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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 11:54:51 AM
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Hello all!
My grandmother first introduced me to MJF a few months back and i fell in love with it! I recently moved to a Dairy Farm with my boyfriend and fell in love all over again! Farm living is so peaceful! Now, i dont do much work in the barn because i have my own full time job but when i do putz around in the barn, (usually just feeding the kittens or helping feed the calfs) i enjoy it greatly. Were living in the old farm house until we can save enough to build our own home. At first when the idea arose of me moving with him into the farm house away from my city life i was quite hesitant. I was worried about not having anything to do because its in the middle of nowhere and i was used to the city life. I am glad i have chosen this life and although its taking some getting used to in some areas (the smell). I love growing my own flowers and next year i plan to start my own garden and take a try at canning. I will most likely have to call up Grammy on that one to help but its all a work in progress. I found this site and i fell that i have a place to come and ask my questions! 
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 12:05:50 PM
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Welcome, Claudia!!! You'll fit right in, here...wonderful that you are living on a dairy farm...is the farmhouse in too bad of a condition to fix up? I'm a huge fan of farmhouses!!! There's always something to do, isn't there? Even if it's just listening to the wind through the trees.
Enjoy the forum!
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Laila
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Laila
Kutztown
PA
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 12:22:33 PM
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Welcome from another PA farmgirl! You will love it here. I live on a beef farm but years ago we were a dairy farm so I know all about feeding those calves! You will love it here. The information from all the other farmgirls is priceless.
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 12:24:13 PM
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hello jonni!
No, its not in all that bad condition. It just all old and his grandparents were the type to just do a quick fix and that was good enough for them. There is just so much that needs done, it has old wiring, old plumbing and need some TLC in some rooms.
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
22944 Posts |
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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Marjorie
Holly Springs
NC
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 2:05:46 PM
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| Welcome Claudia! I, too, came from more of a city to a country life. It's not so much that there is nothing to do, cause there is plenty, but it's different. Instead of going to a concert, for example, I listen to the many birds outside my window while I have my morning tea! You'll be busier than ever before. |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 3:42:45 PM
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Welcome Claudia, glad you joined us sounds like you are just getting your toes wet so I cant wait to here more of your farming fun! I think one of the best things in life is bottle feeding a little calf, they are so cute and fun! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 6:06:39 PM
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Karen,
I have to tell you about my first experience with feeding a calf. My boyfriend uses those buckets that have the nipple around the bottom of he bucket instead of the bottles. Just easier i guess. Well, i had no clue that these little cute things had such force when they are going for their milk. The darn thing about pushed me over. My boyfriend was there and had a good laugh at it too. I spilled about half of the milk all over me, most of it on pants and the other part on the ground. I had to go get it more milk seeing as how the ground got most of it but the next time i had a helping hand so i didnt spill most of it agian!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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farmallgrl
True Blue Farmgirl
483 Posts
Angela
Westminster
MD
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 6:50:25 PM
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Claudia,
I had the same experience the first time I fed a calf also. Farm life is wonderful and exciting, you will never get bored. The biggest thing for me is even though there is plenty to do, I still get a lil lonely at times. I do not have any sisters, only 3 brothers. I do have one sister in law but she wants nothing to do with farming as the same goes for all of my girlfriends from a previous job. I have one son and even all of my cousins are boys except one and she lives a distance away! So if you ever get lonely don't be afraid to get on here some and chat! That is what I have started doing. I wish I would have found this sooner!
Don't get me wrong though, I wouldn't change it for the world!
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
"Success consists of getting up once oftener than you fall down" anon. |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 7:42:27 PM
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Angela,
That brings up a thought i had awhile ago. With my boyfriend on the farm i would need to keep myself busy. I just wondered if i would get lonely. We live across from his parents and his mother and i get along well, my sister isnt really into the farm life so its hard to get her to come out here, but when her son wants to come she will spend the day here. I'm just happy his mother and i get along so well!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 8:22:30 PM
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Hi Claudia,
Glad your here on forum. You'll have to keep us posted with the farmhouse improvements when they get started. Enjoy your peaceful life.
It sounds like your having a good time.
Sharlet
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 9:27:36 PM
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Thank you and eventually they will get started and i will keep everyone posted!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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GrammyGoose
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
Sue
Liverpool
PA
USA
163 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 06:31:46 AM
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Hi Claudia! Good to see another PA farmgirl. What part of the state is Alexandria located in? I'm right near Harrisburg in the Susquehanna Valley. Looking forward to getting to know you!
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 11:42:51 AM
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Hello Sue, I'm actually about an hour and 45 minutes from Mechanicsburg, I used to go to college in Summerdale. If you know where Huntingdon is or Raystown lake is i'm about 15 minutes from that.
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 6:38:50 PM
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I just wanted to thank everyone for their warm hearts and kind words!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 6:53:02 PM
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Hi there! This site is so great, everyone is so nice. Enjoy your visit! I'm pretty new, and I've already found some great advice and info!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 7:03:14 PM
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Thank you Megan!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 8:34:11 PM
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Claudia:
Welcome, I've been enjoying all your postings. I love farm life, I love anything about the country life. Enjoy the chatting.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 05:59:20 AM
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Hi Claudia, Welcome to the farm from another Pa farmgirl. I live about 5 miles from the New York state line. We live on my an old farm that has been passed down through the years in my hubbies family. We just love it. I'm sure you will love MJF, these are a great bunch of girls. Any time you have a question or just need to talk post it and you'll get lots of replies. Hope to see you posting soon.
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 09:31:22 AM
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A big Louisiana welcome, Claudia. Sounds like you'll fit right in!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 3:15:51 PM
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I feel like i'm fitting in well.. and i have a new addicting habit now....MJF website!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 07:12:22 AM
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Welcome Claudia!!!
Sorry I am just now seeing this :) I am glad that you found us and I know that you will love it here. It is a great place for fellowship :) I look forward to your posts :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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