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| TheKnittingFarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 29 2015 : 08:20:33 AM
Good morning!
I'm Abi. I'm new to farm life. Originally from the Detroit area. My husband recently left the Army and settled us on 2.5 acres coastal Texas. I'm looking forward to learning from you all and making new friends! |
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| Sobyn |
Posted - Feb 21 2016 : 04:46:21 AM
Hi Abi! I'm a native of Texas, have lived all over but hubby and I met and married in Victoria. We are also in the army, we have 5 years left until retirement and are hoping to get stationed in TX next and buy land to settle on and start our farm. I didn't realize tx has a program for vets to buy land, would you be willing to direct me in the right place to find more about that? Welcome to MJF you will love it here, this is one of the best bunches of ladies I know!!!
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
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Norwex www.sabrinascheerer.norwex.biz
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| cajungal |
Posted - Feb 21 2016 : 04:25:51 AM
Welcome!! We're kinda neighbors....at least in the Texas sense of the word (Texas is so big that anything within 2 hours can be considered 'down the road'. I'm a little north of Houston. We'll have to have a lunch meetup one day.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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| Killarney |
Posted - Dec 28 2015 : 4:49:44 PM
A Warm Tennessee Welcome Abi!
Farmgirl hugs! Connie
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| KristiW |
Posted - Dec 24 2015 : 12:21:11 PM
Welcome Abi Coastal Texas is very beautiful, you're a lucky gal! Glad you're here.
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #6
Not all who wander are lost. |
| DandeeRose |
Posted - Dec 23 2015 : 11:10:32 PM
Hi Abi! Welcome. :)
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://themostlycrunchyfarmgirl.wordpress.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 21 2015 : 6:31:11 PM
Hi Abi!
I know I'm kinda slow on the uptake but welcome, welcome, welcome!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| cajungal |
Posted - Nov 12 2015 : 05:19:29 AM
Welcome, Abi! I'm not too far from you. I'm north of Houston. We have a group of farmgirls that have an annual glampout and one of the gal's horse ranch. We've gone walking around and shopping at Old Town Spring. We also meet various other times of the year to just go eat out at a restaurant. I'll keep you posted on upcoming activities.
You will love the Texas coast. Gardening may be a bit of a challenge due to the salt in the air. But, growing fruits and veggies definitely can be done.I lived in Galveston for 2 years and Crystal Beach for 5. While I lived in Crystal for only 5 years, our family has had a cabin there for 40+ years. My mom was the first grade teacher at the elementary school. Sadly, we lost the house in Hurricane Ike.
I look forward to one day meeting you!
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Nov 11 2015 : 1:23:56 PM
Welcome, Abi! I live in the Texas Hill Country. Nice to have you with us.
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 |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Nov 09 2015 : 07:34:54 AM
Welcome Abi! Hope you enjoy it here!
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
My Blog
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My Avon
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Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
| katmom |
Posted - Nov 08 2015 : 8:54:35 PM
Welcome Abi,,,
You are in good company...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Nov 08 2015 : 12:05:01 PM
Welcome Abi! It’s so nice to meet you. I look forward to learning more about you. Hopefully you are enjoying your Texas farm life.
Krista |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 08 2015 : 10:36:18 AM
I Big Wisconsin Welcome! I look forward to getting to know you. Enjoy the forum.
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
| msdoolittle |
Posted - Nov 08 2015 : 09:14:09 AM
Welcome, Abi! I have a chapter, though we are in East Texas. I maintain a Facebook group page, and any TX ladies are certainly welcome to join. It is a lovely group of fun and very sweet ladies. We don't get together much, but we still share information through our page. We have held classes on breadmaking, sewing, herbal remedies, a wine tasting session, food storage, and several more. Anyway, I started my own Chapter when I realized there was not one in the area. :) Comment on this forum if you are interested! ~A
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com |
| DoriTroutman |
Posted - Oct 05 2015 : 7:13:33 PM
Hello Abi! and Welcome!
We'll love hearing about your adventures on your little farm! I've not spent much time in Texas and definitely not anywhere near the coast so I'll love hearing about what you've got going on!
Dori
The Ranch Farmgirl for MaryJanes Farmgirl bloggers
http://www.farmgirlbloggers.com/category/ranch_farmgirl |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Oct 04 2015 : 7:03:53 PM
Abi: Welcome to the sisterhood and to your new farm. Welcome also from this gal in Minnesota. Hope to hear more about you.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| TheKnittingFarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 04 2015 : 2:28:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by texdane
What do you like to knit the best?
So many warm welcomes!
Nicole - I love knitting lace!
Knit On,
Abi
Farmgirl #6692 |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Oct 03 2015 : 1:34:59 PM
Welcome Abi! We look forward to hearing all about your little homestead.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| texdane |
Posted - Oct 03 2015 : 09:57:52 AM
Welcome Abi!
Looking forward to seeing you around the forum! I am from Texas originally, myself, but now live in New England. I also knit. What do you like to knit the best?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
www.facebook.com/suburbanfarmgirlblogger |
| Song Sparrow |
Posted - Oct 01 2015 : 04:23:26 AM
Hi Abi, I'm so glad to meet you! There's so much to learn, and so many wonderful people to meet. I can't wait to hear how you new life develops. I'm also a knitter, and have really gotten back into it since joining the forum. It's so much fun! Hugs!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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| TheKnittingFarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 30 2015 : 08:57:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
would I see you on ravelry?
Yup! MrsAbi |
| Marilyn Hartman Sullivan |
Posted - Sep 30 2015 : 07:46:13 AM
Abi - Maybe you could check out the merit badges for a place to begin. They all start with a beginner level and move on to intermediate and then advanced. You could probably do some of them right away, and it does give you sort of a structure to work in.
The other thing I would do (and it was a great way for me to start) would be to find a chatroom kind of group to hang out in. I think it says "Gathered Up" on the list of all forums. I am in the "Over 50 Farmgirls" but there are groups that focus on lots of other things -- folks with kids, people who are beginning farmers, people who HOPE to have a farm someday, Christian farmgirls -- you could check out a few of those -- nothing to join or anything, but you could find people who share your interests. When I first started in the sisterhood, I spent lots of time just reading the different forums.
Just jump right in and enjoy! I am a knitter, too -- would I see you on ravelry?
WELCOME!!!
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
| TheKnittingFarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 30 2015 : 07:01:51 AM
Oh Wanda, I'll have to come visit and love on your fur babies. We have rescued fur babies too.
To answer some questions:
We have no idea what we want to do with the land yet. We'll be adding a house for my mom. The main house is 100 years old. I think this is mostly for experimentation while we're both still working. In a few years, my husband wants to purchase some land elsewhere. Texas has a nice program set up for veterans to buy land.
I knit everything, but I love to knit lace. I also spin and crochet. |
| TexasWildflower |
Posted - Sep 29 2015 : 5:41:08 PM
Abi - I'm ashamed to say that I really have no idea. Not that I know of, but there could be. You see, I'm a one woman Jane-of-all-trades on 25 acres, taking care of 8 rescued fur buddies, and banging my head on the desk trying to get things together for the publisher for a book to be published in Nov., so I wouldn't have time if there was. However, you could probably check with MaryJane since I'm sure there is a list. Good luck!
Wanda
Farmgirl sister #3399
www.wandasturrock.com
'The Simply Lived Life' blog http://www.wandasturrock.com/website/blog/ |
| guineahen |
Posted - Sep 29 2015 : 5:11:22 PM
Happy you are here! Thank you to you and your husband for serving. What plans do you have for your place? |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Sep 29 2015 : 4:06:36 PM
Welcome Abi from over here in Gainesville, Florida! It is great to have you join in. Just so you know, many us don't love on farms, but we all have that Farmgirl Heart, as MaryJane calls it!! I am a city girl living that Farmgirl life here at MJF. What do you like to knit? Do you spin your own wool?
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
