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Off-Topic / Beautiful Fall Colors

« on: October 11, 2020, 04:19:34 pm »Message ID: 1341997

This weekend I was fortunate to be able to take in some of the beautiful fall colors.

Yesterday I drove my Mom through the local game preserve and just enjoy all the different colors of leaves on the trees ,bushes, and vines.  She is 90, and doing quite well.  She still lives on the home place but with this COVID stuff she has been rather locked in and doesn't get out often.  We had such a pleasant afternoon.

Today my husband and I hiked the trails on in a nearby state park.  It was windy, but warm.  We left a bit earlier than we had planned as the weather app showed a thunderstorm was heading our way.  We got home before any rain fell.  So far, I've just heard a few raindrops hit the window.  Not sure if it will pass us by or not.

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Off-Topic / BRRRRR

« on: October 02, 2020, 04:22:28 am »Message ID: 1340940

We had a FROST ADVISORY overnight and it supposed to end at 8am today.
It is currently just 32 degrees out at 6:30am.

I didn't cover any flowers this time so I guess they will be done for now.

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Off-Topic / No-See-Ums

« on: September 27, 2020, 11:06:34 am »Message ID: 1340404

This is year has been the worst for me getting bit by those little black bugs.....some call them No-See-Ums.

If I step outside the door, I get attacked!  We actually had a swarm of them by our back door.  My son used bug spray and thousands fell. 
Some, however, crawled through the cracks and are actually inside my house.  Luckily they have been just staying on the window, so I have been able to kill these guys too.

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Off-Topic / Look Out Today...It's Gonna be HOT!

« on: July 18, 2020, 08:35:00 am »Message ID: 1332631

Here is my local forecst:

Excessive Heat Warning in effect from 1:00 PM CDT until 8:00 PM CDT.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected.

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Off-Topic / LONG Wait Times when calling Support

« on: June 06, 2020, 08:51:55 am »Message ID: 1327369

Has anyone ever gotten frustrated when calling for support from anywhere?

Today I received a phone call from "CitiCard."  I am always leary when I get a call FROM someone saying they are my credit card company.  I prefer to hang up from that caller and then I call my credit card company myself.

Today I was on hold - 40 minutes - between getting disconnected and redialing etc .....grrrrgh... such a waste of my time.  I know they are very busy and it is expected that there will be a wait time.....but, when I was all done, it was good news and the lady and I got a laugh out of it.

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Off-Topic / Feathered Visitors

« on: May 13, 2020, 07:22:47 am »Message ID: 1324723

This morning, my bird feeder had several Goldfinches on it.  Then a Hummingbird arrived!  YES!!

As I was enjoying their antics, a medium sized songbird landed on the shepherd's hook.  It was black on its back and head,  white breast with a brilliant Red patch under its chin. 

I was too slow to get a picture so I googled and discovered that I had a visit from a Red Breasted Grosbeak.

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Off-Topic / RED FLAG WARNING

« on: April 20, 2020, 08:54:38 am »Message ID: 1321723

Current Weather Situation in SW Minnesota:

* AFFECTED AREA...All of southwest Minnesota


A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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Off-Topic / Sad and Disappointed

« on: April 14, 2020, 07:20:30 pm »Message ID: 1320993

I am just a mere $1.29 short of being able to cash out before my credits start expiring big time.....

NOTHING is crediting tonight ,,,,,

NOT TAP
NOT Explore videos
NOT Coupons
NOTHING

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Offers / VIP VOICE

« on: April 14, 2020, 03:48:44 am »Message ID: 1320876

Has anyone signed up for VIP Voice?  I did this morning, but so far, have not received the credit for it of $1.50.  I did confirm my email.   (Welcome to VIP Voice.  Your account has been activated.)  (
VIP Voice
5:48 AM (1 minute ago)
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Get $1.50! No Credit Card Required   
VIP Voice
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Off-Topic / Same thing coming from All Sides - No escape

« on: April 07, 2020, 10:14:24 am »Message ID: 1320089

COVID-19:  Seems like a person can't be anywhere....news, Facebook, phone......what do you hear or read?  COVID-19
At work, one of the residents (who is extremely immunocompromised) is nervous.  Even the pocasts he watches about comics, superheroes, etc are ALL on the COVID-19 topic.

Here in FusionCash, the recurring topic seems to be Lack of Videos and non-credit

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Off-Topic / What brightens your day?

« on: April 07, 2020, 09:55:00 am »Message ID: 1320084

Today I am off work! (still working 48 hours/week....healthcare)

The weather is glorious!  High will be 70!!!!!  I love Spring time!

I heard a cardinal outside my door and I "talked" back to it. 

I am making face masks for my family today....YEAH!  I still have fabric scraps from projects over the last 30 years!

I am LOVED!

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Off-Topic / Robins Have Returned - I guess We're in for 3 More Snows

« on: March 18, 2020, 04:52:04 pm »Message ID: 1317376

A few weeks ago the robins returned to southwest Minnesota. 

There is an Old Wives Tale about Robins.  The saying goes: Spring will come when it snows on the Robins’ tail 3 times. So what that means is that once the Robin comes back, it will snow three times and then the winter will be all over.

So far it has snowed ONCE.  Today, we are currently in another Winter Weather Advisory:

Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

That will make it TWO times.

Spring is getting closer!!

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Off-Topic / How early is TOO EARLY to celebrate someone's 90th Birthday?

« on: March 18, 2020, 04:44:41 pm »Message ID: 1317373

Every year our family has a Reunion in June.  It is always scheduled for the next year right after the current one is held.

This year it will be June 28.  My Mom will be 90 in August. 

Since everyone will already be making the trip to Iowa, we plan to celebrate her big day in June. 

Officially she won't be 90 for 5.5 weeks.  I hope no one has issues with us throwing her a celebration a bit early.

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Off-Topic / Winter Storm Warning

« on: January 16, 2020, 06:43:35 pm »Message ID: 1309258

We'll see if it happens, but currently my area is under a Winter Storm Warning from 6AM Friday (January 17) to 6PM Saturday (January 18).

4-6 inches of snow plus strong winds gusting as high as 50mph.

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Off-Topic / I'm Falling Behind

« on: December 11, 2019, 02:02:44 pm »Message ID: 1304817

I used to log onto FC almost daily......since 2009.

Goodness, it's 12/11 and today is only the 4th day I've visited.  UGH!  What happened?  I am out of my daily routine.