Hi from Western Washington

Discussion in 'Welcome to GardenStew' started by packrat_junkie, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. packrat_junkie

    packrat_junkie New Seed

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    Hi from Western Washington.

    I just joined last eve. I'm 54, married 34 years.I'm an RN at a nursing and rehab facility in a small rural town. I have multiple interests, and really enjoy junking.I have 5 cats and 3 dogs. Connie
     
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  3. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Welcome to our stew :wave: Glad to have you aboard .We have lots of fun in here.I have learned so much .We have some great people in here Eileen is oh so helpful .You will see. Everyone in here has different talents .I myself have none really but I try real hard :)I would love to see pictures of your junk.cajunbelle is a great glass junkie. I have some things started just looking for the right things to finish them up.I will find what I'm lookiing for hopefully soom.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Connie and welcome aboard :D Feel free to add yourself to our member map and add your birthday/anniversaries to our calendar as well.
     
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    reggaefan Official Poet Laureate

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    Welcome 59 married 34 years 2kids 3 dogs and somewhere around 20 cats. We also feed 2 possums and numerous neighborhood animals and children.
     



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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi again Connie!!! Just thought I'd add my welcome here as well. :D
     
  7. muddybob

    muddybob In Flower

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    Welcome Connie!
    I live out near Eatonville. Five dogs, three horses, small flock of sheep, a goat, countless chickens and ducks, two cockatiels and who has time for kids. I already am cleaning up after and feeding these critters all the time so I don't need more work! Glad to see another Washingtonian here and an animal lover too!
    Muddy
     
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    Welcome from central Illinois. I am an RN also but retired. I have a husband, one dog, two sons and two granddaughters. I'm glad you are joining us. Wannabe
     
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    CritterPainter Awed by Nature

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    Hi other Washington person! I'm outside Tumwater, and have 2 goats, 2 dogs, 7 bunnies, 4 chickens, outdoor goldfish, a cat and 2 parakeets, oh, and 2 teenagers!
     
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    Primsong Young Pine

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    What a find menagerie you get to preside over - welcome from just a little further south.
     
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    packrat_junkie New Seed

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    Wow, sounds like I'm practically neighbors to several of you.. I live in Winlock, which is about 45 min. south of Olympia. I've been learning how to make hypertuffa troughs, gazing balls with BBs, and now glass totems this summer. I'll get some pictures as soon as I figure out photo bucket. My knowledge is limited when it comes to the computer. But I shure know how to get around e-bay. Connie.
     
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    CritterPainter Awed by Nature

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    Hey packrat, I love Winlock! Is the big egg still there? What the hoohah is hypertuffa?
     
  13. packrat_junkie

    packrat_junkie New Seed

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    Hypertufa is a mixture of portland cement,sand or perlite, and spagnum moss. You make planters out of it that look like very old stone.There is alot of wonderful pictures there, and some very talented people. Oh, and yes the egg is very much alive and well. It gets painted periodically with different themes. Most recently painted like a flag.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Perdita Shaylee New Seed

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    HI!Welcome, I'm new too! Have a few dogs and cats too,the cats I have are older than dirt but they don't seem to realize it. Lots of wild creatures to keep them very busy too. Perdi
     
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    Welcome from New Orleans, La.
    WA state is just about my favorite place on earth and I vacation in the San Juans at least 2x yearly. Please share your garden pictures as soon as you wish. WA is so green....in every way.

    Jan, the pondlady in New Orleans
     

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