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annemary
True Blue Farmgirl
290 Posts
WI
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 Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 6:45:53 PM
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Hi all! I'm thrilled to be here!! I grew up as a farmgirl in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. We had a small 40 acre "farm" that enabled our family to be pretty self-sufficient. Growing up I had cows, chickens, pigs and huge gardens. I grew up in a log home that my parents built in the late 70's, we didn't have an indoor toilet until I was 5, and the outhouse is still used today! My parents both grew up in large cities, and somehow found their way to the country, which I truly am grateful for. It was a wonderful way to grow up! I did complain about having to weed every day, which I am constantly reminded about from my 3 siblings and parents, but now I'm very grateful for how I was raised. Although I now live in a large city in Minnesota, I'm still a farmgirl, I still go "home" and can and harvest with my mom and dad and smile at the bright stars. My husband and I are hoping to move back to that area within the next 5 years.
Looking forward to meeting some new farmgirl sisters.
~Anne
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Hi all, a few days after I wrote this, my mom was interviewed for an article "A Self-Sufficient Life". The facts aren't all entirely accurate, my mom didn't get to read it before it was printed, but it's still an enjoyable article. Happy reading!
http://www.rhinelanderdailynews.com/articles/2009/10/26/news/doc4ae27bba320da760540829.txt
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 7:03:13 PM
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OMGosh Anne, we didn't have indoor plumbing til I was 5 either. And I remember being scared to death of that seat with the water that swirled...that's so funny to meet another gal who knows and understands.Folks look at me funny when I tell them that story. They just don't understand why you wouldn't have indoor plumbing. Anyhow, WELCOME! Your parents place sounds beautiful. Do they play-up the outhouse with pretty curtains and pictures, or is it an actual working facility. I had a friend who's grandma turned hers into a museum practically. lol People are funny! I grew up on a small farm but now live in a small town.I hope to go back to the country someday.
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
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annemary
True Blue Farmgirl
290 Posts
WI
290 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 7:20:48 PM
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Hi Judy!! Thank you for sharing your story and for the warm welcome!
I just called my mom to see if she remembers when we actually had cold running water inside the house, and she can't remember haha! So I changed my post to no indoor toilet. Either way, we didn't have warm water or an indoor bathroom until I was 5, and yes, people think it's strange, especially since I was born in the late 70's. I remember being really excited about the bathtub and toilet. But we still took baths in the stock tank - even after we had our indoor bathtub. It was just more fun in the summer. The outhouse is completely open on one side, and has two toilet seats inside. My mom (my model farmgirl) hangs a curtain across the open side and it acts as the door. It's still used on a regular basis! Definitely not museum-like!.
~Anne
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 8:31:46 PM
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Hello from another MN farmgirl! I grew up on a farm in southwestern MN, about 30 miles from Walnut grove. I remember when our pantry was converted to the first bathroom, about a year before we got our first TV. We had an indoor pump and sink though before that. The water came from a cistern under the back porch.
"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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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 07:24:10 AM
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Welcome from Georgia.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 08:41:00 AM
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Hello Anne and welcome from California. My grandarents house still has the toilet part of their bathroom in a screened porch on the back of the house. When we were small grandma had a furry cover for the seat next to her chair for the girls. When it was snowing outside that old seat was VERY cold first thing in the morning. I remember "holding it" when there was a thundrstorm going on, way too scary to be sitting there and have a big lightening and thunder go off :) You'll love it here, lots of great gals!
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2716 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2716 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 09:39:17 AM
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Hi Anne,
It's wonderful to see you here! You are gonna love it.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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MommaJ9
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Kimberly
Longview
Washington
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 4:51:20 PM
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Sending you a big welcome from Washington state! Glad to have you here Anne!
Farmgirl #783
http://jabezfarm.blogspot.com |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 06:10:54 AM
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A big Louisiana welcome, Anne! I'm so glad you joined us! Looking forward to seeing you more and more!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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annemary
True Blue Farmgirl
290 Posts
WI
290 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 5:42:19 PM
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Hi all,
Thank you for the warm welcomes. It's so fun hearing all of your stories! I look forward to getting to know you all better. My farmgirl friend and I joined the sisterhood together and are planning on which badges to work on! Great fun.
~Anne
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patriciag
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Patricia
Sequim
WA
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 6:58:43 PM
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Hi Annemary, welcome from WA! I'm new too! Enjoying hearing great stories like yours thanks for sharing!
patricia
http://fivegs.weebly.com
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2009 : 8:06:13 PM
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Welcome Ann: Good to hear from another farmgirl from Minnesota. Hope we hear more from you.
Bonnie
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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