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MartiBee
Farmgirl at Heart
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Martha
N Ft Myers
FL
USA
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 Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 10:27:01 AM
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A hot and humid howdy to all ya'll farm and ranch girls. After spending most of my life raising kids and animals, I never realized that farming had become a life style. I never even liked calling myself a rancher (or farmer) because here in Florida my little place was only 10 acres. But I'm learning that farming is a frame of mind as much as anything else.
I'm 52, mother of three fantastic children (Cave Woman soon to 28, teaches at Florida State and is almost done with her doctorate. The "Middle Child," 26 year old Nick Nack Paddy Wack, married a Texas A and M boy and is living in Dallas where she is a not only a pretty savy financial specialist, but also presented me with a fine grand child, my first. Sweet Pea, my 23 year old son, lives and works in Korea as a teacher.
My husband and I own a roofing company. This last year has been the first time that I have ever stayed on the farm. Back when I was raising horses, I worked off the ranch. I can't tell you what a luxury it is to stay on my own dear piece of land and not have to spend the best part of each day working for someone else.
I quilt, I sew, I knit, and spent many years in the restaurant biz. I spent a brief stint working at a large commercial dairy, and for 13 years I managed a day care. Besides horses, I've raised chickens, rabbits and ducks. Severe arthritis has kept me from gardening, but we are building our first raised bed the first week end in October and hopefully that will be easier on the knees. And for those of you who don't live in Southern Florida, our growing season doesn't start for another couple of weeks.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you. This seems like a wonderful place to be! |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 10:42:56 AM
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Welcome Martha,
Stay with us and post away, I think you will like it here. Have you been checking out this site for long before you decided to jump in?
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 11:01:22 AM
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Welcome, Martha!
What an interesting life you have led so far! Love the nicknames you have for your children! Do you have any animals at the present time?
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 11:17:19 AM
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A BIG Warm Welcome to you Martha! Glad you found MJF! You will love it here and you will make sweet friendships! Come often and I'll see you on the farm!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
"Sisters on the Fly"
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bertha
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Bertha
St Joseph
Mi
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 11:19:23 AM
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| Hello to Martha I am also new to this wonderful fun group. I live in michigan about i mile from the big lake Michigan Dont really live on a farm but definitely have a farm girl heart. My moms name is Martha so your special already Bertha |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 12:29:21 PM
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Hi, Martha! Great to meet you! So how did 'Cave Woman' get her nickname?
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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~Tracey~
True Blue Farmgirl
351 Posts
Tracey
TN
USA
351 Posts |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 12:41:14 PM
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Hello Martha!!!
A NEIGHBOR!!!
So glad to see you here..
Welcome!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 3:28:18 PM
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Hi Martha, We are so happy you could join us! Hope to hear from you often, Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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carycamille
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
Camille
Cathlamet
Washington
USA
163 Posts |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 7:29:58 PM
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Welcome Martha!  We used to vacation on Sanibel Island many years ago...it was quite lovely. Did some sight seeing in Ft. Myers as well. I especially enjoyed the Ford/Edision homes...all those exotic plants from around the world.
Sounds like you have nearly done it all! I'm sure you will be able to teach us a few new tricks, and we will return the favor if you'd like. Lots of fun, knowledge, and kindness to be had here at the farm. You've found the nicest group on the web! Welcome, so glad you have joined us!
Blessings,
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2007 : 10:06:19 PM
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WElcome Martha!! You will just love it here! Sounds like you will fit in really well too! I have had alot of the same type jobs as you...and like alot of the same hobbies too. 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 |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2007 : 04:58:58 AM
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Welcome Martha1 Wow, you have been busy!! I know will will enjoy it here. So many great and talented farmgirls here!
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/ |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 03:02:52 AM
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Hi Martha glad you could join us!! You will find so many girls here that like the same things....and so many of us are around the same age....Henopausal as some have called it, here. Hope you enjoy chatting with us. Many of us have blogs that give you more insight into our lives.....you are invited to visit my farm on mine!
 Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 03:20:12 AM
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Martha,
Welcome, so glad that you found us on this site. It is lots of fun and informative and encouraging. Don't we all need some of that.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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AuntJo
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Jo
Oklahoma
USA
117 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 09:39:16 AM
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2007 : 08:09:12 AM
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Hi, Martha, and Welcome! I know how you feel. I only have a part time job that takes me away from the farm for a day and a half, but I would love to eventually stay home full time. Right now tho, I do love my job and my bosses, so I guess I have it pretty easy! Looking forward to hearing more about you, your kids and your farm!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 12:58:39 PM
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Martha-
You sound like you have fantastic stories to tell us! I am so glad you joined the forum. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you better here on line!
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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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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myfairlady636
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Janice
Fort Bridger
WY
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2007 : 11:40:20 AM
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Hello and Welcome to Farm Girls.. glad you found us!
My Fair Lady |
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