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| TammyCaltagirone |
Posted - Oct 19 2010 : 08:16:30 AM
Greetings all. I'm a new Farmgirl living along the Fox River in St. Charles, Illinois(far western burbs of Chicago) with my loving husband, happy-go-lucky son, a dog, a cat, a turtle and a small flock of young chickens. I have two older daughters, but they have already flown the coop and begun lives of their own. Although I've never actually lived on a farm, I spent plenty of summers with my grandparents on their horse property in Colorado,and have always had a dream to one day own a small farm of my own. To that end, we garden and preserve our "harvest" and hope to have daily eggs soon. I look forward to meeting Farmgirls from everywhere. Have a wonderful day everyone! |
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| City Chick |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 03:39:10 AM
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Hey, Deb. When you head down to see Lorraine, drop a line. I'd be willing to take a drive and meet the two of ya! lol.
Sounds like a great idea for a Farm Girl meetup!
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I know Waukegan, we pass through that way when we camp at Richard Bong in WI. Thanks for the warm welcome.
We've camped at Bong too. Like to stay there when we go to Apple Holler for apple picking!
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Farm Girl #790
http://www.xanga.com/My_Pondering_Place
https://twitter.com/EllieFunt
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| TammyCaltagirone |
Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 10:07:26 AM
Hey Laura! I know Waukegan, we pass through that way when we camp at Richard Bong in WI. Thanks for the warm welcome.
T
"one happiness will scatter a thousand sorrows" |
| Mommyswanson |
Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 10:03:40 AM
Hey Tammy! I'm up in the north east corner of the state! Welcome to the farm!!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
| TammyCaltagirone |
Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 04:21:12 AM
"hey dare" Diane! I LOVE WISCONSIN! My husband and I love camping (and everything else) in/about Wisconsin. Funny that you are from Janesville. My bff and I just took a girls' weekend through the area. I'd talked her into attending the Sheep & Wool festival last September. Long story short - it took us 4 hours to go from Lake Geneva to the Janesville area. Talking and laughing the entire time. We had such a blast.
Have a great one, it was nice to hear from ya.
T
"one happiness will scatter a thousand sorrows" |
| TammyCaltagirone |
Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 04:16:58 AM
Sandra, I do know the Kane County Flea Market. I love it. I've actually met people in South Texas (where I'm from) that know it. I love going, but haven't been in a while. Think I'll put it on the agenda for November. It's always fun before the holidays.
Since you know the area, we live a five minute walk from downtown on the east side of the river. Looking to start a FarmGirl Chapter out here and one of the names we're considering is FarmGirls of the Fox Valley 
If you ever make it back up this way - give a holler!
T
"one happiness will scatter a thousand sorrows" |
| TammyCaltagirone |
Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 04:12:43 AM
Hey, Deb. When you head down to see Lorraine, drop a line. I'd be willing to take a drive and meet the two of ya! lol.
"one happiness will scatter a thousand sorrows" |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Oct 24 2010 : 5:29:01 PM
Hi Tammy and Welcome. You have the Farmgirl heart. Welcome, welcome, welcome & Enjoy!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| City Chick |
Posted - Oct 24 2010 : 05:10:20 AM
Lorraine - I may have to stop in next time I'm in the area. I love teas. Your shop is so cute!
We go to Starved Rock - in fact we're due for a visit!
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Farm Girl #790
http://www.xanga.com/My_Pondering_Place
https://twitter.com/EllieFunt
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Oct 23 2010 : 5:10:40 PM
A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Tammy! We are so glad you joined us. A plethura of talented, friendly and helpful farmgirls here for you!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Tea Lady |
Posted - Oct 23 2010 : 3:45:44 PM
Hi Tammy, Welcome from Lorraine in Morris, IL (~60 miles SW of Chicago). I'm not very active in the chats - but thoroughly enjoy Mary Janes magazines and all they represent. From the posts I read in these forums, there are some incredible farmgirls out there! If you're ever in Morris, let me know.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
| TammyCaltagirone |
Posted - Oct 21 2010 : 08:09:22 AM
Hello to all. My first exposure to Mary Jane Farmgirls was also with the July issue of the magazine. I couldn't believe I'd missed out on this little treasure. After three more issues (I would subscribe, but it's so much fun to find it at the bookstore), I am totally hooked.
I feel so connected to the Farmgirl ideals. It's how my mom raised me and my brother, and it makes me miss her and her creativity. So, the best thing I can do is to continue to immulate her style! So here I am, Farmgirl #2167! Thanks everybody!
"one happiness will scatter a thousand sorrows" |
| jill skane |
Posted - Oct 21 2010 : 03:36:11 AM
Hi Tammy, sorry I have been sitting my grand daughter and did not get back on line till this am. I joined in late July after purchasing a Mary Jane Farm Girl Magazine. I have enjoyed all the girls here, it gives me a change to do some art work and sewing which I probably would not do. I seem to make the time for this, plus great recipes that the girls share along with information which comes in handy.
Hope u enjoy as much as I have.
Jill Lillian |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Oct 21 2010 : 03:17:49 AM
Welcome Tammy! I used to live in St. Charles and that is my home stomping grounds! But that was 30 years ago or more! LOL! It has built up so much there now and the traffic amazed me when I was back there a few years ago but the Fox River Valley is a beautiful place! I went tohighschool at Elgin Academy and we had our prom at the Baker Hotel and our Homecoming at Dunham Woods Country Club....like I said...many moons ago! What a pleasant surprise. My ex-in-laws used to have a shop in Geneva across from the court house and my ex-MIL still lives there. You will love it here as the women are so friendly and you learn so much from all of them....at least I do. BTW their flea market is very famous. Do you ever go there? Welcome, welcome!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 20 2010 : 1:54:53 PM
I second that Deb! Welcome Tammy! Good to see another IL farmgirl join up.
Dawn in IL |
| City Chick |
Posted - Oct 20 2010 : 04:28:36 AM
Welcome! So happy to see another "neighbor"!
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Farm Girl #790
http://www.xanga.com/My_Pondering_Place
https://twitter.com/EllieFunt
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| TammyCaltagirone |
Posted - Oct 19 2010 : 11:26:12 AM
Thanks so much. I'll check it out.
"one happiness will scatter a thousand sorrows" |
| marjean |
Posted - Oct 19 2010 : 11:10:36 AM
Welcome Tammy from a Florida farmgirl at heart. Don't miss my contest at www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com
You'll have a chance to win some farmgirl products and can shop with fellow farmgirls. I've been a member for over 3 years now and in the sisterhood for 3 years.
Farmgirl sister #308
handmade cards, vintage organizer bags and more at www.jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com
http://jeanpatch.blogspot.com
www.fullerdirect.com
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www.watkinsonline.com/rjaramillo
www.sunshinefarmgirlcoop.com |
| TammyCaltagirone |
Posted - Oct 19 2010 : 08:37:16 AM
Thanks Jill. How long have you been a Farmgirl? |
| jill skane |
Posted - Oct 19 2010 : 08:19:46 AM
Welcome from the New England States, Maine and Ma.
Jill Lillian |
