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| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 3:06:26 PM
Are there any other Hoosier gals on here? My name is Lora and I live in Alexandria on 18 acres. We have chickens, horses, ducks, cats and dogs.
I have been married for 15 years and we have 1 son Lliam, who is a high functioning autistic.
I like the simple life (though I have to work full time for insurance) . I would very much like to run my own business, but since I can't decide what to do, I inspect trucks all day for the Indiana State Police.
Thanks for having me,
Lora
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed. |
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| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Apr 06 2009 : 3:20:38 PM
Well, well, well, I found a few minutes to type. It's been raining here like crazy last couple of days. Yesterday we received almost 2 inches and today it's been snowing and raining. I thought spring was supposed be here not late autumn!!
I had to move the calf last night. His pen was flooded. It was funny. Pouring down rain and I am trying to get the little (320lbs) fellow to move to the barn. He was practically dragging me around the slick, muddy barnyard. He was bucking and kicking. I was just praying I didn't fall! Just about lost both boots in the muck. Then the horses had decided the calf stall was dryer than their stalls and wouldn't get out. There I was trying to shoo them out and coax him in. What a sight that had to have been. All the while it was getting darker and raining harder!!
Anyway, going to try to start somemore seeds tonight. I know its getting late, but it's way to cold and wet to plant anything around here. Our last average frost date is April 17. (my late step dad's b-day)
Lora #358
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 6:53:10 PM
I'm in Rockland, Maine with dh. We're on a 3 week trip through New England. I had lobster for lunch and dinner...yummm!
I hope you are all having as much fun as we are. After a few days in the Boston area, we are changing our plans and are going to go check out land in West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. The last week has really made us aware that our life needs to be simplified and drastically downscaled.
Nancy B.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 4:19:53 PM
Hey there anad welcome Lora!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com/
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| BeckySue |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 3:18:06 PM
Hi Lora,
I envy you . . . having chickens~ducks and cats! Someday i'll have chickens too--i hope!
My Mom and Dad where both born in Indiana.
We used to visit when i was a kid. My uncles had farms there and i yearned for that kind of life! (i was a city gal)
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Give your son a big (((HUG))) for me.
BeckySue
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| marcy jo |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 3:12:57 PM
Hi Nancy and Lora! I forgot that sending an email through the blog is not the same as yahoo!! Would you please email your email address and your home address and I will get things out asap!! Sorry its taken so long been going through a rough patch at home. ITs hard to keep up with everything sometimes!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 10:28:02 AM
Welcome to farmgirls!
Sherone
Independent Avon Representative
http://www.youravon.com/sheronetaylor
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
http://sheronesgarden.tripod.com/
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| nabrown42 |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 1:48:42 PM
I told another Farm Girl about the nenhouse and she wants to check it out. I am leaving for 3 weeks but will have my computer with me so I'll let her know about everything after I hear from you.
Nancy #370
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 12:48:32 PM
Lora and Nancy I will email you on Tuesday. Gotta work tomorrow and the library is closed Monday! Have a great weekend!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 4:20:44 PM
That's great! I will get things together and send email you Saturday!!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 5:18:56 PM
Marcy Jo,
I'll join your chapter - send me the info.
Thanks,
Lora
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
Please visit my new blog and post your opinions about different subjects. www.farmallchick.blogspot.com |
| nabrown42 |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 4:24:59 PM
I haven't received a response from the one in Angola. Yes, I'd love to join yours. Send me the info, please.
I hope when we get back from New England the weather will be good. I don't drive much in the winter - I was injured in a 27 car pile up on 69 in Dec. of '06 in a white out. I hope we don't have to wait till Spring to get together.
Nancy #370
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 2:41:42 PM
I didn't try to get with them but another one close by and they didnt respond. I did start a chapter, do you want to join it? It would give us a great excuse to get together!! Like we needed one! Being a farmgirl is enough!!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| nabrown42 |
Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 12:17:05 AM
Dh is finally on the mend and went back to work...yippee! He's a dear and when he's well, he's a joy to be around but when he's ill, life sure changes. Oh well, I told him he stuck with me through several severe illnesses so I wouldn't kill him when he was miserable. He laughed and said we had a deal.
BTW, do you belong to the Angola Henhouse? I submitted an application to join but haven't heard anything yet.
I picked a bunch of apples yesterday and need to get them cooked. I will have to get the rest of them picked next week and put into the cellar. They're really firm apples and should keep well.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Oct 01 2008 : 09:39:32 AM
Welcome to the Sisterhood Nancy!! Sorry to hear your DH is sick..mine does the same thing when he is..and I hope he gets to feeling better soon!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| nabrown42 |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 5:13:54 PM
Marcy,
I received my Official paperwork and badge for my Farmgirl Sisterhood membership today!!! I'm so happy to be a part of this group.
I haven't been having much fun for the past few days because dh has been very sick. He's missed a couple of days of work, Friday and today and I really need him to get better. Why, of why do men have to be sicker than we ever were? I love him to death but I wish he'd perk up and go back to to the office. Enough complaining. He's a dear and I hope he'll be all better really soon.
We finally got some much needed rain today. I think we've seen the last of our wonderful weather for a while.
Have a great week.
Nancy #370
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 4:02:47 PM
Lora: I am so new to farming that I didnt realize there were so many rules! What you do is important don't forget that! I always find the kitchen tools I need after the job is done too!!
Nancy: Cant wait to hear from you, I hope you are having a great time!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 10:19:50 AM
Hello to all the new fargirls that I haven't said hello too... waving from Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Welcome! Hope to hear more from you all....
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
Keep life simple, to Simply live. Life is too short to worry about it. |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 8:43:52 PM
DeereDawn - Do you ever to go the Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor show in Portland, IN. They have guests and exhibitors from all over the world. It's always at the end of August. We had a booth in the antiques part for more than 15 years until my step dad had a heart attack and can't lift anymore. I have only been a couple times since then. Didn't make it this year either. I had to work a farm show at of all places - BECK'S Hybrids (ouch) My main duty there is to inform farmers of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations that apply to them as well as state laws they must follow. It's my 3rd year. I love meeting and talking to all the people, but I am torn about the hybrid seeds they produce. There were over 7,000 people there this year and by the end of the 3 days, I felt like I had talked to all of them! It still amazes me how many farmers still don't know they have to have a medical certificate if they drive an articulated (bends in the middle) farm plated vehicle. They also have to have annual inspections done on vehicles & combos over 10,001 lbs. If they travel over state lines even if it's just a mile, they have to have DOT# and fuel tax permits. Someday we might get the word out to them all. That is one reason I like going to Beck's.
Went to the auction tonight and bought an apple peeler and a cherry stoner. THAT would have been nice a few weeks ago when we were hand stoning cherries for jelly!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to be careful about the sugar content so I used Splenda and organic sugar. It worked pretty well for the first time ever making jelly.
Hello to all those I haven't said hello to yet!!
Lora #358
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
Please visit my new blog and post your opinions about different subjects. www.farmallchick.blogspot.com |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 1:19:35 PM
Hello there Lora! It's great to meet you! Weclome to the forum here...it's pretty much amazing!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/ |
| nabrown42 |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 7:28:11 PM
The store is behind the Blue Gate Restaurant and other shops.
I'll drop you a line when we get back. I'm sure we'll have a great time.
Nancy
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 3:21:34 PM
I usually only go to Yoders for fabric, so where is this other store? And do they have lots of craft stuff? My hubby doesnt like it when I go to Shipshe--things just find their way home with me too!!!
Nancy I think we will have to wait until you get back from your trip..I forgot about some obligations. New England in the Fall..sounds gorgeous!!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 11:51:00 AM
No, the "girls" I was with are all a little bit older and they were ready to go home when we finished at the flea market. I have been to that shop, it's nice. At least I got some cases to work on!!
Lora#358
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
Please visit my new blog and post your opinions about different subjects. www.farmallchick.blogspot.com |
| nabrown42 |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 05:56:25 AM
You sure had a gorgeous day for your trip. It sounds like you had fun. Did you go to the fabric store that's on the alley behind the Blue Gate restaurant? What a glorious place that is!!! It was like finding the end of the rainbow!
Nancy
I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 5:13:09 PM
Had fun in Shipshe today. Bought a set of pillow cases to embroider for $2.50. Also got a shirt for my H that reminded me of a mishap he had with a trashcan and a dirty diaper. Yuck!! I went ahead and purchased 2 wide mouth mason jars lids with the pumps. They were kinda pricey but since I didn't spend much overall, I went ahead and got them. Bought some fruits and veggies too.
Back to the grind tomorrow.
Lora
If it ain't red, leave it in the shed.
Please visit my new blog and post your opinions about different subjects. www.farmallchick.blogspot.com |
| neighsayer |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 10:06:36 AM
Welcome for another fellow newbie.
Thank God I live in the country! |
