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| CalicoCat |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:00:27 AM
Hi all~
I feel a little silly posting this, since with only two dozen posts under my name of "AprilRain", almost nobody knows me. But I needed to get a new nickname, and not identifying myself or representing myself as new felt a little sneaky. I'd rather be silly than sneaky, so please excuse the post. 
By way of re-introduction, I live in Southeast Michigan with my hubby of nearly 15 years and four precious kitties. I have never lived on a farm, but I live surrounded by them, and am so grateful for the beautiful country around me. I work outside of the home full-time (four long days), but deeply appreciate the domestic arts and the value of an organic and sustainable lifestyle. (Every MJF magazine I read, my head just bobs up and down in agreement with the information and tips presented LOL!) I've grown lots of flowers and a few herbs forever, and hope to have a successful go at a few veggies this summer. Some lovely ladies give me brilliant suggestions for that in the gardening section (under my old ID.)
I am also a newish quilter and sewer, bead a little bling here and there, play the piano, and love to read and watch old movies with my husband. The next activity on my radar is learning to crochet. So many activities... only two hands LOL!
I'd love to hear a shoutout from other Michiganians; I know you're out there!  I don't believe there is a chapter in this part of the state at the moment. Hopefully soon... :)
~April
http://aprilsatelier.wordpress.com/
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| CalicoCat |
Posted - Feb 12 2009 : 5:51:40 PM
Ah, I know roughly where you live... a darned pretty area, I say.
I lived as a child in Charlevoix County, and still visit every chance I get. I have good friends in the area, and also in Gaylord. I love the northern Lower Peninsula. :)
Thank you for the welcome, Beverley!
~April
http://aprilsatelier.wordpress.com/
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| Beverley |
Posted - Feb 12 2009 : 3:46:29 PM
April, welcome to another michigander,, I used to live in Wayne county and now I live up north in montmorency county. yea a bout an hour to the mackinaw bridge. Way up there...hehehehehe welcome!!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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| CalicoCat |
Posted - Feb 12 2009 : 12:45:02 PM
Thank you all so much for the... re-welcome! :D
Corrine, I am sure we will be chatting. ;) I was checking out the swaps over there in the Stitching and Crafting. Could be trouble... LOL!
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Originally posted by Corinnelouise
Welcome April, glad to know you got a bunch of good advices about gardening.
Let me know if I can help you with quilting questions, this is my ever favorite craft.
Corinne
Sister # 101
~April
http://aprilsatelier.wordpress.com/
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| Alee |
Posted - Feb 12 2009 : 07:35:57 AM
Hi April!
I know what you mean about so many activities! Sometimes I feel like I have activity ADD! I want to garden...no I want to knit...no I want to collage...no- scrapbook...no- sew...no... lol!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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| Corinnelouise |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 11:13:56 PM
Welcome April, glad to know you got a bunch of good advices about gardening.
Let me know if I can help you with quilting questions, this is my ever favorite craft.
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
| Lainey |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 4:37:44 PM
Welcome again April!
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 3:45:59 PM
Welcome April from Klamath Falls, Oregon Glad you re-joined us.
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise',
I wash my mouth out with chocolate.
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| CalicoCat |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:21:10 AM
*blushing* I would swear there weren't that many when I checked a while back LOL! Now I feel silly again. I should've looked again before I spoke. ;)
Two are within 35 minutes, so that's not bad.
Thank you, Rene. :)
~April
http://aprilsatelier.wordpress.com/
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:14:09 AM
Hey April! Welcome back.. what is the shakspearian quote a "rose by any other name".... anyway, we love that you are here and thanks for the clarification.
Not sure where you are in Michigan but here is a list of Michigan chapters maybe you can find some local farmgirls http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/Chapters/Search.asp
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
