This is just so pretty in the patio. I got red, white and blue flowers last weekend to honor our fine men and women in the armed services. This might be a pansy, but our brave military folks are anything but.
January 2007
At the Feeder
We have bird feeders in our back yard and try to keep them filled for the little birds, especially in the wintertime when foraging can be slim pickins. We were sitting on the swing in the backyard and I was taking shots of the birds at the feeder. I got many good shots of the many little visitors. This one is poised to reach her beak into the feeder and dislodge some of the seeds. Click for a larger image.
Update on the Dark Lulu Roses
All of the one-dozen beautiful “Dark Lulu” roses we got last Friday have opened up to reveal their interior beauty. Looking at the rosebuds, you see a nice shade of red which gradually becomes pink and then creamy white inside the buds. Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view.
At the Range Today
In the video below, Verna shoots a nine millimeter Smith & Wesson 908 at a 25 yard slow-fire bullseye target. Check out the brass shells as they go flying out of this neat little semi-automatic pistol. After seeing this, you know why we wear ear and eye protection when we shoot. Long sleeves are not required, but are recommended!
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Chinese Elm with Sun
Last evening, while we were talking our usual walk, we paused to take a picture of one of the Chinese Elm trees on our street. These deciduous trees lose their leaves and bark every winter. The little leaves go everywhere and are messy, but the bark shavings make a satisfying crunch when Verna steps on them. They also look very pretty when the Sun shines through them. Click the image to enlarge.
An Orchid Cluster
Among the more pleasant weekend chores is the trip to the garden center. Today, we were at Lowe’s to get some supplies and, as usual, we went into the garden hothouse and looked at the orchids. This stem had a half-dozen already in bloom and several more buds on the way. Click on the image for a larger view.
