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meneito_97
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Kari
El Paso
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 9:02:46 PM
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Hi! I just thought I would stop in and say hello. I have been reading through the boards trying to get a feel for everything. Now, that I am an official FarmGirl (just waiting on my number) I thought I might ask a couple of questions and introduce myself.
I am currently a resident of El Paso, TX but Upstate New York (Chautauqua County) is where I grew up. My father & older brother are a dairy farmers, I miss fall in NY but not the snow. Now home is where the Army sends us! Its fun and challenge but we wouldn't want it any other way. 
As for the question I think I have two -
1) I see lots of Texas and New Mexico Chapters but only one within two hours of me  So I was hoping someone could tell me what I should do - I want to socialize.
2) Related to #1 - we have been moving every two years, would I just move from chapter to chapter?
Farming is part of my heart - when we retire (which will be in just 9 short years) we want to settled down in the country; gardening, hunting and just enjoying life's simpler pleasures.
Well thanks for "listening"
Kari
"A Gust of Wind...finding stillness through faith, crafts & travel." |
Edited by - meneito_97 on Apr 27 2010 9:03:18 PM |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 10:32:56 PM
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Hi Kari!! Welcome to MJF! You are going to love it here!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 04:04:23 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Kari! We are so glad you joined us. Keep looking for local farmgirls. I tried to find a WI chapter that is close to no avail, but found some farmgirls that were close enough to hook up for coffee. My DH is active duty air force and has been in for 25 years. He might be spending his next two before retirement in Texas!
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 05:36:35 AM
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A big Georgia welcome goes out to ya Kari! So 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 28 2010 : 05:37:13 AM
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hey kari nice to have you here
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
343 Posts
Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 06:21:41 AM
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Chautauqua County?!?! My mom was born and raised in Jamestown and moved out here in the mid-40s. I was in Jamestown about four years ago for a couple of days. It was early October and the colors were gorgeous! It's a beautiful area!
Welcome to the forum! Karin =) |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 10:02:51 AM
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Kari, I am from Indiana and have a similar problem with being to far from the chapters. You have several options. You could start one of your own. You could post on 'across the fence' that you'd like to know if anyone is close enough to set up a coffee date. You could also see if one of the chapters would like to meet you half way for the meetings. You could also start spreading the word to other army ladies in your area, maybe some would join and you'd have a few close to meet up with. I know none of these are ideal suggestions, but it's some of the things I've been thinking of doing. As for you moving and belonging to a chapter, you can stay in touch virtually with your old chapter, and find a new one in your new area to meet with physically. You don't have to quit the chapter. I hope some of this helps. Welcome from Indiana!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:07:34 PM
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Welcome to the forum Kari - I'm glad you have joined us!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:15:34 PM
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Hello Kari. Welcome from Ga.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2010 : 7:44:04 PM
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Hi Kari! Welcome to ya from a 14 year old farmgirl in Wisconsin!
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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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2010 : 4:16:02 PM
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Welcome Kari from NE OHio. This is a fun place.Everyone is so helpful. Enjoy!
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 06:11:51 AM
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Howdy from south Texas. I moved here in July from Ohio.
I don't have a close chapter either.
Everyone here is great and very helpful. I am sure if there is one, you will hear of it.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 9:40:22 PM
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Bienvenue to you. I live next door to you, I'm in Louisiana. You will just love it here. Enjoy!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2010 : 7:41:00 PM
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Hello and welcome Kari. Dont make it hard just settle in and things will work out. You do not have to see some one all the time to be friends and enjoy like things. I havew a friend which I became friends with in the sixties. We have not seen each other sence either. Both our dads were in the Army. Hers got out early mine retired in 72 in Virginia with thirty years of service. Maxine and I have always writen. We finished school we both got married we both had kids her four me two we both have gradkids her five me four we send gifts and call each other from time to time. Where there is a will there is a way. You can do it if you want to. That two is what Mary Jane is all about. Lilly still here in Virginia 
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 11:55:35 AM
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A Big Farmgirl Welcome from the state of Wisconsin. I really don't have anyone close to me either. But try to make connections when passing through an area. Good Luck and God Bless!
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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meneito_97
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Kari
El Paso
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 05 2010 : 2:36:28 PM
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Originally posted by YiberryYadeeKarin
Chautauqua County?!?! My mom was born and raised in Jamestown and moved out here in the mid-40s. I was in Jamestown about four years ago for a couple of days. It was early October and the colors were gorgeous! It's a beautiful area!
Welcome to the forum! Karin =)
Small world! I grew up about 45 minutes from Jamestown and my family still calls that area home.
"A Gust of Wind...finding stillness through faith, crafts & travel." |
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meneito_97
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Kari
El Paso
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 05 2010 : 2:38:17 PM
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I appreciate the suggestions - once I am a little more familiar with everything I will definately join a virtual group. And hopefully over time more and more people will begin popping up on these boards.
"A Gust of Wind...finding stillness through faith, crafts & travel." |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2010 : 11:13:49 AM
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Hi Kari,
Welcome! Glad you are one of us.
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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