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| Annie S |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 11:37:15 AM
Howdy everyone! Want to introduce myself and hopefully get to know a lot of you other fans of MJF. Like so many, I just picked up one of her mags in the store and I was hooked. Ordered all the past issues and her two books and love reading them. So much to learn, so little time.
My husband and I live nine miles outside Custer, SD in the southern Black Hills. We bought the land six years ago and just moved into our dream home last July and have been in the process of getting what we need for the place ever since. We have little over 9.5 acres and the house sits on top of a ridge where we can see forever. We love the peace and quiet and being one with nature. We have two dogs that think they're in doggy heaven up here with so much room to run around in. We enjoy the deer and turkey that come to feed every day and once in awhile we've heard an Elk. This is the life. Having come from the busy big city of Minneapolis, this country life is so much better and so much fun. And country people are the best there is. We have so much to do this coming season - planting local grasses and wildflowers instead of grass you have to mow, putting in a clothes line to use less energy, do some container gardening until we can build a raised garden with fencing and all that good getting back to nature stuff. My husband is starting to learn woodworking and I've gotten back into knitting, sewing, crocheting, making rag rugs, weaving, baking and can't wait to learn how to put up my own veggies and fruits. There's so much to learn and this is an excellent forum to learn from others.
I look forward to this experience and making new friends along the way. Peace and love to all of you. 
Annie S. |
| 22 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - May 07 2007 : 4:10:26 PM
Welcome Annie from Canada! |
| katmom |
Posted - May 07 2007 : 07:43:29 AM
Hi Annie,
Welcome, have fun here @ MJF backyard where we all come out to play & share blessings.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. |
| Reepicheep |
Posted - May 05 2007 : 6:19:34 PM
Welcome Annie! Sounds like you have a lovely homestead.
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| psouper |
Posted - May 05 2007 : 3:28:33 PM
Hi Annie - we were passing thru Custer last year on a family vacation, pulling a trailer, during the Sturgis rally days. Crazy!
Polly
www.favoriteapron.blogspot.com |
| britchickny |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 4:18:40 PM
Annie, I could just picture your wide open spaces! Sounds fabulous (especially for a NY state gal via England!)
Welcome!
Angie.
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2 |
| BotanicalBath |
Posted - May 01 2007 : 1:48:06 PM
Annie,
Welcome from Ohio!
E- |
| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 08:10:07 AM
Welcome, Annie! I've never been to the Black Hills area, but it's on my list of places that sound so interesting I just HAVE to get there sometime. I'm so glad you found us here - it sounds like you're one busy farmgirl - WELCOME, and ENJOY!!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| katmom |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 8:58:54 PM
Welcome Annie,
put on your apron, roll up your sleeves & plan to have fun with us.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. |
| jendada |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 4:54:25 PM
Welcome! I too love the Black Hills area. We took the kids out for a family vacation 2 summers ago. Had so much fun!!
Jen |
| blueroses |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 09:58:55 AM
Hi Annie,
Glad you joined us. Welcome.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 03:22:05 AM
Welcome Annie!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
| Mikki |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 8:15:39 PM
Annie, Welcome! So glad your here, you'll really enjoy yourself. It gets better everyday, and theres soooo many wonderful women!
~~Blessings, Mikki
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http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/ |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 6:57:27 PM
Annie,
Welcome!! So glad to have you! The Black Hills is the only place I like in SD! I use to live in Hermosa, and my family still have land and a home there! I used to take my kids to the park and lay by the prairie dog towns and watch them! So many great things to do there! I hope you are enjoying your new found piece of heaven on earth!
This is a wonderful place and I hope you enjoy it here! I look forward to hearing more about your place, hobbies, and interest! See you round the farm!
Hugz!
"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" |
| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 4:13:16 PM
Welcome Annie S. Your home sounds wonderful. So glad you have joined us....you'll like visiting with us. Get involved...check out Farmgirl Barter...there are always lots of exciting things going on! We'd love to hear more about your home! |
| threebusybees |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 4:10:25 PM
Welcome Annie! I am learning to make rag rugs also(among thousand s of other stuff. I look forward to hearing what you have learned!
Mandi
" Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler " -Henry David Thoreau |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 3:23:26 PM
Welcome Annie! It's a pleasure to meet you! Sounds like you are enjoying a bit of heaven here on earth! You will love the ladies here and the excitment they bring to the forum! Hugs, Maryjane Lee
A House Is A Home Where Love Dwells |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 2:02:33 PM
Welcome, Annie. It's good to have you here!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| YiberryYadeeKarin |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 1:46:18 PM
Annie,
I LOVE the Black Hills! Actually, I think South Dakota is a pretty neat state!
We were in your parts last August. I'd always wanted to take my daughter to the Black Hills and last year we made it! I lived and worked at Wind Cave NP back in 1986, so we visited that area, Mt. Rushmore (of course!), Badlands, the Rapid City area (I have a friend who lives in Black Hawk but until a couple of years ago, lived on a ranch near Martin, SD). I think I could make a trip there every year. I just LOVE IT there!
Next time we make it your way, maybe we can stop by? (What kind of dogs do you have, btw?)
Welcome! Karin |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 12:50:37 PM
Welcome to the "front porch" Annie. Glad you found us!!
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are. |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 12:42:59 PM
Nice to meet you Annie!
I haven't been your way in a long time- I am originally from Wyoming and we would occasionally take trips to the Black Hills. The Custer area really is beautiful! It sounds like you have a wonderful homestead growing!
Alee |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 12:18:48 PM
welcome to the group Annie!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 12:10:42 PM
Welcome Annie (yours is one of my all time favorite names!!) Sounds like you are in such a beautiful place...how fun! You will love all the gals here. I learn new stuff every day!! 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
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