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Cari Lynn
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Cari
Rixeyville
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 3:38:07 PM
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Not too sure what to say so I will just blurt out a few things..I live on a 37 acre farm, most of it is woods, but the cleared area around the house, about 3 acres, is home to 3 Percheron draft mares: Trixie and Smoke, 2 Quarter Horses: Lucy and her half brother Terry, an 11 year old Siberian Husky: Dakota, and her aged buddy who is 14, Rocky who is a Malamute/GSD. We also have one house mouse named Tiny whom I saved when I caught her mama in a trap and found the nest. We also have a small flock of chickens, 8 hens: Fancy, Penny, Cagney, Lacy, Callie, Annie, Belle, and Zoe. The 2 roosters, one who was suppose to be a hen but is definitely male are Chief and Pippin.
I hobby farm, each spring and summer growing tomatoes, have wild fruit around our farm, different herbs, though this year I am going to do a raised bed to plant things in, as well as lettuces, carrots for the horses, and plants in the boxes in front of the house and under the hay rake out front.
We also do a lot of public events, shows, weddings and family gatherings with our draft mares. We love to share our hobby of draft horses with others and our mares are very laid back and kind.
That is us in a nutshell, our farm is aptly named "Going Grey Farm". I really can't wait to get to know others, learn from others, hopefully help, and gain new friends.
" Promise me you'll always remember: Your braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." By Christopher Robins to Pooh
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 3:53:48 PM
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Welcome Cari, what a busy full life! I love draft horses, and we also have a Siberian Husky. Looking forward to hearing from you, Carol
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting them in a fruit salad!
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Cari Lynn
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Cari
Rixeyville
Virginia
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 4:28:35 PM
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Thank you Lessie...aren't Siberian Huskies the clowns of the dog world? Dakota is very vocal, very mouthy, we sometimes fondly call her "hoover" as come dinner time, she is under the table waiting!! How old is yours?
" Promise me you'll always remember: Your braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." By Christopher Robins to Pooh
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 4:41:36 PM
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She will be five in March. She is the sweetest dog but when she wants to go, she is gone! Saylor was very easy to train. She has killed some of the chickens, so we just keep her in when they are out. She also refuses to be a watch dog. She sure can "talk" though!
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting them in a fruit salad!
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Cari Lynn
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Cari
Rixeyville
Virginia
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 05:20:01 AM
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LOL yes they can. My old dog, Rocky, likes to mosey around with me, he is slow so I let him take his time while I do what I need to do. He has never been one to wander off and loves to watch us as I think he still feels useful, and I don't mind the company.
" Promise me you'll always remember: Your braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." By Christopher Robins to Pooh
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elilakat
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 07:30:51 AM
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Cari Lynn,
I am SO jealous of where you live. My husband is from Virginia and has family in West Virginia. I, however, am a Texas girl. I had never been East in my life until recently. Now I'm completely in love with both states. I want to move. NOW!!
I'm familiar with Harrisonburg, VA, Sugar Grove, WV, and Franklin, WV. I just don't like crossing the mountain going back and forth. I get a little car sick.
Your farm sounds splendid! |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 09:19:13 AM
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Welcome Cari - glad to have you join us!!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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LBP
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Linda
Goodview
VA
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 11:57:06 AM
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Hello Neighbor! Welcome to MaryJanes Farm! I am in Bedford County!
Come visit me at:
http://lbpsews.blogspot.com |
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Cari Lynn
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Cari
Rixeyville
Virginia
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 3:36:42 PM
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LBP...I almost hate to ask, but...where is Bedford County? Can you tell I don't get out much?! And, Hello Neighbor to you too. I just signed up for the merit badges too, I am excited and think I can do some of them, can't wait for spring either!!
" Promise me you'll always remember: Your braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." By Christopher Robins to Pooh
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 2:14:20 PM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Cari Lynn! 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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Cari Lynn
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Cari
Rixeyville
Virginia
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 7:16:29 PM
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Well howdy to you Fiddlehead Farm! Thank you very much!!
" Promise me you'll always remember: Your braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." By Christopher Robins to Pooh
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2011 : 10:02:54 PM
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| Hi, Cari! I look forward to meeting you. I haven't been out to the garden recently, what with all the snow & ice, but last time I looked, one of my raised beds was still hosting carrots from last summer's planting. If that still holds true, next time I get a chance to see you, I'll pull up a bunch for the horses :) |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2011 : 02:38:48 AM
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Hi Cari & Welcome from Pa. :)
Blessings |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2011 : 4:18:03 PM
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Hi Cari - welcome to the forum!! 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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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3862 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3862 Posts |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 4:17:01 PM
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A be-lated Hello & Welcome. I love percherons and have 2 pet rats...on purpose. lol Enjoy the site.
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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FG-Terri
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Theresa
Newport News
VA
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 10:52:13 PM
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notforgottenfarm
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Lori
Amherst
VA
USA
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Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 12:23:44 PM
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Hi Cari Lynn ~
I'm in VA too ~ located between charlottesville & lynchburg...
we have an 83 acre hobby farm, raise donkeys, chickens, sheep, ducks. peacocks, guinae hens, dogs & cats! I am married to peter, mother to Hannah who is 16 and college-shopping...
where 'bouts are ya located?
Blessings from the Farm, Lori |
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AliciaNak
True Blue Farmgirl
405 Posts
Alicia
Elko
Nevada
USA
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Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 1:14:52 PM
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Welcome Cari,
Your mares sound wonderful! I love the big drafts. We don't see too many of em around here, some of the ranches still feed cows in the winter with horse drawn sleighs. I was lucky enough to meet up with a local electrician who has Clydesdales. They were awesome!
Your place sounds beautiful!
A big Nevada welcome,
Alicia
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.~Ralph Waldo Emmerson
www.blondenak.blogspot.com
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
528 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
528 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 06:37:28 AM
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Hi Cari and welcome from East Texas. I fell in love with Virginia while my son was in graduate school at UVA. He lives there now with his family so I visit as often as possible. What part of the state are yo in. He lives in Carrollton, just outside Newport News. You're going to love it here.
Karin
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dprovence
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Debbie
Little Rock
AR
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 11:32:44 AM
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Welcome Cari,
You are going to love all of your farmgirl sisters! I only joined a few weeks ago and have felt very welcome and the support is wonderful. I have learned so many things already by just reading the posts in the forum. Looking forward to talking to you in the future!
Huggs and Smyles,
Debbie
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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