Today is a work day for me on the farm......I have a list a mile long.......but had to say hello and tell you I have been thinking about you all!!!!!! I am not working on the pattern today......will be a nice break! It is getting almost finished.....I keep telling myself that!
Anyway.......off to go finish up this old rabbit hutch that was given to me a long time ago. In fact I have 2 that are double. I think they will work great for cages for the bigger chicks........I will take some pic's and show you. Using a lot zip ties!!!!!! Love those things.....they hold anything together. I have so much to do............wish you all were with......I would give you jobs to do along side me......what a dream that would be! Then I would serve you dinner.......and sweet tea.....and we would sit on hay bales covered with quilts........and you would tell me your stories and I would think I was living the sweet life!!!!!!!
In fact while I am working......and you read this......could you tell me a little about yourself. I would love to know you better.
Okay I will start first........I born and raised in Alaska, Juneau, the capitol. I lived under a mountain. It was named by my Grandfather. It's name was Thunder Mountain. I had a sister, Shanny, and a brother Bud. My parents worked hard when we homesteaded 48 acres when I was maybe 7 or so. No electricity, just a generator and an outhouse. I loved it! We gardened and had livestock.....kind of like I am doing now with my life.......maybe that is why I love farming so. My Daddy had a big incubator.....we did chickens, ducks and some geese. I guess he gave me the love for poultry! He is gone now......he would love my life......wish I could share it with him. Okay......I would love to here a little of your story if you have time.
Enjoy your day! I asked the Lord to bless you!
Hugs from the farm!
Linda
hi linda!
ReplyDeletei retired in '06 from 33 yrs teaching beginning band students in Iowa public school. my dad was my own band director. i have 2 sisters, 1 brother. my parents are passed on. i have done needle arts forever: knit, crochet, quilt, needlepoint, xstitch...i'm obsessed with lace knitting in shawls, socks, baby sweaters. i taught myself to read/knit patterns while knitting for ThePreemieProject at UIHC here in Iowa City. i have husband (retired school teacher/administrator/coach) and 2 step-daughters with 6 gkids between them. my stepson is deceased. ShiTzu named Wriggley as my DH is longtime CUB fan!
Go HAWKEYES!! (you sent me the Bible!)
^)^ linda
I am so sorry about your parents. You do soooooo much! I would love to spend a day with you so you could teach me the lace knitting. Never done that before. Thank you so much Linda for sharing with me about you!!!!!! I so so enjoyed reading! Hugs,me
DeleteWe moved to Vermont almost 14 years ago from Florida! My husband and I both work out of the house which is wonderful. Our kids are all grown (two daughters married, one grand daughter, two sons in college. I love to garden and spend the spring and summer outside when I can. Fall and winter I spend inside working on crafts; sewing, knitting, quilting, etc. Last August I started my own blog: http://homefront.prudentliving.com/ which is so much fun! Come visit!
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy......I went to your blog.....is that YOUR magazine? I downloaded it. Very nice! I haven't had the time to read, but I will save for fall. It looked very informative! I saw your sweet face! It helpsme to put who is who together. I have so many names in my brain.
DeleteHugs and have a wonderful day! Linda
Linda, I had to laugh about the zip ties. I took a tumble off the curb at WalMart Thursday afternoon and I could really use some zip ties and your prayers.LOL No broken bones, just hurtin' real bad. : )
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time in the garden and with your animals. Wish I was there with ya.
Bless You Sweet Linda,
Brenda
You made me giggle. Could just see a big zip tie around your ankle! Sorry that happened. I had such a sweet day. It filled my heart with joy big time. Wish you could have been here also! BLess you Brenda! Hugs, me
DeleteI love reading your blog and living vicariously on your farm with all the animals.
ReplyDeleteI grew up a military brat; moving every three years. I finally came home to Oregon in 1981 and began to put down some roots. I live in an apartment in a small town. I have quite a garden in pots and love to play in the dirt. Right now I am growing tomatoes, rosemary, sage, pepper mint, spearmint, oregano, chives and artichokes. I have three children and two grandchildren all grown and out on their own.
Wow, every three years. You must have made some friends along the way. You have quite the garden.......sounds beautiful! Oregon is so beautiful! I was there for 6 months in Portland going to a CHRISTian College...only because my boyfriend was there.......bad reason! Thank you so much for letting me know you a bit better! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Appreciate it! me
Deletei was raised ona farm till I was 7 yrs old then we moved to the city but my heart has always been in the country my husband and 6 children packed up and moved to the country almost 4 years ago..its only a small farm but we really love it here(victoria ,australia) we have sheep,chickens,ferrets & a few cats..I grow loads of veges and fruits too..Bless your day xx
ReplyDeleteHi......Joyfullhomemaker! Thank you for letting me get to know you all the way from Australia........my girls so want to come there some day! I loved your blog.....very beautiful! I will be back and visit. I would love to get that cookbook! Your bread looked beautiful. Hope to chat some more in the future!!
DeleteHugs to my farm to your farm! Hugs, Linda
I grew up on a farm and now I work at a hardware store. I remember going to hardware stores occasionally with my dad. I grew up in Oregon, was gone 13 yrs. 4yrs USAF, met husband in England where we were both serving, my last base was in NM for 1.5 yrs then 8 more yrs in that state til we moved here. Two grown children, one married with 2 grandchildren, older daughter is living with us, not married. I am going to put my lavender plants in my garden spot,various reasons. I flower garden better than veggie garden,....soil and weather issues lately. I enjoy your blog! Hugs!
ReplyDeletehi Linda, Im Sherri and Ive lived here in Las Vegas, Nv since I was and Im 56 years old now. Im married to Terry this June 8th for 38 years , we have a son Shawn with 3 grandchildren and a daughter Abbea no children yet but a great hubby.
ReplyDeleteI crochet like a mad woman all the time. I use every excuse to crochet Im crocheting my kitchen window some curtains right now. Ill post a pic on my blog when I get done.
I started my first garden this year and so far I have some tomatoes and bell peppers. I did plant some watermelon and they are just coming up now.
You inspire me with the Word and your family on the farm,Thanks for your blog and my Jesus continue to bless you and yours
oops I should have reread my post Ive lived here in Vegas since I turned 4.
ReplyDeleteI also have just started a new church and so far God is blessing me
Hi Linda, my name is Teresa and I love reading your blog. I have lived in Texas my whole life (44 years). I have been married 25 years and have 3 grown daughters. The oldest is married with one daughter and another on the way any day now. I have lived in the country most of my life except for a few years when my husband had to travel for work. We raise Longhorns and have chickens (I love fresh eggs). I enjoy quilting, crochet, baking, canning and just about every aspect of homemaking. We have a pretty big garden that I enjoy so much. I have been pickling beets and cucumbers this week and trying like crazy to find different recipes for squash as we are overrun with them. Blessings from Texas :)
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