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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 11:19:28 PM
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Thankyou Mavens for the birthday wishes. Thank you Marcy and Lillian for the birthday cards they were GREAT! Remember Tony the Tiger? LOL.
We went to a fight(or two or three, oh, heck I lost count, hahah) and a hocky game broke out. LOL
Had a great time. Chiefs did a blood bath on them. I'm hoarse from yelling, hahaha.
Good night.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 07:08:09 AM
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TS, glad you had a great birthday. You deserve it, sista!
The newsletter has been posted. It didn't get the tender love care that it deserves this week due the ornery flu bug that invaded our house. There are some things I left out intentionally that weren't time critical but will be putting them in next weeks newsletter. And there were probably a few things I overlooked. So such as this is, this is the newsletter. If there are any big goofs, please let me know. I'm doing much better today but the longer I sit the stuffier I get so I'm outta here for awhile.
Happy last day of January!
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & KMW (Keeper of Maven Words)
Farmgirl Sister #311
"To own a little bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do." Charles Dudley Warner |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 08:12:01 AM
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TS..... did you party hardy?
Amy Grace ~ thank you for your willingness to step in and give TS a little "break" while she puts her energies where they are needed.. they will be BIG shoes to fill, but you will do awesome....
Karen, you are... as always.... amazing!
Dawn.. I swear you are wonder woman!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 2:46:29 PM
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What'd I do?
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 6:34:50 PM
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Lillian~I got my seeds. Thanks so much. Can't wait to plant them. The books you got sound great.
Teresa Sue~Happy, Happy Birthday!!! I hope you are having a great one.
Karen~hope you feel better soon.
I have been reading Cold Climate Gardening. I love it and am learning so much. I also have another book from the library on Organic Gardening. It looks really good too.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 6:44:36 PM
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Lillian..thanks so very much for the seeds. really, really appreciae it.
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well...bummer..the house is for now a no -go..but..of course that could change later if we aren't able to find something else..the kitchen is smaller than expected and the a/c needs replaced..but anyhow..we'll see.
I'll be off site for a while..just not feeling like talking very much..too much stuff going on this week that hasn't been real fun.
love ya'll though.
~I Dream of a Better World..where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned!~
blogs:http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/
and http://thevictorygardener.blogspot.com
magazine: www.stliving.net
etsy shops: http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com
and http://myvictorygarden.etsy.com |
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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lanna
A little town in Idaho
330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 9:06:36 PM
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Ruth ~ So what kinds of things are in Cold Climate Gardening? That's on my ILL list right now...
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Lanna, mama to three little monkeys |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 07:54:16 AM
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Woo-hoo, got my first seeds. I ordered from SSE on Wednesday, my seeds came yesterday. Wow!! I am so excited, wish the snow was gone.
Cheryl - was that interest expressed in being the book club coordinator? Ask Teresa Sue but I think she has been picking the books we will read then moderating the discussion. If you are interested, that is great - I could do the badge badgering:)
I have been reading about France a lot in prep for the trip, when I get back I will switch to gardening books. I have Carrots love Tomatoes on the way, probably going to try to find Square Foot Gardening next.
Other than that things are quiet on the home front. Had a family party to celebrate my Grandpa's 84th birthday yesterday, going with my folks to visit my other Grandma in Seattle today. She is 94 and getting tired.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 08:11:38 AM
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Amy, I hope you find a copy of SQ FT it is such a great book, I have read and re-read mine so many times that it is getting warn out as there is so much information in there.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 10:12:36 AM
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Amy, Yes I was thinking it would be something I could do.. I have emailed TS. I wouldn't want to take something you were interested in doing however.
Thanks Tina for posting that info.
Going to do some reading today.. will check back later...Have a great Sunday!
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age... Lucille Ball |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 10:53:19 AM
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Cheryl - Nope, I think doing the badges would be a good thing for me to get me on track on my own badges:) I really don't have the time to commit to both, so you go girl!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9623 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9623 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 3:55:35 PM
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How long does it take for the SSE catalog to reach you all. I ordered mine over a month ago and still have not heard anything yet. Haven't been able to pop in here to often, kinda busy.
thanks,
Denise
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 4:27:27 PM
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Maven sisters.. I would be happy to take over the Book Club coordinator spot. I have Emailed TS to get particulars. Thanks you Amy I would like to do this. If Nobody else wants it..Thank you all.
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age... Lucille Ball |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 03:28:18 AM
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Hello Mavens, hope everybody had a great week-end.
Not much since I've emailed ya'll, we are doing great and yes, Amy Grace, they are new chances we get to meet in person next month. I have been waiting for this for a few months now.
Have a great week, will be more talkative now.
Tina, I am with you, moving is stressful in many ways, you will be okay very soon, adding my prayers to all the ones going your way.
Cheryl and Amy Grace, congratulations on your new responsibilities with the Mavens.
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 08:46:43 AM
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Morning Mavens!! The sun is shining here!!! Yippee!! It is a bit warmer and just beautiful out!! We had Devon for the weekend and it was better...Hannah learned how to iron and made her mom a bag to hold knitting stuff for her birthday!! She even has done enough farmgirl stuff for at least 3 badges!! She is so excited!! Now I just have to apply for them!
I hope everyone is feeling good today and having a great day!!
Marcy #257
http://marcyjosmarket.blogspot.com |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 10:55:06 AM
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Hi Mavens,
It is O-fficial, Amy Grace is now your MJ's Heirloom Badgebadger. I told her the mask is in the mail, LOL
Cheryl, I sent you an email- I never recieved your email to me. I coordinated the books we were reading in the bookclub with the books we needed for badges that were pertinent to the Mavens. I had choosen "CARROTS LOVE TOMATOES" for February's read, but now that's your decision! I was going to let the Mavens vote on what book they wanted next, but now that's your decision! LOL!
Good luck, and rock on!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 12:08:18 PM
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Thank you Corine, Amy and Teresa Sue for the confidence that i cna do this. I will do my best, I amsure I will have questions about the discussion part... like, Do we discuss it on here any certain time? I have ordered the book "Carrots Love Tomatoes" So lets just go with that as you suggested for this month. Thanks for the information.
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age... Lucille Ball |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 3:02:27 PM
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Hello mavens~~
It's been quiet here. I know it's been quite busy for all of us. Crazy day today. I had an orthodontist appt and it didn't go so well. He ended up taking off my top brackets and putting them on again. I feel like I am going to have these for the rest of my life. It's been two and half years and seems like forever.
Lanna~Cold Climate Gardening has so much information. It explains the challenges of gardening in the north. How to extend the season. Tips on how to grow your garden well. Placement, greenhouses, cold frames, compost. It even breaks down each kind of vegetable so you know when to plant it and what kinds are best for the north. There is a chapter on orchards, another on berries, nuts, grapes. So many things. It's a great book. I got mine from the library.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 4:36:33 PM
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It is a great book, I have been re reading parts of it, I can't wait to plant.. I got 6 paks of seeds today from Bakers.. So I am really pumped and it is just not time ..(pout) but I can dream & got out the sketch pad.
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age... Lucille Ball |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 5:28:53 PM
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Good evening, mavens!
Congratulations, Amy Grace and Cheryl! You will both do a great job in your new mavenly roles.
If I wasn't so wiped out from running around doing errands today I'd post more. Not even sure I'll have the energy to chat. I was going to lay down for a little bit in the hopes I'd be rested enough to check in but I'm too pooped to move from my chair here. Chessie's laying on my arm right now (his usual spot) and would certainly make a good pillow.
I will be sharing more tomorrow on a couple of discoveries from today's trip. One is a special edition of Mother Earth News (MEN) on gardening. It has two articles on seed-saving. Can't give you more details right now as hubbie has the mag. The other is in the "WHAT????????" department. I stopped by Cracker Barrel on the off chance that they had the Lodge cast-iron bread pans (they don't). When I walked in the door there were some garden-y things in the display window. I went to check it out and they have a lot of decor items with old Burpee seed pictures on them. Well, ok, Burpee used to be a fine company. A lot of heirloom seed originated with Burpee. But imagine my shock when I saw a display of 12 different packages of heirloom(?) seed from................BURPEE! I bought a pack of the viola seed so that I can check it out. Some detective work is definitely needed here. Nothing like a Monsanto-owned company jumping on the heirloom bandwagon to really confuse the innocent.
Later, mavens, love y'all.
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & KMW (Keeper of Maven Words)
Farmgirl Sister #311
"To own a little bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do." Charles Dudley Warner |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 5:32:31 PM
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HI girls. I just want to say thank you for all of you that are so patient with me. I feel like I'm in 20 diff directions lately. So, do I owe you money? Have I forgot to send you and item? Did I not thank anyone for anything..... probably yes to all of the above. Please keep emailing me and nudging me along. Its almost 8:30, I just got home from work, I havent pee'd, I havent ate, I'm so tired that I'm weepy and we haven't even started hatching yet. This is just "pre-orders"..... as Tina would say... "oi". I'm tired, and I have to go check on my chickies. I brought home 2 "mystery hens" tonight and I need to make sure the other girls are playing nice. I will try to chat a little after I get something in my belly.
I hope that the "jobs" of badgebagder and book club keeper are taken care of. I know that whomever took those roles on will do wonderfully at them. This is what I love about being a maven, everyone steps up to the plate and then some when needed. You girls rock.
Off to the barn for me. And then, bed?
Any cures for nightmares out there? Been having doozies of dreams lately. Last night I hit Jerr so hard I bruised him...Thank goodness he understands these dream thingies. I cannot for the life of me remember what I was dreaming about to induce such an attack! My poor hunny.
Lora dear, I will double check the hatch date on your brown egg layer assortment and call you with a definitive date so that you and your dh can make arrangements to visit me again and pick them up!
Oh heavens, have I forgotten anything? Well, email me if I have.....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 8:01:55 PM
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Sorry I missed chat tonight.. Company wouldn't leave. Hope I can make it next week.. Going to do the dishes & read a bit. Goodnight all...ta ta
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age... Lucille Ball |
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