July, 2003

I got a chance this morning to go thru the catalog you sent while having my early morning coffee (organic, of course) at the local coffee shop.  

I grew up in Clackamas, Oregon just a 100 yards or so from my grandparents chicken farm and lived there from 3-5 years old, while my parents worked and my older brother went off to grade school. I appreciate your blending of the old day's feelings, values, and caring with the growing organic market of today. What I liked best about your catalog was the non-promotion (without comment even) of any animal meats yet still making vegetarianism appealing; your common sense discipline and reward system. This is so important and often so lacking today.

I've been vegetarian for only about 10 years and am involved with Cell Tech (harvester and creator of algae products out of Klamath Falls) and also with Earthsave, so I appreciate the no meat-water connection.

Thanks for sending the catalog. I still find hard copy much better than the Internet for most things (guess I'm just an old-fashioned type of guy).  I hope to get over to Moscow and connect with you all there before too long.

Enjoy your day,
Dan

July, 2003

Just a note to let you know I LOVE THE MAGAZINE!!! Picked it up at my health food store and love it. I am originally from Appalachia and now live in FL (by job, not by choice) so It brings back much fond memories. You will receive an order from me soon.

Also, I will market your magazine while I am in the Blue Ridge for Vacation in August If you want to send me out 5 or 6 issues to drop off to stores/friends there, send them on.

Have a happy farm day, and thanks again for a REAL magazine with REAL information.
Peace, and Many Blessings. 

Volkswagon Lady in Florida

July, 2003

My mother recently gave me an old wooden clothes rack that has been in the family for about 60 years. Since the rack is in good shape, I want to use it to dry clothes indoors. But I have a problem. The wooden rack needs to be cleaned, and I don't know how to do it. I know these wood racks come unfinished, so they must not be meant to have any type of "finish" on them. My husband suggests that I use either white vinegar or bleach to wipe the old wood racks.  I didn't want to ruin the rack, so to date I have only vacuumed the racks and wiped them with a damp cloth. I can't find anything in print on how to maintain these racks, especially old ones that dry out.

I know the rack needs a special cleaning because when I used it, the wood left a slight tan mark on some white clothes. There must be something I can use on the wood that won't harm the rack, and also won't leave a residue on my clothes.  I love the old rack and really want to use it — it reminds me of growing up on the farm in North Idaho. Any suggestions?

Betsy

July, 2003

My name is Ginelle Weber, and three minutes ago I just finished reading the info on your website. I can't tell you how excited I am to learn there is a place that is truly working on educating people about the goodness of organic lifestyles. I would love to hear more about your school.

Sincerely and Enthusiastically,

Ginelle S. Weber