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Apache Lady
Farmgirl in Training
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Erika
La Puente
California
USA
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 Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 09:58:55 AM
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Hello ladies,
I've been collecting MJ magazines for a couple of years now and finally decided to join in. So much information on the forums!
I love the outdoors, fishing, camping, hunting. I've been divorced a couple of years and very intimidated of doing some of these things myself. But I've now met the love of my life and we are able to combine our individual interests into one wonderful package.
He owns a 23' fishing vessel and I own the truck to tow it. We've fished almost every weekend out of San Diego looking for yellowtail and tuna. Didn't get any, but we did manage to get some nice halibut in the bay. I enjoy canning my own tuna and the yellowtail, smoked and regular. I'm experimenting with spicy tuna now. Everyone loves my canned fish, I even won 3rd place at the LA County Fair a couple of years ago. Along with 1st place for my homegrown applesauce. This year I won 3rd place for my cranberry sauce.
I love to garden, I just need more space! I would love to have a small farm or just some acreage some day. Marc (my boyfriend) used to have chickens and bees, two things I've always wanted to try. We're hoping to get some chickens this spring depending on our living situation. He travels out of the country a lot and my work is 80 miles from his house. I do not want to do that commute every day.
I also started quilting about two years ago. I've made some lap quilts and a couple of baby blankets as gifts. I went to Alaska two years ago and hit every quilt shop I passed. Came home with lots of fabric and patterns. I also enjoy cross stitching, fly tying, and beading.
I'm so excited about this forum! Love ya!
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 10:00:21 AM
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Welcome Erika -
Hope you enjoy it here at MJF!
Hugs,
Luanne from PA
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 11:36:24 AM
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Welcome to the fold. It sounds like you are a very creative lady. What is fly tying?
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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Apache Lady
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Erika
La Puente
California
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 12:14:54 PM
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I tie artificial flies for fishing.
hope I downloaded this right. These are two squid flies. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 12:47:46 PM
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Welcome, Erika! Love your flies! Promised DH I will try to tie some this winter. I have the supplies and patterns. All I have to do now is do it. Before my eyes get any worse. You'll love it here.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl
397 Posts
Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 4:15:35 PM
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Welcome Erika.
You will enjoy here. I started our small garden this year. We use the 4'x4' raised bed for our vegetable crops. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17403 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2011 : 8:14:01 PM
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Erika,
Welcome.... to MJF... you will luv everyone here...
p.s. have you heard about 'Sisters on the Fly', a group for women....who like to camp, fish, etc...there are several MJF gals here who are members.
You would fit in wonderfully with Sis.o/t Fly with your 'fly tieing'.
Also, besure to check out the 'outdoors' thread here @ MJF.
sister hugz...
>^..^<
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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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13821 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Clumboy
True Blue Farmgirl
62 Posts
Chris
Walkerton
IN
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2011 : 04:01:48 AM
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hi erika from a fellow newbie. what fascinating interests you have! looking forward to getting to know you--chris
not a boy--long story |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2011 : 5:59:04 PM
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Welcome from Long Island, NY Erika! Sounds like you really enjoy yourself and will certainly enjoy MJF and at this wonderful forum.
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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Nanniekim
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Kim
Arizona
206 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 7:04:08 PM
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Welcome! I grew up in Glendora and I had an aunt and uncle that lived in La Puente. Didn't know you could have chickens there but hope you can! We always loved going to the county fair each year. Congratulations on your winning entries. I'm sure you will enjoy it here!
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Apache Lady
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Erika
La Puente
California
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2011 : 2:01:23 PM
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| Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes. I'll be posting here and there all my latest crafts and stuff. |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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NixKat
True Blue Farmgirl
288 Posts
Kathleen
CT
USA
288 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 5:47:40 PM
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Welcome Erika from CT! I know you will enjoy yourself here, everyone is very nice, very friendly. I lived in Costa Mesa for a year (2010-2011) and loved CA. especially the San Diego.
{{{hugs}}}
Kathleen...... Farmgirl Sister #3447 |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 06:18:44 AM
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Welcome Erica!
I am a So Cal girl living in the Kansas prairie now.
My son is in San Diego area Love it there!! How fun for you to be able to go.
Enjoy these forums!
Farmgirl blessings,
Linda
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com |
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