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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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 Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 08:15:10 AM
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So happy to be a new member of the community! My husband and I settled in the Spokane region about 7 years ago after many moves across the US. We love the area, as does our daughter who (thankfully) has decided to stay nearby now that she has completed her education! We have 28 acres to share with three dogs, two horses, a barn cat. Our daughter is living in our guest house as she searches for a job. Couldn't be happier to have her there and I have my fingers crossed that she will stay for quite a while - even after she finds employment.
I grew up on a ranch in the Sacramento Delta and my husband is (as my college friend dubbed him) a gentleman farmer. He is happy to lend muscle when needed, but gardening is really "my" thing, not his. The animals are mostly my daughter's and getting to know and love them is one of the biggest gifts she has given me.
Well. that is probably too much info for just an intro . . . looking forward to hearing from some of you! |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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countrified_city_gurl
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
najia
heidelberg
Germany
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Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 6:25:04 PM
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Hey, I grew up in Spokane...what area are you in? (Loved it there!!!)
Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing. ~ Oscar Wilde
Maybe a person's time would be as well spent raising food as raising money to buy food. ~Frank A. Clark
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 9:21:18 PM
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We- and by we, I mean my daughter - have two quarterhorses. A bay mare with lots of attitude who joined the family in New York ten years ago. And a palomino gelding whom we got in Kansas. They both made the trip from Kansas to Washington with us. I look forward to hearing from/meeting some great farmgirls. Thanks for the welcome.
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Originally posted by Alee
Welcome Marianne! There are some AWESOME farmgirls in your area. Medical Lake is very pretty. What type of horses do you have?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 9:28:32 PM
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We live on the West Plains very near Fairchild AFB. How did you end up in Germany from Spokane?quote:
Originally posted by countrified_city_gurl
Hey, I grew up in Spokane...what area are you in? (Loved it there!!!)
Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing. ~ Oscar Wilde
Maybe a person's time would be as well spent raising food as raising money to buy food. ~Frank A. Clark
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countrified_city_gurl
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
najia
heidelberg
Germany
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Posted - Oct 25 2010 : 10:39:27 PM
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Sounds like you are out by Airport Heights. :) My husband is in the Army and Uncle Sam decided we needed to live abroad. I would swap places with you in a heartbeat though...I love it over there!
Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing. ~ Oscar Wilde
Maybe a person's time would be as well spent raising food as raising money to buy food. ~Frank A. Clark
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 01:21:23 AM
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| You are exactly right, Najia. Airway Heights is the closest "city" to us. I thought Heidelberg was where our base was in Germany. It is often a destination for the many airmen and their families we have met since living here. Some people really love the chance to live abroad, but I think I would miss the US too much. Do you get terribly homesick for America? |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 05:57:42 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Marianne! We are so glad you joined us.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 1:20:32 PM
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Hey! We used to live in Burlington, WI . . . not too far away from Janesville or am I mistaken? My husband is a chocolate guru and early in his career, we spent two years at Nestle there. It was so pretty, lovely lakes, fierce humidity and for the first time in my life, I experienced cold that hurt.
Thanks for the hello. |
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countrified_city_gurl
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
najia
heidelberg
Germany
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Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 1:32:37 PM
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Heidelberg has a little of everyone here; Army, Air Force, Allied Forces, etc. Most people seem to really love the experience of living abroad and I have before but am currently "over it". We have lived all over the place. I think at this point in my life I am happiest just sitting still which (of course) flies in the face of all things military.
Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing. ~ Oscar Wilde
Maybe a person's time would be as well spent raising food as raising money to buy food. ~Frank A. Clark
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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lanikyea
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Lani
Clayton
New Mexico
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 8:27:54 PM
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| Mayanne-from one newbie Farm Sister to another....Welcome. |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2010 : 01:44:41 AM
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Amanda,
Thanks for the hello! Looking forward to hearing about some of the farmgirl activities that go on in the area. Looks like you have been a farmgirl for a while, what's the best part of it for you?
Marianne |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17453 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 6:57:51 PM
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hey Marianne,
Firemama is in M.L., kpaints lives in Cheney & I live twixt & tween A.H. & M.L.....
we'll have to meet up for coffee at Starbucks in A.H. sometome...
I think there are currently about a 10 of us in and around the Spokane area.
I can't recall if it was you that likes to play w/fibers, but there are several Alpaca farms around us, and the Pacadashery in M.L. and sell alapca fibers.
Also if you are into organic/free range meats, raw milk,& veggies, there is a farm just around the corner of Craig & Thorpe rds....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 05:23:42 AM
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Grace,
Thanks for the message. I would love to meet with any of you who could make it . . . I think I know exactly where you mean for the raw milk, etc. And I have seen the Pacadashery at fairs around the area. Doesn't she name her yarns after the alpacas the wool comes from???
We are right down Dover Rd on Deep Creek. I thought it was sort of a hidden area when we first moved here in 03, but it seems everyone knows Deep Creek. Anyway, love the view and the wildlife.
Fun hearing from you . . . remember me when you head into Starbucks.
Marianne |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 1:01:30 PM
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Are you kidding . . . of course!! Moment of silence- I did miss the quilt show this year. I adore seeing all the quilts blowing in the wind and adorning the barns. Another great part of living here is the Air Show. Starting Thursday, of course, when all the noisy planes arrive for the weekend. I really love it here.
Marianne |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 8:36:48 PM
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more silence, I too miss the BB Quilt show this year, was camping... but I do love it an dthe work of all those talented quilters....and as for the BB horse, I have some photos of him in the background by the back shop/classroom,,,,w/the quilts blowing in the breeze.
Let's meet up of java sometime in the next coupl weeks before the snow hits! lol!
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Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2010 : 5:13:37 PM
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grace,
I apologize for my delay . . . had to share the computer recently and sometimes it can be very inconvenient. I would love to meet up. Mondays and Tuesdays are not as easy as later in the week, most weeks for me . . . let me know how your schedule works. Looking forward to it greatly!
Marianne |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17453 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 10:03:06 AM
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let's plan a java date for next week, you tell me when it is good...maybe I can talk kpaints-Karen into joining us..firemama-Amanda has to work... I can meet you @ the Starbucks in A.H. by Wally world or if you know of one in ML let me know....
: > )
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 9:33:56 PM
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Well, Amanda, let's make it your choice . . . would Thursday or Friday morning work for your schedule? It would be so nice to have you join us! I am looking forward to meet you all. Hope we can coordinate a time that works for everyone.
Starbucks by WalMart sounds like a plan . . .
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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