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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 07:08:59 AM
Hi there! I'm a new member, and a new resident in Kentucky. I grew up in California. I've owned and trained horses all my life, but, I've never really felt "comfortable" living in the city. Once I got old enough I ended up moving a few times, and found my self living with my ex boyfrind in a suburb. Well, exes are exes for a reason, and I was finally able to free myself, re-discover who I was, and move by myself into a small one bedroom apartment, working in a 30 story high rise smack dab in the middle of downtown Sacramento.
Here's where fate takes it's turn. I met a farmer from Kentucky. I was totally, 100% smitten. After months and months of flights back and forth, long phone calls, and sleepless nights, I decided to pack up and move all the way across the country onto a 250 acre tobacco and cattle farm in a TINY town called Paint Lick Kentucky. I moved in the beginning of December. I've never been happier. I've learned how to cook on a woodstove (during the ice storm we were without power for two weeks), build a fire, strip tobacco, set tobacco, feed cattle, plant a garden, drive tractors, mow, rake and roll hay...and now I'm planning a wedding! We're engaged to be married on October 3rd.
So that's a little about me, I can't wait to get to know some of you and share tips and recipes!
From a California girl to Kentucky farm woman, all for love. Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world. |
| 19 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 09:28:49 AM
A big Louisiana welcome, Megan! Congrats on both your engagement and your escape from the city!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| Jenzi |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 05:19:42 AM
Megan- I loved looking at your pictures- esp the baby cow! Ky looks like a pretty place to live. Congradulations on getting married |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 05:03:34 AM
Welcome Megan! Sounds like a fairy tale made in heaven! Looking forward to more post from you. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/
www.KKJD1.etsy.com |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 04:23:06 AM
Thanks Bear! I've never been happier. Thank you for the welcome! I'm so excited to start joining in with you ladies on things!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 8:41:15 PM
Megan:
Wow, that is a wonderful introduction you gave. I can hear the happiness in your posting. Great for you! City life was not for me. I married a man who lives in the country. He isn't a farmer but we have a garden, cats, dog, etc... Enjoy your time here.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 09:22:00 AM
Welcome Megan!! I thought Kentucky was so pretty the time I visited there (7 years ago) I love the names of the towns too! My son lived in Possom Trot for a couple years.
I am originally from CAlif too..but not the city..a beach town. Been gone 7 years and love it here in Utah. I will be going out there to visit my 2 grown sons in a few weeks too...and like you, hate to leave home.
I am glad you found us!!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 08:01:35 AM
Welcome! You are going to love this forum.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
| 82kygal |
Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 06:06:45 AM
Megan you have to meet Miss Wilma in Knob Lick. We meet in the fall at her house you need to plan to come. It is a blast such wonderful gals. 50 miles is not that far.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
| Mother Hen |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 10:03:24 PM
Welcome Megan, best wishes on your up coming nuptuals. You sound like you're making great strides in your life lately. It's great to hear how happy you are. So how did you land a KY farmer if you were working in a high rise in CA?
I was in CT and met my hubby on eharmony and moved to ID 4 1/2 yrs ago.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 7:06:30 PM
Thank you so much ladies! I appreciate the welcome!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 6:06:45 PM
Hi Megan and welcome to the forum! Kentucky is such a pretty state and it sounds like you're going to be very happy there. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Life does take some wild turns, doesn't it?
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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http://tapestrysimaginings.blogspot.com/ |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 04:27:09 AM
Thank you ladies for the warm welcome! I love it here in KY. I'm going back to Cali in a few weeks to visit family, and I'm devastated to leave the farm. 82kygal, Paint Lick is about 50 miles north of you on US 27. Not that far! Is there a group in KY that meets up at any point?
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
| GrammyGoose |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 3:34:20 PM
Welcome Megan! Wow, what a great story. So glad you decided to join us. Wishing you much happiness in your new life!
Sue
Farmgirl #656
"This is the day that God made, let us drink juice and enjoy it!" - Reece Stutts, age 3 |
| quiltin mama |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 1:09:16 PM
Welcome Megan. Congrats on your engagement! Glad you're here!
You can visit my blog at www.mountainhomequilts.blogspot.com |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 12:39:14 PM
Congratulations on landing a boy from the Bluegrass and welcome from a Northern Kentucky girl! Born and bred...isn't it just the prettiest state?
Your life sounds wonderful...the ice storm was a REAL hoot, wasn't it? So glad you've joined us!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| 82kygal |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 12:26:09 PM
Welcome! where is paint lick? I am from Somerset. There are lots of us Kentucky gals on here.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 10:08:29 AM
Welcome Megan!!!
Your new life sounds wonderful! I have yet to learn how to cook on a woodstove :) Congratulations on your engagement! That is awesome news. You will have to share your wedding with us via photos :)
I look forward to getting to know you :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 10:04:20 AM
Welcome from anothe rCalifornis girl turned Georgia peach. I was born way out there but have lived here for 30 years now. You sure have done a huge turnaround, for sure. That's alot to learn in just a few short months. Just think what you'll know by the time you're married! Congrats on that, too.
I know you'll enjoy it here. There a lots of Kuntucky farmgirls here. One from Knob Lick.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Tanna |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 08:15:45 AM
Welcome and mostly Congratulations on your engagement Megan!!
I know you'll love it here. This is a group of very smart women who are willing to share tons of information.
Tanna |
