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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
588 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 07 2026 : 08:07:13 AM
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Yay for some warm weather!
Two delights I am grateful for already and it isn't even 8AM!
1. Merlin bird app helped me identify the call of the Swinehoe's white-eye. It also narrowed down the finch/sparrow candidates to House Finch so I can check that off my bird wishlist. I am amazed by birders who have good enough eyes and experience to be sure of the specific bird they see. My puzzle had 3 different types of woodpeckers and the only difference to me seemed to be slightly different positioning of their red caps. Don't even get me started on all the finches and sparrows, those sections of the puzzle went in last. How do "the pros" do it?!
2. Forgotten-then-remembered crafting kits and toys. These usually get stashed in totes under our bed when they have been abandoned on a counter in a distressing strew for long enough that my eye starts to twitch when I see them. Fallon received one of those elastic band woven stretchy bracelets from her best friend and has been occupied for hours whipping up some of her own creations with the kit she begged Santa for. Who needs toy shopping trips when you have a short memory and ample under-bed storage? At this rate, we can re-celebrate "Christmas" quarterly! |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2051 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2051 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2026 : 6:55:52 PM
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Chris - I have no idea how the pros do it! I only know the sound of the cardinal (mostly because they're so loud!).
I have a HUGE blessing to share today. Yesterday a massive tornado went through town and continued out a little over a mile from my sisters house in Michigan. It severely damaged her in laws place, but they were not there when it happened. Everyone is safe and sound for her family. Others were not as fortunate.
This is the path of the tornado:
Complete destruction. See the 2 brown I'm assuming roofs near the water? You can see them again in the upper right corner of the next one for reference.
This is her in laws house somehow still standing:
All the windows blew out, the garage door is folded up all weird, and there are a lot of cracks so they're guessing it will have to be torn down. But, a lot of things will be salvageable. Truly, a HUGE blessing for my family! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5712 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5712 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2026 : 7:07:24 PM
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| Oh my gosh Heather, I am so thankful your family is alright. It was bad across a few states. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2026 : 07:35:23 AM
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| What a scar! I am relieved for you and your family made it out OK. |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
3347 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
3347 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2026 : 11:27:32 AM
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| Wow!!! It's amazing how quickly mother nature can change things...I am so glad that your sister and her family are safe! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1864 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2026 : 12:24:59 PM
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| So happy to hear your family is ok, a blessing for sure! |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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