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Butterscotch Grove
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
Melissa
Fairbanks
AK
196 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 5:50:05 PM
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Hi! My name is Melissa. I live in the suburban wilds of interior Alaska with my DH, DD(6) and DS(4). We're considering raising chickens (starting next summer), and I'm trying to work out how to gently un-modernize our lives.
I love crafty stuff. I sew, knit, crochet, paint (a little), work with polymer clay and make dolls of all sorts. I used to love to cook, but have gotten away from that (would like to get back to it). I am terribly disorganized and hate housecleaning (does that disqualify me from farmgirly-ness?), but I'm trying, sorta.
Looking forward to making new friends here.
Melissa
My blog:
http://ButterscotchGrove.wordpress.com |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 5:55:02 PM
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I hope the aversion from housework doesn't disqualify or there are quite a few of us here that would be booted out already LOL! Welcome to the Farm, Melissa!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 7:02:21 PM
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Welcome from an Indiana anti-housecleaner! My DH says the only reason I wanted kids was to have someone to pass the housecleanin on to. I hope they don't figure it out! ;) LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2010 : 8:04:52 PM
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Welcome Melissa!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 05:50:35 AM
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A Big Georgia Welcome goes out to ya Melissa! Glad you joined us! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 05:54:43 AM
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welcome melissa-nothing wrong with a messy house-it's a sign of creativity!!haha at least that's what i tell myself when i'm wrapped up in my projects
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 05:58:54 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Melissa! Sometimes you just have to leave the mess, there are more important things to do! Besides, it will be there when you get to it, it's not like a bunch of little elves come in the night and clean up. We are so glad you joined us! Alaska sounds so big and beautiful. My husband is going there for 2 weeks in August with the Air Force.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 07:31:40 AM
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Welcome Melissa!! A big hello from Iowa!! You sound like alot of fun.......there's a saying "a clean house is the sign of a boring life"!!! Love it and it's my motto!! You'll love it here! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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Butterscotch Grove
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
Melissa
Fairbanks
AK
196 Posts |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 3:33:01 PM
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Welcome Melissa! Glad you joined us. There are some wonderful people here.
Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 4:24:06 PM
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Welcome Melissa - I'm glad you are here. As to housework, well, there are lots of things I would rather be doing, like gardening - this time of year I just pray that noone stops by without calling first:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 4:34:35 PM
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Hi Melissa! OK, I'm the weirdo here, but I love to clean and organize. Maybe we can barter the things we hate with someone else. A trade-off of sorts. LOL I'll clean while you knit or crochet me something. That'll work for me. ;-) LOL Welcome Sis!
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 7:05:23 PM
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Hi Melissa! A warm Wisconsin welcome to ya from a 14 year old farmgirl!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 08:59:21 AM
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welcome melissa, its so great here. your gonna love it. these farmgirls rock.
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 09:07:20 AM
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Welcome from Minnesota, Melissa. Make sure your chickens have good shelter, even here in MN we've had them freeze to a perch in the coldest winter. I've heard that your long days can produce tremendous garden produce even with the short season. A more natural life style is so much happier and healthier even when you consider the work involved, but that's just good exercise!
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 8:30:59 PM
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A nice warm welcome from the other side of the country!
I always say, Alaska was the most beautiful place I ever had the chance to visit! Stayed in Ketchikan for the summer back when I was 13. Amazing wildlife! Wish I could go back, I would appreciate it much more now!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
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Wende
True Blue Farmgirl
353 Posts
WENDE
Kansas City
Missouri
USA
353 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 08:35:36 AM
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HI Melissa,
Welcome !!!! I have creative household. LOL
I think we need to have a farmgirl trip to Alaska. Hmmm................
You will will enjoy all the wonderful women of MJF.
Wende
Sister #660
You know your a Farm Girl when...
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2010 : 4:24:42 PM
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Hello Melissa and Welcome from Wisconsin! I second that Wende! A farmgirl trip to Alaska would be awesome! We are glad to have you aboard Melissa! The ladies here are so friendly and talented! 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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