Yesterday I showed you one of the annual flowers we planted on Sunday. Today I would like to show you one of our perennials. This is our Hydrangea.
You cant see it here in this photo but at the end of the season last year I never pruned back he stems and now there are a lot of leaves growing out of them. I guess it's a little late now. Oh well, I think it will fill out nicely. I just hope it flowers. Last year we got a lot of nice full leaves but no flowers. But neither did any of our neighbors who have Hydrangeas. And I think I may have found the answer here. If you have a Hydrangea you may want to read this. As for this photo I wish I had used a tripod. I did it handheld and it's a tad blurry.
I also got this when I was outside photographing our greenery.
Again a tripod would have done this wonders. That and a lower film speed. I still like it though.
And that's all for now folks. I'll be back real soon. Thanks for stopping by.
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During our Spring yard cleanup yesterday we also put in a few fresh flowers. We usually plant vincas in our deck boxes in the back of the house but decided to change it up this year and bought some geraniums instead. I hope they are as hardy in the hot sun. The deck faces south and the sun hits it all day.
Some of the flowers are at full bloom.
And there are also lot of buds.
There is still a lot to do but I think we made a good start. There should be a lot more flowers to share in future posts but for now let me finish this post with a video of my "Avian Cafe" this afternoon.
Dinner At The Avian Cafe <<< Click Here
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Well it's that time of year again. Time to get out into the yard and clean away any of last years remaining debris and spruce up for the coming season. And I could not have asked for a better day to do it. The weather was absolutely perfect. We got a lot done too. Here is a shot of the "avian restaurant" after some much needed cleaning and mulching.
That deer on the right was always in our yard when I was growing up and now I have it. I have been told many times that I should bring it in during the Winter but in over 50 years that has never happened so I guess I'll just go with it. There are other pieces that actually make up a set and I believe my sisters have them. The frog on the left has an interesting story. When I was young I remember seeing it in my cousin Charles' back yard. Of course he told me it was real and being young I believed him. At least for a little while. Well over the years I learned that my Grandmother bought it for him when he moved into his house as a gift. She bought it at Montgomery Ward. This happened to be the same year I was born. When Charles moved from Washington DC to San Diego he gave it to me and here it is. The duck I got last year in the Poconos so it needs time. And then of course there is the wagon filled with all that delicious seed. That's all the birds and the occasional squirrel care about.
Here is one of today's patrons.
Earlier in the day Kim and I drove over to a dog park we just discovered. It's great and our dog Schnitzel had fun. He did however whine all the way as we drove. And the funny thing is that he jumps right into the car when we open the door. Here is a quick video.
Whiny Ride <<< Click Here
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Today Kim and I took a drive to Lancaster County for an early dinner at Miller's Smorgasbord. Of course we made a few stops along the way. One of those stops was at a small local grocery store. While there I saw this.
Yep. Those are bees. Surrounded of course by many beeswax products and honey. Now that's something you won't see in your average supermarket.
And before I go I would like to share a quick video I shot while at the car wash today.
At The Car Wash <<< Click Here.
Why did I shoot this? Why not?
And that will do it for now folks. I'll be back real soon with more. Thanks for stopping by.
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I was going over the photos I shot at Valley Forge on Easter Sunday and came across a couple that I had forgotten about. The reason I "misplaced" them is because they were shot with my phone and not my regular camera. So now that they are found I would like to share a couple with you. These were both shot at Washington Memorial Chapel.
This is the Chapel Cabin Shop and is a great place to grab a snack and a drink and maybe even a souvenir or two. You can even deposit an old flag in that box at the left of the door to be properly retired. I should also mention that the shop is run by volunteers.
This is the back of the chapel. Most photos I see show the front side but I think the architecture is nice all the way around.
Anyone who knows me knows that Valley Forge is very special to me. When I was young my parents would often take me there on weekends. We would walk the whole park. And I mean the whole park. I was always tired at the end and probably a little cranky. I miss that now that they are gone. What I would give for one more trip there with them. But I do try my best to visit them on Easter and other times of the year at the park. They are both laid to rest at the Cemetery behind the Chapel.
And that's what I have for you today folks. Thank you so much for stopping by. I'll be back real soon though and I hope you will be too.
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Yesterday I mentioned that I "kind of" run an avian restaurant. Today I would like to show you what seems to be the popular eatery amongst our local feathered friends and happens to be in our yard.
Here we have six of our numerous diners. Everyone seems satisfied. Now if I could only get them to tip.
Thanks for stopping by and as always please come back soon. I have lot's more to share.
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Hi all. Well I was feeling a bit better when I got up this morning and I made it to work. About halfway through the day however I started feeling sick again. I think I have some sort of low level flu. But I made it through the day and when I got home even managed to grab a few shots of the numerous birds in our front yard that think I am running some kind of avian restaurant. Well I guess I sort of am. And now I would like to share a couple with you.
And that's all for now. I'll be back real soon with more. Thanks for stopping by.
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