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| Tabitha |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 12:24:46 PM
Hi,
I came across MaryJane's book on a blog I read regularly and just had to buy a copy  I am so glad I did, it's a lovely book even though I do not live on a farm nor am I likely to do so. However, I am looking at ways to simplify the way I and my family live, even here in the small market town in which we live ~ about 35 miles north of London. I am so tired of the fast pace of life all around me ~ it doesn't seem natural somehow 
I have been married to Adrian for 23 years and we have 16 year old twins, a boy and a girl. We also have a somewhat loopy rescued greyhound and four new additions to the household just a week ago ~ four Black Rock hens I am a SAHM
I'm looking forward to getting to know you 
Tabi
The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths to it are not found but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination ~
John Schaar |
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| idcityrose |
Posted - Apr 04 2007 : 3:43:59 PM
Welcome. I am also new as of March, and I see the numbers of the chapters and members growing every day, which means many of us are desperate to embrace a simpler lifestyle. I have been in the mountains of Idaho for over 30 years now, but before that I was just "in the Treasure Valley" in Nampa or Boise. I do not have a farm but hope to work towards that end. I have books from the 60's including an almost complete, from issue 1 to current, copies of Mother Earth magazines. I have a 16 year old son who is a freestyle skier and competes on the circuit (he is at Nationals at Lake Tahoe right now and his comp is today). I also have two grown sons, ages 35 and 34. My first born son has Downs Syndrome (one of Gods' special children) and he lives with his brother now. I am so proud of my family!
I don't know much about the United Kingdom but it is only geography that seperates us. Our chapter is called "Mountain Farmgirls" and our newest motto is: You are never alone in the forest of sisters", so welcome to our "forest".
Peace and blessings to you and yours,
idcityrose
We are never alone in the forest of Sisters! We "Mountain Farmgirls" are outstanding in our field! |
| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Apr 03 2007 : 7:09:01 PM
Hi Tabi,
I hopped on here to welcome another 'foreign' farmgirl and then read your sad news. I am so sorry and send best wishes that everyone will find some comfort at this sad time.
Would love to chat again when you have time - I love all things English, even though I am a colonial!! I get the British Country Living every month, just love it!
Again best wishes to you,
Jayne |
| blueroses |
Posted - Mar 29 2007 : 11:07:07 AM
Tabi,
So sorry to hear of the sorrows and know that Joe is in a peaceful place now. I hope the news will be good for your friend. Thinking of you.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 07:34:08 AM
Tabi,
Am so very sorry to hear. Warm thoughts and wishes are sent your way! I do so hope things will brighten up soon, that the family of the little boy will find comfort in such an awful time and that your friend will have good news at the end of her test. You are being thought of.
Hugz n Best Thoughts,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 06:36:45 AM
Hello, Tabi--
Welcome, Welcome!!! I think you'll absolutely enjoy your time on these forums. There's sooo much to discuss, it's hard to pick "what" first! These gals are great for everything--recipes, a shoulder, compost advice, you name it.
I lived in Cornwall, near Boscastle for a glorious two years, and though our nearest town was Exeter, I could feel progress "moving" our way rapidly.
Again, welcome, and enjoy!!!
Jonni
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 06:20:21 AM
Tabi, I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your children's friend. I'll pray for Joe and for your friend. Hopefully her tumor will be benign. Good luck on your new endeavors.
Dawn in IL |
| Tabitha |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 12:40:58 AM
Thank you once again for such a lovely warm welcome 
So sorry that I haven't made any posts as yet but I will now be endeavouring to get to know you and bore you to pieces with snippets of my life over here 
Sadly, we have been dealing with some very tragic news which to be honest has knocked us all for six. A school-friend of my children, who my husband and I first "met" when he and his twin sister were a pregnant "bump" at the new parents-to-be class, passed away on 16th March. Joe had been in remission from leukemia for nine months but it returned, and unfortunately everything that could be done had already been done; he was given just two weeks  Even though we all knew that his death was imminent, when he did pass away, it was still a terrible shock and many tears have been shed. I am sure you can imagine what a toll this has taken on everyone here ~ Joe himself, his family, friends and the school community as a whole. His funeral is taking place tomorrow.
I have also had the shock of finding out that a very dear friend has an ovarian tumour, and has a more than 50% chance that it is cancerous. She goes for a full body scan today to check things out; she will have to have a radical hysterectomy and possibly chemotherapy too
All in all, life has been a little bleak here recently. But, on a somewhat brighter note, I have made a fresh start with a new Blog and am also in the process of setting up an Ebay shop
Tabi
The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths to it are not found but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination ~
John Schaar
www.tabitha1961.wordpress.com/ |
| bramble |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 1:07:16 PM
Welcome Tabi! Glad you found us, hope you drop in often and share yourself with us!
with a happy heart |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 12:07:50 AM
Hello!
And welcome! I am also a SAHM, I have twins (however they are girls and are 6) and am ready for a more simple slower life! Right now I am in Japan but hope to one day soon be on a small bit of land in the USA where I can have a hobby farmette. I am glad you found us and the book (its awsome isnt it?!) and hope you enjoy it here with us! I look forward to getting to know you as I see you 'round!
Hugz,
Talitha
PS I love your quote!
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| blueroses |
Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 11:01:54 AM
Hi Tabi,
Welcome to the forum. Glad to meet you. Tell us more about the things you enjoy doing.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 10:56:37 AM
Can't wait to hear more about the small towns of England. It seems so idyllic in my mind's eye. Welcome, and share with us what it is like to live in Britain!
Ephesians 1:17 |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 05:04:35 AM
so glad your here. You are going to love it!
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Mar 06 2007 : 11:18:50 PM
Welcome,welcome ,welcome ,sit down ,stay awhile, glad you are here!! |
| sunshine |
Posted - Mar 04 2007 : 5:11:07 PM
welcome to the group. Ia m sure you will like it here.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe my blog http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com
my web stores www.sunshines.etsy.com and http://vintagethreads.etsy.com
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| beckels |
Posted - Mar 04 2007 : 4:29:52 PM
Welcome to the Farmgirl world Tabi
beckels
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Feb 25 2007 : 3:45:01 PM
Welcome Tabi
I am so excited to learn more about where you live - the lifestyle, the day to day and what your interests are. I have a farm of 35 acres and raise fiber producing animals. I am so interested in possibly moving overseas at some point and I am gleaming every bit I can from others. Share often Please!
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 24 2007 : 11:34:00 AM
Tabi, the world is getting smaller by the minute. If you're ever by St. Albans, we'd be interested to know what happened to the property. Stu had 19 acres with a brook and his house, of course, and he sold it to some kind of developer (which broke his heart) about 7 years ago. Are there any newish commercial or residential developments up now? Thanks. Don't make a special trip - just if you happen to see any.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| katmom |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 5:53:41 PM
Hi Sharon,
Welcome to this wonderful group of ladies.
By the by,,,I love the quote by John Schaar...so true!
>^..^< |
| Tabitha |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 03:28:52 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Utahfarmgirl
Welome Tabi! My husband lived in St. Albans almost all his life. Small world! This is a wonderful community of women and we're all happy you're with us!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically!
Gosh, what a coincidence ~ St. Albans is only about half an hour from here!
Thank you all for such a lovely warm welcome, I am really looking forward to spending time here
Tabi
The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths to it are not found but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination ~
John Schaar |
| Debs |
Posted - Feb 22 2007 : 11:58:50 PM
Hi Tabi and welcome - I lived in London for 7 1/2 years. There are some great public walkways in the countryside outside London - over stiles and through meadows and paddocks. I also loved going to the Farmer's Markets there - do they have one where you are?
Debs |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Feb 22 2007 : 2:54:27 PM
Welcome Tabi!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 22 2007 : 12:03:42 PM
Welome Tabi! My husband lived in St. Albans almost all his life. Small world! This is a wonderful community of women and we're all happy you're with us!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Feb 22 2007 : 11:20:28 AM
Welcome Tabi! I was in London 6 years ago and just loved it. The city was beautiful. I was there during a very warm spring and all the daffodils were blooming in the parks. I ventured out to the country too & it was just breathtaking. I hope you keep us posted on life there & add lots of pictures!
Dawn in IL |
| shelle |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 5:48:49 PM
Welcome to the group.....Glad to meet you!
Shelle
http://janzenfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| vintagechica |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 4:08:02 PM
Welcome to the farm!!! Cant wait to learn more about you.
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