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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 1:12:12 PM
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I stumbled on this site when searching for some hints for using my Squeezo Strainer and was delighted. Just the collection of blogs show what a creative interesting group of women you are!
I grew up on a farm and except for college and my first two years of marriage have been rural. I have always considered myself a farmgirl and it is fun to find a group of like mind.
DH and I built our octagon home close to 30 years ago and are continuing to redo, tweek, etc.A lot of energy goes into our mammoth garden and recently started orchard of dwarf fruit trees. Our 3 kids are grown and I joined DH in retirement a year ago after 35 years as a teacher.
Over the years we have had rabbits, chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese as well as our daughters having a business raising cage birds, parakeets, cockatiels, lovebirds and assorted others for pet stores and home sale. At one time we had over 300 in walk-in cages in our basement.
We now have only 5 birds, 3 dogs and two cats to share our home and attention. Since two of the dogs are 10 month old Australian Shepherds that still is a big task!
I am gradually tackling a file drawer of ideas for crafts and projects that I had collected for "when I have the time", but my biggest project love at the moment is woodturning. I took a class late last fall and have made 3 lamps so far and am planning what to tackle for Christmas gifts this year.
"You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd.....
But you can be happy if you've a mind to. All you've gotta do in knuckle down, buckle down and do it, do it, do it!" |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 4:47:20 PM
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Welcome Susan!
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 4:57:11 PM
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Hi Susan and welcome to the forum! I hope you make lots of new friends and have a great time here. If you have questions or need help with anything just yell! Lots of nice gals here.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
http://www.Tapestry2u.Etsy.com
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2009 : 11:53:28 AM
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Welcome Susan, from a former Minnesotan (Savage/Prior Lake) who's moving back. You'll love it here and learn so much. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Glad to have you on board.
Peace and Love,
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2389 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 11:02:55 AM
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Welcome Susan, the ladies here are truely warm, welcoming and a wealth of ideas and information. We are happy to have you here.
Julie
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 8:13:08 PM
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Thanks for the friendly words of welcome! I am just exploring and finding my way around. this is a crazy busy week, but I hope to spend more time here in the future.
"You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd.....
But you can be happy if you've a mind to. All you've gotta do in knuckle down, buckle down and do it, do it, do it!" |
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