Irises (Almost Wordless Wednesday)

 

 

 

The heavy downpour beat down some of the poor Irises and I cut them off and brought them in even though I don't really like Irises as a cut flower.  To me they look awkward and top-heavy but I'll give them a day or two before they become compost.

 

Thanks for visiting today,  GM

 

 

Geraniums

 My DH came back from his visit with family and life is back to normal around here. He enjoyed his time away and I thoroughly enjoyed my time alone. Of course I'm not alone since middle son and family are in their part of the house and he pops in often as do the grands.  

We did the grocery shopping this morning and outside the store were marked down plants. I couldn't resist buying 2 pink geraniums which now join the white one and red one on the porch next to the swing so I can admire them when I sit with my cup of coffee. It's so odd. I never used to be much of a coffee drinker. One cup for breakfast, that was it. Otherwise it was Earl Grey.  Now I make a pot of tea if one of my daughters is coming to visit otherwise I prefer coffee ( but always decaf).

One of the days when I was alone youngest son brought me a wonderful dessert that my DIL had made. It was meant to be a Pavlova but due to the humidity the day she made it it wouldn't rise. It was still scrumptious.

So far it has been a lovely day. Partly cloudy but 20* C (about 68*F) so very comfortable.  

Whatever your weekend holds I hope it's a good one.

Thanks for coming by,  GM

June

 

 

I spent some time this morning tidying up the porch and changing the quilt on the swing.

I got out these magazines and am paging through them when I sit down with my coffee.  Seems like the right week to do that.

 The fern that I moved out onto the porch because it was too big for the sunroom isn't showing any signs of distress due to the move.

 After lunch I puttered outside. It was warm and sunny but it never occurred to me that I should wear a hat so now my face is a little sunburnt. We've had so few sunny days. I need to remember again about a hat.

 Lady's Mantle

There's also Sweet William in this box but it's not blooming yet.

A little fairy in the Lily of the valley patch.

Thanks for coming by, G.M.

Sunday

 

 

 

 

I chose the above picture because I noticed this morning that my first Oriental Poppy has opened. You know the ones, huge red flowers!!  Every year they grow and bloom and need no special care. Yes, they tend to flop but kind of hold each other up.

My week is going to be somewhat different. My DH has gone to visit his family. Youngest son took him to the airport this morning. I have various projects I want to do. The weather forecast isn't promising so I'll be forced to stay indoors and actually work on those projects.

Granddaughter Kate gave me these bunnies a couple of years ago. They're filled with something heavy so they stand very firmly and could even serve as door stops. I put them out every Spring and am finally putting all the Spring things away. Did you notice the tails?  Whoever made these did not know much about the anatomy of rabbits because that's certainly not a bunny's kind of tail.

Kate will be coming over shortly. I'll go unlock the front door for her. I hope your Sunday is a lovely one.

Thanks for coming by,  GM

This and That

 

 It's an overcast day but no rain so far.  Sheila and I were at the thrift store...a place she doesn't often go to. She was surprised at the nice things that there were and reasonable prices. She even found some treasures. As did I of course. The coffee maker we got the time before last ( and love it) but the pretty polka dot cake pan ( and the lovely pillow case under it) were my choices.

I like the artwork on this old  .50 calendar .
 

 

Some pictures taken on our morning walk.

I know what Far Side would say about all these 'poopers". They sure can make a mess of the path!!

Even weeds can be pretty.

Blogger has been messing with my comments, often placing an unread one down the list of old comments. If I don't scroll down through I miss some. That's what happened to a couple of your comments recently Anni. I'm sorry and will do my best to keep on top of the problem.

I hope your days was a good one. Have a lovely weekend.   G.M.

Tuesday Trivia

 The sun never broke through the clouds today but we reached 18* (64F) having started out at 8* first thing this morning.   I got my little Sweet Peas put into the ground and pulled lots of weeds again. 

The rugosa rose that we planted behind the house has more buds and blooms than any other year so far.
We love rugosas because they're so hardy and dependable.

 

 
Right below that rose is an old fountain that has become a planter with some kind of succulent growing in it. There used to be a second part to the fountain but it broke  so I put a pot of mint there for now. I've never been much for drinking plain water but since I've started putting sprigs of mint in the water pitcher in the fridge I've found it makes water much more drinkable.

 I hope you had a good day.  G.M.

Bird Flu and Lilacs

 

 The day dawned clear and sunny so we drove to the Heron Reserve but to our disappointment all the feeders had been taken down and no birds were to be seen.  It was only then that I realized that because of the threat of avian flu the public had been asked to remove bird feeders ( as I had already done). We had a lovely walk anyway but still it was disappointing since normally there are many different kinds of birds to be seen there.

Many flocks of chickens and turkeys have had to be destroyed in B.C. and Alberta because some of the birds tested positive. It is thought that migrating wild fowl brought the virus. There's even been an issue with skunks eating geese that had died from eating infected birds and then they themselves getting sick.

On a more pleasant topic it's lilac time.  Our very old bush is over 15 feet high and probably because we cut so many flowers all these years it now has blooms only on top. DH took a long cutter-on-a-pole and managed to get me one cluster.

 

I plan on having a restful afternoon sitting on the porch, then later dominoes with family as usual.

Granny M.

 

 

My garden shed by night.