Who would believe that GRACE would make a typing error?????
The site for the article is:
http://www.bigtownfarmer.com/articles/Feb09Funnyfarm.htm
O.K. who would think a P is so important? Sorry!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Read All About Me - Thanks Zan
That's right I had a wonderful article written about me and my farm by Zan Asha in Big Town Farmer... I was doing the Happy Dance all month long.
To read the article go to htt://www.bigtownfarmer.com/articles/Feb09Funnyfarm.htm
The title is "Wild and Wooly Wonders"
Zan did such a wonderful job and I so THANK her for including my in her work. I hope some day she will get to come out and spend some quality time here at the Funny Farm.
To read the article go to htt://www.bigtownfarmer.com/articles/Feb09Funnyfarm.htm
The title is "Wild and Wooly Wonders"
Zan did such a wonderful job and I so THANK her for including my in her work. I hope some day she will get to come out and spend some quality time here at the Funny Farm.
I AM BACK - DID YOU MISS ME ???
I can not believe it has been over a month since I wrote last....
Another Friday the 13th - Love those Movies - Yes, I own all of them and each Friday the 13th I watch them all. I missed the newest one but will purchase it the moment it is out.... I am a real horror freak - I even love the B ones.
Wondering what I have been doing?? I have torn apart the farm shop and redesigned it to have a flow that I felt comfortable with and I hope will work better for customers. I hate, Yes I mean hate having to waste brain cells thinking of that kind of a thing - wished I could just have someone come in and do it for me...ANY TAKERS?
Next, I had a store that carried some of my products go under, so I had inventory come back to me and what a mess!! I am having to relabel yarns because they came back in such a horrible state. There was not much fiber left but it was dribbles and drabbles of this and that, so I am going to card to bits into crazy batts so they will have a new life.
Then, I have been mulling over and over and over and over in my head about closing a booth that I have had at a retail store for years. I just can not find time to drive 95 miles each week to straighten up and find new products to put in it. Not to mention, sales in the last year do not equal rent so I hate to throw good money after bad. I know on paper it is not a good thing but I just have a hard time cutting ties with shops. I think that is called a personality weekness.
Last, I needed just a break! For those who do not know, 13 years ago on Feb 15th my husband collapsed and four days later I gave the O.K. to disconnect the machines. Over the years my sons and I have moved thru this time with each other and God's grace. For some reason this year was harder then most and I really spent sometime healing. I am also designing new adventures for this gal - life goes on..
My Goodness - time flies so fast that I really had not noticed I forgot to write - foregive me... Now sit back and hold on to your hat's we are catching up...
Another Friday the 13th - Love those Movies - Yes, I own all of them and each Friday the 13th I watch them all. I missed the newest one but will purchase it the moment it is out.... I am a real horror freak - I even love the B ones.
Wondering what I have been doing?? I have torn apart the farm shop and redesigned it to have a flow that I felt comfortable with and I hope will work better for customers. I hate, Yes I mean hate having to waste brain cells thinking of that kind of a thing - wished I could just have someone come in and do it for me...ANY TAKERS?
Next, I had a store that carried some of my products go under, so I had inventory come back to me and what a mess!! I am having to relabel yarns because they came back in such a horrible state. There was not much fiber left but it was dribbles and drabbles of this and that, so I am going to card to bits into crazy batts so they will have a new life.
Then, I have been mulling over and over and over and over in my head about closing a booth that I have had at a retail store for years. I just can not find time to drive 95 miles each week to straighten up and find new products to put in it. Not to mention, sales in the last year do not equal rent so I hate to throw good money after bad. I know on paper it is not a good thing but I just have a hard time cutting ties with shops. I think that is called a personality weekness.
Last, I needed just a break! For those who do not know, 13 years ago on Feb 15th my husband collapsed and four days later I gave the O.K. to disconnect the machines. Over the years my sons and I have moved thru this time with each other and God's grace. For some reason this year was harder then most and I really spent sometime healing. I am also designing new adventures for this gal - life goes on..
My Goodness - time flies so fast that I really had not noticed I forgot to write - foregive me... Now sit back and hold on to your hat's we are catching up...
Sunday, February 8, 2009
And The Winner's Are...
I posted the winner's names on Mary Jane Farmgirl site but I forgot I had not done it here - O.K. I admit it those gray cells are not firing......
Here are the winners - Drum Roll Please
Rebecca's Twins
Girl = Lily the winner is Rachel (my youngest contestant - age 12)
Boy = Lucas the winner is Monica ( MJ Farmgirl and budding spinner )
Esmerelda's Twins
Girl = Sitara (Star) the winner is Allie ( A wonderful customer from ETSY )
Boy = Seamus the winner is Susan ( MY Farmgirl known as NotQuiteJuneCleaver )
Congrat's to the winners - your goodies are packaged up and going out in the Monday morning postal pick up.. I can not post the pictures of your winnings because I want you to be surprised but I sure hope you like them all !
To those who entered and did not win I want to thank you so so so much in helping me get these sweet one's named. I still have a couple of goat girls who are expecting so those names are still in the pool and if your's is picked you too will get a prize. Lily took to her name the moment I spoke it, Lucas now comes to his name every time. Esmerelda's kids are a little harder because they do not get to leave their mother's side. I keep using the names and soon she will give them a little more space and I know they will come.
Here are the winners - Drum Roll Please
Rebecca's Twins
Girl = Lily the winner is Rachel (my youngest contestant - age 12)
Boy = Lucas the winner is Monica ( MJ Farmgirl and budding spinner )
Esmerelda's Twins
Girl = Sitara (Star) the winner is Allie ( A wonderful customer from ETSY )
Boy = Seamus the winner is Susan ( MY Farmgirl known as NotQuiteJuneCleaver )
Congrat's to the winners - your goodies are packaged up and going out in the Monday morning postal pick up.. I can not post the pictures of your winnings because I want you to be surprised but I sure hope you like them all !
To those who entered and did not win I want to thank you so so so much in helping me get these sweet one's named. I still have a couple of goat girls who are expecting so those names are still in the pool and if your's is picked you too will get a prize. Lily took to her name the moment I spoke it, Lucas now comes to his name every time. Esmerelda's kids are a little harder because they do not get to leave their mother's side. I keep using the names and soon she will give them a little more space and I know they will come.
Friday, January 30, 2009
What do you think of my new Hand Spun?
I had a ton of fun spinning this 100% Shetland Wool on my Ashford Joy Spinning Wheel. The fleeces came from a long time friend who has been raising Shetland and Churro shepp for the past 35 years. I so love the way this turned out - I started by washing the two fleeces - which I tell you they had a ton of grease and dirt. One fleece of gray/brown and the other a soft white. I spun the fleeces separate and the plyed the two thin singles together. I must say I love the look. I was going to dyr them when I first saw them because I never thought the colors would be this clear and crisp. I am glad I washed them three times because the natural colors are fantastic.
You can get your hands on this hand spun at my Etsy store - great for your stash, perfect for that special someone and fantastic for that project you have been waiting to try. I would also love to hear you thought on this yarn if you have the time.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that the naming contest will be ending Sunday Feb 1st at 8pm MST. I have had some great suggestions but still willing to consider more - tell all you know to enter because there is still time.
You will not believe what is happening now !
Remember my strange plant that popped out some strange pods??? Well, look at this strange thing now It has grown over 9 inches in height and is still growing. Not sure what it is doing but it is interesting to watch and wonder.... I hope I am still me but just on the off chance the pod folks are coming to get me I was nice knowing you all. I will keep you posted about the plant but if I stop you know they have me - RUN if that happens because you may be next.....
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