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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 12:45:35 PM
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| Hi. My name is Laura, and my husband and I fled from CA to WA in 2006. We love it here. We are starting to be self sufficient late in lfe. We are in our early 50's. I started canning last year. I also spin, crochet, sew, try to weave, and bake a lot. I'm glad I found this site. |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 4:06:14 PM
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Hi Laura welcome to the forum. I live in Elk too. Nice to see someone from my neck of the woods. We will have to meet up one of these days!!
Blessings, Sheri
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 4:41:13 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 10:34:46 PM
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I knew there was someone else on the forum that lived in Elk. I hope you all meet up.
And welcome from another Washington farmgirl. MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 2:17:17 PM
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Welcome!
I live on the west plains . . . quite a drive from you via Division! My husband and I are also CA natives, but did a bit of moving before settlinghere. Have also started making jam, etc. Would love to spin, weave all of that. Have you ever visited Paradise Fibers in Spokane?
Marianne |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 4:23:19 PM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Laura! We are so glad you joined us. My Hubby and I are also becoming more self sufficient in our empty nest years. There are a lot of friendly, talented and helpful farmgirls here for you.
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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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2010 : 7:58:01 PM
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Thank you, everyone. I'm looking forward to making friends and learning things. Marianne, I haven't been to Paradise Fibers yet, but intend to get there one day. I can't seem to convince Tim I need more to spin, since what I have is overflowing. So is my stash of store bought yarn. A person can never have too much fiber or yarn. Or any other craft item, for that matter.
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.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 05 2010 : 04:23:57 AM
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Laura,
I should have mentioned that you can visit Paradise Fibers online. But, it sure isn't the same as being able to touch all the beautiful yarns and to marvel at the amazing colors people have been able to achieve. I just love touching everything. They also have every knitting/crocheting needle you can imagine - bamboo, carved wood everything. Sorry ! I get carried away . . .
Marianne |
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 11:13:01 AM
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Marianne, I signed up for email from them a couple of years ago. You're right, though, there is nothing like touching everything. I was going to go to Paradise Fibers once before, and I went to the address that Spin-Off had, but it was wrong. I have the new one, but just haven't made it there yet. I keep telling Tim we can stop by on our way to Cabela's, but no luck so far. Since I'm stuck out here with no running car, I have to wait until the weekend, and then we tend to do all our running around at that time. One day...
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.blogspot.com |
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MommaJ9
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Kimberly
Longview
Washington
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2010 : 07:55:07 AM
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Welcome Laura!!! We just returned from a visit close to your neck of the woods~Republic! Very beautiful on the east side of the mountain, especially this time of year!
Farmgirl #783
http://jabezfarm.blogspot.com |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2010 : 08:24:39 AM
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| Kimberly, We lived in Republic for three months on top of a ridge in a little cabin with basically no electricity. If you think Republic is beautiful you should continue east on Hwy.20 over Sherman Pass! The larches are in full color. What were you doing in Republic? JoAnn P.S. Hi Laura from your northern neighbor. |
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bakermom
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Linda
Garden Grove
CA
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2010 : 09:21:36 AM
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Hi Laura, you guys are doing what I only can dream of for now. Still stuck in socal. But then here is where the kids live too. Roots go deep. I have family up there and would love to make the move. Where is Elk? East side?
Linda
bakermom
sister#2064
www.lapetitekitchen.com
"that wine may cheer the hearts of man...that bread may strengthen mens hearts." psalm 104 |
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1515 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1515 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 06:31:28 AM
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Welcome Laura! I'm from Renton on the west side of the mountains. You live in a beautiful area of our state. You will really enjoy your new farmgirl friends here. Tons of interesting topics and new things to learn. Have fun!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 8:13:30 PM
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Hey Laura! I just live down the road from you in Deer Park. Have been here for almost 40 years. I love everything about this area, except the infrequent nasty winters. ;0) Hope to meet you. I see that you have met Sheri from Elk. Seems like everyone is so busy that we don't get together when we have good intentions to do so. So welcome to the area.
Blessings & hugs!
Claudia
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 10:40:43 AM
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Hi Claudia, Tim and I looked at Deer Park originally to move to, but Tim decided it was too far from Spokane, which is funny because we ended up in Elk which is further away. I think Deer Paek is a nice little town.
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.blogspot.com |
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 10:43:17 AM
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Claudia, I also think Deer Park is a nice a little town. I noticed the spelling right after I hit the send button. Oops.
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.blogspot.com |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 4:58:12 PM
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Hey Laura, I read your blog and signed up as a follower. I think what was so fun about reading it, is that it belongs to a lady just down the road a few miles. Make sure you bundle up and don't slip if it snows tonight. I have to get me some more boots this year, It may be a doozy and I want to be prepared. Will look forward to reading what you have to say!
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 8:58:58 PM
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Hey, Claudia
I noticed you became a follower of my blog. Thank you. My experiences from desert rat to someone that lives with 4 seasons. I'm not allowed out once it freezes and snows, even with my Yak Traks and other spikey foot gear. I think Dr. Moran is tired of me breaking things. I know I am and so is the family.
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.blogspot.com |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 08:25:45 AM
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| Laura I had to chuckle when you said your husband thought Deer Park was too far from Spokane--my husband would have said Deer Park was too close : ) JoAnn |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 09:17:44 AM
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JoAnn...your husband sounds like mine, however most of our families are in Spokane,so we are staying in this area. However, seems like the rural part of the land is being eaten up by houses between Spokane & Deer Park. JoAnn... do you have snow? I figured Chewelah was getting it last night. Laura, now being 65, I can understand your thoughts of not falling on the ice and snow. I mince around so as not to fall also. I'm scaring myself.
I love the thought that you weave. I don't do anything as sophisticated as that. I am a retired RN and so for over 40 years, everything was directed toward the essentials...raising kids, loving my dear husband/kids and WORKING! The kids remind me that many years after supper, I could be found sitting in my chair, snoring away...same story next day.
Better quit this and let you rest your eyes.... ;0) Claudia
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 10:03:35 AM
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JoAnn, my husband just meant the commute to work part. When we lived in CA, he commuted 60 miles each way, and a 120 mile trip to no place fun just wasn't going to happen once we moved up here. Now he works in Spokane Valley, but doesn't mind the drive because it's pretty up here. There are so many places we see up here where we say we'd be happy living. Actually, that would be just about anywhere with trees once you leave Spokane. We are small town people at heart, even tho Tim grew up in the LA area and I grew up in El Paso, TX. Claudia, I try to weave, but am crocheting a lot right now. My 4th grandchild is due Dec. 12, and I am crocheting for my sister-in-law who thinks San Diego is cold. I am unemployed since we moved to WA. I did work briefly at Borders in CDA when we lived in Rathdrum. I worked 8 1/2 years with the LA CO Public Libraries in CA. I was told I wouldn't make enough to justify my working now. I have no working car, I'd need clothes, etc. so I waste a lot of time on the computer because it's the only way (besides the phone) I get to talk to anyone. Ah, well. That's life. I hope you are enjoying your retirement.
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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ShannonLK
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Shannon
Elk
WA
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 10:11:34 AM
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Hi Laura - I'm an "Elkian" as well! Welcome! I haven't been in touch with our other neighbor, Sherry, for awhile. Haven't logged in to get in touch! I look forward to keeping in touch with you Elk girls and doing a Farmgirl gathering in the near future. A gal friend and I started a chapter, Hick Chicks in the Sticks, and it is listed under Newport WA instead of Elk. We've gotten together once so far but are trying to meet again at my house in Elk.
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 10:14:49 AM
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| Laura, I should have mentioned that when we moved here Jim had taken an early retirement which allowed us more freedom to be away from Spokane. We are always amazed when we hear people who live on the west side of the state com over are surprisedwe have trees and mountains here. Lots of them think we are all desert scablands or miles of fields of wheat.JoAnn |
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laura58
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Laura
Elk
WA
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 10:38:12 AM
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Thank you, Annika. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who wastes a lot of time on the computer for. Shannon, it's nice to meet anothe Elkian. I was calling us Elkites. I told family members that this was a weird way of meeting people, but with no car, you do what you have to do. I really like the name of your chapter. Where in Elk do you live. I live off of Elk-Chattaroy on Laurel. I originally found this site when it came up when I was searching canning questions. However I found it, I'm glad I did. JoAnn, when we ran away from CA, we were intending to land on the otherside of WA, but it was too congested and had no trees. Much better here.
Laura
http://livinginasnow-globe.blogspot.com |
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