http://offgridgirl.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by rural living en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:52:29 GMT 2010-01-06T15:52:29Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278798&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Just a few pictures from two that are truly not supposed to love each other. But Love can happen an ywhere as we all know.  But these pictures make my heart happy.  I hope they do the . . . Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:42:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278798&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-03-08T06:42:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977776344&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace I tried my luck at SurveyMonkey....take a survey...just for fun check it out <a href=" http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=S2A_2bGIz2edMR6GMu4AmZeQ_3d_3d">Click Here to take survey</a> . . . Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:22:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977776344&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2009-08-17T02:22:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977776174&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace My Daughter Whitney, finally decided to join gather.....Please stop by and make her feel welcome. http://www.gather.com/viewImage.action?fileId=3096224745834902 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:53:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977776174&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2009-08-16T22:53:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593840&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace It's not too late to download,email or print a gift for that someone special! Print or Email a Gift Card Here You Can Give an MP3 download Gift Card as Well- Click Here Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:27:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593840&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2009-02-13T21:27:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593833&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Jacinta Miriam Cohen I miss you so much Jacinta. Ja Ja and Jazzy as some your dear to you call you. Today it has snowed and I think maybe I will make snow angels for you. You are . . . Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:17:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593833&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2009-02-13T21:17:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593812&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Memories,Memories flood my soul but to Your keeping I let her go. Now she sits on your lap, pulls your beard and laughs and chatters! Ah Adonai you have a way to make me smile. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:09:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977593812&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2009-02-13T21:09:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550842&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Granny News on New Years Day Well the big day is here already. Now what? I hesitate to yell out Happy New Year to everyone. How far we have traveled in the . . . Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:19:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550842&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2009-01-02T04:19:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545997&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Why People have Companion Animals?      Tame animals have played very special roles in the lives of humans for thousands of years.  Drawings and writings from the earliest . . . Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:50:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545997&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-12-27T12:50:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520054&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Good morning all, I had hoped to be here earlier and tell you Happy Thanksgiving Remberance but better late than never! America’s forgotten freedoms A survey by the First Amendment Center . . . Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:23:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520054&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2008-11-28T08:23:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507449&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace The Value of Time           The success of perseverance           The pleasure of working The dignity of . . . Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:18:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507449&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-11-15T15:18:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506346&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Interview with Naomi Wolf discussing "The End of America:Warning to A Young Patriot" available at http://youtube.com/watch?v=aW9PulYpjGs Google H.R. 1955 . . . Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:28:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506346&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2008-11-14T04:28:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500989&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace I am wondering what is everyone doing for thanksgiving?   Me and my family (Mom,Dad,Me and 2 brothers) are just staying home and having thanksgiving together.We do that . . . Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:20:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500989&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Jessica Helvenston 2008-11-13T19:20:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505340&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace 1. I want a fresh bone each day for dessert, and I promise not to bury it in the Flower pot .                2. I want clean water . . . Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:10:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977505340&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-11-13T05:10:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498041&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace                                                       . . . Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:23:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977498041&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-11-05T02:23:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977493789&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years.   Any separation from you is likely to be painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. Place your trust in me.   It is . . . Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:20:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977493789&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-10-31T13:20:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977492418&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Each night, when  am all alone, I drift in memory of all the happy times I've known in the days of used to be....I reminisce, and live again the time I was a kid; and in the land of just pretend . . . Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:00:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977492418&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-10-30T02:00:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458504&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Jerry Palmer was Born September 24th, 1950 and left this earth August 06, 2008.... Here a re some pictures I wanted to share with you as a tribute to celebrate his life.... Jerry was one . . . Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:54:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458504&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-09-25T04:54:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977456382&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Lo ok at those eyes...could you have dropped me off and left me....?             Jake Loves me, and I love Him....I Have taken this poor soul in....And . . . Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:11:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977456382&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-09-23T03:11:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447927&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Hiya, I am wondering if anyone who lives offgrid harvests rainwater. I have began to do so but since I am living in an area that is mighty cold in the winter, I am wanting to find ways to harvest . . . Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:18:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977447927&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2008-09-13T15:18:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977446898&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace I have been preparing to raise honey bees for awhile and have been doing some homework on them as well as other types of bees. I discovered itis important to plant flowers they enjoy and let them feast . . . Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:48:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977446898&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2008-09-12T12:48:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977441717&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace I live in the most peaceful place, Thought I would take you on a walk of the views of my wonderful yard that is 68 acres large...with wild flowers, flower beds and gardens that are just wonderful... . . . Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:20:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977441717&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-09-07T15:20:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439229&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace As most of you know, I have a problem with people, dumping animals where I live...This Sheltie pup wondered in 2 weeks ago today, hungry, burrs, in his wonderful hair. I came home the next day, and . . . Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:53:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977439229&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-09-04T13:53:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977373660&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace This is a repost....  Living with an animal of another species can be one of the great joys of life..... The down side of pet owning: an animal takes time and attention and money. I have . . . Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:58:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977373660&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-06-15T05:58:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435730&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace <dl class="body"><dt class="post-head">Gluten Free Blueberry Pancake Mix</dt><dd class="post-body"> Below is a Gluten Free Blueberry . . . Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:22:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435730&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2008-09-01T04:22:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977431245&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Here is the Yard Art, where I work, I enjoy looking at it everyday, thought I would share some pictures with you... This is a very popular small town Coffee shop and Resturant...   . . . Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:06:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977431245&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Ellen Thatcher P. 2008-08-27T14:06:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977430547&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Don’t try this at home! I highly recommend keeping the animals far away from the food. My little bunny lives in our house –he roams the family room and kitchen and he thinks he’s a dog. He kept . . . Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:16:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977430547&grpId=3659174697249157&nav=Groupspace Shekinah C. 2008-08-26T06:16:35Z