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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 17 2010 : 6:14:49 PM
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I'm new to Mary Janes Farm and a little shy,(it took me weeks to get the nerve to join in)
I just recently discovered that I am a farm girl at heart when my hubby brought home some chickens, I was in love!
I'm really looking forward to meeting other farm girls and learning from them.
Liz
P.S. I just realized I posted my original introduction in the wrong forum. Be patience with me I'll get the hang of this. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2010 : 6:21:27 PM
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Hi Liz!!! Welcome to maryjane!! You will love it here and fit in just fine! Don't worry about being shy, I am also shy too. I can't wait to get to know you better!!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2010 : 6:22:13 PM
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Hi Liz,
Hello fellow CT farmgirl at heart! It took me a while to get the nerve up too, but looks to be alot of fun! Hope you are staying warm with all that snow we got! What do you do with the chickens when it gets this snowy and cold?
Nicole
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2010 : 6:34:19 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome Channah and Nicole.
The chickens are in a coop (sort of) with LOTS of hay and blankets. So far they seem to be doing ok. We are keeping our fingers crossed.
Liz |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2010 : 6:38:05 PM
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Well Hello and Welcome Liz! So glad you joined us. Just jump right in. This is a great place to escape lonliness, shyness, or just to learn something or share with someone! Enjoy!
Sister-chick# 905
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2010 : 7:07:08 PM
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Would someone be willing to explain to me what the different symbols and colors near our names stand for?
Thanks
Liz |
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Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2010 : 7:08:59 PM
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Welcome from Tennessee Liz! So gald you joined us!! Welcome~
I am new myself! The red hexagon symbolizes being a member of the farmgirl sisterhood where you can earn badges for completing projects such as knitting, going green, community service, etc. There is more info on the website plus throughout the chatroom. The stars symbolize the number of posting each person as made. The number of stars and the title (true blue farmgirl, farmgirl at heart, etc) changes the more you post.
Hope this helps! Welcome again!
~Kerry
Farmgirl Sister #975 |
Edited by - Kerbear on Feb 17 2010 7:17:31 PM |
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weaverchic
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
gerri
Largo
Florida
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 03:11:02 AM
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Welcome Liz from the Sunshine State. Just jump in and have a good time. You will meet amazing gals here. They are warm, wonderful and talented Farmgirls. You will learn alot just buy visiting all the different forums. Have fun!
gerri
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 05:43:03 AM
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Welcome, Liz. What kind of chickens do you have so far?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 06:28:13 AM
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Hi Liz, don't be shy, just jump in. Welcome, CArol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 08:09:21 AM
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Hi Liz,
Glad you joined us. I love this site, because no matter if you're shy or not, computer savvy or not - this place is like home - warm, welcoming and soooo supportive.
I've read that so many ladies here have chickens, I'm thinking about asking my husband to get some. We had some before, but i confess, I was a bit afraid of them and kept my distance.
But I think with the advice here, I can probably learn to really love them.
I look forward to hearing more from you around the forum.
Blessings, staci
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 4:15:14 PM
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Hi Liz,
You will have to keep us posted on those chickens. I have always wanted some, but was afraid of the coyotes getting them. There for awhile, they seemed to be around alot. Might have to try this year. We are not zoned for too much, but I can have chickens. What kind of chickens do you have? I think one of my neighbors has Rhode Island Reds, and they are always getting out into the front yard! LOL
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 4:27:14 PM
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Hi Liz, I'm a shy farmgirl too. Welcome to the forum =) I had chickens, but the coons got to them and now I'm down to one tough old rooster. Fortifying the hen coop before I try with any more. Have fun with your little flock =)
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Kayce
True Blue Farmgirl
290 Posts
Kayce
Sebring
FL
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 4:41:35 PM
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A big farmgirl welcome to ya from the Sunshine State Liz! You will just love all the warm, wise and whitty ladies here. I look forward to reading more and getting to know ya.
Believe it or not I am quite shy myself. And I am a Farmgirl wannabe with a farmgirl heart. I am struggling to learn about my chickens that I adore and my hive of bees. Thats where the shyness comes in I struggle or feel foolish to ask those darn questions.
~Kayce~
Check out PenPals for FarmKids http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=38599 |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 5:14:46 PM
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I started out with two little leghorns, they were my true loves, then one went missing and a couple of days later the raccoons got the other one, my hubby saw them in the coop, it was absolutely horrific!
(I found the remains of the first one in my son's fort a couple of days later.)
My hubby and I reinforced the coop and then he brought home three more birds
Right now I have a tan orpington her name is cinnamon and a shiny black australorp named raven (also had a brahma something got too) They are now about 8 months old and we have been getting a few eggs here and there.
We also have three ducks too not sure how old they are they were kinda rescued from a friends dinner table they were giving us eggs too but seemed to have stopped for the winter. |
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Species
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
Jan
CT
29 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 5:35:08 PM
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| Welcome Liz from another yankee farmgirl. I'm a newbie too and can't believe how postitive of a forum this is. Just shows you that there still is a lot of good women around despite what the news tells us. Heard cardinals signing in the backyard...spring is coming to CT soon. jan |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 6:08:23 PM
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Hi Jan,
Spring is really on its way the other day I saw a couple of ROBINS!!
I've was watching from the sidelines for a couple of months before I joined in and there wasn't anybody from CT that I could see; then in about a weeks time now I have seen three of us. Let's hear a cheere for yankee farm girls yea us! |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 6:24:07 PM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Liz! We are so glad you joined us, don't be shy. There are so many friendly, talented and helpful farmgirls on here. You will love it.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922 |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 2:49:38 PM
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Hi Jan and Liz -
I heard some "Spring" birds today, too, so hopefully it is on its way to us! Woo-hoo. It's been a loooonnnnggg winter!
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 4:02:01 PM
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Welcome Liz from Missouri! After alittle while,and you have joined in, you won't be at all shy. It is fun and there's alot to learn.
Enjoy, Brenda |
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dandelionhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
205 Posts
Debbie
Plymouth
Mass
USA
205 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 5:02:43 PM
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Welcome Liz!
You'll really have fun here... so much to see and learn! We are talking about adding 4 auracanas to our little flock of 4 laying hens this spring... we love the fresh eggs and it's fun to share them with the neighbors too!
Deb~ www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.com
home is where we all craft the life of our dreams. |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2010 : 10:37:51 PM
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Welcome Liz. I'm NOT shy (just thought I'd say that since everyone else said they are shy too) 
I lived in CT b/4 I met my DH on eHarmony and moved out here 5 yrs ago.
You will really like it on this site. No matter if you are here everyday or once in a while when you have time, everyone is always very nice and helpful.
NOW you asked about the colors by the names, well, you get a running total of the number of times you post or reply to a post under your name and different spans of numbers correspond to different colors of stars.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 2:48:52 PM
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Liz what do you have to be shy about. No one can see you unless you meet one of the girls close to you and anyway if you mess up some one will help you out that is what sister hood is all about. I'm Lilly from Virginia and Hello to you.
learning the life I always wanted. |
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chick-chick
True Blue Farmgirl
322 Posts
Liz
New Britain
CT
USA
322 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 8:38:26 PM
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To all of my new farmgirl friends,
Thank You! To all of you for the words of encouragement. Everyone is so kind and supportive, it makes it alot of fun.
Lilly;
Have you found any other sisters from Virginia? I hope so, but it really doesn't matter, you still have sisters from all over the country (actally all over the world!}Be patient, when I first started looking at the site I couldn't find any from CT, but as I joined I discovered two CT sisters. I'm sure that they are here just finding the right site.
Liz |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 08:41:34 AM
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Hello Liz and a Big Welcome from the great state of Wisconsin!
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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jackieb
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Kathleen
Decherd
TN
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 6:27:06 PM
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| Welcome. I'm new too and trying to feel my way around this wonderful site. |
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