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Sharkie
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Alice
Rogers City
Michigan
USA
6 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 26 2015 : 6:22:39 PM
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| Hello all. I live in northern Michigan, yes I am one of the "troll people". Those of us that live below the mighty Mac Bridge are troll people :) I enjoy my small vegetable garden and my kitties. I learned to can jelly a couple years ago and live for it now. Someday I may grow Into pressure canning foods. I would enjoy having a few pen pals to share letters or postcards with. I love to learn about other places :) |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2015 : 7:12:51 PM
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Hi Alice. Welcome to the farm. I have never heard the term "troll people" and will have to look up that region. I must agree there is nothing like personally canned jellies. We can our own each year. Learning to can with the pressure canner will open up a whole new world for you!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7402 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7402 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 02:30:56 AM
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Welcome Alice, I can very little these days, but I do enjoy drying herbs and veg. Like you I would like to try pressure canning. Will be looking for you around the 'Farm'.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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guineahen
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Andrea
Hawley
Pa
USA
86 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 04:29:55 AM
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| Welcome, glad you are here! |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 04:32:59 AM
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A Big Welcome from Wisconsin!!
Julie 
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 04:59:53 AM
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Hi, Alice, and welcome from down in Texas! So happy to welcome another animal lover. I have 7 kitties and one big, grandpa dog, all rescued from homeless or abused (or both) situations.
I have never been a pen pal, but, I do write letters, so if you'd like to email me your address, I'll send mine back to you.
Wanda
Farmgirl sister #3399
www.wandasturrock.com
'The Simply Lived Life' blog http://www.wandasturrock.com/website/blog/ |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6793 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6793 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 05:21:34 AM
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Hi Alice and welcome to the Farm from way down here in sunny Gainesville, Florida! I have a very special kitty too!! What do you like to do during your long cold winters?
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 09:51:23 AM
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*waving at ya from Wyoming* Alice, welcome to Farmgirls. I have been canning since I was about 12 years old (a long time ago) I hope you do decide to try pressure canning...there is much goodness waiting for you. I hope that you enjoy it here.
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
My Blog
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Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl
1138 Posts
Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
1138 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 10:51:26 AM
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Welcome from beautiful Chester County, PA! I am a recovering home food preserver - ha ha ha. When I had lots of people at home to feed, I ran the canner, deydrator, freezer -- whatever I could find -- from about June through October. Now I dehydrate what we can't use fresh and make my own yogurt in the dehydrator about every other week. I am so hooked on the fresh homemade stuff! Hope you enjoy the Sisterhood -- lots of great people and lots of great ideas to share.
There are trolls under the Fremont Bridge in Seattle, too. (Also the 3 Billy Goats Gruff) Sounds like you are in good company.
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7814 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7814 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 1:48:16 PM
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Hello Alice and welcome to the group! Can’t say that I have ever heard of the “troll people” before. I learn something new every day. Can jelly is so delicious! What flavor of jelly do you make? I make raspberry jam with my mother and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I would be more than happy to be one of your pen pals. There are also swaps on here in which you can sign up for to exchange letters and such. I plan on signing up for a few myself. Hope you can find many new friends on here.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 2:18:14 PM
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Alice and Krista - there is a thread under swaps for penpals if you ladies are interested... You just need to post something about yourselves on there and then send me a pm with your mailing address and I will add you to the list and send the updated list to each of you and everyone else on it. There are currently a little over sixty Farmgirls on it :)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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Sharkie
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Alice
Rogers City
Michigan
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 5:10:38 PM
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| Thank you to all the replies :) I love learning about other people and look forward to all the neat topics here :) |
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Sharkie
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Alice
Rogers City
Michigan
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2015 : 5:33:23 PM
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I must explain about "troll people". Michigan is 2 peninsulas. The only way across the lake is the 5 mile long bridge or by boat. I live about 60 miles below the bridge. People like me that live in the lower peninsula are nicknamed " troll people".
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13801 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13801 Posts |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2015 : 1:27:29 PM
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Alice, interesting info on the "troll people". I have never heard of that before...
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2015 : 3:55:15 PM
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Hi, Alice! Welcome from Iowa! Yes, I have heard of the Michigan
"trolls". We travel to the UP as much as possible. Last Summer we went up to Paradise to visit White Fish Point and then under the Bridge to visit our "troll" g-daughter in Marine City! We are "Yoopers" at heart! (I know you will understand this) lol
I can lots of jellies too! Mostly grapes, raspberries and honeysuckle from our woods. Dandelion and violet from our yard.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2015 : 4:07:23 PM
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Hello and welcome!!!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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NY Pumpkin girl
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Christine
Gouverneur
New York
USA
104 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2015 : 5:30:52 PM
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Welcome to the group of Farmgirls...
NY Pumpkin girl |
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dandelionhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
205 Posts
Debbie
Plymouth
Mass
USA
205 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2015 : 09:15:39 AM
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Welcome to the farm, Alice! You've found farmgirl heaven!
I don't do much canning, but I LOVE my little backyard flower farm, re-purposing, treasure hunting for vintage finds, and the beach. I also love writing for MaryJanesFarm...
Come by and say howdy to Mary Jane's Farmgirl Bloggers sometime!
I blog from the beach in New England.
farmgirl sister #1199
Deb~ MJF BEACH farmgirlblogger
http://bfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
" home is where we all craft the life of our dreams." |
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2015 : 10:21:34 AM
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Thanks for explaining that, Alice. Since I've never heard of Michigan troll people, you can probably imagine the picture that popped into my mind when I saw that term. I bet you don't look a thing like that!! : )
Wanda
Farmgirl sister #3399
www.wandasturrock.com
'The Simply Lived Life' blog http://www.wandasturrock.com/website/blog/ |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2015 : 3:57:08 PM
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Hi sharkie, I am a troll too. I live in Atlanta, Michigan. wow a Farmgirl that lives pretty close. I have chickens and I love to sew. My dad who has dementia lives with me right now so, I do not get out much anymore, so it is a good thing I like to sew! hehehehehe well WELCOME!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
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alaskagirlnow2011
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Holly
Blackfoot
ID
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 10:43:02 AM
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| Hi everyone! I wanted to let you know that my book is now on Amazon! Some of you expressed an interest. Herbs to Know for First Aid is a great book to keep in your back pack, 72 hour kit, bug out bag etc. it is spiral bound and is a good size for packing. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 12:30:03 PM
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Welcome! Enjoy your time with us.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2016 : 08:45:52 AM
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Welcome Alice. I'm so glad to hear of your love for writing letters, so please do check out the pen pal thread like Shannon said. Although with all the chat that goes on in this forum, you might be too busy to write! haha
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2016 : 11:28:15 PM
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Holly, glad your book is out. Post it under entrapreneur. Alice, welcome from frozen North. We have lots of trolls here. I had a friend who was a youper. Glad to have you.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2016 : 04:25:28 AM
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Hi Alice, welcome in! I've gotten some really helpful advice here about canning. The ladies here are a wealth of knowledge on almost everything. Thanks for sharing the bit about troll people, that's so interesting! Glad you're here!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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