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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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 Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 10:49:10 PM
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Ronna, exaxtly....and I'm still trying to get the ###'s to go away and they are sticking like bad dumplings...such a pain being short..if I were Bonne's height I'd be perfect..LOL
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 11:24:32 PM
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LOL, hmmm bonne's height would help? Dang why didn't someone tell me sooner........
Yes, I suggested brownie but haven't gotten to them, did get most of the cutting mat cleaned off finally. Ohhh the rest of the mess is too dang overwhelming, no do not have a mini done yet either....
Workin on it, working on it....
The spagetti suace converstation is making me dang hungry
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 11:55:05 PM
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I have gained a pound just reading about the brownies and the spagetti sauce.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 12:17:00 AM
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I know, will have to make those darn brownies tomorrow because I still want chocolate....
I did get my minis cut out, does that count at least. Geezzzz I have a ways to go to come to any kind of order in this crazy room!!!!!
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 01:41:37 AM
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I think my snow shoveling career may be over. I had forgotten how much i would be paying for that little adventure. Ah well, the sun will be up soon and I can probably walk upright by then. The getting old part doesn't really signify, I still feel about twelve, it's the getting wretched part I should have been paying attention to.
Didn't sew any minis tonight, I've been struggling with a crossword puzzle and hoping to fall asleep.
I made sort of a hash for supper, didn;t have any corned beef so I just fried a few cold potatos, a green pepper, a few shallots and some wonderful organic ham. I believe we'll be eating the leftovers for breakfast, maybe throw an egg on top.
I love the assisted Living center, Bonne. You are full of good ideas! Years ago my dear friend David, who is an artist , aand I decided that whatever happens we'll make sure we end up in the same old folks home.
We are planning to paint scenery on the rollup shades. We'll be too old and wretched to go anywhere, but we'll fake it.
My friend David lives in his grandfather's house. It;s a funny little sort of cottage with about seven different size outbuildings. Years ago, when his grandfather was alive, David and I would take some food over and Grandpa was about the grouchiest old hermit I'd ever dealt with. Once he got rid of his cow, his health began to fail. I was at the house one day when David was cleaning it up, preparing to move in, and he discovered all these old plates of food upstairs in one of the extra bedrooms. They were all still in covered dishes or swaddled with foil. It was about fifteen years worth of holiday dinners his family had brought him. His grandmother had divorced him years before , and always referred to him as 'old s#%theels". Families are such an adventure...ooh, I better drag myself off to bed before i become completely incoherent...
Hope all is well with all of you, Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 01:54:09 AM
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2 years ago today my oldest brother passed away. I am having a difficult time, but not as bad as I was afraid of. I will go visit my neighbor to see if she is up for a coffee and a chat.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 03:09:26 AM
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((((dutchy)))) hope your neighbor was up and there for you
i slept for awhile and now i am awake again arrgggghhhhh. i want my normal hours back so for now i am gonna go fold some clothes and then try to sleep some more and if that doesnt work then i am up till its the babies nap time this morning. it could be worse i guess.
lavendar girl
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 04:17:19 AM
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Yes she was. We had a good talk.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 06:12:57 AM
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Bonne~Too funny~Farmgirl Assisted Living~Sewing machines and fabric required. LOL
Jess~Sell the house-pack up the kids and ride cross country to visit all your farmgirl friends. It would be a wonderful learning experience for the kids.
Sharon~So sorry to hear about your machine.
Ronna~Wow! Get busy sewing. You find such great deals at your thrift. I don't get that lucky here.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 06:25:14 AM
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(((Dutchy)))-I'm glad your neighbor was there. Those days can be tough.
I have a Brother embroidery machine that hubby bought for me last year. I haven't used any of the embroidery but I love all the great features it has. I have alot to learn on that machine yet. Don't know when I'll find the time.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:08:49 AM
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no time like the present ruth, get on it...took me 6 months to even get my serger outta the box.
yikes on your machine sharon.
ronna.......i have larry's email address, don't make me use it!
Bonne, Im with u, for 12,000 I could really do something better than a sewing machine!
meat sauce...I have the recipe from Italy that John's fam has been using for generations..no canned sauce in this house...and yes the #10 can is the way to go....then put it in rubbermaids and freeze it.......same with lasagna.......yum.....funny you all are talking about that, john brought home all the stuff for me last night to make it all day today, toss in some wine and sausage, let it simmer 8 hours or so.
steph...when we moved in here, the twins were 5 weeks old, I still dont have stuff where I want it and have boxes i havent unpacked, take ur move slow and get it perfect...I love that you will be able to do that!
carol sue...yay..you got some space and some cutting!
I managed to get all my minis cut, sewed up 4 then could not take it anymore and stormed up to bed.
I really need sun and temps above 20*.
I am so crabby, I will talk to you all later.
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:12:51 AM
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Okay ladies, it's only 8 a.m. at my house and I already have 3 pages to catch up on from today and the 3 I was trying to catch upon from yesterday!!!
Bonne, I love the farmgirl assisted living idea!
Dutchy, I am glad you had someone to talk to! I will be praying for you!!(((HUGS)))!
Okay, now I want brownies!! My cutting table is cleaned off, but now I need to dig out my table that my machine is on!
I would love to get an embroidery machine, but the good ones are pretty expensive! I would like the babylock elegante, but they are $8000.00 new! I did see a new one on ebay for $4000.00, but that is still $3900.00 more than I can afford!
I will try to catch up more later! I have to go find my kitchen sink and get some sewing done today!!
I hope you all have a wonderful morning!!!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:19:23 AM
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finding my sink as well..bluck
yes the assisted living sounds grand, i can see it now..can i move in even tho i am not ready yet?
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:21:46 AM
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Brownies:(from CacaoWeb.net)
Brownies made with cocoa
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients
¾ cup (170 g) butter
1 ¼ cup (275 g) sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
¾ cups (85 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
a pinch of salt (optional)
3 oz (100 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350 deg F (Gas mark 4 or 180 deg C).
2. Line a 13 x 9 in (33 x 23 cm) cake tin with grease proof or other non-stick paper and grease the tin.
3. Melt the butter.
4. Beat eggs with sugar, and add vanilla, flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt (optional) and melted butter.
5. Add chopped nuts.
6. Bake at 350 degrees until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, approximately 20-30 minutes.
7. Cool the cake. Dust with powdered sugar or glace with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Variations
1. Instead of all-purpose flour + baking powder you may use self-raising flour.
2. Instead of eggs you may use 3/4 cup med firm drained tofu (suggested by Jennifer, March 2008)
3. Instead of using nuts use a mars bar. Freeze the bar, smash it and the sprinkle it on top before baking (suggested by Thea, August 2008)
For the meat sauce you gotta have cheese sausage from Carmine Lonardo's Meat Mkt too.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:41:06 AM
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Ok, now who was whining about height? I'm not even tall~5'7" is average~where my ancestors in scandinavia had to wade through the snow in order to survive~if you were shorter, you died. lol Thank god they invented skis finally.
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:50:01 AM
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This recipe IS yummy! I'm made many a batch, but don't you dare substitute tofu for eggs!! Criminy! That's a plan
hatched by emaciated food-haters. Butter! Cocoa! Sugar! Eggs! You know, the stuff grandma used.
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 08:03:23 AM
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yummy i know whats for dessert tonight
and the most i will have paid for a sewing machine is 375
so the kids got up really early today and we folded laundry(they are now responsible for folding theirs and putting it in the washer) and put some away woohoo but i just hate the dishes and i really need to do them
jess gonna have to get some recipes from you for italian food oh soo good when its done right i have a guy that is from italy that sells pesto and lasagne(pesto style too) but cant always afford to do it cause its only john and i that love it.
lavendar girl
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 08:05:28 AM
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have you all heard about the peanut butter recall, you can go to todayshow web site and they will have the listing i guess jars of peanut butter are ok but things like cookies and crackers arent
just thought i would give you a heads up if you havent heard cause that is what we tend to give the kids
lavendar girl
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 08:08:25 AM
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They want to wait and see if the marriage lasts~if not, they couldn't have you absconding
with the family recipes. Geez!! What's with people?
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 08:10:51 AM
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Oh, did I mention it's going to be 70 for the next 2 days? "Zeb" and I are going to be playing outside
where he can get some more exercise with the local wild yeast.
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
