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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
383 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
383 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 08 2025 : 3:27:14 PM
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Sadly, times are changing. People are more careful about stopping to help someone, and likewise, we are more fearful of those who do stop. It is sad. I ran out of gas years ago on the freeway. Some bad things were going on in our area, and I was really scared. I man pulled up behind me and asked if I needed help. I told him that I had run out of gas, but that I would be okay. He went back to his truck and put 5 gallons of gas in my car from a can that he had in his truck. He got in his car and drove away without another word. I have always been grateful for his kindness toward me. I try to help others when I can.
Nancy 8352
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2407 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2407 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2025 : 5:44:06 PM
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At last our newspaper office has moved to a new location. The building is 2 doors down from the post office and across the street from the Courthouse. Besides the news about our moved, I traced the history of our local newspapers from 1899 to the present.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2509 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2509 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2025 : 6:09:28 PM
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Good job Vanessa -- It's important to document local history.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4443 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4443 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 05:10:13 AM
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Enjoy the new offices!!
Farming in WI
Michele
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6756 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6756 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 2:16:54 PM
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Vanessa, what a marvel to still have the newspaper in your community that started back in 1899! America has gone through some incredible changes and growth since then too. Our city stopped the regular paper and it is all online now. It takes so much personality out of the paper , I find, when it is all online.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4805 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4805 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 2:48:27 PM
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I also miss getting a real newspaper in print. I can't even find the Chicago Tribune in my grocery store. Good luck in your new offices.
Dawn in IL
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. Lewis Grizzard |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2407 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2407 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 6:30:01 PM
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We have bound issues back to 1951. Back then there weren't as many pictures, but there were more local tidbits, wedding announcements and engagements.
I'll be speaking to 5th graders tomorrow during Career Day. There are many different jobs that contribute to newspapers that they can consider.
I give myself 4 more years of work. My husband wants to take a long trip but I just can't be gone that long.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
234 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2025 : 4:26:55 PM
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Vanessa you are so lucky your town still has a newspaper. My town out sources the printing of the paper and now it is about 6 page and half is advertisement. Miss having coffee in the morning and reading the paper.
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7147 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7147 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 09:11:04 AM
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I have been remiss in keeping this thread going, so I thought I would stop by and say hi and remember why we have this weekend.
We have a Pioneer Cemetery in town that we have only just heard about. We have over 100 Veterans buried in this cemetery with 6 from the Civil War. So we will visit the cemetery this weekend to honor all who are there.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“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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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7342 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7342 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 11:29:11 AM
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Thanks Debbie for reminding us of why we celebrate Memorial Day. When you go to the Pioneer Cemetery and walk among the fallen soldiers say a silent prayer of thanks from me.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
383 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
383 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 12:14:48 PM
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Thanks for the reminder, Debbie! My Dad served in the Marine Corps at the battle of Chosin. It was one of the most decisive battles in Marine Corps history. At my Dad's funeral, we found out that he had been decorated for carrying orders behind enemy lines. He never spoke of the war much during his life. There were eight of us children, and we never realized what a miracle it was that we were even alive! Thanks, Dad! Keeping up the good work guarding those streets in Heaven!
Nancy 8352 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7147 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7147 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 12:28:15 PM
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Thank you Nancy for sharing your Dad’s story.
I will remember to say a prayer to him and thank him and say a prayer for you as well Sara.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“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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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1961 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1961 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2025 : 12:56:41 PM
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Wishing everyone a blessed Memorial Day weekend.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2407 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2407 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2025 : 6:57:44 PM
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Our exchange students and I will be flying home tomorrow. Since we've been in Florida I drove them to Orlando to the Florida Mall (in heavy traffic), to Cocoa Beach and Ron Jon's, on an airboat ride and a few hours at the beach, and to the Brevard Zoo.
I need to get home to my regular schedule, my husband and my dogs, one of whom has diarrhea.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2509 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2509 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2025 : 8:42:29 PM
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Love your wings! You will be flying in style.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7147 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7147 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2025 : 09:07:24 AM
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Your wings Vanessa are so pretty and colorful. Happy you are enjoyed your vacation minus the terrible traffic in Florida.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“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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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6756 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6756 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2025 : 09:09:52 AM
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Vanessa, those are a grand pair of wings! I have never visited the places you are going in Florida but they sound interesting!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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