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Jennie From Maine
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Jennifer
Monmouth
Maine
USA
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 Posted - Feb 10 2009 : 4:30:14 PM
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Hi Ladies, my name is Jennifer...but my friends call me Jennie  I'm married to my childhood sweetheart and we have one daughter who is three and a half. I'm a stay at home mama, considering homeschooling in a couple of years. I'm a native Mainer, grew up helping my dad with our big garden, couple of beef critters, and one mean rooster. Now I'm working on turning my own piece of land into something worthwhile. I'm an organic gardener and I learn more every year. We are getting a dozen chicks in the spring for fresh, free range eggs. I would love to have a milking goat...ahhh...maybe next year! I recently started making my own cleaners, laundry soap, skin balm, tooth powder, and such and I can't believe how much better they work. My husband thinks I'm a little crazy with all of my concoctions, but he's getting used to them, lol!  Baking is one of my great loves, and I am dabbling with cheesemaking. I like to sew, knit, and crochet...I just need a few more hours in the day! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you interesting farmgirls...........All the best..............Jennie............... |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Feb 10 2009 : 4:57:36 PM
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HI Jennie,
So glad you found us here at MaryJanes. We have so much fun!Sounds like you were born to be a farmgirl.;) I have a three and a half yr old girl too, so I know what you mean about those few more hours in a day..hehe. I also have a 2 yr old boy. Cheesemaking sounds like a blast, but I don't know if I'm ready for that yet..lol. I am a farmgirl at heart, dreaming of my own real farm someday. We are planning to homeschool too. Of course, we've got a couple of years to figure out everything fun with that. I was homeschooled when I was younger, so that helps a little bit in the planning. Sewing, knitting (I cant do) and crochet. YEP!! You are definitly in the right place!!
Welcome to MaryJanes!! I look forward to getting to know you better and seeing you around "the farm"~
farmgirl hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Stashaholics Anonymous Member since Jan. 29th, 2009 :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, cookies in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, What a Ride!"
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
533 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2009 : 5:19:40 PM
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| Hi Jennie! It sounds like you have your hands full! But you sound very interesting and should fit right in here. I am a stay at home mom, too, with a 2 year old and a 6 week old (both boys). Looking forward to getting to know you! |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Feb 10 2009 : 6:12:30 PM
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Hi Jennie, welcome from Waldo County. I too am a native Mainer.
we had a vegetable garden growing up, but since it was in Searsport the sun didn't get there until late in the day. Rhubarb was the best crop. You are going to love this forum.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2009 : 6:17:06 PM
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Hello Jennie and a warm welcome from Ga.
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3341 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3341 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2009 : 6:19:25 PM
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Hello Jennie,
I am also a former Maineiac....We lived in Bangor for about 5-years while my dad was stationed at Dow Air Force Base. My baby sister Merri was born there. I Loved every minute of it especially weekend trips to Bar Harbor! Welcome to the forum! |
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Jennie From Maine
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Jennifer
Monmouth
Maine
USA
12 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 09:15:26 AM
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| Thanks for the warm welcome, ladies! I can't wait to get to know everyone! |
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CalicoCat
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
April
Oakland County
MI
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:23:08 AM
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Welcome, Jennie! Maine is such a beautiful state!
I have dreams about a milking goat someday as well... and making goatsmilk soap. :-)
It's nice to have you here!
~April
http://aprilsatelier.wordpress.com/
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 4:39:49 PM
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Welcome Jennifer! It surely sounds like you have a very busy life there. I've always wanted to go to Maine, especially in the fall. I hope to get to know you better.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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MissWhit
True Blue Farmgirl
142 Posts
Whitney
Maine
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2009 : 06:23:49 AM
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Welcome Jennie! I'm in Maine too, actually moving from Old Town to Dover Foxcroft tomorrow morning :) I am very excited, we're moving to a big farmhouse and I am going to get chickens this spring too!! Sounds like you have a lot going on down there, glad you found MJF! There are so many great people here...Welcome!!!
"The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest." Thomas More
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gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2009 : 07:54:14 AM
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Welcome Jennie! You sound like a very busy farm girl. Glad you could join us. Cheesemaking? Now that sounds like it would be not so easy. Love to hear how its done.
Welcome aboard.
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