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December views

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There’s no stories today, no new birds or epiphanies; just this slightly snowy scene from the garden center down the street.

I was at the beach in short-sleeves just yesterday!

The snow didn’t stick, as I imagine the cold won’t. It doesn’t seem to get and stay cold until February anymore. Weird.

I’m thinking of giving everyone I love flowers for Christmas this year. You know those impossibly beautiful things that just exude sunshine and happy thoughts? The ones that I always appreciate so much but then forget to take care of?

😉

13 thoughts on “December views”

  1. We hoped for snow last night but it didn’t come this low.

    I think flowers sound delightful. I’d love some flowers as a gift from a student! Flowers rock. Orchids, maybe? Yum!

  4. I love the snow photo. I wish I could join the flock in New River this spring but finances want permit.I so enjoy your lovley blog.

  5. Amazing how the temperatures have fluctuated this year. I easily identify with you as a fellow person who loves flowers but neglects to care for them properly. Purchasing cut flowers is a bit easier.

  7. I was going to send you this for Christmas:

    http://tinyurl.com/4ojeu4

    But when I went there I found that you had left a comment already. Curious that I didn’t get an email. Must be my good friends at Comcast at it again. [/sarcasm off]

    No, I’ve not seen them at Rancocas, but I’ve seen them in the Pinelands at a number of spots.

    So instead I’ll give you these:

    http://tinyurl.com/4hg7zy

    http://tinyurl.com/4x5dbu

    http://tinyurl.com/48utuq

    http://tinyurl.com/5xl2cn

    No care needed.

    Merry Christmas!

  8. Here is a guy secret! Whenever Buny Lady says we need to give some lady a gift (a thank you, a sympathy, a birthday or holiday, …) if she asks me what I suggest, I just say “flowers” … arrangement, garden boquet, potted plant, potted bulbs, … has never failed me yet!!!!

  9. Liza: Orchids would be lovely… my MIL is very good with them.

    Lynne: Sorry for complaining.

    😉

    Carolyn: Thanks!

    Yolanda: Thanks… too bad cause we’d love to have you!

    NCMountainWoman: Cut flowers are nice, yeah. My greenish thumb is better practiced outdoors, though.

    Delia: Hard to know what to wear, right?

  10. Steve: Thanks!

    That purple waterlily is gorgeous!

    Those white orchid-looking flowers – a name?

    (Makes me miss spring/summer wandering in the woods)

    Rabbit’s Guy: I’d agree; flowers are almost always the best gift.

  11. I’m glad you liked them.

    White Fringed Orchid. I found them, and the Pikering’s Morning-Glory at Whitesbog. Wandering in the woods. 🙂

    And you’re missing out on half the fun if you only go wandering in the spring and summer! (Although you’ll definitely see more flowers then.)

  12. Steve: Pfft.

    I’ve wandered there… and wandered.

    (Trust me!)

    Never found such a thing… or didn’t recognize them, at least.

    There was an awful day — hot — loads of deer flies — looking for some yellow wildflowers that are supposed to blanket some hidden reservoir there — I walked for hours and gave up before I got lost.

    I love the Pine Barrens, but need a much better map and someone who knows where to find the best spots for wildflowers.

    😉

  13. I’ve been to the hidden bog. Once. Think Webs Mill without the boardwalk and not as open. And it was the the day I took these images.

    I got lucky and had two guides. I was there for a PINES class on carnivorous plants. And a friend and her friend invited me along as they went ‘planting’. I think I could find my way back … but getting lost is fun!

    Lots of ticks. No flies.

    The flowers were on the side of the road along the way. In plain sight. I didn’t get any good images of the bog though.

    And I’m looking for a good Pinelands map too. If I find one I’ll let you know.

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