tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post5496590072222127002..comments2023-10-09T09:06:42.157-07:00Comments on Take time to smell the flowers......: Hello.......Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-50879659189792443632010-10-04T06:35:46.657-07:002010-10-04T06:35:46.657-07:00Isn't it funny how we all take our native land...Isn't it funny how we all take our native landscapes a bit for granted and revel in those unfamiliar to us! :)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-88300874007726903322010-09-27T21:35:16.759-07:002010-09-27T21:35:16.759-07:00What lovely photos, Cheryl. I love Goldenrod. It i...What lovely photos, Cheryl. I love Goldenrod. It is so showy, the perfect backdrop for a Monarch. <br /><br />I am so glad you had a wonderful visit. I always feel I need a vacation to recover from vacation when I get back from one. I hope you and Mr. P rest up.Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-40773955964058766662010-09-26T16:46:30.247-07:002010-09-26T16:46:30.247-07:00What exquisite photos! You really portray butterf...What exquisite photos! You really portray butterflies in the best light. Stained glass, what an apt description.<br /><br />Glad you had such a happy visit. Welcome back!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-4473516862490038232010-09-25T09:59:26.361-07:002010-09-25T09:59:26.361-07:00Hi Frank....I must confess the lower temperatures ...Hi Frank....I must confess the lower temperatures are a welcome relief. I was near melting point at one stage. My hair looked most attractive plastered to my head...lol<br /><br />Anita is most welcome, I thought they may just be of some use to her.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-5007336545179748112010-09-25T09:58:14.162-07:002010-09-25T09:58:14.162-07:00Hi Amy, you do have some beautiful butterflies and...Hi Amy, you do have some beautiful butterflies and birds in your part of the world. <br />I found them fascinating......it is lovely to see something different.<br /><br />Hope you sort the vole out............Nella is hunting rabbits at the moment.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-26992380984796505982010-09-25T09:56:13.568-07:002010-09-25T09:56:13.568-07:00Hi Rose......tku. We had a fabulous time with yo...Hi Rose......tku. We had a fabulous time with you. Tku so much for taking us out and about, it was wonderful.<br /><br />Mr P's shirt still has the mark where the walnut fell. It just will not budge. It will always be a reminder of that time, and that is rather nice.<br /><br />I am looking for the sweet pea seeds for you and will send the book I promised very soon.<br /><br />Hope you and yours are well, especially the lovely Sophie.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-44416890476251827802010-09-25T09:53:07.778-07:002010-09-25T09:53:07.778-07:00Hi Lisa, St Louis, Ha ha............what a nightma...Hi Lisa, St Louis, Ha ha............what a nightmare. Still we survived. <br /><br />Feeling much better this morning. Could not function yesterday. 28 hours without sleep did not suit me one little bit.<br /><br />The rabbits have been pretty destructive, Nella is putting them firmly in their place.<br /><br />Tks again for such a fun time Lisa......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-47198179784206165372010-09-25T09:27:54.102-07:002010-09-25T09:27:54.102-07:00Hi Cheryl. Welcome home to the land of cooler temp...Hi Cheryl. Welcome home to the land of cooler temperatures. Delighted to hear that you and Mr.P had a very enjoyable trip, butterflies etc. <br /><br />BTW Anita was so surprised with the package of ribbons you sent over and sends her love and many, many thanks.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-71645389544474413532010-09-25T08:35:46.744-07:002010-09-25T08:35:46.744-07:00Welcome back Cheryl! The Monarch is so beautiful c...Welcome back Cheryl! The Monarch is so beautiful cast in front of that blue sky. Sorry to hear about the mischievous rabbits - I'm still dealing with a very smart but destructive VOLE! Am looking forward to reading (and seeing photos) about your trip across the pond!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080418514689447091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-60188738280254119092010-09-24T14:35:22.316-07:002010-09-24T14:35:22.316-07:00Welcome back.
Love to hear about your visit.Welcome back.<br />Love to hear about your visit.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-3638709952284100492010-09-24T13:25:39.061-07:002010-09-24T13:25:39.061-07:00So glad to hear you are back home safe and sound, ...So glad to hear you are back home safe and sound, Cheryl. What a wonderful time we had! Memories made that will not soon be forgotten. Your visit was such a delight; I hope that you and Mr. P will be able to return again one day. Tell Mr. P that next time I will be on the lookout for dangerous falling walnuts for him:)<br /><br />The Monarch is my favorite butterfly, and your description of it is spot on--just like stained glass. <br /><br />I'm sure you had a great time with Sherry, too; I can't wait to hear all about the rest of your trip, but first do catch up on your rest!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-65854532573745938932010-09-24T11:46:54.392-07:002010-09-24T11:46:54.392-07:00Welcome Home Cheryl and Mr P. It was such fun hav...Welcome Home Cheryl and Mr P. It was such fun having you even for such a short time. I am glad you made it home safe and sound and you are not still driving around and around in ST Louis. I hope you awaken refreshed so you can get out and see what those rascally rabbits had been up to while you were gone.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-76626240866455968812010-09-24T11:23:17.061-07:002010-09-24T11:23:17.061-07:00Dear Sherry, excuse me yawning as I type. I can ...Dear Sherry, excuse me yawning as I type. I can hear Mr P yawning also! We are trying to stay awake till bedtime, then we should be ok tomorrow.<br /><br />It was a wonderful few days that went all too quickly. <br /><br />Hugs XCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-73371476709502162652010-09-24T11:12:57.740-07:002010-09-24T11:12:57.740-07:00Hi Bilbo, hugs back.
Hi Dan, tku. The rabbits ...Hi Bilbo, hugs back.<br /><br />Hi Dan, tku. The rabbits have dug holes everwhere and got up onto the oak barrels on the patio. They have cropped some of the shrubs to the ground. Grrrrrrrrr!<br />Shows you what a grand job Nella does. As soon as she is not here, back they come.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-90365845919279480172010-09-24T11:11:24.457-07:002010-09-24T11:11:24.457-07:00Dear Cheryl,
I am so happy you are home safe and s...Dear Cheryl,<br />I am so happy you are home safe and sound.<br />I too had a wonderful time with you and Mr. P....<br />Hugs and missing you.<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-83291167203939738532010-09-24T10:33:01.997-07:002010-09-24T10:33:01.997-07:00Welcome home Cheryl! Glad you had such a wonderfu...Welcome home Cheryl! Glad you had such a wonderful time. Looking forward to all the no doubt beautiful pictures you have to share when you get a minute. Sorry to hear the rabbits have been naughty!<br />Dan<br />-x-Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670407627249157371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-86781457762875870942010-09-24T10:08:37.348-07:002010-09-24T10:08:37.348-07:00Welcome home {hugs}Welcome home {hugs}BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-37079235552395814072010-09-24T08:45:39.953-07:002010-09-24T08:45:39.953-07:00Hi Jane, tku. Also tks for the lovely card you s...Hi Jane, tku. Also tks for the lovely card you sent while I was away...so appreciated.<br /><br />Hi Grammie, missed you to. I need to get organised, the bunnies have been extremely naughty while I have been away.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-81292798099453506782010-09-24T08:18:21.986-07:002010-09-24T08:18:21.986-07:00Hi Cheryl YAH!! Shes back..missed you.
Great that ...Hi Cheryl YAH!! Shes back..missed you.<br />Great that you had such a wonderful time and will have things to share once you get organized!!<br />Beautiful Butterflies!!grammie ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839269423384232974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-24827765849137282062010-09-24T08:08:12.317-07:002010-09-24T08:08:12.317-07:00Wonderful to have you back Cheryl. I've misse...Wonderful to have you back Cheryl. I've missed you so much. Glad you had such a good time and look forward to hearing more about it when you are rested.<br /><br />Jane xMarigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.com