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sassynrob
True Blue Farmgirl
304 Posts
Shelly
Shepherd
MI
USA
304 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 06:10:20 AM
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For some reason my computer is not working correctly. I can not get my email to open. I also cant seem to see my post on here letting my partner know that my package was damaged.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7270 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7270 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 06:31:23 AM
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Ladies, I am sorry I have been out of touch for so long, I have not been on the computer much. First I had 3 wonderful farmgirls visit me Tammy C, CJ and Robin, we had a wonderful time. More coming later with pictures.
Then we have another wildfire,(6500 acres and growing and moving fast) that closed out main way in and out Hwy 24. The fire is devastating, the west side of Colorado Springs went up in flames last night as the fire blew up. Air Force Academy evacuated as well as 30,000 other, thankful no lives have been lost but many home.
It breaks my heart and I am so sad, even though I live a bit higher up in the mountains, Colorado Springs is my community, this is where I shop, play and visit family and friends. This effects all of us. Hwy 24 is how they get our food, gas, supplies etc to us. Many of our businesses near my little town are closed due to lack of supplies. The east side of Woodland Park at the Teller/Elpaso line has evacuated.
I just wanted to catch up, and let you know I am here and safe. But, please, please keep our communities, evacuees and wildlife in your prayers.
Hugs,
Debbie
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7270 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7270 Posts |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7270 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7270 Posts |
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 08:25:54 AM
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Hi,
I can not remember if I thanked Liz for my wonderful 4th of July items. I thought I did but, do not see it. A mind is a terrible thing to lose. Please for give me. I loved everything and have used the beautiful hand made bag, (how creative) and the coaster and hot pad were also used at a Birthday party for my aunt and people just raved over them. Thank you so very much for everything it was wonderful.
Liz loves a lot of the things that I do. She loves to read, and give home made presents. She and I think that when you take the time and love to make someone a present you are showing Love and Thoughtfulness. I wish Liz was my neighbor so we could do crafts together. I just love her and have found a true kindred spirit. I am so glad that I had her for this swap. |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7270 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7270 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 08:36:25 AM
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UPDATE! Our Wildfire is now 15,135 acres and is growing, the weather is so very hot and dry.
Things are pretty bad here, we live day to day, wondering what will happen next.
Hwy 24 is closed and has been since the 24th of June, that is our way in and out and how our food, gas and supplies get to us. Many businesses are closed in Woodland Park and right behind the Wal Mart everyone has been evacuated. There are 3 other ways to get out but it takes hours longer.
We lost the west side of Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy is threatened too and has been evacuated.
Plus we have and arsonist in our area who has starteed 25 fires in our communities near me in the past week, so we are all on edge.
For now we are safe but are ready at any moment to evacuate. My heart is broke and I am so sad, and I can not seem to stop the tears for our communities, evacuees, animals and wildlife.
Plus the weather has been hot and dry worst in Colorado history so that does not help at all.
I have not been on the computer much as I am glued to the TV.
Please keep us in your thought and prayers as we need all the prayers we can get.
Thank you for all your love and support.
*************Tammy will take any emails from you and help you contact your partners if you have not heard from them.***********************
Hugs,
Debbie
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jun 27 2012 09:28:05 AM |
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 09:24:13 AM
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Oh Debbie,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers right now. Keep updating when you can.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
www.becomingwendy.wordpress.com |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 09:36:20 AM
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Oh my gosh! Debbie! My heart is just breaking for you and everyone out there! I am praying for your safety - EVERYONE's safety - and buckets and buckets of rain! Also that they find the arsonist and stop him! My gosh, how terrifying that must be - like you don't have enough to worry about already! I'm so, so sorry you are going through this. My sister said they are still safe where she lives, but she can see and smell the smoke in the air. I just want her and the kids to get out of there and come stay with us until it's over. SO scarey. Do you have a place to go if you do have to evacuate? You're welcome here - anytime! What can we do to help? Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 10:32:34 AM
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Debbie, I think about you everytime I watch the news. This is just sooo sad, The people, the homes, the animals, the trees. Just awful. I'm thinking of you.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7270 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7270 Posts |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 3:33:34 PM
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Jill,
I am sooo sorry, but I just got your package in the mail. I feel terrible that it's taken me so long. It's on it's way though!
Emily |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
8012 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
8012 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 5:13:05 PM
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Oh Debbie
Stay safe there and my Prayers are for you, I have been watch what the Denver Post has had in it and it has been so horrible and I saw that they had Arsonists, It is so horrible that with all the danger that they do such awful things like that. My prayers are there with you.
love darlene
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2372 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2372 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 5:38:10 PM
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Debbie,
My prayers are with you. Stay safe and remember how much you are loved!!!
Hugs
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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Edited by - treelady on Jun 27 2012 5:38:43 PM |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 9:34:18 PM
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I finally sent my package in the mail cause my daughter is home from the hospital! Everything has gone really well and she is recovering rather quickly! We still need lots of prayers as we will be doing 6 weeks of antibiotics through a picc line every 6 hours. Not a lot of consecutive sleep around here! Lol! Like having a baby again! Thanks for all your prayers. God has been faithful and helped us every step of he way. He is good!!!! His love never fails! Also thanks ladies for the fun mail you've sent! She loves it all!
Prayers are going out to everyone in CO. Scarey stuff! Be safe!!!
Hugs~
April
Playing in the Sonshine
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tammyc
True Blue Farmgirl
698 Posts
Tammy
Danville
California
USA
698 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2012 : 10:14:05 PM
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Hello Farmgirls! Sorry I haven't posted lately, but I just got back from visiting my wonderful farmgirl friend and swap hostess partner Debbie!!! We spent four great days together and had so much fun! Thanks to Debbie for being such an awesome hostess and friend! I also got to meet CeeJay, her daughter Robin and Marilyn (Mountain Mama)....all such lovely farmgirls.
Anyway, I hope everyone has gotten their boxes in the mail by now, so their partners will be able to enjoy them by July 4th. I am trying to address any problems from my end as Debbie is now caught up in the horrific Waldo Canyon wildfire which is very close to her home. I am saying prayers and sending good thoughts her way every minute of the day, that she stays safe!
Hugs to all, Tammy
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 04:39:45 AM
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countryteacher
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Deanna
Jameson
Missouri
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 10:56:01 AM
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Debbie, You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the horrible ordeal of dealing with the forest fires. My inlaws and brother-in-law lives in Pueblo so we have been watching the news very concerned. Stay safe!!
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6014 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6014 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 2:01:28 PM
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Tammy, Thanks for the update! So glad you guys all got to meet!! Any news from Debbie today? Many, many prayers going up for Colorado!!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7270 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7270 Posts |
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36paws20hooves
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Danielle
Weirsdale
Florida
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 2:21:15 PM
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Shelly, I'm sorry what part was damaged? I thought I send items that were nonbreakable. Do you happen to have a tracking # for the package you sent to me? quote:
Originally posted by sassynrob
For some reason my computer is not working correctly. I can not get my email to open. I also cant seem to see my post on here letting my partner know that my package was damaged.
www.foreverlovecreations.com
I'm so busy I don't know if I just found a rope or lost my horse! |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 2:43:36 PM
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Debbie,
All of you have been in my prayers. This is all so heartbreaking. Even if peoples' homes are not affected by the fire, their lives will be changed drastically by the devastation around them. So sad to see all of the nature and animals that are killed and homes lost. Thank God nature is resilient and so are people. I will continue to pray that you all stay safe and for the safety of the firefighters!
Emily |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 3:13:05 PM
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On a happier note.....I just received a beautiful 4th of July package from Jill Skane! First, the envelope it came in had the sweetest hand-drawn blueberries on it! Love it! Inside the package I found a mini flag, some glitter glue (which is great because I needed something glittery!), some lip balm made in Maine, a cute hankie with cows and hints of red, white, and blue on it (perfect for someone who is from the Wisconsin...the dairy state), a bracelet, the cutest little altered note book, a beautiful handmade wall hanging collage, and a festive potholder with the cutest patriotic girls on it! She used the same patriotic image on the collage, notebook, and the charm she made for the bracelet!
Jill, everything is amazing and I love it all! Thank you so much!
Ladies, Jill lives in Stacyville Maine. She and her husband took early retirement and moved onto a farm on 13 acres which they purchased in 2004. Prior to that, she lived in Danvers where her two children still reside. She has a son and daughter. They both have 3 children. Jill is very talented. I know this not just from this swap, but because the one and only ATC card I own was made by her, and it is beautiful!
Thank you again, Jill!
The sweet hand-drawn blueberries.......
All of the goodies I received..........
The cute, patriotic girls on the potholder.....
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Edited by - Emily Anna on Jun 28 2012 3:14:04 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7270 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7270 Posts |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2372 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2372 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 4:17:18 PM
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I recieved the most wonderful package from Deanna today! She made me a 4th of July apron, which I just love and a beautiful paper star. There were so many goodies in the box and Deanna the candy was gone in no time! Thank You so much for everything!!!!
Deanna is a 1st. grade teacher and also lives on a farm, they raise angus cattle and have a huge garden and I am planning on bringing my own cone on the 4th for her homemade ice cream!
Have a wonderful 4th my new friend!!
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2012 : 05:29:33 AM
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Thankyou Emily grad you liked your package had a great time putting it together.
My prayers and thoughts go out to all my Farm Sisters and the people of Colorado can't even imagine of what you are all going thru. |
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