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Leslie Fisher	Posted - Feb 04 2016 : 12:06:21 PM Hi everyone.... I've been a member for a while now, but unable to find my way around. I hope I'm successful at at least introducing myself. I feel like a newbie and am looking forward to getting to know you all. I live half the time in Italy, and half the time in California, going back and forth every 3-4 months. In California, I live in suburbia and in Italy I have a very small piece of land that is home to a variety of animals... all girls! I have two pygmy mountain goats (Stella and Luna), a dozen chickens (one of whom is named Phyllis, after Phyllis Diller due to her lovely plume), two geese (yet to be named) a little terrier mix named Lulu Valentina, and an array of strays that find their way in and out here on a frequent basis. I'm a farm girl at heart... and I'm an artist. Even if only in my mind. I hope you will write to me and introduce yourselves. I look forward to hearing all your stories. xoxo From my home in Italy, to yours.. wherever that may be.
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Kangaroo Kate	Posted - Feb 20 2016 : 9:02:22 PM leslie loved the photos!! chickens are beautiful I have two spoiled girls (sallie and gabby) used to have goats I adore goats hope to have some again someday loved pictures of yours. your little dog reminded me of one I had few years ago - happy memory. I am a odd farm girl my little farm is filled with wallabies (mini-kangaroos) have 8 and the 3 girls have joeys in pouches now. I will be pulling them soon to go on the bottle -- here is photo of nona rose and her baby not sure if its a boy or girl. It is 6 month old pinkie (no fur yet) I also have a llama - tekoa and sweetheart of a turkey - dobie. nice to get to know you. Teresa sister #1506 Dance Like No One Is Watching.
DandeeRose	Posted - Feb 20 2016 : 7:28:03 PM Sweet of you to ask, Leslie. It has been our dream for 4 years to have a small family ran farm. It will be myself, husband, daughter (13), and sons (3 and 5). We plan to have a large garden this year and start planting an orchard, repair fences, and get a 1830 cabin ready to move into! Eventually we plan to have a U pick orchard, CSAs, Cabin style B&B that caters to families, faith based workshops and camps, small events, etc... We are eager to get started! You can follow along. We were at the farm today! https://derbauernhofsite.wordpress.com/2016/02/21/to-end-a-beautiful-day/ Many Blessings- Alicia #5232 https://derbauernhofsite.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."
katmom	Posted - Feb 20 2016 : 5:24:21 PM Leslie,,, I am a bit late in greeting you,,, but,,, Welcome! What an awesome life,,, enjoy and keep those photos coming. farm girl hugz >^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
Kristine	Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 09:01:39 AM Here's one of my chickens "Nellie!" having cucumber!
Kristine	Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 07:39:58 AM So nice to hear from you Leslie! Here's my "Farm!" I have since; planted herbs, lettuces, and Violas around the outer edge of the chicken yard. The chickens try to get to the plants; but, they can't quite get to them through the 1/4" hardware cloth!
Leslie Fisher	Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 07:24:53 AM Hi Kristine!!! Your Pixie is aDORable!!!!! And yes! She looks just like my Lulu only both of Pixie's ears are up. LOL!!! I understand, all too well, how the animals rescue US! Lulu rescued me, for sure!!! 1/3 acre, or 13 acres... It's what you make of it that counts. It's nice to meet you, and I hope to chat again sometime. By the way... you didn't mention where you live? When I'm in California, I live in Studio City. :) From my home in Italy, to yours.. wherever that may be.... Sign me Leslie - Farmgirl #6157
Kristine	Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 07:06:48 AM Hi Leslie, I'm a Farm girl at Heart! It's so nice to read your post! Your life sounds amazing!!! I have been a "newbie" for years now; so I'm really glad I followed your post; because; thanks to the other Farm Girls; I now have a direction to go with the suggestion of the "Active Topic" button! Thank you all!!! Leslie; your dog is very similar to our "Pixie" She rescued my "Husband!" She makes him laugh every day; as he plays tug-of-war or "Red Dot" (laser) with her!!! We live in a small town; and we live on a regular city lot(1/3 acre) But, I think of it; as our little farm!
Leslie Fisher	Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 06:49:58 AM Hi Alicia... A dual life, indeed! I must say... Life in the suburbs of Los Angeles is more than a far cry from living in Italy! It's like having a driveway that is 6,000 miles long. I go from one home to the other. Cooking, laundry, gardening... there are constants in both places. Fortunately! Otherwise, I would feel I spend my whole life on vacation!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! You'll have you're work cut out for you, too! We are very fortunate to have not only our best friend living right next door. Quite frankly, it was his idea to begin with, to have all the animals and create a "farm", rather than just have land. He helps us out when we're away and doesn't mind at all. At least that's what he says. :) Tell me about your farm? How much time do you plan on spending in each place, and who will be helping you? From my home in Italy, to yours.. wherever that may be.... Sign me Leslie - Farmgirl #6157
DandeeRose	Posted - Feb 19 2016 : 05:22:25 AM Hello Leslie!!! A dual life! How very interesting. We will be back and forth between our home in the woods and our new farm this year. But it is only a 3 hr round trip. I cannot imagine! Lol. Who takes care of the farm when you are in Cali? Many Blessings- Alicia #5232 https://derbauernhofsite.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."
Leslie Fisher	Posted - Feb 18 2016 : 11:36:43 PM Thank you so much for all your messages. Who would've thought I would get so many!!! You girls are awesome! Because you asked... here are a few more pictures of some of my babies. "Blankie Time" is a very important part of our day. Everyone wants to help around here. At the end of the day, nothing beats a lovely glass of Prosecco. After all.... We live in Prosecco country! From my home in Italy, to yours.. wherever that may be.... Sign me Leslie - Farmgirl #6157
Bear5	Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 6:24:42 PM Leslie! What a farm!!!!!!!!!! Looks absolutely wonderful, and a very happy place. Lu Lu Valentina and the grey cat stole my heart! More pictures, please. Welcome. 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
Bonnie Ellis	Posted - Feb 12 2016 : 4:59:23 PM Leslie, you do have a farm! Such fun to have the pictures. Pictures always give us a new insight into who we are talking to. Thanks for sharing. grandmother and orphan farmgirl
Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Feb 12 2016 : 05:28:25 AM Leslie, I loved the photos of your beautiful farm critters! It is a lovely farm, you have!! Keep us posted on all of the fun and excitement that is going on there. Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
Sydney2015	Posted - Feb 11 2016 : 8:21:56 PM Leslie, I'm new too. I've been a member of the Heritage Jersey Organization(HJO) for about year so I know a think or two about how it works(when I first started in HJO I didn't even introduce myself in the welcome wagon because I didn't know how). But anyways, Welcome!
ceejay48	Posted - Feb 11 2016 : 4:36:26 PM Hi Leslie, I'm sure you'll find your way here on the Connection and will love it! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful pics . . . looks like you're busy with everyone! CJ ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
Sobyn	Posted - Feb 09 2016 : 06:27:04 AM Hi Leslie! Welcome! I see you are in Italy, I'm in Germany (but only temporarily!). LOVE the pictures of your animals!! Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275 http://kidscrunchandchrist.com Norwex www.sabrinascheerer.norwex.biz Usborne Books and More! https://j4070.myubam.com
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - Feb 09 2016 : 06:04:08 AM Love all the pictures of your farm animals and oh yes Peter Pan:-) Welcome to the farm, looking forward to getting to know you. Hugs, Deb #1582 Blessed in Colorado "You must do the thing you think you can not do." Eleanor Roosevelt Women are Angels,and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that. www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique www.Amazon.com/Blessed in Colorado http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
MaryJanesNiece	Posted - Feb 05 2016 : 1:02:42 PM Leslie, thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures. I love being able to see your farm and all your animals. Your last picture makes me laugh! Thank you for clarifying which one was your husband! Krista
Leslie Fisher	Posted - Feb 05 2016 : 07:54:00 AM Thank you for your interest in my tiny little farm. I'm not even sure it should be conSIDERED a farm, but in my mind it is, and maybe that's all that matters. Here are some photos of my life here, in Italy. I hope you will enjoy them. There's always work to be done around here. Here, we're moving some raised beds. We "raised" them in an (unsuccessful, as you will see) attempt to keep some of our little crops safe, from Stella and Luna. As you can see.... THAT was a ridiculous attempt! HAHAHAHAHA!!! It's difficult to capture ALL the chickens in one shot since they move around all the time... but here are some of them. "Rooster Cogburn" is the white rooster, and Foghorn leghorn is the red one. Sadly, both of them passed away this last year... of old age. And here are the others. Most of them anyway.... And... Introducing Phyllis! The geese... yet to be named, and I'm open for suggestions. The cat who just recently showed up in our yard.... Seems the word is out that we provide a loving home to strays. :) My precious Lulu Valentina.... A rescue terror (oops! I mean terrier) mix. I don't know if we saved her, or if she saved us, but in any case... she completes our family. And my husband, whom I frequently refer to as Peter Pan... (he's the one on the left. Thank you so much for asking for the photos. Most people carry photos of their kids. Me? It's my animals I carry photos of. Looking forward to reading about all of you, and looking at YOUR photos!!! From my home in Italy, to yours.. wherever that may be.
Red Tractor Girl	Posted - Feb 05 2016 : 05:31:28 AM Welcome Leslie from sunny Florida! We are so glad you stopped and introduced yourself. How exciting that you split your time between California and Italy! What sort of art do you make? If you can, post some photos of you little farm in Italy so we can all meet some of your critters. Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
levisgrammy	Posted - Feb 05 2016 : 04:48:57 AM Leslie, welcome to you! Sounds like you enjoy your travels and your animals. Would love to hear about them. Who looks after them while you are in California? ~Denise~ Farmgirl Sister #43 "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/ http://www.torisgram.etsy.com
Leslie Fisher	Posted - Feb 04 2016 : 10:49:48 PM Oh, MY! What a nice surprise it was to find so many nice responses to my introduction! You're all quite awesome!!! I so very much appreciate knowing I'm not out there... wandering around in "internet space"... all by myself! HAHAHAHA!!!!! Thank you for reaching out to me! From my home in Italy, to yours.. wherever that may be.
Bonnie Ellis	Posted - Feb 04 2016 : 8:57:35 PM Welcome to the farm Leslie. What an interesting life you lead with so much travel. I have a grand daughter born in Rome. She lives in Ireland now. It is really fun to get to know one another. I am a quilt-maker living in a medium size city. I garden, have koi fish, two cats and a husband. We raise bonsai trees, vegetables and flowers. I love to draw and read. I majored in journalism and foods in college. I taught art, quilting, cooking and sewing. Glad to meet you. grandmother and orphan farmgirl
Janice	Posted - Feb 04 2016 : 7:13:40 PM Hi Leslie, Welcome. I am original from southern California...Glendale. I am interested in what kind of art do you like to do? I like to make jewelry and would love to learn how to make metal art someday but for right now my main passion is decoupage. Janice www.etsy.com/shop/vintageartist61
KristiW	Posted - Feb 04 2016 : 6:38:56 PM Welcome Leslie! I'm so glad you jumped in and introduced yourself. Your dual life sounds so wonderful. I have yet to visit Italy, but I hope to get there someday. Make sure to keep exploring the forum because there's great stuff happening here all the time. And any one of us would be happy to answer questions. We do like to "cluck" Kristi Farmgirl Sister #6

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