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| City Chick |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 04:11:12 AM
I don't have a farm - I consider myself an urban homesteader. Trying to turn every inch of my yard into a food producing garden. I enjoy canning, making my own - everything and getting back to a more natural way of life.
We're "stuck" in the city until my hubby retires. Which could be in the next 10 years. We have 2 girls, ages 9 & 5 who would love to live with more animals than the domestic kind we already have. My oldest has complained many times that they need to change the laws so we can have chickens & horses. We have room for chickens, not horses! 
Debbie |
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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 08:59:34 AM
Hey Deb,
Welcome.
You will love all the helpful hints and organic way of life.
I have participated in several swaps and truly enjoyed the experience.
There are some really clever & talented ladies here.
So come join in & have fun with us.
grace
>^..^< |
| City Chick |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 05:40:59 AM
Thanks for such a warm welcome!
I'm not in the city proper - near west burbs. Can't have chickens - my elderly neighbors would complain. 
Don't have anyone near us in the same mindset - with the exception of an elderly couple a few doors down. I envy them! They're from Europe and can and freeze everything from their yard. Start everything from seed that they have saved from each year. Have for well over 20 years (haven't bought a single plant since!) Haven't turned their furnace on for who knows how long - converted to wood burning stove. The husband rides his bike everywhere, they only take their car to church. The things I learn from them. I'm so thankful to have them for neighbors.
My girls have their own gardens. I think it is so important for children to have their own space to garden in. Anything goes in those spots. One year they chose pumpkin & watermelon to grow. They overtook the yard. We had so much fun with it. Measuring the vines each week.
Ok, I'm a chatty one today! Best get going. It's 25 degrees out today. Brrr. Can't garden today..... |
| Vintage Redhead |
Posted - Apr 03 2007 : 3:36:53 PM
Welcome, Deb!
Glad we've got another City of Big Shoulders farmgirl among us.  I hope that you'll consider joining the new Chicago Urban Farmgirls chapter - kitchensqueen is the chapter organizer. Are you in the city "proper" or another one of the 'burbs?
I'm about 40 miles due west of you. I've been here about four or six weeks. *LOVE* it!! So many helpful women, so many awesome topics, and more tips than I could ever hope to find on one site.
I certainly hope you enjoy your time here as much as I do. Be seeing you 'round!  ~ Kaylyn
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
My Cause: http://nickspavilion.blogspot.com/
My Life: http://vintageredhead.blogspot.com |
| ponyexpress |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 7:18:10 PM
OF COURSE, you can join us. Glad to have you. Where abouts in Chicago do you live? I'm heading up that way next week to visit my son -- he's downtown in a high rise apartment. Works for him, I suppose. Nice place to visit, but don't think I would want to live there!
I've tried to find a suitable exercise video for women my age...but they haven't made one called "Buns of Putty" |
| lamamama |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 6:09:20 PM
Hello & Welcome, Deb!
Glad you've found us.......
I know you'll find great support & learning here - for all aspects of your life.
And it is good to know that even a place like Chicago has people like you living there!
Melanie
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| cabingirl |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 3:25:46 PM
Hi Deb. I'm new here too and just finding my way around. This is a great forum, I know you'll love it!
RM
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
www.lifeinacordwoodcabin.blogspot.com |
| blueroses |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 09:53:29 AM
Hi Debbie,
Welcome to the forum. You'll enjoy all the great folks here.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 12:21:21 AM
Debbie,
Welcome!! So glad you found us! I also am waiting on hubby's job (not retirement just a good opening in a good location) to settle on a hobby farm so I totally understand  ! We also want chickens and horses and ...  One day! So do get comfy and join in with all of us farmgirls & farmgirls at heart!
Hugz!
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" |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Apr 01 2007 : 12:32:42 PM
Hi, Deb. Welcome to the farmyard!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Apr 01 2007 : 12:12:48 PM
Welcome Deb!! You will just love it here!! I am glad you found us!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| beckels |
Posted - Apr 01 2007 : 04:03:48 AM
Deb - Welcome to the Farmgirl's!! You dont need a Farm its all a condition of the heart
beckels |
| Mikki |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 4:33:20 PM
Debbie, so glad your here, and a big farmgirl welcome to you! You'll enjoy yourself and meet some wonderful women. Have a great time.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/ |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 3:58:18 PM
Deb you sound like a true farmgirl at heart! Welcome to the group. I hope you join the new Chicago Urban Farmgirl chapter!
Dawn in IL |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 3:17:30 PM
Come on in grab your tea and do not forget to join in!!Welcome |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 07:51:49 AM
Welcome Deb. We have many urban farmgirls. Glad you joined us. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 07:46:09 AM
welcome Deb!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| vintagechica |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 07:30:03 AM
Welcome Deb! Join out little growing Chicago group, wont you? Glad to have you.
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
Visit me anytime at my blog:
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 06:36:16 AM
Welcome, Deb!! I love that you have created your own farm in the city. Such a good example for your neighbors. Have others caught on yet? I bet you could get away with a hen or two. They can be hidden quite easily. ;)
Glad you found us!!
Karin |
| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 05:16:47 AM
Welcome Debbie,
There are some posts from some Chicago farmgirls planning a get together. (Check out under Farmgirl Chapter Projects). You will be at home on the "farm" in the city!!!! Welcome!
Ann
http://annforrester.tohe.com |
| ThymeForEweFarm |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 05:15:32 AM
Welcome! Do you think you could get away with a couple of hens? They're usually quiet.
Robin
www.outdoorwriter.wordpress.com
www.thymeforewe.com
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| 2 Red Barns |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 05:12:59 AM
It sound like your a farmer to me...Welcome from one farm girl to the other. Looking forward to hearing more about you. Jamie |
| knewslady |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 05:02:07 AM
You will feel at home here and a big welcome to you.
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://thebackfence.etsy.com |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 04:57:05 AM
Yes! Please do join us, and welcome!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 04:16:32 AM
May I be the first to say WELCOME!!! You are going to love this place.
Susan
http://www.thesoapmaven.com
http://notquitejunecleaver.com
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