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| GrammyGoose |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 2:54:05 PM
I'm so happy to be here! My name is Sue, aka, GrammyGoose or GG. I was raised on a 5 acre farm in Speeceville, PA, about 20 miles north of the state capitol of Harrisburg. Although our farm was not big, it was mighty! My dad made the mistake of planting an entire acre of tomatoes the first year we moved there and from that point on, he won't even look at a tomato plant. We supplied the local hospital, nursing homes, soup kitchens as well as our extended family, friends and perfect strangers with truck loads of tomatoes that year. LOL!
My dh and I have just put an offer on 15 acres right down the road from my dd and her family. They have 40 acres, about half in corn, the rest is wooded. We are planning on building a yurt to live in until we can get our log cabin built. In case you have never heard of a yurt, here's a picture of one.
Exterior:
Interior
They can be constructed in 2-3 days and provide about 900 sq. ft (or is that round feet?) of living space.
I am looking forward to meeting you all, learning, sharing and just plain having fun. Well, I'm off to read until my eyes are crossed!
Be blessed!
GG |
| 21 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Annabel |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 08:09:21 AM
Morning Sue! I'm a new FG from PA also. We're in Malvern currently. I love the yurt!
Annabel |
| Suzan |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 05:49:37 AM
Welcome, Sue - I am in Duncannon and work in Harrisburg! Love the yurt... |
| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 1:10:24 PM
That Yurt is awesome, my teen age son talks of living in one! They are fun |
| GrammyGoose |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 12:51:41 PM
Thanks, Jessie Mae! I appreciate it! |
| JessieMae |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 09:30:47 AM
Yep, Oley is only about 10 minutes from Blandon! Blandon is so small most people have never heard of it. I think Fleetwood is the closest city on the map.
I've got that recipe at home, I know it...just can't remember if it was in the Lifebook or in the kitchen issue of the old magazine. I'll look it up for you when I'm done with work.
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
| GrammyGoose |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 07:37:57 AM
Jessie Mae, I think you're right. I knew something didn't sound right. LOL. Yep, it's bottomless chicken pot pie. Do you know where I can get the recipe?
Blandon, that's over near Gilbertsville and Oley, isn't it? I used to go down to Grandview Speedway every weekend in our motorhome and then travel through all the little towns in that area on Sunday on our way home. I know I've been through Blandon at least once. |
| JessieMae |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 06:47:01 AM
Sue, are you meaning bottomless chicken pot pie? And I used to live in Reading (well, actually Blandon), so we were neighbors!
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 4:17:50 PM
Hi Sue!! Love the idea of a yurt!!
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 3:47:48 PM
A big Georgia welcome goes out to you GG, I love yurt and would love to have one as a vaction home or retirement home somewhere in the mountains. Cant wait to get to know you also! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/
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| Claude09647 |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 11:38:33 AM
Your house is wonderful! It is furnished way too cute!!!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
| Daisyheart |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 10:55:37 AM
Welcome! The yurt looks like fun. My nephew and his wife lived in a yurt in Washington for a couple of years and loved it. |
| GrammyGoose |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 08:38:03 AM
Thank you so much for the warm welcome!! I'm happy to see some PA farmgirls here. Every day is a beautiful day in Pennsylvania! Today I am working on some pocket tissue covers for a swap on a craft mb that I've been a member of forever. Of course, I put it off until the last moment, I work better under pressure...yeah, right! LOL!
I've been trying to find out more information on a recipe that someone mentioned for Endless Chicken Pot Pie (at least I think that's what it was called). Can anyone help me out with that?
Thanks again for making me feel at home. I'll be happy to share my adventures into "yurt-dom" with all of you. I am so looking forward to it myself!
Make it a good day, no matter what life throws at you. Be Blessed!
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| peapicker |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 08:12:12 AM
Hi Sue, Welcome on board. The yurt is cool and we have looked at them from time to time. The log cabin sounds really great. My dad has one on his property that is about 150 years old. He uses it for a barn. The new log cabins are so warm and inviting. The tomato story is funny. We did that with okra one year. Hope they take your offer.
Sharlet |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 07:12:19 AM
GG
I just love yurts, they are so "inviting". I am so glad that you are here, cant wait to hear more about your adventure into yurt-dom :)
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 06:14:22 AM
Bonjour Sue, and welcome to the forum. I bet you will spend lots of time browsing all the interesting topics posted here; there is always something new to learn and be inspired by! And I love the yurt idea, too! There are no corners for dust to hide in, ha. Hugs, Nance |
| Laila |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 05:59:07 AM
Hi Sue! Welcome from another PA farmgirl. You'll love it here!
Laila |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 05:52:28 AM
Glad you could join us, Sue! Me, too. I like the yurt!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 03:06:53 AM
Hi GG and welcome to the forum. I really like the yurt. It looks like it would have the feel of a big tent and being out camping. What fun!
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| kmbrown |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 6:14:16 PM
Hey, welcome to the forum! I guess you're only about an hour away from me!!
I agree with Marjorie...the yurt looks really cool!
I look forward to hearing more about you and your family! |
| AuntieM |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 5:10:39 PM
Welcome! Love the yurt! Looks like loads of fun and quite a unique experience. Looking forward to getting to know you. |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 4:06:23 PM
Welcome to the Farm GG! :D Glad you are joining us. 15 acres sounds just wonderful, but I have to tell you, the Yurt looks like it would be a blast to live in ...just for a while.
Hope you have fun here!!
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
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