A Photo A Day Keeps the Doctors Away! (Part 5) Let's do spring!

[ICNDonna]

I just closed the photo thread because it had almost 200 posts. So now we can start with spring.


Donna

[dg2901]

Birds=spring..no?..haha
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P3012530.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P3012530.jpg)

and roses....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P2142476.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P2142476.jpg)

:hi:
D

[Claredale]

Great...right when figured out how to post on the last thread!

T83

[SharonA]

T83...I love those pictures you posted. Bring your snow pictures on over to this thread. It's not Spring, yet. :)

[dg2901]

Does this count as a spring-time photo? I think it should because after all, I was outside doing yardwork on this spring-like day when I turned the weedeater off and heard what sounded like popcorn popping. Only to turn around and discover this........
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_IMG_2473.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/IMG_2473.jpg)

Good thing its warm outside today!
:hi:
D

[SharonA]

Oh my goodness!!!! How did that happen?

[Claredale]

I know how that happened!!! I did it to my husband brand new car shortly after we got married. I am laughing now, but man was I trying to think of an excuse since he made a big deal about me moving his car.

Tracey

Sharon, how do I move the pictures.....

[SharonA]

Just re-post them.

Okay...I still can't figure out how the glass shattered. :hmm:

[leelee88]

OH NO dg, Yup spring is near..lol will remb to move the cars!

[dg2901]

Sounds like T83 needs to explain her story..:lmao:

On a happier note--the husband went to Lowes to see about having the glass replaced; came back with a new door. Seems this particular door was delivered to a woman only for her to return it due to it being the wrong door. Since it had already been drilled and prepared to be hung at her house, Lowes couldnt resell it for its original price of $300. Kevin got it for $100..:woohoo:

A happy moment for a change in my life! :D
D
PS---sad to be happy about a door..hahaha..had a happy moment a few nights ago as I got a new clothes dryer..all this happiness, I dont know what to do with..:lmao:

[SharonA]

D...A very fortunate circumstance. :)

[Claredale]

Okay, my story....It was all "on a accident" as my youngest son used to say. I was weed eating one wonderful Saturday afternoon and I must have hit a rock or something and it hit the windshield of my hubby's car. It looked very much like the storm door, so I just assumed the same "accident" occurred! He had just bought his first brand new car and things just happen some times! I know I was supposed to move it, but who is to say the rock wouldn't have still hit it on if I parked it on the street.

When he purchased his 2nd vehicle (a truck) a few years later, I was trying to pull up a stubborn Juniper bush that I hated, so I put a chain around the bush and my hubby's bumper and proceeded to pull the bush out of my flower bed. I have to mention that about 4 men that lived on my cove all watched me while I was doing this without even asking me if they could help. I had already tried to dig it out! I pulled the truck forward and the sound to follow wasn't the sound of the bush being pulled out of the ground, but of the bumper coming off of the truck. So much for Ford Tough!!!!!

Needless to say, these accidents have not caused me to lose the "privilege" of working in the yard. I keep telling him that I need to stick to just planting and enjoying my flowers, but he is a slave driver! LOL!

Tracey

[Claredale]

Well, they aren't all spring pictures, except for the baseball field at Mississippi State. It's not even this spring. It is supposed to be a beautiful spring weekend, so I hope I can post some pictures next week of wonderful springtime, one of my favorite seasons of the year.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd136/Flamingo1965/1Marchsnow20084-1.jpg
Misty Blue's first snow fall, March 2008

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd136/Flamingo1965/Maggie1.jpg

My granddog Maggie. My son called last night and said that Maggie was counting the days until we open our pool.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd136/Flamingo1965/Cutelittlegirl-1.jpg

Ya think Mollie enjoyed the snow????


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd136/Flamingo1965/100_1483-1.jpg

I love baseball, especially at Mississippi State. Go Dawgs!

[dg2901]

T83---I got a good laugh out of your stories, especially the truck bumper "accident"..:lmao:

And your dogs are very cute!
I'll be checking my mail for swimming invite! :woohoo:

:hi:
D
PS--our new door is almost hung! :woohoo:

[snowgirl]

Yes Tracey I read that story about the bumper being pulled off instead of the shrub. Too bad one of your neighbor men standing around watching did not have a video cam........ you could have been on America's funniest videos. Vicky

[Claredale]

That was back before funniest home videos, hate to say, but we ran into one of our former neighbors on Friday and they remembered my story! Hubby told them that when we moved into our new house...it isn't new anymore, the builders put in those awful junipers. They were put on the street before we even moved in!

[dg2901]

You know its Spring when......
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P3162562.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P3162562.jpg)

and....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P3162559.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P3162559.jpg)

:hi:

[dg2901]

Hope everyone has a happy Easter!

From my *peeps* to you....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P3182682.jpg

[SharonA]

Did she like the peeps, d?

[Claredale]

Too cute!

[dg2901]

Sharon--she attacked them when they got too close..ahahaha..so I guess she really isnt fond of the peeps..hhaahahhaa

Tracey--:D

D

[SharonA]

She probably thought they were trying to cut into her territory. :lmao:

[JKL]

I like everyone's pics!

Here are some photos that remind me of spring, taken by yours truly. :)


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/heyjkl/flowers_small.jpg (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/heyjkl/flowers_large.jpg) http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/heyjkl/pink_small.jpg (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/heyjkl/pink_large.jpg) http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/heyjkl/trail_small.jpg (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/heyjkl/trail_large.jpg) http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/heyjkl/bonfire_small.jpg (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg182/heyjkl/bonfire_large.jpg)

: )

[Claredale]

Thanks Jen, those are lovely pictures!

Tracey

[Janie Miranda]

Hi guys! Glad to see you guys are still here! This home renovation is keeping me so busy that I haven't had much time check the boards.

I just love D's cockatiel photos. So cute!!
Here are a few I've taken recently of MuShu.
http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/267965501_JaVZu-S.jpg
http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/267965525_c8Kkj-S.jpg
http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/267965548_UtLAb-S.jpg

Where we are at with the renovation:

http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/267971352_HRbdu-M.jpg

The guys just put up the drywall and are doing the "mudding". Next they'll sand it and paint and do the trim work. We think we have about three weeks to go. It has gone pretty smoothly so far.

[dg2901]

JKL---lovely pics! And you're right, they surely are a wonderful reminder of spring--which will be arriving very soon! :D

Jane---:hi:...and theres little MuShu..ahhaahahhaa..that dog cracks me up regardless of what he's doing.
The renovations sound like they're coming right along. I'm looking forward to the finished product! :)

:hi:

[Kara29]

I've been gone for two weeks. My computer crashed and my husband had to rebuild it. I also went to a wedding in Chicago for one of my best childhood friends. I was in the wedding.

I've got lots of nice photos for our Spring Edition of a Photo A Day.


I'll post and catch up on things this week.

Warm Hugs,

Kara

[dg2901]

At the local marine science center theres an outdoor public Harbor seal pool/exhibit thats home to about 4 seals (couldnt get them to stay still long enough to get an accurate count!..haha). I went down there yesterday as seals are sure to bring a smile to anyones face---and I damn sure need to smile! :)..

These arent the best pics, as some were taken through glass, others underwater via glass and then add to it the seals wouldnt remain still long enough to insure a clear shot....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P3232734.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P3232734.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P3232741.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P3232741.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P3232726.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P3232726.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_IMG_2599.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/IMG_2599.jpg)

D

[Janie Miranda]

Kara, Glad to see you back! :-)
D- that's a cute little whiskered face peeking out from the water!

[SharonA]

Janie...I have been following your renovation on your blog. It is so much fun to see things as they progress. Ahhhh MuShu is back. YEA!!!!!

D...I absolutely love to watch seals. I used to love to go to Monetary Bay on the Coast of California and see them "in the wild".

Jen...Thanks for the touch of Spring. The pictures are very good. Will someone please pass the marshmallows this way?

Kara...:hi: We missed you.

[dg2901]

Sharon--how cool it would be to see seals in the wild. They've got real personality and are quite entertaining. :)

Jane--:hi: How are the renovations going?--close to being finished?

Kara--:hi:

The Atlantic ocean as is looked Easter Sunday....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_IMG_2552.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/IMG_2552.jpg)

[SharonA]

D...I would much rather see the ocean than a seal any day. *she says while she turns green with envy*

[dg2901]

Sharon--dont be turning green over there! Not sure it's your color..haha..:)
The ocean is a wonderful thing, is it not?! We spend many a night walking the beach---theres nothing much more relaxing in this world.

[SharonA]

I'm a redhead. I look good in green. :lmao:

There is nothing like the ocean to calm you when you are having a hard time with life. I miss being close enough to the ocean that I could be there and back within a day's time. I have always wanted to live close enough that I could drive there and spend an hour or so just drinking in the sounds, smells and the feeling of an ocean breeze on my face whenever I wanted. Walking on the beach is one of my favorite things to do in all the world. Spend some time there for me, would you?

[dancemomof2]

ok I am missing the ocean anyway.......now I really wanna go back.

[dg2901]

Sharon---I'll spend as many hours at the beach as you'd like for me to spend--and now I have an excuse to go down there more often! :woohoo:
I'm a 20 minute drive from both the Atlantic ocean, and the Chesapeake bay..both very nice places to spend a few hours. :)

Leslie--missing the ocean already?..You just got back a couple of weeks ago! Thats a sure sign that you must have had a good time! :D

[Janie Miranda]

Awwww the ocean sounds so nice right now! We used to live in Hawaii, Florida, California, Puerto Rico - all courtesy of the US Navy. We are landlocked now but I sure remember fondly all those fun times we used to have snorkeling, sailing, riding horses on the beach, etc. We are all going to have to live vicariously through Diana now! LOL

Diana, the renovations are going well and I think they will be finished in three weeks. The finished the drywall and most of the painting so now they have to finish up the trim, put in the door frames and doors, finish the fixtures in the new bathroom and the electricians have to come back and put in the lights. Another thing they have to do is finish up the stairs. They've still got temporary boards on the stairs because they didn't want to scuff up the oak treads that will be on the finished stairs. The very last thing will be the carpet. Please keep your fingers crossed that we'll get done on time. The renovation has gone very very smoothly and I would highly recommend our contractor to any of my friends who live here locally - Sharon and Tracy :-)
jane

[dg2901]

Jane---glad to hear the renovations are almost complete, and have gone smoothly. I'm sure though you'll be glad when its finished so you can start enjoying your new space! :)

The other night Hillari-Elaine figured out that she could sit on my dinner bell and enjoy a "birds-eye view" of me preparing dinner.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P3272754.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P3272754.jpg)

Kara--where are you? :hmm:

:hi:

[Janie Miranda]

She's such a lovely little thing Diana! Makes me want to get a cockatiel!

[Kara29]

Hey my fellow Photo Friends,

I've been sick for a week in the Hospital.

Here's the Wedding I went to in Chicago Last week.

"We are Family"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_IMG_0210.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/IMG_0210.jpg)

"Celebrate Good Times. Come On!"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_IMG_0224-1.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/IMG_0224-1.jpg)

"Tina and Kara"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_IMG_0083-1.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/IMG_0083-1.jpg)

"Tina and Kara"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_IMG_0137.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/IMG_0137.jpg)

"Bachelorette Party"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_IMG_0051.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/IMG_0051.jpg)

"Richard, Kara, and Tina"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_IMG_0202.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/IMG_0202.jpg)



:hi:I love MuShu's latest photos Janie!!
Diana, I miss the heck out of you! I've been so sick!!
JKL, you spring photos are wonderful. We still have a foot of snow here......
Tracey83, I like the photo of Maggie in the pool:hi:


BIG HUGS to you all!

Kara

[SharonA]

Kara...It looks like you had a lot of fun. Good for you.

[dg2901]

Kara---looks like you were having a blast at the wedding! :)

[Janie Miranda]

Kara,
So sorry to hear that you have been sick and were in the hospital. I'm glad you got to enjoy your wedding though. You certainly looked beautiful!
http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/272978101_U36SZ-M.jpg
Here are some cherry blossoms from my yard.

[Kara29]

Jaine,

Are those cherry blossoms?

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

Kara:)

[dg2901]

It's cherry blossom season!! :)
Great shot, Jane!

[SharonA]

Beautiful picture, Janie.

[Claredale]

I love the picture Janie! We need to get together soon so you can do your magic with Mollie! She has been trying to diet before her photo session. LOL!

Tracey

[BrittanysDance]

Okay, I'll share some of my favs, someone mentioned the beach and its one of my favorite places to go, so here is one of sunrise at the beach. I love love love taking pictures of everything! Animals, flowers, nature - just anything that strikes me.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/purpleflowers.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/gull.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/squirrel.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/sunriseatbeach.jpg

[Claredale]

Oh, Brittany, such great pictures! Thanks for taking your time to share them!

[SharonA]

Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. :)

[dg2901]

Lovely pictures, Brittany! I especially like the little squirrel..:)

Willie J. begging to come in after realizing being out in the rain wasnt all that he thought it would be...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P4012773.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P4012773.jpg)

my one and only daffodil....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P4012778.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P4012778.jpg)


:hi:

[Janie Miranda]

Beautiful photos Brittany! I really enjoyed seeing them!
Thanks Kara, Diana, Tracy and Sharon for the kind comments on the Cherry blossom photo :-) Tracy I would LOVE to take photos of Mollie so let me know when. You know that cemetary across from your church? That looks like a gorgeous place to take photos. Would dogs be allowed over there?

Here's a photo I took today. You can tell spring is really here when you see this!
http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/273957399_jEx5n-M.jpg

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
That is a lovely daffodil photo. You captured it perfectly. Great color too!

That kitty looks like he is thinking about eating a cockatiel! ;-)

[SharonA]

D...It looks like WJ is really anxious to get back in. One Daffodil is still gorgeous.

Jane...Mr Robin Red Breast at his very best.

[leelee88]

Well I finally had my first daffodil to bloom.. My favorite flower.. I had planted many bulbs, but only a few came up. Love all the new picts!! I took the picture right after it had rained..

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/DSC01291.jpg

[SharonA]

Daffodils are such happy flowers. I can't help but smile when I see one. Beautiful, Ronda.

[dg2901]

Jane--..great shot of the red breast! I wish my eyes were good enough to spot birds in the wild! I'll just have to enjoy yours! :):) :D
Oh, fortunately WJ isnt too interested in Hillari bird!..ahahaha..whew! :)

Ronda--woohoo--you've got a daffodil too! :)

Sharon--WJ is a pain in the bum when he's outside..he no longer goes out when he wants back in, yet he hesitates because he knows Meatball is waiting inside to chase him back to his part of the house..haahahaha

:hi:

[Janie Miranda]

Beautiful Daffodil Ronda! I need to plant some bulbs for next year.
Here's another robin photo:
http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/274065886_AXaCB-S.jpg

[snowgirl]

Yes Kara you do look beautiful in those wedding pictures. I like your hair with the long curls. Your dress was abolutely beautiful as well. I loved the color.
Yes you look nice. I like the one where you are dancing and the one with your friend , the bride and just you. Vicky

[BrittanysDance]

ladies what lovely pictures! :) I so enjoy seeing everyone else's it makes me want to go outside and start snapping away.

LOVE the Robin picture - Oh my lord I have so many Robins in my yard and they're eating all my grass seed LOL! I send my son out to shoo them away, its the funniest thing to watch him go outside flapping his arms wildly and they all just sort of stare at him like "EH...whatchoogonnado?" :smile tee as he screams like a raving lunatic around the yard. Of course, they always come right back - along with the black birds. Ugh...now THOSE scare me!:help:

[dg2901]

This is the entrance to the cemetary of St Pauls Episcopal Church in Norfolk. As the oldest building in Norfolk, its also the only structure to survive the British destruction of the city on New Years Day 1776, when a cannonball was fired by Lord Dunmore. The cannonball is still in the building to this day (will get a pic very soon). This cemetary is 'home' to 17th, 18th and 19th century tombstones....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_IMG_2647.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/IMG_2647.jpg)

[SharonA]

Wow D, that place must be incredible to walk around in. That is if you are allowed to do that. I find cemeteries very interesting. My father's family has been buried in the same small town cemetery for a very long time. Any time I visit the town, I end up going to the cemetery and just walking around looking at all the names. This may sound morbid to anyone else, but I do enjoy looking at my past and remembering everyone who has gone before me. I think it is a good way to touch the past.

[BrittanysDance]

Diana - I've been there and you're right, it is lovely!

Here's some more of my flowers, one of berries, another pod thing and one of the sky when it was the most gorgeous color blue, it almost didnt look real. I want to publish a book one day but...not sure how to do that LOL!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/sunflower.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/bluets.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/pod.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/berries.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/sky.jpg

[SharonA]

Thanks once again for those lovely pictures. :)

[dg2901]

Sharon---I too enjoy walking through cemetaries, especially old ones (and no, its not morbid in the least). Its interesting to read about the people who are buried as most older tombstones usually have some sort of history about the deceased. This particular cemetary is open to the public, if you will. In the picture I posted, the church is immediately to the right. Its a bit mind-boggling to me to think that people were alive and walking the same places as I am today, so very long ago.

Brittany--aaaaah, more lovely pictures! They're all so happy and spring-like! You're right about the blue sky in the last picture..doesnt look real, does it!?..:)


:hi:

[leelee88]

Britt, Love those picts..

Dg, Interesting..I find all old things to be very interesting!

[SharonA]

Ronda...I guess that is why you like me. :biglaugh:

[leelee88]

Sharon.. Omg! :biglaugh::lmao::biglaugh: But yes you are quite interesting!!:smile tee

[dg2901]

:lmao:@ Sharon's comment.

Ronda--:hi:

On to spring, which I think has finally sprung...

my dogwood which is now in full bloom...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P4022794.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P4022794.jpg)

see--told ya!..hahaha...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P4022792.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P4022792.jpg)

neighbors azalea in bloom (mine have yet to bloom..:hmm:)...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P4022787.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P4022787.jpg)

little squirrel visitor. this was taken at a fair distance (about 25 ft) with a macro lens (hahaha..go figure!..gotta love being able to crop via photo programs!)..had I gone outside with the zoom lens the little critter wouldnt have been there!..grrrr....:)...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/th_P4022788.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/P4022788.jpg)

:hi:

[SharonA]

D...Dogwood...One of the things I love best about Spring.

[leelee88]

Dg- I love the dogwoods. And boy was that little critter in a hurry to get away..lol Good pict!!

[dg2901]

I love my dogwood. I wish they bloomed longer though.
And yeah, the squirrels dont hang around once they see me coming..haha..and someone pointed out to me tonight the bird thats in the squirrel picture--I didnt see if when I took the pic, nor when I uploaded! :help::loco:

[BrittanysDance]

Diana - great pics! Oh I'm jealous! Over here near the mountains we have YET to bloom for our dogwoods or anything else except our daffodils and a few little wild violets! Our Pear Trees just got done blooming about 2 weeks ago and still have blooms on them! :bonk: It's amazing how sllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooow things are here compared to 1 hour away from here. We drive to see hubby's mom and its like Full Peak Season LMAO! UGH! *green eyed monster - hee hee hee* I just looked at my dogwoods and azeala's yesterday and they should start to open in the next 2 weeks if I'm lucky LOL!

[dg2901]

Brittany---bloooms this year are rather odd. My neighbors azaleas are all bloomed (he has his all neatly hedged--not sure why though! :loco:), and mine havent so much as attempted to bloom. I have the one lonely daffodil that shows its pretty face every year. My rose bushes I cut way back last year now have lovely green leaves--cant wait for those to bloom! :) I have plenty of dandelions though..hahahaha.

:hi:

[leelee88]

Dg- Ok I just seen the Bird in question! Yeah I missed that to! But by you pointing it out I see it as plain as day now.. WOW good catch..lol

[Kara29]

Every year for Christmas my 81 year old Grandmother gives all of the women in the family an Amarillus Plant. This particular plant of mine has been in hibernation for 6 years. A Few Days Ago while my Mom was visting we noticed in one of my windows that this Amarillus Plant was starting 4 buds. Two of them have gone into full bloom and the other two should be out within a few days. The reason I tell this story is because I believe that it is a sign of good things and health to come!

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Wonderful Photos Ladies!!!:smile tee

Kara

[dg2901]

Kara--lovely pictures...and a wonderful story behind the plant too! :)

well, took the zoom lens out this morning and there sat my little friend..and one of his friends..however, I forgot the tripod, hence the blur....
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tonights sushi/sashimi dinner...
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tentacles---yum!..
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fish roe...
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roll and salmon....
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:hi:

[SharonA]

D...I wonder what they are talking about? My Hubby would have loved your dinner. Me...I like sushi as long as it is cooked. :lmao: Therefore, I like the California Roll. My favorite part is the rice. Yummmmmy!!!

Kara...We have on of those plants in the area at the side of our house. It is the only one. We never knew what it was because the former owners of our house did all the landscaping. Now I have an answer to the mystery. Thank you for solving this ever burning question. What is it??? :lmao:

[dg2901]

Sharon--I was waiting for your comment re: the sushi..hahahaha..I knew you'd have something entertaining to say (ie--as long as its cooked)..:lmao:..
I could each sushi daily..perhaps once I win the lottery!
Speaking of which, we won a whopping $3 the other night! :woohoo:

:hi:

[Claredale]

Okay, D, the next picture with the bird and the squirrel, I think they need to be feeding each other! LOL!

I am enjoying the great pictures. Hopefully our weather will quit being so wet all the time and I can take some pictures. My roses and irises are getting ready to bloom.

Tracey

[leelee88]

D- Yumm Sushi!! I could eat it every day also.. But dang it is expensive!

[dg2901]

T83----hmmmmmmmmm...wow...you're making the demands a bit high, arent you?..:lmao:..however, I'm always up for a challenge..hahahaha..:D
You'll most certainly have to post pics of your roses and irises..will be standing by for those...................:).............>.............>

Ronda---I could eat sushi daily! though, like you mentioned, its a bit pricey. Funny as I'm right on the ocean-you'd think it would be easy to come by!..:hmm:

Speaking of challenges, I joined a group challenge on Flickr that's called 100 Strangers. The goal is to photograph..well...100 strangers. No candid shots are permitted, which means you must seek out a "stranger" who peeks your interest, approach them, ask permission to photograph them and get a bit of background on them. I never thought something could be so nerve-wrecking!..:lmao:..I observed the group for a week before deciding to join in. I approached my first "stranger" Friday night--my lucky #1 was a waitress at the sushi restaurant. I dont have permission to post her picture/information anywhere other than within the group though. If anyones interested in keeping track feel free to check out my Flickr page..my "strangers" are organized in a group from my homepage. :)

:hi:

[Claredale]

[QUOTE=dg2901;415375]T83----hmmmmmmmmm...wow...you're making the demands a bit high, arent you?..:lmao:..however, I'm always up for a challenge..hahahaha..:D
You'll most certainly have to post pics of your roses and irises..will be standing by for those...................:).............>.............>

Speaking of challenges, I joined a group challenge on Flickr that's called 100 Strangers. The goal is to photograph..well...100 strangers. No candid shots are permitted, which means you must seek out a "stranger" who peeks your interest, approach them, ask permission to photograph them and get a bit of background on them. I never thought something could be so nerve-wrecking!....I observed the group for a week before deciding to join in. I approached my first "stranger" Friday night--my lucky #1 was a waitress at the sushi restaurant. I dont have permission to post her picture/information anywhere other than within the group though. If anyones interested in keeping track feel free to check out my Flickr page..my "strangers" are organized in a group from my homepage.

Thanks for correcting me on the word irisis, I just couldn't think of the plural! LOL!

What a fun idea! I love to meet new people and when I am with some of my friends that make me very brave, I normally take the opportunity to talk to them. I was such a shy child growing up, and it was definitely something I got over. Having 2 sons that loved meeting people which they got that personality trait from their dad and their grandfather. That would absolutely be so much fun. I just need to get out there and make friends. Now you know posting pictures is still something I struggle with, but I may just give it a try!

I used to go on scavenger hunts with the kids in the youth group with a video camera. I guess if I can convince the lady at the pretzel store in the mall to teach me how to make a pretzel on video, or talk the shoes salesman to let you help a customer, maybe I can meet some strangers and take their picture and get a little bit of their story. Another thing we had to do, which in hindsight was so not really nice, but we would give "points" to the groups that could add something to someones basket at Walmart and they actually paid for it. "Otherwise known as the "Walmart" game. People actually take their kids on their 13th birthday and play this game and then have a sleepover. Down south, I guess it doesn't take much to entertain a bunch of 13 year olds, but for a while, that seemed to be the rage. We did that on several different mission trips that we went to in different places in the US. Now we didn't put in "mean" stuff, but there were a few men that actually paid for tampons a few times. What fun days those used to be. Since we know this game goes on throughout many of the discount stores now, we are quite aware of what goes down the belt most of the time! I have had it happen a couple times when I went shopping and just to "allow the kids to get their documentation", I would follow along. We even bought some adult diapers one time, but I figured I would add it to my collection for some fabulous 50 party coming up!

I guess it would be cheating if I do it at church tomorrow. Our church has been growing by leaps and bounds the last several months. Hubby says that 3 couples joined our Sunday School group last week. I wasn't there, so they would still be strangers to me. But I don't know if that would be the right setting for taking snapshots.

D...I guess having the bird and the squirrel feeding each other might be a little too much, but a friendly high five might do! lOL!

[dg2901]

T83--I'll work on the high-five. Perhaps I can leave a note on the fence to inform them of this request..:lmao:

Re: the 100 Strangers...its going to take me forever to accomplish this as I dont quite have a technique as of yet. It took me the whole time we were eating to finally get the courage to approach this young lady..haha..Hoping as the weather improves and more people are out and about in more relaxed venues (think, the beach!), my tally will slowly and steadily creep towards my goal. :)
The main purpose of this particular group is to improve street photography and portrait skills. However, that'll never be me! :):D
So I say, if you're a people person and enjoy being behind a lens, then join in the fun! :):)
:hi:

[Janie Miranda]

Kara,
I loved your beautiful "miracle" flower photos and the story behind them. I hope its blooming brings you great luck for the upcoming year!

Diana,
Yum, the food looks incredible. You sure make it look appetizing!
The 100 strangers challenge sounds cool. Do you have to get a signed model release?
jane

[dg2901]

Jane--no formal release is needed.

[Janie Miranda]

diana,
email me the link to your flickr site. i would love to see what you are doing!

[dg2901]

Jane---sent you the link..:)...Mind you, like I stated, this is going to be a slow process..at least until the weather is more predictable and more people are out and about.:)

An apt building a mile away from me caught fire last night. It was quite the freak accident--a car lost control and hit the natural gas line leading into the building. The car caught fire which carried over to the unit. Fortunately nobody was injured and only 19 people were displaced; they are being taken care of by the Red Cross...
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[Kara29]

I know this is a repeat but the plant now has 4 full bloom flowers. Allen took this photo! He's so GOOD!!!! He doesn't even have to try...

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I took this one. It's not great but it shows you the four together.
Here's the Four Flowers.......Each one is almost as big as my head. So Unreal!!!

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Spring is finally coming!!!!

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YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Kara

[Janie Miranda]

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Photos from a local memorial gardens
This one is right across the street from T83's church. It is a beautiful and peaceful place.

Kara,
That flower is so beautiful! I wish I had one like that to photograph.
Diana, that was horrible about that wreck. Glad no one was killed.
Still haven't had a chance to look at your flickr site but i'm going to do that right now.
jane

[dg2901]

Kara--that plant is really taking off. I'm sure you're enjoying it's blooms! :)

Jane--The tree frames that first image perfectly. And the color of that flower is brilliant!
My Flickr page is rather boring..haha..I'm waiting for better weather conditions to jump start the strangers task.

my azaleas have bloomed, so no more trespassing into the neighbors yard..:)..
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:hi:

[Kara29]

I started coloring to relax my mind and body. I turn on some soft music and just color. It's been relaxing for me.

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Kara

[leelee88]

Dg- So glad you are now staying in your own yard..love the picts!

Kara- Nice picture. I find coloring to be very relaxing also..

Jane- Amazing pictures as always

[dg2901]

Ronda--fortunately my neighbor couldnt care less about my trespassing. However with my luck, someone would see me, ring the authorities, then I'd be posting from the hooskow!.:lmao:..So, I'm quite thankful for my own flowers..:lmao:

Kara--looks like you were quite focused and relaxed. I've thought about trying the mandala approach for relaxation--with my personality though I dont think it would work..perhaps one day I'll attempt it. :)

another azalea...from my yard..:)...
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[SharonA]

I love all these flower pictures. :)

[Janie Miranda]

Gorgeous Azaleas, D! I promise not to trample them when I sneak over there to photograph them <grin>
Kara, That is a gorgeous coloring you did. What beautiful colors and patterns you chose!

[Kara29]

The Azalea is PRECIOUS!

[dg2901]

Jane---I trust your trespassing technique...afterall, you're not a newbie where thats concerned, now are you????...:tsk::lmao:

Kara---how long have you been doing the mandala's? Do you find it helps you to truly relax? I think i'd get aggravated while doing it, which would be defeting the purpose. :help:

One last pic from my azaleas..maybe it'll be the last...okay, probably not!..:smile tee:
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[leelee88]

Ok I did not trespass on this one. But my side fence had this blooming near it. I peeked through the fence and seen where she had a flower bed of them. I was glad this one decided to come join our yard..lol I do have some in my front flower bed, but they are red I believe.. Doms grandmaw gave me the bulbs last year and they are just now fixing to bloom!

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[Kara29]

Ronda,

I do beleive that is the same plant I have right now. Amarillus? Don't know the spelling....

Kara:smile tee

[Kara29]

D,

I've been doing the Mandala's once a day for a few weeks. It puts me right in the zone, however I can't do them when I am in a lot of pain. I usually do them when I am feeling well. But they do relax me and take my mind off of things.

Kara:smile tee

[dg2901]

Ronda--that was very generous for that plant to make its way to your yard! Hopefully you'll get to enjoy it for a while! :)

Kara--have you ever seen the sand mandala's done by buddhist monks? That's quite impressive. I wish I could concentrate like that! I guess its a learning process.

We've been trying to catch Hillari-Elaine while napping; as soon as she hears us stirring she wakes up...this is the closest we've gotten so far.....
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:hi:

[leelee88]

Yes Kara, That is what they are called they grow everywhere here.. Well I mean you have to plant the bulbs but they spread easily.. And every year they get bigger and bigger..

Dg- Is Hillary changing colors a little? I think I am going to get me a bird..They are so much fun.

[dg2901]

Ronda----hmmmmmm, I havent noticed Hillari's color's changing...other than her cheek color is a bit brighter.
So you're contemplating a bird huh?...hahahaha..gotta love the little feathery friends! :)

Last 2 azalea pics, I promise!.....:D....
yesterday morning's rainfall.......
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flowing flowers.....
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:hi:

[dg2901]

first rose of the season made its appearance yesterday....
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as did a big old bumble bee....
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its quiet around here.
:hi:
D

[Kara29]

Very beautiful flowers ladies!!!

D,

I will have to look up the monks mandalas. I've been sick this week and unable to color a new one....

Kara

[SharonA]

Kara...I am so sorry to hear that you have been ill. I hope you feel better very soon.

[dg2901]

Hoping you start feeling better soon, Kara......

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[Kara29]

I tried a hike yesterday. Boy! AM I out of shape in more ways than just be chronically ill!!! I fell once but only hit my knee. Then I was worried about damaging my poor camera. I think it still works....better go and check!

Anyway, here are some photos of my day. You can all appreciate the things that were going through my head as I followed the rest of the group, WAY BEHIND! No one knew anything about me.

Good thing I have a medical ID bracelet. I didn't want anyone to know how sick I really am. I wanted to see if I could do it. I did but I'm paying for it today. I need more supportive shoes. My sneakers didn't work so well for my ankles. Now I am just complaining like a 90 year old woman....how sad!

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Kara

[SharonA]

Kara...I am so glad you got out. It looks like the scenery was rich with photo opportunities. I love that beautiful blue lake and the green of the pines. The ones of the steps are very interesting, also. :)

[dg2901]

Kara--the hike looks like it was quite scenic. Was this near your home, or did you have to venture? I like the first pic and the one of the lake..very tranquil! And whats a hike if you dont take a tumble..haha..sorry!.hopefully nothing more than a skinned knee..:)
Did the camera survive? They're pretty tough, actually. :)

Sharon--:hi: :D

We made a purchase yesterday; an '01 VW Wolfsburg. Its the offsprings as his car was junked a couple of months ago. We had him cosign in order to help him establish credit. If he defaults...well..we have a *new* car!..hahaha....
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and heres my proverbial flower picture...a new rose bud. This thing has been sitting on the bush for close to a week and just today started the beginning of the blooming process....
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and WJC, Jr out enjoying the gorgeous spring day (its 80 here at the moment..:D)..
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:hi:

[SharonA]

D...:hi: back at you. :D And I'm going to add a (((hug))) for good measure.

WJC looks like he very pleased with himself. :lmao: I bet the boy is very pleased with himself, also. A new ride tends to do that. Make sure you take a picture of the mature rose. BTW...What are the flowers in the background?

[leelee88]

Kara- Very nice scenery!!

Dg-Nice picts!! Lovely Flower!

[leelee88]

Well, we have been working on our bathroom for it seem likes forever. Just been doing it slowly on days when Dom has time in the evenings and on weekends. I had some before pictures. But I took them with my sons camera. And now he seems to have misplaced it..lol But it is ALMOST done. LOL I did a tecture thing on the wall that made it look really neat. This house is pretty old so the walls had been scuffed up pretty bad. So I tried something to make it look a little more modern. I think it came out ok.. But here is what we have so far. When it is complete I will take more to show you. BTW this is Doms first job at tiling.. I think he did great!

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[SharonA]

leelee...Both of you are doing a fantastic job. Thanks for the peek into your bathroom. :lmao:

[dg2901]

Ronda--your bathroom looks lovely! I like the texturing you've done. I bet you'll be glad once its completed..:) Be sure to post a picture of the finished product. :)

Sharon--awwwwww, I adore your hugs! :wink:
WJC always seems pleased with himself..hahaha..I think its a cat thing--every one I've ever met comes across that way..:lmao:..And the boy...yeah he's quite pleased. He's been w/o a car for pushing 2 months now. We'll see just how pleased he is when the first payment comes due..:help:..Figured since he's wanted to play hardball the last 1.5 yrs, he's now going to have to step up to the plate and learn how life works in the real world. On the upside, by us placing him on the loan this will establish him credit..:)

Kara--how'd the camera due in the tumble--its OK, right?..And your knee--all better now?

:hi:

[dg2901]

Sharon--here's the bloomed rose. It bloomed over night--was nice to wake up to this today..:)........

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[SharonA]

D...All I can say is...beautiful!!!!!

[leelee88]

Dg-SO pretty!! I love to smell fresh roses!! And the yellow ones are my favorite..

[dg2901]

Sharon----:)...I've got so many buds just waiting for the perfect opportunity to bloom.

Ronda--I dont think theres a better fragrance than a freshly bloomed rose. :)

I took my life in my hands today and let this crazy nut take me for a spin on his Harley Sportster--45mph in a residential..and yeah sans helmet and any other type of protective gear as well.:loco:...gotta love the vibration of one of these machines! :D
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:hi:

[SharonA]

D...With that :D on your face, it looks like you were having fun. I love, love, love the neighborhood. :)

[dg2901]

Sharon--it was quite fun....a bit scarey as this guy's a nut!.:lmao: This bike is incredibly loud and quite fast...while I was smiling on the surface I was trembling inside..:lmao: Notice I didnt post any pics of the husband on it--thats because he was too chicken!..hahahahaha..

[Kara29]

My Camera is A OK! My Husband is sick as a Dog and I'm catching it! I HATE GOOSEBUMPS!


Kara

[Kara29]

I was with a Friend at Barns and Noble today and this man brought in a pet Dinosaur and let it roam around the cafe. We were in awe of it. It came up to me and I pet it and it purred, then it fell asleep under my chair. Very VERY Strange! It even felt real!

It's called Paleo. This is way more advanced that a Furbie! The more you teach it, the more it can do and with time it will get better as more computer programs come out for it.

For purposes of showing how this little guy works, I have posted this link. Not for selling purposes. This is a Youtube Video which we often use to show video that we find interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqPqtBjPST4&feature=related

These are my Photos for Saturday, April 26th 2008 (It kept the Doctor away, unlike last weekend)

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http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_IMG_0325.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/IMG_0325.jpg)

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/th_IMG_0331.jpg (http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/Karalynnree/IMG_0331.jpg)

I bought two new books and it finally has started to rain so I am going to read to sound of the rain.

Kara

[dg2901]

Kara--hahahahahhaahaa..what a cool experience you had at B&N!! I would love to see this "dinosaur" in person...how neat! And never mind, how cute the little fella is! :):)

Heres a view looking across the Intracoastal Waterway. As most of you are already aware, I'm sure, this branch of water will take you from Maine to Florida.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_IMG_2956.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/IMG_2956.jpg)

view looking up the waterway...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_IMG_2953.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/IMG_2953.jpg)

This anchor was just placed here about a week ago. It was the anchor to a ship that participated in the Civil War...the date inscribed is 1861....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_IMG_2968.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/IMG_2968.jpg)

:)

[leelee88]

How cool Kara..lol

Dg- Nice pictures!

Here are some from My step daughters party! The weather is warm and the pool is ready!! Woohoo!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/S7300097.jpghttp://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/S7300108.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/S7300131.jpg

[dg2901]

Ronda---I came in the front door--hollered at y'all though didnt get an answer...so I turned around and left. It seems I missed out on all the fun! :(

This is my new friend, Sam. Sam, I do believe is a green lynx.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P4262960.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P4262960.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P4262964.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P4262964.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P4262971.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P4262971.jpg)

:)

[leelee88]

Dg- Well next time you are just gonna have to holler louder..lol And BTW you can keep your new friend..lol But GREAT shot!

[SharonA]

D...Ewwwww!!!! More spider pictures!!!!

Ronda...The party looks like it was fun. I guess the invitation was lost in the mail. :wink: :lmao:

[dg2901]

Sharon--you dont think my Sam is cute?? :hmm:

Ronda--<makes note to holla louder>..And I'll keep my *friend* here! :)

Like my little spider friend, heres another slice of perfection from Mother Nature.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P4272977.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P4272977.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P4272982.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P4272982.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P4272985.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P4272985.jpg)

:hi:

[SharonA]

D...I love the first one of the roses. That is my favorite timing on the blooming process of roses. And the drops of rain adds more to it.

As far as your friend Sam...I am afraid I would have thought of a can of Raid before I would have thought of taking a picture. :shake:

[dg2901]

Sharon--gasp!!--->..you'd get the Raid after my little friend?..hahahhaaha..s/he's just a tiny little critter...so innocent...and CUTE!
Just so ya know, I took/posted those flower pics to offset the creepy factor just for you! :):):) See how much I care!??!..:smile tee

:hi:

[Kara29]

OMG D!!!

SO STUNNING!

:smile tee

[dg2901]

Awwwwwwww..what a lovely 'compliment', Miss Kara!! :)

[hdb1982]

Okay, I am not keeping with the norm of landscape and flowers and such. I have sat here scanning through all of my picture files on my pc and discovered all of them are of my daughter Katie. Imagine that. She will be 5 Thursday. These pics were taken April 12, the day after my lap, at a fashion show benefiting WVU Childrens Hospital. I am one proud Momma. I think we are officially ready for the pagent circuit. She was in her first pagent at 4 months and has been in 2 fashion shows and will be in Miss Mason Dixon this September. She loves the stage.

Katie Posing before going on stage. She is in Belk's Department Store:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd152/hdb1982/IMG_0405.jpg


Here she is perfecting her Miss America Wave!!hehehe

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd152/hdb1982/IMG_0436.jpg

Here is Me, Katie and my husband Adam. Please go easy on me. I was less than 24hrs post op.LOL
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd152/hdb1982/IMG_0449.jpg

Hope you enjoyed!!! ~ Heather PS I removed my signature from this one since it was so big, sorry!

[dg2901]

Heather--what adorable pics of your little Katie! She looks like she's got the pageant mindset down pat..haha...very cute!
And a happy 5th birthday to her as well! :birthday:

D

[leelee88]

Dg- That rose is so beautiful!!

Heather-Miss Katie sure is a cutie pie! And growing up fast!

[dg2901]

Thanks, Ronda! :)

Heres the same picture with the buds cropped out.....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_2448987240_7e17cbfccf_b.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/2448987240_7e17cbfccf_b.jpg)

[BrittanysDance]

Ladies - what wonderful photos! I've been lacking in this department so I took some over the weekend after the intense rain storms we've had. The rainbow (It was STUNNING!) was taken across the way on my way to the grocery store (yep, I live in the sticks :) and love it!) and the little bug - well that was taken last spring (late May) and his little "armor" got dented! :) I just fell in love with the little guy...he reminded me of a little "knight in shining armor"

D - ewwwww...yukky spider! LOL I took a pic of a yellow and black one - they are called St. Andrews Cross spiders and they spin the most amazing webs if you're lucky to catch them. In the center are nothing but "Z's", almost like a zig zag stitch pattern on a sewing machine. Its soooo neat to watch them make it! If you happen to go out late around dusk, you may be lucky to catch them in the process! Lovely roses btw!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/rainbow2.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/rainbow.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/fastmoparone/bug-1.jpg

[BrittanysDance]

OMG!! I cannot get my images to go ANY smaller!! I've tried 5 times!! EEEKKK!!! :dizzy:

*5 minutes later*.....

*whoop whoop* Stand down everyone LMAO!!

FINALLY it worked....WHEW! For a sec there I was in a panic! :D

[dg2901]

Brittany---that rainbow is wonderful! Its very odd, if you will, to be able to see a whole rainbow in my neck of the woods. That 2nd pic looks like something out of a fairy tale!
Re: the spider..I do believe I've got a picture of the spider you speak of. I'm not good with names so I searched the St Andrews Cross spider and it looks like one I've got a pic of. I'll have to dig through the archives to see if I can find it. If so I'll post.. :)

PS--if you use Photobucket as your picture hosting site, you can choose the "clickable thumbnail" option to keep image size compressed. :)

[BrittanysDance]

D - That spider is too creepy though...OMG the one I took a pic of was sitting on my porch and I wanted to kill it - but.... my youngest convinced me not to :rolleyes: so I stood there watching it *at dusk* and it spun its web and I was amazed. I named mine Nancy LOL and it stayed around for about 3 weeks - every morning before I walked out my door I ensured Nancy was still in her same place (heavens forbid she even MOVED near my door or she'd be dead..I assure you LMAO!) - then one day....Nancy disappeared :confused: I think a bird ate her. We actually would feed her crickets and little bugs, so I was a little sad when she disappeared. It was so neat to watch the web spinning. I hope you can catch "Sam" doing it - have your camera ready - its amazing to watch!

It was very surreal - that rainbow! I almost wrecked my car when I saw it:smile tee. I made like a million wishes and then some. I dont think my shutter on my camera ever clicked so much in its life. It seemed like it stayed there forever but it was only there for about a minute or so. I zoomed in on the bow itself to see if I could capture all the colors and surprisingly, I caught quite a few! I've never seen a full rainbow like that, only portions of them so I was quite surprised as well!

[some_guy]

I'm really big into gardening/plants both inside and out. I love flowers especially intricate, odd or exotic ones. Here are a few of my orchids in my living room window. These pics were taking in early March, the orchids are still blooming and looking just as good - it cheers me up to take care of them, touch them and see them.

http://209.150.105.3/plants/March-1-2008%20141.jpg

http://209.150.105.3/plants/March-1-2008%20139.jpg

http://209.150.105.3/plants/March-1-2008%20138.jpg

I'm getting ready to take a picture of a stunning bleeding heart in the front garden that I will post in a while.

[SharonA]

some_guy...Welcome to the photo board. We have a lot of fun on this board. We get to know another side of each other besides the IC side. I loved seeing your Orchids. They are beautiful. The view through the windows is lovely. Looking forward to the Bleeding Heart pictures. Many, many years ago, my grandmother gave me one. I planted it but had to leave it when I moved from that area. It was a sad day but I could not take it with me. I saw it several years ago when I visited someone from the old neighborhood. It was doing fine and thriving. I am very glad about that. To this day, I have a soft spot in my heart for the Bleeding Heart Plant.

Bri...I have seen those spiders many times. Their webs are extraordinary.
No...I am not a spider fan but I can recognize art in webs when I see them.

D...Watch out...I have a new can of spray. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Note to Everyone: Please try to make your pictures smaller. We love to look at your pictures but they need to be posted in a smaller size. The "clickable thumbnail" ones that Diana suggested are perfect. We can see them and can get an even closer look at them by clicking on them without taking up so much space on this board. No...I won't be taking a closer look at the spiders...maybe the webs, but not the spiders. :lmao:

[SharonA]

Heather...I forgot to mention that Katie is a cutie. :)

[some_guy]

Hi Sharon,

Thanks for the compliments on the orchids, they and other plants bring me so much joy and I get to play in the dirt :) Your bleeding heart story is great, it's really cool that you got to visit it and see that it was still thriving.

I will start resizing photos to make them smaller and just add a link to larger copy to help keep loading time down as you suggested.


My son and I planted this bleeding heart along with some patio bricks and a bench in the garden as a birthday present for my wife three years ago so she would have a pleasant place to read. These photos don't really do it justice because it is kind of cloudy here today but here goes...

Bleeding Heart Specimen Plant - Three Years in Ground
http://209.150.105.3/plants/BleedingHeart_small1.jpg

Link to larger photo (http://209.150.105.3/plants/BleedingHeart1.jpg)

Close up of Heart shaped flowers
http://209.150.105.3/plants/BleedingHeart_small2.jpg

Link to larger photo (http://209.150.105.3/plants/BleedingHeart2.jpg)

[leelee88]

Brit- That picture of the rainbow was awesome!! the little bug was a quite cute.. Watch out though Sharon I see has a can of bug spray..lol

Some Guy- LOVE the flowers!! Just gorgeous!

[SharonA]

Guy...Thank you for the pictures of your Bleeding Hearts. They are lovely. Like I said, they have a place of honor in my heart. What a great spot you and your son made for your wife. :)

[dg2901]

SG--great shots of the orchid...and the Bleeding Heart plants are my new fave. I've been thinking about getting some for my flower beds!

[some_guy]

SG--great shots of the orchid...and the Bleeding Heart plants are my new fave. I've been thinking about getting some for my flower beds!


Hi,

Thanks!

That bleeding heart amazes me, it was a spindly little plant in a 6" pot three years ago. It really seems to love the spot it is in.

I saw some photos of yellow roses you posted, they look beautiful. Can you share any rose growing secrets? :)
I really love the yellows but have had trouble with getting them to take. I grabbed two new yellows a few weeks back and planted one in large pot for deck and one where my best red and pink roses do well.

[Kara29]

Those Bleeding Hearts are AWESOME! They happen to be one of my favorite plants.

Kara

[dg2901]

SG---i do absolutely nothing to my rose bushes, believe it or not. I've got 2--both yellow--one we planted last year, and the other has been here for over 24 yrs. They start blooming as soon as it gets warm and continue to bloom well into the fall months. Last fall I cut them both way back and they both sprung right back this year.
Sent the husband out to Lowes today to look for a bleeding heart plant with no luck; seems we're going to have to get to a nursery to find one. :)

Sharon--you always have such lovely stories to tell. :)

Kara, Brittany, Ronda---:hi:

Has anyone heard from Jane recently?

[SharonA]

D...I haven't heard from Jane but I know she is very busy with her attic remodel.

[some_guy]

I'm glad everyone likes the flower photos, you may have unleashed a monster because with IC I'm even more into gardening and may get crazy with the photos as everything takes off and blooms :)

I planted 150 mixed sunflowers which will make a huge blast of color, bees and birds to enjoy in 4-6 more weeks.

Here is a photo of my best friend. This guy has helped me handle many horrible days by making me take him to a nearby park for frisbee, hiking and swimming in the morning before starting work. Some days it was awful for me but the joy of seeing him happy helped me get by.

Barkley
http://209.150.105.3/plants/Best_Friend_small.jpg

[SharonA]

Hello Barkley and :welcome: to the Photo Board. :) :) :)

[dg2901]

Hi ya Barkley! :puppy:

Honeysuckle that grows along my back fence...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P5043009.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P5043009.jpg)

trespassed into the neighbors yard..not too fond of them, however I adore their red roses..:lmao:....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_IMG_3010-1.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/IMG_3010-1.jpg)

[SharonA]

D...Oh how I love the smell of Honeysuckle. mmmm
About the trespassing...:tsk: tsk...tsk...tsk :lmao:

[leelee88]

Ok I know this is not a spring picture, But Harlee my dog always makes me smile. She is SO funny! One of the kids had made a pallet on the floor and they had just got up and this is what Harlee went and done. LOL! She decided it was her nap time, Pillow and all!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/DSC01327.jpg

[SharonA]

Ronda...That is just so funny. :lmao:

[dg2901]

Ronda--hahhahahaha..that dog aint dumb!--she had someone else do all the work of setting up a comfortable spot then waited til they left it unattended.:lmao:..what a cute pooch! :)

Here are pics of my rose bushes. The first one is over 24 yrs old (my mom planted it years before she passed and she's been gone 24 yrs); the 2nd one we planted last year....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P5073012.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P5073012.jpg)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P5073013.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P5073013.jpg)


Hope everyone's doing well!
D

[Janie Miranda]

Hi everyone - I know you guys thought I probably fell off the face of the earth but I'm still here. We are finally finished with the remodeling!!! I still have to haul a bazillion things back upstairs but at least we won't have workers in the house every day all day!!
We also took a trip to Disney World. It was our daughter's first time and it was great. We only stayed a few days because we had to rush back to get the remodeling finished up but we had a super time.
Check out this photo I took of the Disney castle. I had bought a little cheap camera to take and it performed great!! The camera is the panasonic Lumix FZ-18

I'm lookiing forward to catching up with everyone!
http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/287810685_u6Lwx-M-1.jpg

[SharonA]

Jane...Welcome back. If I hadn't been following your remodel, I would have thought that picture you posted was the remodel...:lmao:

[Janie Miranda]

Don't I wish!!!
jane

[dg2901]

Jane--nice to 'see' you again. :hi:

[Janie Miranda]

Hi Diana!! I've missed you guys!

[SharonA]

Jane...I looked at the finished product and the addition is beautiful. So...When shall I be there to try out your new guest room? :D

[Janie Miranda]

You are welcome anytime Sharon :-)
Sorry I never did get around to hosting a get together last year. Maybe you and Tracy could still come over here one of these days.

[SharonA]

That would be fun. Then I could jump on the new bed in the new guest room, use the new bathroom to take a shower, fly your husband planes in the back yard and watch TV in the new room. Just cause all kinds of havoc. :evilsmile

[Janie Miranda]

LOL!! Come on over and have at it! <grin>
jane

[Janie Miranda]

http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/287809615_zLN8C-M-1.jpg
Another photo from our vacation. This is the wedding chapel near the Grand Floridian Resort At Disney World. We stayed at the Polynesian resort but we had a great view of the beautiful Grand Floridian.

[SharonA]

Now that picture looks like my house. :lmao:

[Janie Miranda]

Do you have a nice crop of palm trees this year Sharon ;-)
jane

[dg2901]

Jane--looks like you've been trespassing again....I forgot to activate my security system to keep the paparazzi at bay! ;)

PS--Y'all dont forget me when planning y'alls sleep over/havoc wreaking weekend!!!!!!! :D

[Janie Miranda]

It wouldn't be the same without you, D! :-)

[Janie Miranda]

Did anybody check out that pet dinosaur that Kara posted about? That thing is cooooooool. I want one!
jane

[some_guy]

That is a beautiful picture of the wedding chapel or Sharon's house. If that's your house Sharon can I be your gardener :smile tee

[SharonA]

Jane...I looked that that cute little thing (the dino). I thought is was way cool. Buy it and I will play with it when I am at your house.

SG...Can you be here today? We need some palm pruning. :lmao:

D...Will you help me with the airplanes?

Jane...Watch out for this afternoon. They are saying that we could be in for another ride with the storms coming in. *she says as she is preparing her storm closet*

[some_guy]

Anyone like bromeliads?

Here are a couple that I really like for ease of care and long lasting color.
The one with pink bloom is a common one Aechmea Fasciata found at many garden centers. The red leaf one with the candy corn looking spike is a less common Aechmea Oregon I got on ebay from a grower in florida.

http://209.150.105.3/plants/bromeliads_day.jpg

I took this photo in the woods while hiking, I think it is either a wild azalea or mountain laurel in bloom. Not really extraordinary but kind of cool to find in the wild.
http://209.150.105.3/plants/wild_mountain_laurel.jpg

[some_guy]

Jane
SG...Can you be here today? We need some palm pruning. :lmao:


I'll be there, palm pruning means free cuttings to me :smile tee

[Janie Miranda]

Guy, funny you should mention that type of plant - my daughter bought me my first one yesterday for an early mother's day present. I don't know the first thing about these plants so I'll have to pick your brain. I'll post a photo of mine later.

Sharon, oh crap . . . more storms and I'm supposed to take my daughter to a "Tea Party" late this afternoon. I hate driving in storms and if they are really bad we just won't be going. Some little girl will have a horrible birthday Tea if nobody shows up because of storms.

Hubby has our daughter out for a fishing trip this morning. Our adoption support group is getting together for that. This kid has more social engagements than the first lady!


jane

[some_guy]

Guy, funny you should mention that type of plant - my daughter bought me my first one yesterday for an early mother's day present. I don't know the first thing about these plants so I'll have to pick your brain. I'll post a photo of mine later.


Hi Jane,

That's a great gift, you'll love how long the flower spike lasts. When you post the picture I'll know more which variety you have and can help with tips. The main thing for most Bromeliads (contrary to popular belief) is to not keep the cone filled with water all the time because it will make the flower spike and eventually even the leaves rot. Sometimes the care tag even says to keep water in cone all the time but for most indoor conditions that is bad advice, I'll explain more later...

[leelee88]

Lovely picture Janie

Guy the flowers are very pretty!

Since Dg always shares her yummy food treats with us I decided I would share some of mine with you all.. I have been rubbing it in telling Dg about how good the crawfish our here.. Also the buffet offers Dugeon Crabs Very yummy! So all I had was my camera phone last night but I took a picture..

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/crawfish.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s119/Ronda1970/crabs.jpg

[SharonA]

Ronda...Oh Yummmmm!!!!! Those pics make my mouth water.

[dg2901]

Thanks to SG posting his bleeding heart pics, happy to report that I got the call yesterday from the nursery that mine have come in. The weather conditions were very unstable here yesterday and today so I believe we'll be picking them up tomorrow. If they're in bloom I'll most definitely have pics to share! :)

Sharon--I'll help with anything!! :lmao:
Stay safe regarding the weather.

Jane--waiting to see the lovely gift you received from your daughter. :)

Ronda---you're pure evil! 'nuff said! :tsk::lmao:

Kara---where you be?

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/motivator5041917-1.jpg

[Janie Miranda]

http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/294273414_Jywak-M.jpg
Guy, here's my mother's day flower. Now what am I supposed to do to take care of it?? What's this about cones? <grin>
Thanks in advance,
jane

Diana, thanks for the beautiful mother's day wish!!

[dg2901]

gorgeous flower, Jane! :)

[Janie Miranda]

Thanks Diana!

[dg2901]

Jane--do you know what kind of flower it is?

Heres my "best of the best" posted on Flickr <clickable thumbnail>
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_2489282115_caf8454aee_o.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/2489282115_caf8454aee_o.jpg)


Wheres everybody at? :hmm:

:hi:

[Janie Miranda]

Diana, what a great job you did on the best of the best collage!!! That looks terrific!

As to where everyone went, I've noticed a trend . . . every time I come back the photo forum gets real quiet! I go away and it takes off like crazy!

Hey, is it my breath?

<grin>

[dg2901]

Jane---i wish I could take credit for laying out the collage; its easily created with a program offered on Flickr--I did nothing other than produce the photos..come to think of it though, w/o the photos there'd be no colllage...:hmm: ;)..hahaha..

And, by the way, your breath is delightful!!..hahahahahahahaa..:D

[SharonA]

D...Nicely done. I did notice that you did sneak in a picture of a creepy, crawly spiiiiiderrrrrr. :lmao:

[dg2901]

Sharon---I promise you that the spider pic made its way in there w/o any pressure from me..:)... See all the other happy pics--dont they offset the little cute spider?....:lmao:

[leelee88]

dg- Oh that is so neat, I will have to remb that program..:smile tee

Jane- That is a lovely Mother's Day present.


I got a digital Photo Album it holds a 1000 pictures it is very cool!

[Janie Miranda]

Ronda,
What a cool present!! I bet my mom would enjoy one of those.
jane

[dg2901]

Ronda--do you have the photo frame up and operational yet?

hers a snapshot of my mothers day roses from the boy......
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_IMG_3057.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/IMG_3057.jpg)

[Kara29]

Beautiful Flowers all you Mommies!

I have some great photos of my weekend with my two Mom's but it's too late for me to load them up so I will add them tomorrow!

Sleep Well!

Kara:smile tee

[Janie Miranda]

Looking forward to seeing your photos, Kara

[leelee88]

Thanks Jane and Yes it is SO cool a perfect gift for anyone! I am going to get my mom one!

Yes Diana its up and running..We loaded the pictures on it the same night I got it.. I think I have 200 pictures on it already..

[Kara29]

The Tree photos are of a mutated tree with smaller trees growing out of the main trunk. I thought someone had placed the flowers there for my Sister in Law's Graduation but upon closer inspection, we found out that they were actually attached to the trunk. So strange. I'm still shaking my head over it because I've never seen anything like it.

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Kara

[SharonA]

Kara...Those are amazing!!! Oh...and thanks for the Bleeding Heart picture. (((Hugs)))

[Janie Miranda]

Kara,
That is incredible. I've never seen anything like that!

[dg2901]

Kara--how cool! I've never seen anything like that either. Have you found out what kind of tree it is? If you do, be sure to post as I'm curious! :)

[some_guy]

http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/294273414_Jywak-M.jpg
Guy, here's my mother's day flower. Now what am I supposed to do to take care of it?? What's this about cones? <grin>
Thanks in advance,
jane

Diana, thanks for the beautiful mother's day wish!!

Hi Jane,

The Bromeliad you got is a Guzmania variety, they don't have the cone or more accurately vase look and shape to them. The type you have is a very pretty variety and should hold it's red color for many weeks, possibly months but they are not as tough as some of the other varieties.

General indoor care:

Light -
put it in well/best lit area in a window if possible but make sure that sun does not pound directly on it for long periods because it can burn.

Temp -
It's tropical of course so just make sure it does not freeze if you are putting it on porch or something.

Water -
Keep soil moist not soaked, usually for a bromeliad in a 6" pot under most indoor conditions you can water once a week about a cup of water. You can water more often as long as you make sure it drains well. Bromeliads are very forgiving, so if you forget to water it's not big deal and less water is better than to much.
Bromeliads like some water/mist on flower and leaf margins, in the wild they are generally growing in trees or on rocks and don't have much of a root ball area so they are designed to catch water in cone/vase or leaf margins. For indoor conditions you don't want to have a bunch of water in the leaf margins all the time but you do want to mist the whole plant once a week or twice if you can. Just mist the leaves so that a few beads of water trickle down to center of plant.

Fertilizer -
A small pinch (like 1/10 teaspoon) of miracle grow or something similar in the quart or larger spray/mister bottle works well. That way when you are giving it water you also lightly feeding it to.

Life cycle -
When you get a Bromeliad in bloom you are basically getting a dieing plant. The life cycle is to grow, bloom, produce pups (offsets) then slowly die. Ideally you'll already have a pup - new plant growing from the base of mother plant or it should start to grow one soon. Later as the mother plant dies off you'll cut it out leaving the pup in the pot to grow and repeat the cycle.



Note: some care tags say to keep cone/vase or leaf margins full of water, while this would be okay in the wild or outside with lots of airflow it's bad for indoor plant stuck in a pot because it can make it rot.

[Janie Miranda]

Wow! That is great info! Now you have me interested in buying more of these kind of plants! Thanks so much for your help, Guy.

[leelee88]

Kara, Some reallt great pictures. That is so neat the flowers on the tree..


We found this little nest on our back porch. It had three eggs in it. Only two little birds have hatched so far. I hope the other one makes it.. We did not disturb the nest we were very careful. But I wanted to share this with you all.

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[Bessie]

I have really enjoyed everyone's pictures. Thanks for sharing them. I took some of my butterfly bush, lantana, and firecracker plant. My butterfly bush is really doing well this year. Enjoy :smile tee


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[Kara29]

WONDERFUL PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!!

My new, expensive camera broke last weekend. I had to send it back to the Company for repair. I really wanted to use it for an upcoming anniversary trip next month.

I hope they fix it soon and get it back to me..........

Kara

[dg2901]

Ronda---how cool to be able to watch the little babies grow. You'll have to keep up updated! :)

Bessie---your flowers are beautiful! I dont know one flower from the next--is that first pic your butterfly bush? :)

Kara---eeeekk!--what happened to your camera? :help:

[Rosalie]

G'day everyone. I have been having a lovely time catching up on all your posts. I didn't realize how much I missed the boards until today. All those gorgeous flowers and plants and one of my favourites too! Bromelaids!
My most recent photos are from a weekend when my hubby and I went to the town of Clunes about 150kms from Melbourne. On this weekend the town is turned over to books. There are stalls everywhere selling old and rare books.
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)

While once an affluent thriving goldrush town, Clunes is now a sleepy little place.

[Janie Miranda]

Ronda, those babies are adorable. Are they still doing OK? I had a dove building a nest in my gutter but the silly creature finally realized her nest would be flooded each time it rained and she flew off before any eggs hatched.

Kara, I am so sorry to hear that your camera broke. That is awful!!

Bessie - love the butterfly bush and the lantana. I want some for my garden!!!

Rosalie - so happy to see you back and really enjoyed your photos!!!

Diana - How's it going, friend?

[dg2901]

Rosalie---looks like a lovely town to spend an afternoon. :)

Janie---things are fantastic here. And with you? :)

:hi:

[SharonA]

Ro...It's about time you showed yourself around here. :lmao:

[Bessie]

Hi D,

The first picture is lantana, the second one is the firecracker plant, and the other ones are the butterfly bush. The lady that lived here before we did planted everything and she spent lots of time taking care of them. The butterfly bush was planted in honor of her sister who survived breast cancer, so everytime I look at it I get a big smile on my face. :smile tee

Janie,
I would be happy to send you some cuttings if I could figure out how to do it. :smile tee I will do some research to learn how to do that. I bought a Confederate Rose bush from Ebay and let it root. I planted it about one month ago and it looks like it is going to grow. I have never had a green thumb so if it makes it I will be thrilled :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Kara,
Sorry to hear about your camera. Hopefully it will get there soon. You take such good pictures and I love looking at them.

Rosalie,
I love the pictures you took of the little town. It looks kind of quaint.

[dg2901]

Bessie--thanks for the lesson! :):)

Kara--any news on the camera?

[Janie Miranda]

Bessie,
You are very sweet! I think i should be able to find them around here though but i truly appreciate your offer for the cuttings.

Diana, things are going good around here except i had another camera die on me. I am really aggravated! It's that little panasonic FZ18 and that is the second one I've managed to "kill".

http://i.pbase.com/g1/39/596739/3/97614602.KBIGEi24.jpg
Well I'm back to using my canon 40D. Here's a photo from our trip to the zoo today.

[dg2901]

Jane--what did you do to kill the camera? Is this the one you just bought prior to your Disney trip?
Speaking of cameras and Canon have you seen the new one they recently put out? I can't recall the model off the top of my head...something Sxxx. Thinking about going to check it out however I'll have to leave the checkbook at home! ;)

[Janie Miranda]

http://k43.pbase.com/g1/39/596739/3/97578982.BY1kX4Bo.jpg
Diana, I'm not sure how I killed my panasonic. A few "knowlegeable" people thought I might have blown out the sensor taking the above sunset photo but other people think that the sun wasn't bright enough to have killed it. Either way, I won't be taking any more shots pointing towards the sun.


I've heard the new Canon is a good one. It's gotten great reviews. It is supposed to be more like my 40D for a less money.

[dg2901]

wow Jane! Ihad no idea a sun shot could possibly ruin a camera. I've got tons of sun shots...fortunately w/o incident.
Re: the new Canon. Its priced around $850. I've seen the 40D as low as $900. It kills me when I see the new cameras priced lower than what I paid for my XTI. I'm sure you feel the same... Hahaha... My wallet doesn't laugh though... Haha. :lmao:

[Janie Miranda]

The panasonic people went above and beyond the call of duty to help me get my camera fixed. What a great company. I love Panasonic!!!

[dg2901]

Jane--does that mean the camera is back in business? Did you find out exactly whats wrong with it?
And whats up with the pictures of your husbands plane?-can you attempt to repost them?..:)

[Janie Miranda]

D, can you not see the plane photos? They appear to be there on my computer.

Panasonic's management called me up today and agreed to pay for return shipping and took my concerns very seriously. I was very impressed with their customer service.
They haven't fixed it yet but i feel good about it that they are going to either fix it or send me another one.
jane

[SharonA]

Jane...The photos are not showing on this end.

[Janie Miranda]

OK, I'll try a link from my smugmug site and see if that works. Thanks for letting me know, D and Sharon.

http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/302555613_vXJh7-M-1.jpg
http://jane-alexander.smugmug.com/photos/302577032_QrqWj-M-1.jpg

[dg2901]

Jane--thanks for reposting!! What cool planes!!! I bet he has a blast flying them. :)

Sharon--I've been a bit concerned about you as I had sent you a "hello" PM a couple weeks ago and never got a response. Are things going well with you, I hope!? :)

[SharonA]

I'm fine, D. Just forgot. Senior moment. I'm sorry.

[dg2901]

Sharon--all is right with the world now!! :):):)

[SharonA]

D...:kissing:

[dg2901]

Sharon--right back at ya, slick!..hahaha..:):):)

[dg2901]

Cap & gown pictures.....<clickable thumbnails>

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:hi:

[Janie Miranda]

Great job, Diana!! you should be proud of yourself. These are really nice. I like your son's hair cut too!

[SharonA]

He had his hair cut!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tell him that the nosy lady from TN is proud of him and says....Congratulations!!!!!!!

[Kara29]

My Camera is Back! Unfortunately it's a bit too cold to go out today.

I LOVE THE GRAD PHOTOS D! :smile tee

Kara

I decided to take some photos in my backyard.....Happy to have the camera back!

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[SharonA]

Beautiful pictures, Kara. :)

[dg2901]

Jane---thanks for allowing me to pick your brain, and offering your suggestions and help...much appreciated!!! :kissing:
I got to thinking after my small meltdown about doing these and having them to be presentable for years to come, that it really didnt/doesnt matter to me how "perfect" they turn(ed) out--the fact that it gave he and I some alone time is/was all that mattered. :) Sappy huh? *sniffle sniffle*

Sharon---did you notice he even gave me half a smirk in the last picture?.:rolleyes::lmao:..I'll have to go through the pics again as if memory serves me I did infact catch him with a grin. :)
Regarding his haircut--he did that himself about a month ago. He got tired of having it blowing in his face when he has his moon roof opened in the car..hahaha...whatever the incentive, I say! :)

Kara--woohoo--your camera is back...and very operational!!! :).
That is one honkin' big goose (no pun intended)...and the single rose I do believe is my fave! :D

[Janie Miranda]

Diana,
I definately saw a little smile in one or two of the photos!! It's nice you had this special time with him and got these great photos. He'll really appreciate them someday if not today!
Kara, Yeaaaahhhhh , glad you camera is back. Love this latest series of photos. The flowers are gorgeous and I especially love the sunset.

[SharonA]

Yes D, I did notice that. :)

[dg2901]

Sharon---this is as close as we're getting to a full-fledged smile I think..hahahahaa..Perhaps on graduation day~~when his girlfriend is present :rolleyes::help::rolleyes:~~he'll look a bit more pleasant..:lmao:

Jane--he best appreciate them...after all the emailing back and forth, if he doesnt I'll have him pay your consultation/photo-fiddlin' bill! :lmao:

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[dg2901]

Been extremely quiet here---whats up with everyone? :)

Thought i'd post this quick snapshot. The spouse was stung by, what we later figured out was a wasp. He's never been allergic to anything, however less than an hour after being stung he found himself in the ER with anaphylactic shock. Lovely way to start off a Sunday...

These snapshots were taken 12 hours after being stung, and do the size of his hand no justice...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P6083071.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P6083071.jpg)

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Hope everyone's well...
D

[SharonA]

I hope he is well. Oh my goodness!!!!!!!

[LostSoul]

This my granddaughter and she is playing McD's she was 2 in Jan. How did you do that with the clickable thumbnales that's really neat.

[leelee88]

Lostsoul,
Maybe this will help!
http://www.ic-network.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45498

[Janie Miranda]

Wow Diana. That must have been very scary. Glad he is alright!! The last time I got stung by a wasp my hand swelled up like never before. Wonder if these little pests are getting more venomous?

[dg2901]

Hi all....

Yeah, it was quite a scary situation with the spouse. He's not allergic to anything so this caught up completely off guard. He started deteriorating fairly rapidly..fortunately we're not too far from the hospital. By the time we walked through the door, his hand was swollen beyond recognition, his hearing was fading, he was struggling to breathe, BP was extremely high, O2 level was low, respirations were bouncing between being very fast to very slow, he had lost feeling in his fingers....very alarming to say the least. The ER staff & respiratory therapy were right on top of things and had him stabilized within an hour. Of course, being a man, he insisted being discharged asap...he was having no part of hanging around any longer than need be.

[Janie Miranda]

Wow Diana. That is very very scary. Glad all is well now. He might have to start carrying an Epi pen. My dad was allergic to bee stings and the doctors told him the next one could be fatal.

[dg2901]

Jane---yeah, he's now close and personal friends with the EpiPen. Kevin was told the same thing--the next one will be worse, and could possibly be fatal. He's overly cautious at the moment to say the least..haha.

On a happier note, the offspring's graduation ceremony was Weds night :woohoo: Thought I'd share the moment....

the venue--empty seats waiting for the Class of 2008 (there are about 15 more rows of seating that I couldnt fit into the picture)..
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P6113095.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P6113095.jpg)

having just received his diploma...
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captured on the scoreboard-next in line to receive his diploma..
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with his best friend (and yes, he's kicked off his shoes!)...
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after it was all said and done--his girlfriend on the left; close friend on the right...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_P6111761.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/P6111761.jpg)

Sharon--this ones for you!...the day after at lunch with family and friends....
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/th_IMG_3320.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e178/dg4832/overflow/overflow%20II/IMG_3320.jpg)


Hope everyone's well.
:)
Diana

[SharonA]

D...He can smile. :D

In the second picture, the one of him coming down the stairs, I think I spy a smile on his face.

Please tell him "Congratulations" from the woman in TN.

I know you were one proud momma that day. :smile tee

[dg2901]

Sharon--hahaha.yeah he can smile..told ya! :D
You do infact spy a slight smirk on his face in that one picture. Not sure if it was from pure relief, or if the man in the picture (on stage with back facing the camera) had said something funny to him. I'm just glad i managed to catch the moment..:)

:)
D

[Kara29]

Those Graduation photos were wonderful to see Diana!

I'm heading out to Beaver Lake tomorrow and hoping for some good photo ops.

Kara

[dg2901]

Kara---thanks! And you just dont know how wonderful it was for me to have the opportunity to take them!..hahaha..It was a long school year, however he managed to pull through..:D

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your adventure to Beaver Lake. :)

:hi:

[leelee88]

Great Picts Dg!

Kara, can't wait to see yours!