Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



Active Topics || Favorites || Member List || Search || About Us || Help || Register || Login
Tea and Conversation
 4Real Forums : Tea and Conversation
Subject Topic: New blog Post ReplyPost New Topic
Author
Message << Prev Topic | Next Topic >>
Sharie
Forum Rookie
Forum Rookie
Avatar

Joined: July 06 2006
Location: Wyoming
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 26
Posted: Sept 21 2006 at 2:23pm | IP Logged Quote Sharie

Well, I finally took the plunge and started a blog.   All the wonderful 4Real blogs inspired me to start.   I have been having some troubles learning about how to make links,etc., but I am getting there slowly.


Sharie

http://chrysalis.homeschooljournal.net
Back to Top View Sharie's Profile Search for other posts by Sharie Visit Sharie's Homepage
 
Sharie
Forum Rookie
Forum Rookie
Avatar

Joined: July 06 2006
Location: Wyoming
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 26
Posted: Sept 21 2006 at 2:29pm | IP Logged Quote Sharie

Guess I am still not too good at linking things. I put the link in my signature (I hope) after posting this. Trying again to see if it will show up correctly now.

Blessings,
Sharie

__________________
Ranchwife and mom of 5
Chrysalis
Back to Top View Sharie's Profile Search for other posts by Sharie Visit Sharie's Homepage
 
MarieC
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star


Joined: Oct 19 2005
Location: Ohio
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1011
Posted: Sept 21 2006 at 2:41pm | IP Logged Quote MarieC

Your blog is lovely! I love the picture at the top. Very interesting content. Thanks for the info. about food production and the COOL bill.

__________________
Marie
mom to 6
dds-98, 00, 02 and 09 & dss-03 and 06
Out in the Orchard
Back to Top View MarieC's Profile Search for other posts by MarieC
 
Erin
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator


Joined: Feb 23 2005
Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5814
Posted: Sept 21 2006 at 11:31pm | IP Logged Quote Erin

Sharie,

I was just over checking out your blog and then saw this I'm looking forward to reading more about life on an American ranch. What size is your ranch, when American's say ranch do they mean a very large property like our outback stations (which are measured in square miles ) or are you talking a large property as in hundreds of acres?

__________________
Erin
Faith Filled Days
Seven Little Australians
Back to Top View Erin's Profile Search for other posts by Erin Visit Erin's Homepage
 
Lisbet
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star
Avatar

Joined: Feb 07 2006
Location: Michigan
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2706
Posted: Sept 21 2006 at 11:40pm | IP Logged Quote Lisbet

Your blog looks great.    I love visiting all the real learning blogs, and I'm suprised how much I'm enjoying blogging myself. Now MarieC ~ you need to start one!

__________________
Lisa, wife to Tony,
Mama to:
Nick, 17
Abby, 15
Gabe, 13
Isaac, 11
Mary, 10
Sam, 9
Henry, 7
Molly, 6
Mark, 5
Greta, 3
Cecilia born 10.29.10
Josephine born 6.11.12
Back to Top View Lisbet's Profile Search for other posts by Lisbet
 
Sharie
Forum Rookie
Forum Rookie
Avatar

Joined: July 06 2006
Location: Wyoming
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 26
Posted: Sept 22 2006 at 7:20pm | IP Logged Quote Sharie

Erin,

I answered your questions...and then some...on my blog.     Take a look.

Blessings,
Sharie
Back to Top View Sharie's Profile Search for other posts by Sharie Visit Sharie's Homepage
 
lapazfarm
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star
Avatar

Joined: July 21 2005
Location: Alaska
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6082
Posted: Sept 22 2006 at 8:00pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm

I am very much enjoying your blog! I left a comment about horses on one of your posts. We have horses, too, but I just can't seem to find the energy for them lately. I wish I knew what to do as dh is saying we need to get rid of them if we don't ride them more. He is right, of course, but I sure would hate for that to happen. How do you find the time and energy to work a ranch while homeschooling?

__________________
Theresa
us-schooling in beautiful Fairbanks, Alaska.
LaPaz Home Learning
Back to Top View lapazfarm's Profile Search for other posts by lapazfarm Visit lapazfarm's Homepage
 
Sharie
Forum Rookie
Forum Rookie
Avatar

Joined: July 06 2006
Location: Wyoming
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 26
Posted: Sept 24 2006 at 6:11pm | IP Logged Quote Sharie

Theresa,

All I can say is that it isn't easy! I do all the bookkeeping and paperwork for the ranch, but don't do as much outside as I used to. When I first married dh, the ranch ran 2500 cows and I fed 10 tons of hay by myself every day of the winter(dh was feeding his own 10-15 tons). The boys are big enough to be out there helping dh now on the day to day chores.   I still help on days that we work big bunches, like shipping, branding or pregnancy testing. I also take some of the shifts when we are calving heifers, but again, not as much as I used to.

Dh and I both trained horses - I used to train and show a lot for my parents (they raised Paints in AZ). We are in the process of handing the training over to the boys. Even though we all love the horses and everyone rides, it is hard to find time to break new colts since they started playing sports in town. I don't have time to ride with all the other responsibilities and I do miss it....but something has to give.

This is the season of children - growing bodies, minds and hearts for the Lord...this will pass all too quickly....then, God willing, there will be a season to ride again.



__________________
Ranchwife and mom of 5
Chrysalis
Back to Top View Sharie's Profile Search for other posts by Sharie Visit Sharie's Homepage
 

If you wish to post a reply to this topic you must first login
If you are not already registered you must first register

  [Add this topic to My Favorites] Post ReplyPost New Topic
Printable version Printable version

Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Hosting and Support provided by theNetSmith.com