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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 04:35:38 AM
I guess Alee (and Nora!) and I started something a while back with sitting out on my porch. No, I don't have one yet, but it is my dream. The porch thing recently got picked back up in my post on needing to be flogged, and several others have since joined us. So, I thought I would offer an invitation to all you farmgirls to come sit and relax on my virtual porch, visit, and just let all your cares and worries slide off your shoulders. Anyone else want to join us? So far, we have Alee and Nora napping in rocking chairs; Melody June is the one who has her feet propped up and listening to Jolie Blond (some GREAT Cajun Music!); Audry brought that tray of the gorgeous cucumber sandwiches; Diane brought sweet tea and vodka; Toni brought apple and cherry pies and is sitting on the porch keeping the dogs down (and we made a pitcher of unsweet tea just for her, but I'll bet she'll share!) Ladies, all are welcome, and there are still plenty of rockers and porch swings left. And I'll bet Toni will move over a bit and let you share her step! Come join us! Hey, Alee! Wanna wake up long enough to get a bite of this cherry pie? Ooh! It is so delicious!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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| Cherime |
Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 06:09:40 AM
our heat wave made the news. 80 here yesterday. 50 thank goodness last night slept with every door and window open. The flying hypodermic needles are BAD
CMF |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Jun 19 2013 : 12:43:52 AM
Hello Girlies...Yahoo some of you have come in out of the rain and hopped right back on The Porch...where you belong I might add!
Herblady Judy...Awesome you are on Vacation...how Sweet it tis to have hubby off and some day trips ahead of you. JUST ENJOY Girl!
Happy Anniversary a day early!!! Seven whole years huh? You're still in the Honey Moon Stage.
Well, My Country Treasure...I was just thinking about you today. I thought...I wonder if those two Sweet farmer friends of mine are on their little travel adventure or back home trying to fill that barn back up with critters. I should drop her a note and find out. But ya beat me to it!!! And I find out you've been planting trees instead of vacationing. What kind of trees did you plant? I hope you got some fruit trees too since you love to bake so much.
You and Walt are truly Childhood Sweethearts! I love your story. I bet you two feel like you'll never be able to stand up straight again...after planting hundreds of Trees.
You two always tickle me...how you celebrate major events in your lives.
Buying cows, planting trees...*giggle*...Nothing Ordinary for you two. LOL
I know what you mean about The True Test of a Marriage being The Stinken Rotten Times that you make it through still talken and holding hands and walking side by side. My husband and I just went through a few days of that...but today we sat down and talked, dreamed and prayed together...and all is well with our souls and hearts. And life goes on side by side. And Smilen more! 
Hey, did all your beautiful red tulips come back up this year???
Wow...I wish I was one of your drop offs tomorrow...those ruhbarb/coconut tarts sound yummo.
Love you girl...so, happy you are on The Porch now...even though you are tempting my smaller waistline. LOL I have just lost 20 lbs and have about 30 more to go. But I have been sooooo good.
Alicia...if you want advice on quilting
Bunny is your gal.
And Darlene too...they are both great quilters.
Sue...Welcome back on the Porch. We are delighted to have you back. Sit a spell and chat with us for awhile. Hope DH & DS are both doing good after their surgeries.
Bunny...I am getting anxious for you to hear about that job too. Still Praying for you. They say, "Good things come to those who wait." But oh, it is so hard to do.
Did you and your mom do something fun in Portland?
We sure had weather all over the charts the last couple of days huh?
Crazy!
OK My Porchies...Off to bed to read for awhile.
Later Gators,
Peg
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly! Create what you dream of. Listen to your heart. Have Fun and Just Do It! P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
| Bearclover |
Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 9:38:49 PM
Alicia, there is a quilt pattern called "yellow Brick Road" that would be perfect for your fabric picks. Check it out. I use to teach it for beginners because there weren't many seams that had to match. Just the seams between the actual blocks. It was pretty fast to make too.
Nice to see some long lost names here!
I took my mom to Portland (Oregon) today. My truck is running well and she just got hers back. All my money is gone... Not happy about that. But at least we have wheels. Still waiting to hear about the job. I hope it doesn't take too long. Background checks to be done and all. But I would like to know something soon. I hate the waiting. This job is such a big deal for me.
Off to bed for me... Later all!
Bunny
Farmgirl number 3738
My blogs:
www.curiousorangecat.com
Handmade stuff http://www.etsy.com/shop/CuriousOrangeCat?ref=ss_profile
Not all who wander are lost.../
Plan to improvise
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| SRhea |
Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 6:52:56 PM
I have been away from here for awhile due to job changes, husbands surgery & sons surgery, but would love to get back with all you lovely ladies. Sitting a spell on the porch sounds really relaxing & inviting. So...if I could join you all it would be really nice. |
| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 6:43:07 PM
Thank you Peggy and Terri!! Perhaps what I should have done first was pick a pattern. Anyone have a tip for a beginner quilter?? I can sew, I have just never quilted.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| HemetGardener |
Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 6:31:10 PM
Alicia,
The quilt colors are great....perfect.
Tammy,
I love your house. The bench is perfect as is.
Terri |
| country treasure |
Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 5:17:57 PM
Apple dessert????? Look you the cat dragged in??? Gosh, the time got away from me again but I keep you all in my thoughts & heart! I sure hope the porch tonight is in the shade because we've been working since 4am & I'm hot & my boots are coming off!!! LOL
Judy, Congrats! 7 big ones! Give each other a tight squeeze! LOL
I couldn't agree more about Peg being the sweetest swap partner! I keep telling her that I think she must give the best hugs!!!
Hubby & I had our 35th anniversary but we say 40 years because we were grew up a mile apart, he lived on top of the hill & me at the bottom & started farming together before I was 16. We couldn't go on a date until I turned 16 so that's where the extra 5 years comes from. OUr new farm is over a 100 years old & no one stopped to plant a tree, flower, or heck even a weed! Crazy people!!!!! So we planted 100s of trees to celebrate our big 40th! I figure that anybody that can see each bent over ALL day, OK..... that comment is mostly about me! LOL.... & still talk & hold hands coming home at night well then the next 40 should be OK. It's kind of like baking your first cake......uneven, lumpy & a wee bit crusty but that darn icing is just soooooo sweet!!! So my hubby is my icing.....well on most days! LOL PS>>>> wouldn't want to do it without him!
One of our daughters asked what the big secret to our marriage was????? I told her straight out that it's not the good times but it's the real stinky, rotten times that if he's willing to hold you tight & stand right there, not a head of you & not behind, just right there beside you & squeeze your hand well then in my thinking a lady has a keeper!
Plus.......both of us are way tooooo tired to worry about getting a divorce!!!!!!! *snort*
We had some much needed rain but we're still soooo dry but it did come & we're having a happy dance for a few days.
The cats, dog, cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks.....well you get the idea are all fine!
Well, if farm life was any more darn exciting I'd be losing my britches so I'm off to get my bread baked for tomorrow's drop offs. I made rhubarb/coconut tarts to put into the baskets for treats this week. Now there's one for the waistline! LOl
Smiles to ALL! 
Judy
country wishes! |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 10:59:58 AM
Yummy apple tart Tammy. I really enjoy a good cup of apple-cinnamon tea too.Thanks!
You certainly are not wimpy. I gauge that by how many carpets you've cleaned lately.
You are one working mama! *giggle* They can keep their 2# weights...just hand you a
cleaning appliance and watch you go! Why...you'll run circles around them. heehee
The Farmers Almanac said that our area was going to have a cooler&wetter spring&summer and
we surely are. I'm enjoying these cloudy, cooler days since I'm allergic to sun and
can't deal with high temps. We've had 70's for so long. It's just great. Plus we don't
have to run up the city water bill trying to keep the posies alive.
Well, hubby is off for a week starting today for our vacation plus Thursday is our 7th Anniversary.
Not too many 58 Y.O's can say THAT! hahaha We aren't going too far from home because of Mama.
We are planning some day-trips. We haven't had a vacation in about 3 years. I'm ready for some "us" time!
Make it a Great day gals!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 10:50:44 AM
Good Morning My Lovelies...I got on and read last night but was too tired to post and wanted to finish my latest book called
"Yard" by Alex Grecian. It is a book that takes place after the Infamous Jack The Ripper in London...and is all about The
Scotland Yard. It was a good read...but not for weak stomachs or the faint at heart. LOL
Teacher Tammy...I am glad that you are taking the day off to rest and relax. You work far too hard! How is little Jax doing?
Haven't heard anything about his antics for awhile. Well, your house is all clean, your carpets shampooed and your yard looks
great and you do not have to get out the Humungous Butterfly Net for a couple months...to reel in that Hyper class of Butterfly
Babes you teach. So enjoy your summer (I know it will feel all too short...soon enough).
Alicia...pretty colors in your quilt. What pattern are you going to do? To me personally it looks too busy with all the different
print patterns...but we each have to create to our own likes and dislikes. ~ Love the picture of your DD and her chicken. I think Matt's right...Daisy needs fenced in...seems she has a wandering eye. Meant to tell you that there is a guy her in my local area
who rents out his goats to the City of Portland, OR to keep their vegetation down. You will see him sitting out in a Lawn Chair/with a book close by...overseeing their work. LOL It is really cool though because those goats can go where mortal men fear to tread. That
could be a pretty lucrative business.
Cherime...you seem to have a great love of music yourself. I do too. Maybe that is why I dated several and married one Musician. Just
have a man write a song for me...and I was head over heals in LOVE. Did your husband play in a band?
Judy...Wow girl...thanks for tooting my horn!!! LOL Don't know what brought that on...but you are so sweet. I can tell that you are
feeling less stressed over Mama...cuz you were so stinken funny in your last Post. That's the Judy we know and love!!! She's Back!!!
OK...off to eat and do some daily cleaning before the rain comes and I'm in too much pain to do anything.
Hugs and Squishies,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly! Create what you dream of. Listen to your heart. Have Fun and Just Do It! P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
| tea_lady_tammy |
Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 09:36:46 AM
Good morning ladies,
I have just gotten back from post office. Your tea is in the mail and on their way. Enjoy.
we had rain this am and now it looks like the sun is coming out. I went to work out and found out I am a wimp. two pound weights nearly killed me...hahahah
Today I am taking it a bit easier after yesterday. Sheesh...I decided yesterday to clean house and finish shampooing carpets...I am not sure whatI was thinking. So today is relax with a good book or crochet.
have a blessed day ladies,
Love to you all
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
Visit my blog~If Teacups Talked http://frommyteacup.blogspot.com
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 7:55:37 PM
Hey girls!!
Been keeping busy. Matt has been at the fence again. I wrote about it in my blog last night. Isabelle is working on 4H projects. She worked on her poultry stuff today. She is going to her first camp next week, if all goes as hoped. I don't know how well it will go. I am so used to having her here to help. She doesn't really want to go, but I think it will be so good for her. Afterall, she is 11.
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Starting to plan out my first quilt...eeekkk!! What do you think?
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Finally had time to sit and finish my apron tonight. Then realized I was 8 inches short of bias tape!!!! GRRR!!!!
The tea is wonderful Tammy! ;)
Thanks Judy! They really are such fun. I think the lawn care may be a better fit, b/c insurance would likely be less. IDK, though.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| tea_lady_tammy |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 1:25:46 PM
Hello ladies,
it is time for a break..so I brought an apple tart for yall and some apple cinnamon tea which is extremely good. I just got done cleaning my house and I finished shampooing the rest of the carpets in my house. I have decided my butterfly wings have been productive enough and we need some down time. So thought I would pop in here quick and then I am working on the tea swap so I can get those in the mail. I will be telling the post office to hand stamp...would hate all that tea to be lost.
It is a beautiful day here and I am looking forward to sitting outside later with my tea and a book, Hope all is well with yall
love to you all
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
Visit my blog~If Teacups Talked http://frommyteacup.blogspot.com
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| Cherime |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 07:56:05 AM
Judy, I may be fast but I'm good. Glad you enjoyed the trip.
I have been back on Itunes looking at some of the old music. I knew I should not do that. I am going to need a big box of tissues. Guinnevere in particular by David Crosby has undone me this morning. All the stuff connected with that song rushing back into my heart. They say it was written from the prospective of Lancelot.
Years ago I was listening to that song and in a place where my heart was searching for Lancelot.
And eventually I found him. But before I recognized him, there were the nights when he would coax me down from the loft sitting in the living room with everyone else there, he would begin to play the guitar and I would slip down the stairs to listen.
Later when it was just the two of us and he played for me. The whisper of his fingers on the strings still is with me. I hear his melodies everywhere. I am in bad shape this morning. Good thing Jesus has his hand on my shoulder.
CMF |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 07:15:09 AM
I was just reading back to see what all I missed while I was busy with Mama. Some of these replies may be late but who cares, right? It's all good!
Peggy, such a cute stroller for your pup. I'm sure you both turn heads as you strut along.*giggle*
What a wonderful friend you have to share with you like she did.
What...you didn't make the usual 10 copies of the tea list. uh-oh, you know that you are going to misplace most of those. hahaha Did you at least put ONE copy in the bank vault? heehee
Peggy, I want to take this time to pat you on the back and say that "You Are A Model Swapper! "You never bite off more than you can chew. You give yourself plenty of time to do each one. You get things out on time and you never have to be scolded or removed from a swap. You, my friend are a treasure. Let's hear it for Peggy Ann...a swap partners dream.
Hip-hip-hooray!
I just think that every once in awhile people need to recognized and patted on the back for their good efforts, no matter how small THEY may think they are. Agree?
TLTammy, that's so funny what your son said about his twin. *giggle* May God watch over them the rest of the summer.
What? Your dear hubby doesn't appreciate you supervising his jobs around the house? Silly man!
I know that I drive my hubby nuts. I've never done any of the jobs that he's done around here....but by golly, just ask me ...or not...'cause I know how to do it! hahahahaha
22 butterflies next year....in a small room? Yikes!! You'd better just do wall to wall netting, the kind you can just pull a cord and it falls on them. hahaha
Don't you just love it when the tea companies send samples? Republic Tea and Gevalia are good at that too. I get coffee, tea, Splenda and even toothpaste. That last one made me laugh. But then, who doesn't want to remove all the coffee and tea stains, right? hahaha
Cherime, I really enjoyed the day trip right along with you, although I have to admit, the hair on my arms was standing up when we were going 80-90 MPH!! ~~whew~~ I really had to pee when we got there...er...when I finished your story! hahaha
Thanks for sharing another beautiful picture.
Alicia, I just love goats.We had them when I was a kid. Really enjoyed the milk. Now it's too rich for me. I gag. Isn't it strange haw we change? Great idea for a lawn-care business. I think it's a winner. Clever idea for the birthday party too.
TFMTammy, Sure hope that man of yours can get that thumb to heal. ~OUCH~ Men just don't realize that it's not them alone that suffers. We suffer right along with them. Silly creatures! *giggle*
Sure hope that RV is the answer to your Prayers. I agree that taking your own "Motel" along with you sounds great.
Well gals, it's time to get off my bumm and move a little before rigormortis sets in. hahaha
Make it A Great day!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
| HealingTouch |
Posted - Jun 16 2013 : 11:23:41 PM
Holy Smokes, it's like reading a book if your off for a few days!LOL! I only hope this doesn't get swept off into where ever these posts go. I think they fly away if it gets to wordy and long!
Judy, so glad for Mama! I told you that God is always faithful and right! I told my surgeon, oncologist and radiologist that the way we were going to handle things was in this order: God 1st, You 2nd and the rest will fall in place. I felt that God would heal me here or in heaven and how bad could that be! I'd be looking in his face if it was heaven. It was a win win situation for me!
Peggy, What a blessing! It's hard for me to receive also but we need to learn to allow others to be blessed by their giving don't we? I love your doggie stroller and doggie Too! DH and baby so precious. She how many times DH will change a diaper. Now that would be precious , wouldn't it? LOL!
TLT Love the pics. Have fun chaperoning! You'll be more worn out than from your GS! LOL!
Bunny If the school doesn't give you the job after that correct answer then shame on them! Hang in there sister.
I love all the pics. I wish I knew how to post them. I better learn. I could show you my outside tubs. One is red and one is orange!
This post is jumping all over the place and I'm having to correct it and I'm getting worried that it's going to fly away!
Hello to everyone else.
Lemonade and scones for your delight!
Be Blessed,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
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