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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 4:07:05 PM
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Hi! My name is Elizabeth. I am originally from Minnesota, but currently live on a Naval base in the Chicago suburbs. My husband recently returned from a year long tour in Afghanistan, and we are finally back together again.  We have a 2 year old daughter named Rosemary. I am trying my best to maintain my famrgirl roots here in this city setting! |
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FG Vicki
Farmgirl in Training
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Vicki M
Etna
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 4:47:54 PM
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Good to hear your family is together again. :)
Vicki
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything"
Vincent van Gogh |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 5:09:34 PM
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Tell your husband thanks from my family, my youngest did a double tour in Iraq, and has been home for 2 1/2 yrs now.
Welcome to MJF, its a great place with great girls, and lots and lots of great ideas, jump on in...
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 5:56:45 PM
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Welcome Elizabeth!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 6:56:33 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Elizabeth. I am so glad your husband made it home safely and ya'll are together again. I know that's the hardest thing to do. Especially with children. I hope he's home for good. And tell him thank you from mee too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Karen Olson
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Karen
Racine
WI
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 8:35:11 PM
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Hi Elizabeth,
I am a new member to the sisterhood and this is my first entry into any forum.....I am soooo happy to hear that your family is back together safe and sound. I am also interested in your Woolgirl name are you a spinner?
Karen O.
walkin in the woods! |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 9:21:23 PM
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Welcome Karen!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 06:46:21 AM
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| I wish I was a spinner! We have no room for a wheel in this house. :( I do hook rugs, knit, and needle felt though. We have been researching what kind of sheep we will be getting since we will be moving to our farm after my husband retires in a few years. I simply love everything about wool. Sounds silly, I just do! |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 07:41:56 AM
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*waves at ya from Wyoming* Welcome to Farmgirls
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
My Blog - www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
Etsy Store - www.annapearlsattic.etsy.com
Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 07:43:25 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Karen! We are so glad you joined us. Thank you to your Husband and you for the service to our country. My DH (that's Dear Husband in MJF speak) and SIL (son-in-law), are both active duty and have had numerous tours in Iraq. I know what you are going through as a military family and I appreciate it. Welcome!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World! |
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Karen Olson
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Karen
Racine
WI
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 08:28:21 AM
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Thanks for all of the warm welcomes I'm glad to be a part of such a wonderful group!
Karen O
walkin in the woods! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 11:52:48 AM
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Nothing silly about loving wool, sheep and any of that fiberish stuff...alot of us do!!I am glad you found us..welcome! It will be fun to get to know you here!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 3:00:08 PM
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Hi Elizabeth,
I'm new to this too and I also live in IL - however, I live ~ 60 miles sw of Chicago. If you're ever in the area stop by. Thanks for all you do.
Lorraine (aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819 |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 3:44:13 PM
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| A friend of mine is actually from Morris, so I know right where you are at Lorraine! |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 3:55:51 PM
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Its a small world, isn't it? We're having some stormy weather right now. Need to batten down the hatches...
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 5:54:59 PM
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| We seem to be just barely missing it the past two days. My plants could use a good soaking though! |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 6:47:07 PM
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Welcome Elizabeth and thanks to your husband for his commitment to our freedom.
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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TeaPriestess
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Dionne
Duluth
Georgia
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 08:28:24 AM
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Welcome! So glad to hear your hubby got back safely! My hubby's tour of duty in Afghanistan just started.
Dionne (aka TeaPriestess)!
"Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world."- Tien Yiheng
Yay I'm Farmgirl Sister #1690! |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 09:57:19 AM
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| Well if you need anything Dionne just give me a shout. I know how difficult it can be. |
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Karen Olson
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Karen
Racine
WI
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 12:21:37 PM
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Hi Elizabeth,
How's the family? Isn't it great to be able to say "We're all fine"! Anywho will you be staying in northern Illinois or moving out of the area? I just wanted to pass along the dates for the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival in Jefferson WI. I know you don't have sheep yet but if you need wool (for knitting,hooking or what ever) or just a day in the country petting sheep you and your family might like this opportunity. It is coming up on September 10th - 12th. FYI there is usually a Charter Bus group that leaves from Fiddlehead Yarn Shop in Kenosha. Maybe I'll get to meet you there! Karen O.
walkin in the woods! |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 2:49:15 PM
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| We just got here, so se will be here for the next few years at least. I will be sure to make it out there Karen! I went to the Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fait last weekend. I came back all renewed with new project ideas! I love the show in Minnesota too. That one has more live animals for my little one (and me too!). I may just have to make a trek up to the yarn shop in Kenosha this week. I am still trying to learn all the great places in my new surroundings. |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 5:47:13 PM
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Welcome Elizabeth and Karen from NE Ohio. Glad you both found us.
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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Karen Olson
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Karen
Racine
WI
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2010 : 12:09:57 PM
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Wow, I forgot about that one. The Sheep and Wool Festival has a lot of animals so I think you ladies will enjoy it. Last year they had a lambing area which for city folk like me was amazing!
If you are interested in rug hooking there is a great shop in Waukesha, WI called A Primitive Pasttime, you can check it out online....Have Fun! Karen Olson
walkin in the woods! |
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nana5
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Rebecca
Jackson
MI
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 06:27:06 AM
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Welcome Elizabeth from Michigan. Please except thanks, from my family, for the sacrifices your whole family has made on our behalf.
Rebecca
Everyday is a new beginning. |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 7:08:54 PM
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Welcome Elizabeth - I hope you enjoy the forum. Glad to hear your husband is home!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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