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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
898 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
898 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 22 2026 : 4:49:57 PM
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Way to go, Davis family! I’m so excited for you!!!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7830 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7830 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2026 : 5:05:51 PM
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Congratulations Krista and Family. What is a Farmgirls Guide? How do I not know about it?
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
704 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2026 : 5:01:47 PM
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Congratulations, Krista! You have earned it with all that you do with your wonderful children! Enjoy your award!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7830 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7830 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2026 : 6:32:33 PM
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Thank you Krista.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3871 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3871 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2026 : 7:21:20 PM
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How exciting! Congratulations Krista!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Bellepic
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
28 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2026 : 2:25:25 PM
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Thank you Heather and Christine!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
758 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
758 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2026 : 5:17:01 PM
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Wow! Congratulations to you Krista and your kids! You have all been very constructively busy. I used to do those kind of things with my kids when they were young. Not badges but entries in our local fair's junior section. Every time they moaned about having nothing to do I got them to pick something from the list of possible entries. Then the day before the fair, we did so much baking, they all had to take turns. The kitchen was a disaster by the end of the day, but I really miss those times.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2026 : 2:41:19 PM
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Jill, that sounds like so much fun! Everleigh really wanted to enter something into the fair this year, but she decided to be a part of the fair parade with her dance studio instead. I think next year she will do both.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Bellepic
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 2:16:45 PM
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Wonderful idea, Jill! Fallon and I just swung by our county's fair and discovered they offer prizes for biggest, best, and most unusual garden veggies. If we're organized enough to get planting in time, that might keep us busy without a lot of kitchen clean up!
I realized in updating my community service log that I've accumulated enough hours to apply for the Intermediate level! Most of these hours have been in the form of co-leading a Brownie Girl Scout troop and acting as treasurer for the school's parent group. Is it *really* community service if your own kid is benefiting? Hehe. I still have plans to branch out to help at the public library and the community center garden. Are any of you all volunteers? Which forms of service do you find most satisfying?
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 3:10:44 PM
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Way to go Christine! I think those types of community service are the best. Our children really benefit from seeing us help out. Plus it sometimes allows us to spend more time with them!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
758 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
758 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2026 : 4:08:53 PM
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Being in a parade sounds like a lot of fun, Krista! Well done Christine, and yes, it definitely counts if you volunteer with your kid's activities. I was a Cubs leader for 5 years and I've been a 4H leader for 26. I find working with kids the most satisfying. I was the "A" leader of the 4H club for 12 years (organizational role and overall leadership). I'm the Fibre Arts and paper work leader now and enjoy that much more. I love teaching the kids about spinning, weaving, felting, knitting etc. I'm also on the workshop committee for my Spinning and Weaving Guild. I also volunteer when I have time with the local Historical Artifacts Society. We are creating a Textile Emporium in one of the small buildings on site. You have motivated me to apply for my Community Service badge, I'm going to do it right now (holding myself accountable).
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
Edited by - jillyd on Aug 17 2026 4:20:17 PM |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2026 : 4:59:14 PM
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Jill, that sounds like so much fun! I bet the kids really enjoy learning all those new skills.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 1:46:58 PM
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How are your badges coming along? Now that summer is coming to an end and things are slowing down in the garden, I have had more time to work on my latch hook project. I really want to finish it soon so I can apply for my beginner Nellie Will-do. Then I have a few books that I need to read to finish some other badges. I would like to finish at least 5 more badges before the year is up.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
898 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
898 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 3:49:55 PM
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I’ve had a bunch that I’ve been working on this summer that I will have to apply for sometime soon. I’m about ready to put part of my garden to bed and my canning is almost finished so I will have more time to work on some new ones. I’m getting ready to do the cheese making badges and I’m really excited!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3871 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3871 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2026 : 6:26:44 PM
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I need to sit down and apply for some. And finish up a few more. Time is getting away from me - where did September go!?!
Debbie - That sounds like a wonderful badge to work on! I'd be a taste tester for you :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2026 : 5:22:52 PM
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Debbie, the cheese making badge sounds fun! I can't wait to hear how it turns out. I will join Heather and taste test for you!
Heather, I know what you mean. I can't believe it is already October. Hopefully you get some time to work on your badges.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
898 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
898 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2026 : 5:38:07 PM
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I will let you girls know when the samples are ready!!! I’m having a hard time narrowing my choices down…everything sounds yummy and I’m excited to learn how to do this:). I want to get a couple in the cooler so they’ll be ready for the holidays. I’m wondering about a smoked Gouda, if that’s possible? Or as Merit likes to call it…” burnt” cheese. Haha
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2026 : 1:36:19 PM
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Debbie, why do you need to narrow your choices down? Can't you make all the ones you want?
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3871 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3871 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2026 : 11:48:24 AM
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I don't see why you can't do a smoked Gouda. If there's a will there's a way, they say. Merit cracks me up :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
704 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2026 : 6:37:20 PM
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Hi, All! I have badges to apply for, too! I can't believe that it is October either! Now that I have gotten back from my Texas trip, I will try to apply for them! I went to Texas to visit my daughter who has been diagnosed with follicular lymphoma. She just finished her first round of treatment for it. Thankfully I was able to be with her. She is a very active person and has trouble staying down to be ill. She has some time off from the treatment to have scans. Then her Doctor will decide if she needs more rounds of treatment. Long trip, tough visit, but we keep moving forward...right? Please keep us in your prayers!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
8693 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
8693 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2026 : 2:55:24 PM
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Nancy, I look forward to seeing what badges you apply for! I am sorry to hear about your daughter. I hope she is recovering well from her first treatment. It is wonderful that you were able to visit her and help her through her treatment. Wrapping you both in huge Farmgirl hugs!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
704 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2026 : 4:31:15 PM
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Thanks, Krista. It was a rough trip, but I was so glad to be able to be there for her. She was very appreciative, too. It had been quite a while since we were able to visit. I drove for two days to get from Southern California to Texas. It was quite a road trip! So glad that I am able to travel!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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KnyttWytch
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Hilary
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
103 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2026 : 11:31:38 AM
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So sorry to hear about your daughter Nancy, I hope the treatments works well and quickly!
#6958 Hilary, disabled knitter and stitcher (lover of real food!) |
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Just a bit of merit badge chit chat |
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Just a bit of merit badge chit chat
