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LisaLu
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Lisa
Wildomar
Ca
USA
126 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 08:53:10 AM
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I just received MJ book for my b'day! WOW..I'm not the only one! I am looking forward to learning from you as well as sharing some of me. I'm not very experienced with this computer, so please help guide me...
I recently purchased 2.5 acres of raw land here in the Inland Empire. We are 1 hour north of San Diego, 1 hour east of the ocean.
I grew up in San Francisco, and now I live in the country.
I married a redneck (he's a dream) and somehow I've been transformed into this rare species, a farmgirl...
I have a veggie garden that is over 5000sq feet, it keeps me very busy. I've just learned to can tomatoes, pickles and corn.
I also own a small business, a hair salon, I work behind the chair 3 days a week, and take care of my 2 step-sons (even dreamier).
I love all things old, and love to make everything homemade. I look forward to making new friends here and sharing my ideas, my head never shuts up...if I could only make the days longer, weeks longer, months,years...then maybe I could get it all done!!
Happiness is homemade... |
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RachelLeigh
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
Rachel
Rainier
WA
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 08:56:55 AM
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Welcome! You will find women from all walks of farm life here. Some of us (myself included) life in town and have to dream of living on a farm. But we all have farmgirl hearts. My house is decorated like a farm house even though it's in a subdivision!
Welcome to the world of MaryJane! The woman is brilliant!
my blog: http://catholiccountrygirl.wordpress.com
my website: http://www.backwoodsjunction.com |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 09:00:10 AM
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Lisa, welcome in! You have a great farmgirl life there. A busy gal! I'm looking forward to seeing your posts as you share your ideas and talents. -- katie
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 09:22:13 AM
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so glad to meet you lisa lu,
and ready to hear more about your life on the farm.
think you will really enjoy the wonderful farmgirls on this site.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 09:30:29 AM
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Welcome, Lisa Lu. You have definetly found the place to be for you. You are very much a Farm Girl. Your family and life sound busy, but wonderful. Be sure and check out all the different forums - there's so much to learn and share.
Peace and love,
Annie |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 10:39:22 AM
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Hi Lisa..welcome to the group..you are gonna fit right in!!! It will be fun to get to know you here!1
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 |
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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl
444 Posts
Pauline
Sweet Home
Oregon
USA
444 Posts |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4832 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4832 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 11:19:26 AM
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Welcome Lisa Lu! I'm sure you'll find many a kindred spirit here! You're vegetable garden sounds very impressive! Have fun canning your little heart out.
Dawn in IL |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
22944 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 12:25:24 PM
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Welcome Lisa! It sounds like you have a great set up there! Did you know the Palouse where MaryJane (and I!) live is also called the "Inland Empire"? How funny is that?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/ |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 1:44:50 PM
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Hello Lisa! So glad to see you here and you signed in! Can't wait to meet you in person soon! Oh, your garden sounds wonderful! Can you teach me how to can ? Looking forward to learning from you. Welcome to MJF!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
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Edited by - Maryjane Lee on Aug 19 2007 12:00:38 PM |
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Garden_artist
True Blue Farmgirl
182 Posts
Tammy
Southern Coast Oregon
182 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 2:38:36 PM
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Welcome Lisa, your garden sounds wonderful. You will really enjoy all of the kind & supportive people here. I moved to Oregon about 5 years ago, from Crocket (North/East of San Francisco) and I love the country life. It suited me way before I got to make the change from the big city. So welcome and I look forward to getting to know you.
When I feel spring coming I have to plant or I’ll go crazy! |
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cabinmoose
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Lorna
Forest Hill
MD
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 2:53:42 PM
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Welcome Lisa Lu! You will love it here! Guaranteed!!!
Pull up a chair and the hours will fly by as you read posts old and new!
Hugs,
Lorna
Forest Hill, MD
“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same things too, So we're really
not that different, me and you.” ~Colin Raye |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 3:37:26 PM
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LOL Lisa love that your head doesn't shut off and there is never enough time.
Welcome and you will be an added delight.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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LisaLu
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Lisa
Wildomar
Ca
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 5:10:11 PM
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Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Hope to get to know you all soon.
Hope this doesn't sound disrepectful but...
Can someone explain the whole apron thing? I don't think I've read that chapter in the book yet. Is there special meaning? Is it a symbol?
Happiness is homemade... |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 6:11:51 PM
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Aprons.....what can I say? Don't they just make you feel "homey"? There is a lot of info on aprons in the last magazine and in MJ's Stitchin' Room book and she sells patterns and such but it's not really anything about that I don't think. I believe it's just what they stand for, hard work, practicality, and trying to look your best at the same time. Think about aprons and you get the warm fuzzies!
We are happy you are here, and heck NO, you aren't direspecting anything! Your new farmgirl buddy, Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 7:32:33 PM
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So I'm just wonderin- what exactly is a redneck-in California???
I know what it is down here
The apron thing - hmmm- I don't know it just kinda keeps us feminine while we work I guess. So maybe it's a statement about ourselves.
Farmgirls aren't afraid to be feminine, just like we were created and work hard too. Maybe a symbol is a good description.
Welcome to the forum and if you want to meet some girls whose heads don't shut off go to the Apron-Sew Along-
Now those girls dont even sleep, I dont think!!
Lots of apron talk there!!!
Glad to have ya here!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
22944 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 9:47:28 PM
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Lisa-
It seems like everyone loves aprons for a different reason. Some love them because it reminds them of their foremothers who baked and took care of the family. Some love them because they are useful and keep clothes clean, and some of us love them because they are just another farmgirl flair and another way to dress up our everyday outfits and make humdrum tasks more special :)
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/ |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 10:42:15 PM
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LisaLu
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Lisa
Wildomar
Ca
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 11:28:44 PM
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DeepsouthMama - What is a California Redneck....oh let me count the ways...
He starts his tractor with a screwdriver!
He likes his levi's 4 days worn in.
He loves to pee on the backyard fence.
He know how to skin a rabbit!
He picks up snakes.
He puts lizards in his mouth.
He hates wine.
He's never seen a live play or musical.
He can't dance.
He knows everything about anything that has a motor attached.
He can build anything out of nothing.
He doesnt mind getting dirty.
He leaves me love notes on post-it notes!
He looks amazing in his stetson.
He likes country music.
He has a big truck and drives with the "I'm bigger than you theory".
Wish I wasn't so tired cause I know there's a funnier list, maybe I'll add to it tomorrow!
I'm a very lucky farmgirl.....good night ya'll...sweet dreams of Calif Rednecks!!!!!!!
Happiness is homemade... |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 07:01:47 AM
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HAAAA! Just as I suspected- they are the same in California as in Louisiana!!!!
Funny!! Glad your here!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 07:44:26 AM
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Welcome Lisa! Very nice to meet you. Love the Calif Redneck list. It made me laugh out loud!
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
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mkmomus
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
Merle
Greensboro
NC
248 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 1:50:17 PM
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 1:54:21 PM
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Glad you found this forum, Lisa! You seem to me like an apron gal...! I love the redneck list and see some crossover with my DH. My father and brothers (to my knowledge) didn't need to stop and pee anywhere they chose. Think maybe I moved to redneck country myself when I married
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
There is a Redeemer. |
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LisaLu
True Blue Farmgirl
126 Posts
Lisa
Wildomar
Ca
USA
126 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 4:42:45 PM
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Glad ya'll got a good chuckle, may I please add to my list...
just yesterday, we took our boat out, he desided to put his fishing pole in the lake, but didn't want to stand there holding it, so he taped a plastic fork to a branch, removed the 2 inside teeth of the fork, which allowed a support for his pole.
Clever, yes, but oh soooooo redneck! (no- he didn't catch anything)
Now, about this apron thing, I think you all should sit back and wait....this California gal is going to put together a little somethin', somethin' with "bling, bling" California style.....I wont promise it will be soon, but when it's ready, I'll be sure to post it up right!
Happiness is homemade... |
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