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livelife
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Penny
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 2:17:33 PM
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Hello all! I love this site and everything "MaryJane" I've lurked for over a year, have all magazines, and check in and read the posts weekly!!!! Still learning all about pictures and postings... so bare with me
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livelife
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Penny
Michigan
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 2:40:03 PM
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opps! I meant to preview and I clicked submit... (see what I mean) anyhow a little about me. I'm 46 raised in a little west Michigan town. My dad wanted us kids to know the "Good Life" so he bought a mini farm when I was 10. Our "Farm" had 4 horses, 1 cow, bunches of chickens, and my dads favorite... pigs. He plowed the fields and planted corn which we opened up by hand when it came time to harvest. So many memories that are true treasures now. So what did I do but marry a city kid who has no clue and begged him to buy a little farm house with 5 acres. We have been renovating for the past 20 years, and hubby has built a barn, chicken coop, wood shed, and my dream!!! Problem is this little farm is in the middle of suburbia I feel like the milk bucket under the bull! But that doesn't stop the dream which I live everyday. Although when I get done filling the wood bin, feeding the chickens ect. ect. I look forward to reading all of your posts you are of kindred spirit that blesses me! Thank you
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 2:51:48 PM
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Well, it seems like you are doing the right thing. We had to finally sell our little farm when progress decided wewere in a city and no longer country. You know what....happens. but hang in there you are living your dream. Marybeth
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
Edited by - Marybeth on Mar 18 2007 2:52:34 PM |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 3:22:29 PM
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Welcome, Penny!! I'm glad that you came out from your lurking spot! You are going to love it here- lots and lots of great women with tons of experience to share. I bet you will be able to add to that voice as well!
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livelife
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Penny
Michigan
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 3:41:39 PM
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Oh this is fun!! Checked back and 2 replys.. (ladies with 5 stars under there name!!! wow) I'm not sure how long this thread lasts? Thanks Marybeth and Mumof3 ( I also have 3 kids, boys) for your reply.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 5:15:26 PM
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Welcome Penny! I am glad you arn't just lurking any more!! It will be so fun to get to know you here!! You sound great!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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sunshine78
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Cynthia
Western
Nebraska
106 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 8:26:01 PM
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Welcome Penny! Glad to have you here. Hope you post a lot so we can get to know you better.
www.pinecanyonranch.com |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 8:52:36 PM
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welcome penny! you'll really like it here.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 10:34:45 PM
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Penny,
Welcome!! You gave me a chuckle with your milk bucket under a bull picture but I am thrilled you are living your dream and I think that is what matters!! I admire your determination and think it is wonderful! I can not wait to hear more about your little piece of heaven and am so glad you joined in! See you 'round!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 08:25:07 AM
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Hi, Penny - it's good to have you here. We've owned our place for 10 years, and yes, the renovation never ends! :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 08:47:48 AM
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Hi, there, Penny - and welcome! It sounds like you are such a farmgirl at heart - and at home! I just know you'll love it here. The ladies are wonderful, and it's nice to have you around!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 11:42:03 AM
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| Hi Penny, welcome to our group. Well, your "city kid" sure sounds like he came around to your way of thinking. "Milk bucket under the bull"...cracks me up!! I know you'll fit in great here, looking forward to getting to know you better... |
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livelife
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Penny
Michigan
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 12:22:00 PM
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Wow!! I think I've found my new drug of choice. All of your cheerful replys gave me a rural route rush, (ya know that feeling that ya get when you expect the usual 3 eggs a day and then you find 8) speaking of chickens I have to tell you all something neat. This is the first year I had eggs all winter with no laying mash at all! The difference was (mabey) everyday I put 6 drops of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide in their water. Anyone else ever hear of that? Libbie? are u the Libbey in the magazine??? oh boy, I'm honored... until next time
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 12:54:37 PM
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Welcome, Penny!
I just know you're going to enjoy it here......lots to learn, lot of support, & lots of laughter, too.
Looking forward to hearing more about you, & your farm.
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 10:19:59 PM
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Yep, Penny, that's me! I'm really interested about the hydrogen peroxide - how much water did you put the drops in? My hens always slow way, WAY down in winter - to the point that this past winter I had to buy...ugh...STORE EGGS. Once. After that, I just couldn't do it!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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elah
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Emily
SW
Michigan
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 1:31:43 PM
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Welcome Penny! All the FarmGirls are super nice and friendly on the forums here.
My hubby and I just moved to SW Michigan. So far we are loving it. |
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beckels
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
becky
warrington
pa
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2007 : 04:24:21 AM
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Welcome Penny to the farmgirls!
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2007 : 04:33:13 AM
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Wecome Penny,
What part of West Michigan are you from? There are a few MJF fans in the Grand Rapids area and everyone is ready to have a get together now that the warmer weather is here. Happy to keep you in the loop!
Ann
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