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OhSoBlessed
Farmgirl at Heart
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Renee
Pasadena
TX
USA
6 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 11:21:21 AM
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I found this forum not long ago and I have become addicted! I am so lucky to have married a man who can do everything- we live in a suburb of Houston but on the weekends we pile our two boys (5 and 9) and our sweet black lab into the truck for the two hour drive to our 100 acre heaven half-way between here and San Antonio in a small town called Flatonia.
We have a 36 acre pecan orchard that my hubby and dad-in-law planted, a small garden that mom-in-law is teaching me how to work, and a small fruit orchard. We also have several cows and three donkeys.
We plan to eventually move out to the farm. For now I am so happy that I am a housewife. I love crafting, especially mosaics, and I have a terminal case of DIY fever. I LOVE to cook and I am trying to get better at sewing.
I am thrilled that I have found other gals that are like-minded and don't mind getting a little dirty.
I am glad to be among all of you!
Renee
GRATITUDE is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind. - Lionel Hampton |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 11:29:51 AM
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Hi Renee! Welcome to the forum! Your place sounds like heaven on earth. Do you have a timeline for when you get to live there full time? I'm trying to get to my little 23 acre place by the end of the summer.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4541 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4541 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 11:32:58 AM
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| Hey Renee, you found the right place! This site will help you out alot. Enjoy Michele |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 12:08:53 PM
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Wow, Renee....you and I have so much in common. I, too, travel with hubby and dogs (kids are in college) to our farm each weekend (and sometimes during the week). We share a lot of the same interests, too. Glad to have you join in. You will find so many friends here. Make sure you share your stories with us. Blogs are a great way to keep everyone up to date with your farm happenings! Well, glad to meet you...look forward to more chats with you.
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Bee Haven Acres
http://beehavenacres.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - Bee Haven Maven on Apr 16 2007 12:13:14 PM |
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BackyardTreasures
True Blue Farmgirl
189 Posts
Anne
Connecticut
USA
189 Posts |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 1:22:22 PM
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welcome to the group Renee!
~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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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 2:06:05 PM
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| Hi Renee A warm welcome |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 2:27:23 PM
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Hey, Renee! Welcome! You really have found a group of kindred spirits, from what it sounds like. I just know that you will find so much kindness and inspiration here -- it's great! A pecan orchard? I'll bet it's just beautiful, not to mention tasty. I look forward to hearing more about your farm and life adventures...
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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OhSoBlessed
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Renee
Pasadena
TX
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 3:56:37 PM
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Oh my goodness!! Thanks to everyone for such a wonderful welcome. I truly am among some really special gals!
GRATITUDE is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind. - Lionel Hampton |
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OhSoBlessed
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Renee
Pasadena
TX
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 3:58:58 PM
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Bev- It definately sounds like we have a lot in common. Thanks for the warm welcome and I hope to chat with you more as well. quote:
Originally posted by Bee Haven Maven
Wow, Renee....you and I have so much in common. I, too, travel with hubby and dogs (kids are in college) to our farm each weekend (and sometimes during the week). We share a lot of the same interests, too. Glad to have you join in. You will find so many friends here. Make sure you share your stories with us. Blogs are a great way to keep everyone up to date with your farm happenings! Well, glad to meet you...look forward to more chats with you.
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Bee Haven Acres
http://beehavenacres.blogspot.com/
http://beehavenmaven.blogspot.com/
GRATITUDE is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind. - Lionel Hampton |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 4:05:23 PM
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Hi Renee,
Welcome to the forum. You will fit right in. Your acreage sounds wonderful. We finally got some outside work done this weekend before the rain and it felt wonderful. Glad you joined us.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 4:23:59 PM
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Welcome, Renee, to farmgirl heaven!! You are going to love the ladies here!
Karin
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 5:30:29 PM
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Hi Renee!
Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you will fit right in with the rest of us! I can't wait to get to know you better!
Alee
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 10:36:10 AM
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welcome renee!
i am very familiar with your neck of the woods, having grown up in galveston co.
your place in flatonia sounds wonderful!
i am not familiar with that part of texas but the location sounds wonderful and it is a farm in the country! yea!
i escaped the refinery town world and the big city of plano about 17 years ago and have been on my little farm now for about 13 years. check it out on my blog, and welcome to mj's world, i know you will love it here, there are a bunch of wonderful farm girls here.
love
fran
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 3:19:42 PM
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Welcome Renee! You are a Farm Girl already and hope to learn lots from you! Your property sounds heavenly! A good place to be with your family! Hugs, Maryjane Lee
A House Is A Home Where Love Dwells |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 8:19:30 PM
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Renee,
Welcome!! I am so glad you found us! Your place sounds wonderful! I love pecans! When I was younger we a had quit a few on our hobby farm in Georgia. I look forward to hearing more about your place, hobbies, and interest! I also LOVE to cook, and would love to learn to sew well. This is a wonderful place and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have! I look forward to getting to know you better as I see you around our happy farm!
Hugz!
Talitha
PS I got your message and your name is on the cookbook swap list! Watch for the partners list on Friday! Hugz!
"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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threebusybees
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Mandi
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
222 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 4:12:55 PM
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Welcome Renee I couldn't agree more I love being a housewife also! Your farm sounds like heaven.
Mandi
" Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler " -Henry David Thoreau |
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The Handmaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Kim
Shreveport
Louisiana
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2007 : 5:34:48 PM
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A warm welcome Renee' from your neighbor in Louisiana. Everything you need is right here - information, inspiration, support, friendships and a truck load of fun!
ENJOY!
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17453 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2007 : 9:21:37 PM
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Hey Renee,
Glad you can join us for fun & friendship.
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. |
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2007 : 12:55:29 AM
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Welcome, Renee!
I loved hearing about your family & dog hopping into the truck for the drive to your pecan orchard. Sounds great! I think you're going to really enjoy our little Farmgirl's site - so much to learn, & so much wonderful support.
Looking forward to hearing more about your place, & your adventures.
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