I took this at Mom’s today. I really don’t know the name of this but ‘Dragon Flower’ seemed to fit. Anyhow, it’s very pretty. Click for the full-sized image.
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Another Beautiful Rose in Mom’s Garden
In her garden today, I spotted several pretty flowers. This one, a variegated red/yellow rosebud, was one of the prettiest.
Ahh, The Joys of Home Ownership . . .
After a lukewarm shower Friday morning, I investigated the possible cause. It turned out that the water heater pilot light had gone out. After several unsuccessful attempts at relighting it, I gave up and headed off to work.
Later on Friday, I finished my chores at work and headed home early to address the problem. After a couple of calls, I found out that there was a service bulletin to fix a common failure for our water heater. A ‘kit’ to fix a well-known failure was available from the local Lowe’s free of charge. I headed off to get the ‘kit’ and brought it home to install.
I struggled with the installation and finally got the water heater back to doing its business as usual. Of course, there had to be the requisite ‘blue smoke’ and red blood imparted to validate the installation.
The good news and bottom line: no cost to me dollar-wise and the water is hot again.
Red Succulent Flowers
These bright little flowers were blooming in Mom’s garden when I was there today. Very pretty. I have some of these at home too, but they are bright pink. Mom also has orange and yellow – I can’t remember the name of them but they sure are nice. Click for larger image.
A Red Rose in Mom’s Garden
Today, we drove to Mom and Dad’s to deliver the pumpkin pie I baked yesterday. Dad really appreciated the pie.
As always, I brought my camera and took a lot of pictures in and around Mom’s garden and flowerbeds. In the front of the house, she has a rosebush that produces these pretty red roses. This one is new since last weekend.
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Pumpkin Pie for My Dad
I popped this in the oven late this afternoon – to be delivered tomorrow to Dad’s house as a special treat.
