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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 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
2060 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2060 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
5732 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5732 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
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 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
3353 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
3353 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
1871 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1871 Posts |
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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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2026 : 07:53:05 AM
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Not nearly so profound as grace weathering the storm, but you know what I'm grateful for today? Spandex.
We visited an American Revolution reenactment yesterday and learned a bit about how flax was made into linen (also an amazing textile). What struck me the most was how hot and restrictive the outfits could be. I am so happy to live in a time when I can shimmy into stretchy yoga pants and breathe a little easier. |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2060 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2060 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2026 : 12:05:46 PM
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I agree. Could you imagine having to wear a corset everyday!?!
I'm grateful for my gumption today! I may not be able to get everything done, but I sure do try LOL! |
~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
5732 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5732 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2026 : 12:17:21 PM
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| I am so Blessed to be able to talk to a Wildflower on the phone this week:-) I always look forward to some happiness on the phone. |
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
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2026 : 07:34:22 AM
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Three cheers for gumption and gabbing! And Goodreads friend invites!
Took me more than 40 years to appreciate, but when I get really still, I am grateful I can feel my heart beating without all the "press an artery" business. Even when life is chaotic, that can be so reassuring. |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
414 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
414 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2026 : 07:43:42 AM
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Oh my goodness - how scary! So thankful that your family is okay. My daughter and son both live in an active tornado area and those storms are so scary. During Hurricane Harvey when our dad lost his house - it was a tornado that took it out. You could see the path on google maps. It lifted his garage roof right off - as it travelled (near as we can figure) it cut a palm tree in half and landed right side up in the canal behind his house.
Sending very thankful wishes to your family today! |
Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl #7286 |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2026 : 07:23:32 AM
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I am grateful my garden has a sense of humor and... misses me?! Morning glory grew up through the back porch floorboards and is twining itself around my gardening apron!
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Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
414 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
414 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2026 : 07:47:31 AM
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Oh I love the morning glory coming up in an unexpected place. One of my favorite quilt stores in San Antonio is in an old house downtown. They have ivy growing up their walls inside and I think it's so charming.
Blessings for today - gentle rain in East Texas (no severe weather as predicted) and it looks like my little city at home in South Texas is getting a bit too (not a drought buster but any is so appreciated).
Happy Wednesday Wildflowers! |
Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl #7286 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5732 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5732 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2026 : 6:09:31 PM
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I am so very, very Blessed to have talked to two Wildflowers today. It made me so happy to talk to Wanda Sue and Karen. We have talked on the phone before and it aways lifts my Spirits to talk to Wildflowers it really does. Wildflowers are the Best. Thank you girls for talking to me and making my day! two Beautiful Ladies:-)
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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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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1871 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1871 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2026 : 12:08:34 AM
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| It was so fun to talk to you Debbie, one day maybe we can meet face to face!! |
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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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2026 : 07:13:13 AM
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| Awesome! I love seeing everyone's photos, thank you for sharing! |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2060 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2060 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2026 : 1:43:37 PM
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It's always fun catching up with friends!
Chris - I love that your garden misses you LOL!
I'm feeling blessed today feel the warmth of the sunshine because the wind is chilly!!!! |
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2026 : 07:37:09 AM
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Stay warm, Heather!
I'm feeling blessed the sunflowers we scattered before the rain are starting to bloom along our sidewalk fence line. |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2026 : 08:50:09 AM
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| I feel blessed to have stumbled upon a hard boiled egg method that is so simple and easy to peel. (5 mins in Instant pot, 5 mins "releasing" in IP, and 5 mins in a cool water bath, peel right away). Our weather is beautiful, but kiddo is under it, so it is shaping up to be my favorite-- a putter around the house day. |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2060 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2060 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2026 : 6:16:49 PM
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Hope Fallon feels better soon!
I'm feeling blessed for a wind free day today. Yesterday was insane with 50+mph winds almost all day. Dust was blowing, lots of houses are missing siding and shingles. Trees fell over, etc. and it's going to start back up tonight :( |
~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
5732 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5732 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2026 : 11:59:10 PM
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Hoping Fallon will feel better soon.
Heather you and Nathan take care and be safe |
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
608 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2026 : 07:26:31 AM
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Hang in there! Wind is such exhausting weather!
Today's home blessing is clear-ish countertops! We curated a lot of half-done projects into storage yesterday.
A blessing from afield is I was watching a video comparing camping equipment from 100/50/0 years ago and it is astonishing how much more comfortable outstepping has gotten. Similarly, Jens bought climbing books specific to Joshua tree (our next trip) from 50/40/30 years ago and it is impressive how much more accessible climbing has gotten. If I had to hammer my own pitons into a rock and trust they would hold my weight, there is no way I would even try it! |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
3353 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
3353 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2026 : 09:56:28 AM
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| I agree about the wind
its exhausting just listening to it howl all day. Better weather is supposed to be here this week. 50 mph winds do not sound like a good time! |
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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