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faithhavenfarm
Farmgirl at Heart
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Susie
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Jan 30 2011 : 2:41:06 PM
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Hi. I'm Susie and I live on a "hobby" farm in So/Central Missouri. I am the wife of a soon-to-retire United States Marine.  We have lived all over the country, including Hawaii. We found our "paradise" here on our farm in this rural area. I have three "young adult" children-Aimee, almost 19, Ciara, 16 and graduating high school this year, and Garrett, 13. We have and ride horses for our pleasure. My girls both ride ex-racehorses. I have an older Appaloosa gelding. My men share a short, fat mare!  We also have dairy goats, laying hens, a few cattle for grass-fed beef, and a Jersey cow that we do not milk. We also have 5 dogs and 8 cats. Each summer we raise and process pasture poultry (mainly chickens and some turkey). We had a small flock of sheep but took a break from that. I'm a convert...I was raised near the ocean in CA, a Marine daughter. The Lord led me to learn more about food and how it is produced and what it does or doesn't do for us. He eventually led us here to our farm and a desire to provide for ourselves. We homeschool our children and have for 10 years now. It has been a blessing not having to worry about schools with all of our 12 moves over the last 20 years. It has also been a blessing during deployments (both leaving and reunions) and moves and life on the farm. I enjoy the tradional/whole foods movement, meal planning, making bread, cheese, and soap. I LOVE dark chocolate! I'm a clutter queen! I can knit dish cloths but that's about it. I can sew and used to be very crafty until homeschooling took over my life. :o/ I make everything from scratch and always have! My children and I are very close and do most everything together. Okay-we do everything together! They have been just as excited about this adventure as I have. I have very few friends-my best is a Chaplain's wife who lived a few doors down from us in 2001-2002. We have not lived near each other since and only visited one another a few times but we talk on the once a week. I would love to meet some caring friends who share similar interests. I love the way MJF makes me feel when I read it. I have a lot of experience and similarities with many of those who submit to her magazine. Most of the time publications only interest me if I have something to learn or gain, but I keep coming back to MJF because of the feeling of kinship extends. I guess that's about it. I look forward to browsing the forum. Susie in MO |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
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Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 03:25:51 AM
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Hi Susie & Welcome. I am new too & a PAFM from Pa. You will enjoy it here & I know how you feel about MJF :)
Blessings |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 08:05:27 AM
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Welcome Susan, from another Missouri Gal. So happy to have you joining us. Linda (Prayingranny) and I have set up a henhouse, Scattered Prairie Gals, and would love for you to hop over and read through the things we are doing. If you have any questions, please let me know. We'd love to have you part of our henhouse. Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 10:28:11 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Susan! We are so glad you joined us. Many talented and helpful farmgirls here for you. My DH retires from the Air Force in 2012 and we are looking for our hobby farm. I am practicing now on my double size city lot. You will find many kindred souls here.
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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Marcia30
True Blue Farmgirl
159 Posts
Marcia
Mt. Carmel
IL
USA
159 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 10:52:59 AM
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Hey there Susie. Welcome, I also lived in MO for awhile. My DH was in the army but got out. Are you at FLW? Where do you live? I absolutley love it in MO. I hope to move back one day and stay forever. It is the most beautiful place to live. The scenery and the water is so clear. And there is always something to do or something going on. Welcome once again. Look forward to gettingto know you.
I am ready for the warm weather. Bring it on. I am so tired of bein cooped up in the house!!!!
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faithhavenfarm
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Susie
Missouri
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 11:24:58 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome!  I just sold our cow! We are due for a big winter storm and I spent more time than I anticipated waiting in line at the commissary...When I got done I had a call from a man who was almost to the farm! So we high-tailed it home, donned our muck boots and heavy coats and wrangled the cow in the rain and mud! Thankfully, she has turned into a nice lady and though she threatened to take me mud skiing as I lead her to his trailer, she didn't. She even loaded very nicely. Praise the Lord that He gave us this opportunity. We needed it.
I look forward to having more time to get to know and dialog with everyone! Now-off to basketball practice and a Mocha to warm me back up!
"Trust in the Lord..."
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HollyG
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Holly
Hamburg
Arkansas
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 1:19:39 PM
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Hi Susie!
I'm Holly from South Arkansas, but we definitly sound like kindred spirits. I don't have the experience or foundation you do yet, but I'm working on it. It's so nice to finally connect with people who think like I do about things. My co-workers think I'm a bit strange when I talk about my hobbies and interests. The more back to basics I can get, the happier I am! I'm thankful the Lord has led to the fulfillment of your dreams and I wish you and your family a happy retirement and deep roots on your little piece of paradise!
HollyG
Farmgirl #2513
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 2:44:18 PM
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Welcome to the forum Susie!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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kathyjane
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Kathy
Doniphan
MO
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2011 : 9:42:55 PM
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Hi Susie,
Welcome! I am also from Missouri, south-east. Looking forward to getting to know you!
Kathy Jane
Farmgirl #2565 |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 08:28:37 AM
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Hi Susie, I'm from Cass Co, Mo, are you near me? Carol
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting them in a fruit salad!
Farmgirl #680! |
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faithhavenfarm
Farmgirl at Heart
5 Posts
Susie
Missouri
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 09:30:27 AM
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We are located in So. Central, Missouri near Fort Leornard Wood. My husband has worked there since 2005. We are snowed IN today! It's a winter wonderland and chores are a little bit of a challenge but so bright and clean and beautiful right now.
"Trust in the Lord..."
Proverbs 3:5,6 |
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cackey
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Cathy
Tebbetts
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 10:48:40 AM
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Hi Susie, I am also new to MJF (1/30/11). I saw my first copy ofthe magazine in the quilt shop I frequent and finally broke down and treated myself and bought it. It reminded me of my Aunt Maggie who was a true farm girl no matter where she lived. I loved it and came to the website. Having a little trouble understanding and navigating the site at the moment. I live in central Missouri. I am enjoying all the posts but am feeling very "young" in my lack of know how everyone else seems to have . I am looking forward to learning alot.
Makin' Do, Gettin' Along, Hope You Are Too! |
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thehatlady
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Lola
Doniphan
Missouri
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 5:02:26 PM
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Hi!!!! Susie ,Welcome I'm sure you'll find a lot of useful information here. I also am from good ole' Missouri,all my life, don't know if I'd know how to act anywhere else.LOL I am from Doniphan. Just down the road a piece.
All joking aside this is a wonderful bunch of ladies and I've enjoyed being here. I got a surprise this last week in the form of am e-mail from Kathy Jane, we got to talk on the landline this week and I sure did enjoy visiting with her, hopefully soon we'll get to meet face to face.
My sister doesn't live too far from you, she lives a Richland, I get to go over there ever little bit.
Again WELCOME glad you're here.
Lola
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 5:45:32 PM
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Welcome Susie!! Jump right in and enjoy the forum! As Brenda (Classygram) said, we have a Ks/Mo farmgirl chapter. Would love to have you join in!! The ladies on this site are just great and you will find many homeschooling moms for support as well. Enjoy!!
Blessings, Linda
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
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Edited by - prayin granny on Feb 02 2011 5:46:09 PM |
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