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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 04:11:12 AM
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I don't have a farm - I consider myself an urban homesteader. Trying to turn every inch of my yard into a food producing garden. I enjoy canning, making my own - everything and getting back to a more natural way of life.
We're "stuck" in the city until my hubby retires. Which could be in the next 10 years. We have 2 girls, ages 9 & 5 who would love to live with more animals than the domestic kind we already have. My oldest has complained many times that they need to change the laws so we can have chickens & horses. We have room for chickens, not horses! 
Debbie |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
555 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 05:02:07 AM
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You will feel at home here and a big welcome to you.
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://thebackfence.etsy.com |
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2 Red Barns
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Jamie
Bay City
Michigan
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 05:12:59 AM
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| It sound like your a farmer to me...Welcome from one farm girl to the other. Looking forward to hearing more about you. Jamie |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 05:16:47 AM
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Welcome Debbie,
There are some posts from some Chicago farmgirls planning a get together. (Check out under Farmgirl Chapter Projects). You will be at home on the "farm" in the city!!!! Welcome!
Ann
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Edited by - Forrester Farm on Mar 31 2007 05:29:29 AM |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 06:36:16 AM
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Welcome, Deb!! I love that you have created your own farm in the city. Such a good example for your neighbors. Have others caught on yet? I bet you could get away with a hen or two. They can be hidden quite easily. ;)
Glad you found us!!
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 07:30:03 AM
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Welcome Deb! Join out little growing Chicago group, wont you? Glad to have you.
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
Visit me anytime at my blog:
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 07:46:09 AM
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welcome Deb!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 3:17:30 PM
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| Come on in grab your tea and do not forget to join in!!Welcome |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4828 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4828 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2007 : 3:58:18 PM
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Deb you sound like a true farmgirl at heart! Welcome to the group. I hope you join the new Chicago Urban Farmgirl chapter!
Dawn in IL |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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beckels
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
becky
warrington
pa
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2007 : 04:03:48 AM
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Deb - Welcome to the Farmgirl's!! You dont need a Farm its all a condition of the heart
beckels |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2007 : 12:32:42 PM
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Hi, Deb. Welcome to the farmyard!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 12:21:21 AM
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Debbie,
Welcome!! So glad you found us! I also am waiting on hubby's job (not retirement just a good opening in a good location) to settle on a hobby farm so I totally understand  ! We also want chickens and horses and ...  One day! So do get comfy and join in with all of us farmgirls & farmgirls at heart!
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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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 09:53:29 AM
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Hi Debbie,
Welcome to the forum. You'll enjoy all the great folks here.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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cabingirl
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Rose Mary
Arkansas
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 3:25:46 PM
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Hi Deb. I'm new here too and just finding my way around. This is a great forum, I know you'll love it!
RM
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
www.lifeinacordwoodcabin.blogspot.com |
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 6:09:20 PM
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Hello & Welcome, Deb!
Glad you've found us.......
I know you'll find great support & learning here - for all aspects of your life.
And it is good to know that even a place like Chicago has people like you living there!
Melanie
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 7:18:10 PM
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OF COURSE, you can join us. Glad to have you. Where abouts in Chicago do you live? I'm heading up that way next week to visit my son -- he's downtown in a high rise apartment. Works for him, I suppose. Nice place to visit, but don't think I would want to live there!
I've tried to find a suitable exercise video for women my age...but they haven't made one called "Buns of Putty" |
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2007 : 3:36:53 PM
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Welcome, Deb!
Glad we've got another City of Big Shoulders farmgirl among us.  I hope that you'll consider joining the new Chicago Urban Farmgirls chapter - kitchensqueen is the chapter organizer. Are you in the city "proper" or another one of the 'burbs?
I'm about 40 miles due west of you. I've been here about four or six weeks. *LOVE* it!! So many helpful women, so many awesome topics, and more tips than I could ever hope to find on one site.
I certainly hope you enjoy your time here as much as I do. Be seeing you 'round!  ~ Kaylyn
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
My Cause: http://nickspavilion.blogspot.com/
My Life: http://vintageredhead.blogspot.com |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 05:40:59 AM
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Thanks for such a warm welcome!
I'm not in the city proper - near west burbs. Can't have chickens - my elderly neighbors would complain. 
Don't have anyone near us in the same mindset - with the exception of an elderly couple a few doors down. I envy them! They're from Europe and can and freeze everything from their yard. Start everything from seed that they have saved from each year. Have for well over 20 years (haven't bought a single plant since!) Haven't turned their furnace on for who knows how long - converted to wood burning stove. The husband rides his bike everywhere, they only take their car to church. The things I learn from them. I'm so thankful to have them for neighbors.
My girls have their own gardens. I think it is so important for children to have their own space to garden in. Anything goes in those spots. One year they chose pumpkin & watermelon to grow. They overtook the yard. We had so much fun with it. Measuring the vines each week.
Ok, I'm a chatty one today! Best get going. It's 25 degrees out today. Brrr. Can't garden today..... |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17453 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 08:59:34 AM
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Hey Deb,
Welcome.
You will love all the helpful hints and organic way of life.
I have participated in several swaps and truly enjoyed the experience.
There are some really clever & talented ladies here.
So come join in & have fun with us.
grace
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