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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 06 2010 : 11:35:04 PM
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Greetings to all Farmgirls:
I am new to Farmgirl-Sisterhood. After a year of retiring I am still getting use to this part of my life. When I retired I purchased nuerous jeans and the most important thing - a pair of RED cowboy boots. Hey I had to come up with a new look. I let my curly hair grow out, wear my long earings. I love my new look. I have run into people I worked with and they comment that I look great. Hey I lost 45 pounds. So retirement must agree with me. It is nice to plan my day, and it involves having my grand children over for the day. My days include feeding my 5 pet sheep, 3 miniture ponies. I raise chickens for our egg needs. In the spring my hubby and I will plant our garden,(we are already looking at seed catalogs) along with adding new flower beds. I enjoy everyday by planing around my family, hobbies, and making sure I contribute to our community. We live on 10 acres, a change from ranching. I am very fortunate that we can still enjoy the "Country Life". We built our home 5 years ago. I am very fortunate that my husband included a "Dream Sewing Room". I enjoy quilting, crafts, reading, gardening and creating. I am so excited of joining the Farmgirl - Sisterhood. I love the MJ magazine, and look forward to the next issue.
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Edited by - Bag Lady Diva on Feb 06 2010 11:47:45 PM |
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weaverchic
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
gerri
Largo
Florida
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 04:54:16 AM
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Welcome Viola from the Sunshine State! Glad to hear that retirement is making you happy. It sounds like you have gone through a complete transformation. Congratulations on your weight loss and new look. It does make you feel good! I love to wear boots myself and find that I love to wear my RED lacer boots all the time. It definitely makes a statement! Always remember that this is not a dress rehearsal and we need to enjoy and love what we do now. You will meet some warm, wonderful and talented Farmgirls here. Hope to chat with you sometime.
gerri
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
1009 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
1009 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 05:04:30 AM
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Hay Ya'll. I certainly beleive that you need to make a statement girls. Viola - sounds like retirement is agreeing with you.
Yesterday(its muddy over here) so yesterday I had on 3 pair of my boots and swoped out from one to the other all day depending on where and what chores where being done. I love my boots and look great in them too!!! So wear them proudly.
Welcome to U from Alabama
Daizy #1093
PHR Farmgirl
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron?? |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 05:54:22 AM
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Welcome Viola, sounds like you fill the "Spunky Old Broads" image that we are celebrating this month. I mean that as a compliment...see the post.
Your place sounds ideal, how lucky for your grandchildren. We are so glad you joined us, you will love it here!
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3862 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3862 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 07:08:25 AM
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Welcome Viola,
What a pretty name. I had an Aunt Viola. If you'd like to jump right in check out my Farmgirl Co-op and Support-a-Farmgirl-Night Thread under chapter chatter. The next night is coming up Monday the 15th.
Farmgirl sister #308
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1515 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1515 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 08:03:40 AM
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Hi Viola:
Welcome from WA "The Evergreen State". Sounds like you have found the perfect form of retirement. How could it get any better than grandkids, animals and a garden? I wish I could do the same, but I still have 20+ years of workin' girl left to catch up with first. You should check out the Barnyard Buddies and Garden Gate forums if you haven't already. There are lots of farm girls there with similar interests. Enjoy!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2010 : 11:06:33 AM
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Welcome Viola from NE Ohio! Sounds like you found your "Nitch." Good for you Sista...Enjoy!
Sister-chick# 905
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2010 : 7:38:53 PM
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Hey Yaallll: Thank you to all that sent "Warm Farmgirl Greetings" I am so excited on joining this circle of :Farmgirls". Staying warm in South Dakota.
Vi
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2010 : 7:41:01 PM
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Welcome Viola!!!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2010 : 07:55:24 AM
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Hi Viola,
You are an inspiration! I'm a way off from retirement yet, but all of a sudden - I'm really looking forward to it!
FG#973
Blessings, staci
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 11:02:39 AM
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Hello Out There Farmgirls:
It is snowing again, in South Dakota, so I thought I would just concentrate on putting my hobbies away and enjoy my grand children. They are here for the day. I made my daughter-in-Law a cloth bag for her birthday. The fabric I used has flip flops on it. Hey I got a great review. My grand daughter - Cami stated "Wow Grandma it is cool". Martha Stewart watch out. Enjoy your day everyone, make sure you take time to sit and have a cup of tea, coffee, water, what ever your choice, just take the time for you.
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2010 : 11:42:28 AM
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Welcome from snowy Ga. My grands are here, too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 4:53:02 PM
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What a great day, dear Farmgirls Sisterhood. I have to share a bit of my day with you all. I have many hobbies, but I love to quilt. Today was the first day of the "Thimbleberry Club" at the local quilt shop. If you can envision 30 some ladies all excited of the new quilt we will start and the anticipation of the upcoming months. It is a sisterhood of ladies, that buy fabric, kits and applaud at all the quilts, projects that we complete each month. The telant that is and will gather each month can only be admired. I love the traditional quilt piecing. I have stated to make bags, and having fun with it. I like to quilt period!!!!Soon it will be spring, and out the door I go to work on my flower beds, garden, check on all the wild flowers that will bloom thru the spring, and summer. We will be getting a new batch of chickens, and turkeys. It should be fun with our new puppy and our chickens. Enjoy your day Farmgirls!!!
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 12:48:46 AM
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I have not heard from my new found sisterhood lately. We are all so busy working on projects I suppose. I have been working on pillow cases. So far I have made 2 sets and 6 individual pillow cases with colorful fabric. I am making the pillow cases as part of the American Patchwork and Quilting 1 millon Pillow case Challenge. Our local quilt shop is taking part in this challenge. If a person is interested they do not have to go through a quilt shop. I am enjoying making the pillow cases. Enough as to what I am working what are my new found sisters doing out there.
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 02:42:08 AM
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Welcome Viola from Missouri! Sounds like you have the retirement made in heaven. And you sound so happy and that's the important part.Just continue to do the things you love in life. I enjoy sewing, knitting, and lots of paper crafts, needlework. I'm so glad that you are here with us and I know you will just enjoy it everday. Besure to get to all the different forum for all the info and fun. Have a wonderful, fun day!
Blessings, Brenda |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 2:04:19 PM
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Hey Viola, we need to chat more often. The more I read of your writings the more we are alot a like. My sewing place above a 3 car garage is still under way. Needing electic and a good stair way to get to it. I am trying to get all my material, yarn, floss, books, machines etc. I alao love to quilt. I plan to make quilts for Christmas gifts this year. Together and set up. At one time and may be still I wanted to sell things on the internet mostly doll clothes. I did them at craft shows and did very well. Now mostly I want to set myself up and do for me for a while then maybe still sell? When I retired I did not do a complete change but I also lost some weight. We also take the grandkids camping in the summer months. still have to get myself and hubby on a good schedule with our retirement. If you remember some of my other inputs to you this year we are camping much of the USA. Keep in touch LIlly
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 10:58:33 PM
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Welcome Viola! It sounds like retirement is agreeing with you! Enjoy!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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beadbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Therese
Valencia
California
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 11:20:58 AM
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Viola,
Red boots!! WooHoo! You and I have something in common. I don't currently own a pair, but years ago I did, got 'em after a divorce. So gratifying, and, yes, a statement. Welcome, and I look forward to learning more about you and what you create!
Therese
If you ask me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud. ~Emile Zola |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 7:01:49 PM
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Hey Ladies: I have enjoyed catching up with you all....Therese, would you believe I grew up in Clovis, CA. I met my husband while serving in the US Army. Never in my life did I expect to end up living in South Dakota. I would not change anything in the world. Hey I wore my "Red Boots" today. Gotta love them!!
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 10:30:26 AM
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FarmGirls
I just ordered my packet and neckless and....a back issue of MJ magazine (special issue on aprons) can't wait wait to receive it!
Vi
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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blueshelties
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Angelyn
Toney
Alabama
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 06:38:56 AM
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Welcome Viola Your retirement sounds wonderful. What a thoughtful DH you have making you a sewing room. I quilt and sew also but actually love quilting the most, especially the piecing
Angelyn
Live the life you have imagined. H.D. Thoreau |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 8:35:28 PM
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I received my MJ packet. I am excited to get the badge done. I also ordered a back issue of MJ (on aprons) lots of neat articles. Spring is just around the corner - Farmgirls, that means flowerbeds, gardens, weeding, the first tomatoes. Tulips should be blooming in some part of the country, not here. Maybe this year I will get to see the tulips bloom if the deer didn't eat them all. Happy week.
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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wellswillow
True Blue Farmgirl
159 Posts
Marcie
Branchport
New York
USA
159 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 05:09:44 AM
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Welcome Viola, from the Fingerlakes region of NY. You are surely keeping busy and enjoying retirement. How great you have a sewing/hobby room! Come back often and have fun on the forums.
Marcie
I enjoy chatting with my friends.
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