogspot.com/ |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 03:20:12 AM
Martha,
Welcome, so glad that you found us on this site. It is lots of fun and informative and encouraging. Don't we all need some of that.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 03:02:52 AM
Hi Martha glad you could join us!! You will find so many girls here that like the same things....and so many of us are around the same age....Henopausal as some have called it, here. Hope you enjoy chatting with us. Many of us have blogs that give you more insight into our lives.....you are invited to visit my farm on mine!
 Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com |
| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Sep 20 2007 : 04:58:58 AM
Welcome Martha1 Wow, you have been busy!! I know will will enjoy it here. So many great and talented farmgirls here!
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 10:06:19 PM
WElcome Martha!! You will just love it here! Sounds like you will fit in really well too! I have had alot of the same type jobs as you...and like alot of the same hobbies too. I am glad you found us!
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 |
| abbasgurl |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 7:29:58 PM
Welcome Martha!  We used to vacation on Sanibel Island many years ago...it was quite lovely. Did some sight seeing in Ft. Myers as well. I especially enjoyed the Ford/Edision homes...all those exotic plants from around the world.
Sounds like you have nearly done it all! I'm sure you will be able to teach us a few new tricks, and we will return the favor if you'd like. Lots of fun, knowledge, and kindness to be had here at the farm. You've found the nicest group on the web! Welcome, so glad you have joined us!
Blessings,
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| carycamille |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 5:58:21 PM
Welcome Martha!
Camille
www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/14088 |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 3:34:04 PM
welcome to you Martha..from another Florida gal who grew up in Arcadia, Fl(smiles)...I know your neck of the woods pretty good.
~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 |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 3:28:18 PM
Hi Martha, We are so happy you could join us! Hope to hear from you often, Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
| Kathie |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 12:41:14 PM
Hello Martha!!!
A NEIGHBOR!!!
So glad to see you here..
Welcome!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| ~Tracey~ |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 12:37:26 PM
A Huge warm (well, not so warm as we are finally getting a weather break ;) southern welcome!!!
Tracey,
mama to Callum 14, Katie 9, Wil 6.5, Benjamin 4 and Andrew 18 months!!
http://hansenhootenanny.blogspot.com/ Family blog
http://eclecticcharm.blogspot.com/ crafty blog |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 12:29:21 PM
Hi, Martha! Great to meet you! So how did 'Cave Woman' get her nickname?
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 11:40:00 AM
Welcom Martha. Glad you found the forum. We'd love to hear more about you wonderful life. 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!" |
| bertha |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 11:19:23 AM
Hello to Martha I am also new to this wonderful fun group. I live in michigan about i mile from the big lake Michigan Dont really live on a farm but definitely have a farm girl heart. My moms name is Martha so your special already Bertha |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 11:17:19 AM
A BIG Warm Welcome to you Martha! Glad you found MJF! You will love it here and you will make sweet friendships! Come often and I'll see you on the farm!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
"Sisters on the Fly"
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| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 11:01:22 AM
Welcome, Martha!
What an interesting life you have led so far! Love the nicknames you have for your children! Do you have any animals at the present time?
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 10:42:56 AM
Welcome Martha,
Stay with us and post away, I think you will like it here. Have you been checking out this site for long before you decided to jump in?
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
