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krissy
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Kristen
Snohomish
WA
USA
278 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 07:12:44 AM
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Hi all! I am Kris and have been getting the magazine for a few issues now and LOVE it. My family consists of me (obviously), my hubby of 19 years, my two boys (ages 12 and 7) and my two dogs (labs). We live on an acre surrounded by several acres of private forest. It's quite rural here as people on our street have cows, chickens, horses, goats, and then we see wildlife such as deer, coyote, miscellaneous birds and squirrels.
I am wanting to try my hand at chickens, but we came out to this neck of the woods from suburbia 10 years ago and are clueless. What's the right word - greenhorns? Anyway, our dream is to own a small farm (or if we come into a windfall, a BIG farm!) so I can have my chickens and cows and goats. I would love the boys to grow up on a farm, but right now what we have has got to do. One of the boys is a total outdoorsy kid; the other likes to stay inside.
I work full-time from home and also sell Avon. My hubby just got his degree in Construction Management and is looking for work. He was disabled and can't remodel houses like he used to do, so now he needs a job where he's in charge of everything instead of actually doing the physical work himself.
I love to read (oh, how I adore it!) and I'm often found writing letters to friends across the country. I love to bake and cook, I like to scrapbook and do easy crafts. I take the dogs for walks, I feed the neighbor's cows, I play with the kids (soccer, baseball, tennis, etc.) and have a blast! They keep me on my toes!
Sheesh, I guess that's enough for now. I look forward to getting to know you! I think I've found a new home on the web.
~So many books, so little time~ |
Edited by - krissy on Sep 14 2009 08:32:31 AM |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
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Prosser
WA
USA
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
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krissy
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Kristen
Snohomish
WA
USA
278 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 08:37:35 AM
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Wow, thanks girls! Look at all you Washingtonians! 
Yes, the town of Snohomish has some darling shops. I totally love to browse!
Chickens are easy, eh? My brother-in-law has had them for years. I totally want them for the eggs, but we have roving coyote and neighbor dogs that like to chase and/or eat the little guys. Hmm. Would need a good coop. I think hubby would rather wait until we have more land.
~So many books, so little time~ |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 09:30:40 AM
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Hello from another Washingtonian! Glad you are here Kristen!
Maggie |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 09:31:08 AM
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Hello Krissy from a southern neighbor! Hope you enjoy it here, I sure do!
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 5:18:36 PM
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Hey Krissy, I love Snohomish!!! I use to live in Skykomish and love going to Snohomish when ever I could. Welcome to the forum!!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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http://www.myfeetaredirty.blogspot.com/ |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
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Morgan
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Morgan
St. Louis
Missouri
USA
41 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 5:39:50 PM
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Krissy,
Welcome to the group! If there's one bit of wit I can pass on to you, it's this "never give up on a dream... the ones that you realize will be worth it!" Have fun my dear and if you are ever travelling through the St. Louis area, let me know!
Morgan
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krissy
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Kristen
Snohomish
WA
USA
278 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 10:33:07 AM
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Morgan, thank you muchly! I won't give up on my dream EVER. It may be a pipe dream, but it (or something like it) will happen. Hubby and I are downsizing (getting rid of stuff) and trying to save $$$ in order to make it happen someday. I would rather it happen sooner than later though. lol
http://lateinlifemommy.blogspot.com/ |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
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krissy
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Kristen
Snohomish
WA
USA
278 Posts |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 07:09:11 AM
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wow you sound like you like to keep busy! Welcome to the forum. There is always someone to talk to on here if you ever get bored. Alot of gals have some very interesting stories to tell
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 06:49:26 AM
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Welcome, Kristen! I think you'll love chickens. And you can do a small coop or house fairly inexpensively -- try looking on line for some free plans and ideas. I love my chickens (I'm up to about 50 now), and don't know if I could do without my fresh eggs and still be happy. Good luck with them!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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