Last week we had 4" of rain on wet ground followed by 3" 3 days later , lost my onions , squash and...

Heidi68 comments on Jun 9, 2020:

The flowers sure did like the rain! You going to Morehead to watch the weigh in's today? Michael Jordan's boat has one on board and should be at the dock by 330pm. Haven't heard who the angler is!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 10, 2020:

@Besalbub I use to love to go when I was in my teens / 20's but it wasn't really all that crowded back then. My great-grandfather was a decoy carver so I love the festival - something though - I haven't been in years.

Chad Daybell, husband of Lori Vallow, taken into custody in Idaho after human remains found on his ...

KKGator comments on Jun 9, 2020:

With any luck, she and her husband will both end up in prison. For something. I don't think those two children will be seen again. Not alive anyway.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@OldMetalHead exactly what I was thinking

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

Gmak comments on Jun 8, 2020:

It looks so refreshing!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@Gmak I was actually worried about the number of people. NC numbers are escalating. But the fresh air, physical exertion (non-grass mowing) did feel amazing.

Sundown, you better take care......if I find you been creepin' 'round my back stair .......

OldGoat43 comments on Jun 9, 2020:

Oh Jasen, your designs are getting better. I think this one should be on a gallery wall. I love it.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

YES! This one is amazing!

My hiking buddy yesterday! Tahoe was such a trooper it got very hot & crowded but he acted like we ...

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Good puppy.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@Zoohome and I have a 4lb Yorkie who is not afraid of ANYTHING 🤣🤣🤣 but she can't open her mouth big enough to hurt a fly and her bark just makes ya laugh 🤣🤣 Tahoe just thinks everyone & everything is his friend....

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

HumanistJohn comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Great shots! You have a knack for framing (especially evident in #4) and composition. The color and composition of #5 are really attractive. The path in #10 beckons... The slanting lines of the rock face contrasted with the horizontal mountains is very pleasing. Was it a long hike? Uphill ...

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@HumanistJohn I did the Loop Trail - I started at the upper parking lot. Hiked up to the top then followed the loop down & around to the lower parking lot. Once there I headed around the other part of the loop past the Hutchinson Homestead and not too far past that is where #5 was taken.

I hiked Stone Mountain yesterday - oh what a fabulous day.

Budgie comments on Jun 9, 2020:

A beautiful place, love the photos.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

Thank you, it really is beautiful there

I hiked Stone Mountain yesterday - oh what a fabulous day.

belikewater comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Nice views!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

My photos don't do it justice!

My hiking buddy yesterday! Tahoe was such a trooper it got very hot & crowded but he acted like we ...

Pamscwf1 comments on Jun 8, 2020:

He looks happy ☺.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

He is. ❤

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

Budgie comments on Jun 9, 2020:

Great shots, I love the stones. And the ones of the creek make me want to jump in.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

It really is a unique area. Hiking up to the stone, taking a break and enjoying the views. Then the hike down around through the forest and back up again. The water was cool & refreshing. The little stream was too shallow for much but the area right under the waterfall was quite deep.

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

Gmak comments on Jun 8, 2020:

It looks so refreshing!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 9, 2020:

it was wonderful! Well, if there hadn't been quite so many people but beggars can't be choosy 😁

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

HumanistJohn comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Great shots! You have a knack for framing (especially evident in #4) and composition. The color and composition of #5 are really attractive. The path in #10 beckons... The slanting lines of the rock face contrasted with the horizontal mountains is very pleasing. Was it a long hike? Uphill ...

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

it took me about 3.5 hours to do the 4.5 mile loop and yeah, it was kinda was uphill both ways 😁😁 from the 'upper' parking lot where I thought I was being smart parking at - you had to go up (not horrible) to the stone areas, then it was down through the forest (way down), around & along the river, slightly up to the base of the 'upper' waterfall which I believe I read 200'. Then you get to climb a zillion steps to the top of the falls. Trust me this old girl is still feeling it....

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

HumanistJohn comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Great shots! You have a knack for framing (especially evident in #4) and composition. The color and composition of #5 are really attractive. The path in #10 beckons... The slanting lines of the rock face contrasted with the horizontal mountains is very pleasing. Was it a long hike? Uphill ...

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement! #10 is actually the top of the waterfall and the fence on the right side has signs that say dangerous, slippery may cause death...

A day at a wildlife park.

glennlab comments on Jun 8, 2020:

I love the zoos that have rescues. It's a win-win.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@glennlab I agree.

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

Lincoln55 comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Oh. It's that other Stone Mountain. It does look somewhat the same but without the carvings of the terrorists. # 8 reminded me of Sliding Rock near Brevard. Nice little trip down memory lane.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

No sliding here - boy you should have seen the signs - DANGEROUS! Slippery, may cause DEATH... guess there have been idiots who thought they could walk across the top.

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

MissKathleen comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Lovely shots. I would love to be able to go near places like that stream, but unfortunately, mosquitoes think I am their luncheon buffet when I try.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

Actually there were no mosquitoes yesterday - probably because of the heat. Or maybe they were afraid of the invasion of the 17 year cicadas....

Three photos from today the moon this morning a sunrise and a sunset.

Heidi68 comments on Jun 8, 2020:

All are wonderful but that sunrise is spectacular! Is there a reason for the specific days to take these photos (if you don't mind sharing)?

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@Budgie what a nice way to remember them.

My hiking buddy yesterday! Tahoe was such a trooper it got very hot & crowded but he acted like we ...

itsmedammit comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Bet someone got tired out in a good way.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

Yes I was - him, not so much.... 😊

My hiking buddy yesterday! Tahoe was such a trooper it got very hot & crowded but he acted like we ...

bobwjr comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Cute puppy

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

thanks - he is kinda special (to me)

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

glennlab comments on Jun 8, 2020:

beautiful

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

it was very nice. So many different views, sights, sounds.

All shots taken yesterday during my hike on Stone Mountain.

Fernapple comments on Jun 8, 2020:

I love the stream shots four and five especially. So much green so cool and relaxing.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

It really was cool next to the water. And the water noise drowned out the cicada noise. We are going through a once every 17 years invasion and they are LOUD! Oooo I might try to attach a video later....

My hiking buddy yesterday! Tahoe was such a trooper it got very hot & crowded but he acted like we ...

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Good puppy.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

He really was - not much for protection though. A couple of times it crossed my mind I was hiking alone....

My hiking buddy yesterday! Tahoe was such a trooper it got very hot & crowded but he acted like we ...

Lorajay comments on Jun 8, 2020:

So good for both of you

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

It was wonderful. I pretty much haven't done anything since this whole Coronavirus thing - it felt so good to get out, sweat and burn some mental 'energy'.

Three years ago today, we explored Ljubljana, the capital and largest city of Slovenia.

Heidi68 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Where were you in the first few? The angle seems so much higher than the subjects.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods Oooo I like these! What a beautiful setting (in the shadow of the mountains! My favorite is the 3rd one with the little branch hanging down.

Wow google photos can spruce up a picture

Heidi68 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Can I see a before to see the comparison?

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@Honorabledougn I like them both but I may have to agree with @Fernapple - the original definitely has more feeling, mood.

Three years ago today, we explored Ljubljana, the capital and largest city of Slovenia.

Heidi68 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Where were you in the first few? The angle seems so much higher than the subjects.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods do you have any photos of the distance, landscape? Or is it all buildings?

Landscapes — 1: Murlough Bay, Northern Ireland, 1970.

Heidi68 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

So exciting to see a place I might get to visit (soon) - my trip to Iceland in August was sort of canceled because of coronavirus (flight back...). But they said they can route me through Frankfurt - so I may try that and spend a few days in Heidelberg!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 7, 2020:

@Coffeo the only problem - they have jacked the prices for flights

Three years ago today, we explored Ljubljana, the capital and largest city of Slovenia.

Heidi68 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Where were you in the first few? The angle seems so much higher than the subjects.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 7, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods I bet that was a great view.

What can I say - I 💘 🌹 and the blackberries are getting close.... yummy yummy

Budgie comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Great shot with the rose. Love eating berries off the tree/bush/vine/whatever they grow on.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 7, 2020:

me too! I can make myself sick snacking as I walk by them 😁

@HumanistJohn these were pretty much taken from the same position as my night views the other day.

NoMagicCookie comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Lovely area.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 7, 2020:

Thank you

@HumanistJohn these were pretty much taken from the same position as my night views the other day.

HumanistJohn comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Beautiful fields! Is that one of your horses in #3? There's a nice zoom on that camera. It's difficult to hold a phone staedy, and the shake is magnified when using a zoom. Especially when you have to touch the camera to take a picture. Thank you.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 6, 2020:

Yes that is Zack in #3

Taken June 4th (handheld) 1 1/1600 sec f6.3 600mm ISO 250 2 1/1000 aec f6.3 600 nn ISO 200

Heidi68 comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Those are amazing! I tried to get a shot last night - we had storms so the clouds were racing past. Mine do not look anything like yours!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 5, 2020:

@HumanistJohn thank you!

Taken June 4th (handheld) 1 1/1600 sec f6.3 600mm ISO 250 2 1/1000 aec f6.3 600 nn ISO 200

Heidi68 comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Those are amazing! I tried to get a shot last night - we had storms so the clouds were racing past. Mine do not look anything like yours!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 5, 2020:

@HumanistJohn this is my favorite from last night. Taken with my phone at about 915pm. I think the cloud in front of them moon looks like a puppy with a ribbon around its neck 😁

Some lovelies from the walk around my yard (pasture) yesterday.

Budgie comments on Jun 5, 2020:

The shell on the wood is interesting. As is the yellow tube flower. Great closeups.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 5, 2020:

Thank you. I collect broken shells & driftwood when I go to the beach then I 'toss' them in a section of my yard. These 2 were calling my name the other day so I tried to capture them.

The Pink Sunset Afterglow.

Heidi68 comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Never been a huge pink fan, until I see it in a gorgeous sunset (rise). ❤

Heidi68 replies on Jun 4, 2020:

@BDair good to hear!

The Pink Sunset Afterglow.

Heidi68 comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Never been a huge pink fan, until I see it in a gorgeous sunset (rise). ❤

Heidi68 replies on Jun 3, 2020:

FYI - I was beginning to worry 'rona' got you.

@HumanistJohn here is my follow up to our conversation the other day - some night shots.

HumanistJohn comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Thank you very very much. I appreciate it. It's so nice to have a dark sky. It's really difficult to take night sky pictures- sensors just aren't designed for it. So #1 was facing a little south of east... The last 4 ("about 5 AM")- you sure got up early! #7 & #8- what direction were you ...

Heidi68 replies on Jun 3, 2020:

All are facing basically the same direction - south, slightly south east. Next I will try to get the same shots during daylight. I have to be at work at 6 so I am up at 430

Some lovelies from the walk around my yard (pasture) yesterday.

fishline79 comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Nice garden, nice pictures. I like the "still life with broken shell" Is the fifth one a Tiger Lily? The next appears to be a Hibiscus but they both look like they are on the same plant.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Both are Day Lillies. I have no idea what is going on with my plants - they all seem to be doing a color shift.

What a beautiful evening we had here in NC yesterday. My pony sure did enjoy it 😁

AnonySchmoose comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Wow! ... such a beautiful horse ... and the meadow and woodland too!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Thank you. I have about 10.5 acres, about 4 is pasture and the rest is woods. I love it (well, considering it isn't the beach, it is pretty good 😉😁 ).

Some lovelies from the walk around my yard (pasture) yesterday.

Gmak comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Love that rose!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

Roses are my favorites! So many curves, colors & textures!

Some lovelies from the walk around my yard (pasture) yesterday.

gearl comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Beautiful flowers and beautiful pictures to show them off.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

Thank you

Some lovelies from the walk around my yard (pasture) yesterday.

Lincoln55 comments on Jun 2, 2020:

I already saw the preview. My opinion stands. nice Heidi. Is this all in your yard?

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

Yes & thank you again

Some lovelies from the walk around my yard (pasture) yesterday.

HumanistJohn comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Wonderful! Great photos. #1 Composition is nice with the two flowers. #2 Highly sensual; I can almost smell the flower... #3 Interesting composition with colors and textures highlighting each other. #4 Love the framing! #7 Wow!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

Thank you!

Some lovelies from the walk around my yard (pasture) yesterday.

glennlab comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Is that poison ivy mixed in just to see if we were looking.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@EyesThatSmile I am so allergic that I worry every time I walk down my driveway. I keep thinking about buying poison for it but I hate using any poisons....

Photo enlarged until it looks like watercolor

Heidi68 comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Yes it does! Now can we have a glimpse of the original?

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@Lincoln55 what a lovely bush! Such delicate flowers

Some lovelies from the walk around my yard (pasture) yesterday.

glennlab comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Is that poison ivy mixed in just to see if we were looking.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

Yes to the poison ivy 😁 Actually, I liked the old building poking behind the horrible ivy.

We finally started exploring Austin's creeks and parks.

Heidi68 comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Austin is such a cool 'town'. A few too many people but such a good vibe there

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@Zoohome yes there are!

World's prettiest tree? A royal poinciana, not mine.

MarkWD comments on May 31, 2020:

I think that one is as good as any I can remember seeing. But here are a couple other candidates. This Rimu tree from New Zealand [photo1] I photographed in a garden near Fort Bragg. It was about 30' tall so still young. Eventually a Dacrydium cupressinum can live 8 - 900 years and reach a ...

Heidi68 replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@MarkWD it is truly unique! Thanks for sharing

@GeorgeRocheleau here is the 2nd one.

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Love your halo as well

Heidi68 replies on Jun 1, 2020:

well I am an angel 😇 after all 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@GeorgeRocheleau here is the 2nd one.

Barnie2years comments on Jun 1, 2020:

They go great with your beautiful blue eyes!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 1, 2020:

thank you.

@GeorgeRocheleau here is the 2nd one.

Buddha comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Beautiful !

Heidi68 replies on Jun 1, 2020:

thank you

@GeorgeRocheleau here is the 2nd one.

MissKathleen comments on Jun 1, 2020:

I also am wearing home-made masks with filter pockets. The filters are cut from hepatitis vacuum cleaner bags. Yours is MUCH prettier.

Heidi68 replies on Jun 1, 2020:

these are photographs that George shot. You can see the at FineArtAmerica.com

@GeorgeRocheleau here is the 2nd one.

bobwjr comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Cool looking beautiful as always

Heidi68 replies on Jun 1, 2020:

thank you

A House by the River: Taken August 2017 from the train on our way back from seeing the eclipse.

Heidi68 comments on May 31, 2020:

if I didn't love the ocean, that would be my dream home!

Heidi68 replies on Jun 1, 2020:

@HumanistJohn that is so sad! If I remember I will take a shot from my front yard at night. My renters occasionally leave their porch light on but they are dim, there is a street light behind the old farm house and one across the street - otherwise darkness ❤

World's prettiest tree? A royal poinciana, not mine.

MarkWD comments on May 31, 2020:

I think that one is as good as any I can remember seeing. But here are a couple other candidates. This Rimu tree from New Zealand [photo1] I photographed in a garden near Fort Bragg. It was about 30' tall so still young. Eventually a Dacrydium cupressinum can live 8 - 900 years and reach a ...

Heidi68 replies on Jun 1, 2020:

1 is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to see that in person. 3 & 4 😍❤😍

A House by the River: Taken August 2017 from the train on our way back from seeing the eclipse.

Heidi68 comments on May 31, 2020:

if I didn't love the ocean, that would be my dream home!

Heidi68 replies on May 31, 2020:

@HumanistJohn we have pretty good skies here. I do wish some would turn off their porch lights & not need street lights...

A House by the River: Taken August 2017 from the train on our way back from seeing the eclipse.

Heidi68 comments on May 31, 2020:

if I didn't love the ocean, that would be my dream home!

Heidi68 replies on May 31, 2020:

@HumanistJohn yes! Can you imagine the stars at night? ❤

On my way to pick up a pizza at Sgt.

gearl comments on May 31, 2020:

Now my wife says she wants a start of #7. I'll have to see what I can do.

Heidi68 replies on May 31, 2020:

I have to agree with her, it is stunning!

One year ago today, I took a hike in Stresa, Italy, and up the mountain to Someraro and elsewhere.

Heidi68 comments on May 30, 2020:

Questions about the islands - is 1 privately owned or is there a village? 2 & 3 looks to be villages or are they just rental units? Do you know if the large boat approaching 3 (looks to be docking) is a passenger fishing vessel or just a working boat? Beautiful photos!

Heidi68 replies on May 30, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods thank you for sharing! Very beautiful place

BREAKING NEWS MSNBC: 1:58 PM EST USA.

MarkWD comments on May 29, 2020:

So far past time, for sure. Now I want to charge him with murderous recklessness in the execution of the authority granted to him.

Heidi68 replies on May 29, 2020:

@Rodatheist I would classify it as first degree murder. Not in the normal sense of premeditation but being an officer of the law, he knew he had control of the handcuffed man, he knew the man was saying he couldn't breathe and he blatantly ignored the request to let him up. Premeditated.

Yes, it’s peonie time! My single plant disappointed me by giving me again, only one flower.

Heidi68 comments on May 28, 2020:

Floating in a sea of blue! Just beautiful!

Heidi68 replies on May 29, 2020:

@dede18 wow! You are so talented!

BREAKING NEWS MSNBC: 1:58 PM EST USA.

Fred_Snerd comments on May 29, 2020:

Now that the rioters have given a bad name to the locals and destroyed the city, the show can go on.

Heidi68 replies on May 29, 2020:

While I agree looting & burning buildings is not the best idea, we have been fighting this same racism & hate for way too many years. I can only imagine the extreme frustration of these families & (my) friends.

BREAKING NEWS MSNBC: 1:58 PM EST USA.

MarkWD comments on May 29, 2020:

So far past time, for sure. Now I want to charge him with murderous recklessness in the execution of the authority granted to him.

Heidi68 replies on May 29, 2020:

@Rodatheist he was handcuffed.....

Yes, it’s peonie time! My single plant disappointed me by giving me again, only one flower.

Heidi68 comments on May 28, 2020:

Floating in a sea of blue! Just beautiful!

Heidi68 replies on May 28, 2020:

@dede18 love the bookcase - gorgeous pop of color!

One year ago today in Baveno, Italy, on the west shore of Lago Maggiore.

Heidi68 comments on May 28, 2020:

These are great. That must have been a wonderful trip.

Heidi68 replies on May 28, 2020:

@BestWithoutGods If I could just win the lottery I would travel the rest of my life!

How did you, or do you react to these 2 photos, and the stories behind them?

HankSherman comments on May 28, 2020:

I have been sickened, an dumbfuzzeled that the public has gotten so fearful of the brand of police that would comitt such an act, and even the other cops that would stand by and allow such a cold blooded murder to happen. Somebody should have blown that mother off the man, or at least tried to knock...

Heidi68 replies on May 28, 2020:

@SeaGreenEyez @HankSherman my dad & I were talking about this exact thing last night. I said "dad you would be bailing my ass outta jail if I were to ever be a witness to such a heinous act. I would'a tackled that MF'er and smashed his head in the asphalt".

Beauties in the courtyard. Peonies and iris.

fishline79 comments on May 28, 2020:

Nicest iris color I've seen! And here's a black one, sorry, I had it set on macro but I guess I was too far away, but I never saw a black one. Actually as beautiful as the colors are, I don't know why they would culture a black one.! I remember many years ago when Burpee was offering a lot of money ...

Heidi68 replies on May 28, 2020:

@Lincoln55 @fishline79 a friend of mine had a black one, when she transplanted it, the next year when it bloomed it was a very dark burgundy

These are from yesterday.

Karuk comments on May 27, 2020:

Why be mad at Brecken? If you could nap in a bed of flowers on a lovely day, wouldn’t you?? I’m thinking that she is the indulgent romantic of the group.🐾💕

Heidi68 replies on May 28, 2020:

@Karuk she is the best. Always been calm (unless we were working the horses & cattle)

Times of self-quarantine : This is not my photo, but it's so cute!

Heidi68 comments on May 27, 2020:

That was my grill a few weeks ago. The family finally moved on.... now if it would quit raining I could grill! 🥩🍔😋

Heidi68 replies on May 28, 2020:

@Merseyman1 it was really a beautiful nest with all the moss in it.

Blue Dot 05/2020 Repaired 05/2020 This is the last time I will submit my photos until they ...

Heidi68 comments on May 27, 2020:

I either put them in a meme app or copy them from FB and they orient correctly

Heidi68 replies on May 27, 2020:

@AstralSmoke I agree which is why I haven't been posting a lot of photos lately....

These are from yesterday.

Karuk comments on May 27, 2020:

Why be mad at Brecken? If you could nap in a bed of flowers on a lovely day, wouldn’t you?? I’m thinking that she is the indulgent romantic of the group.🐾💕

Heidi68 replies on May 27, 2020:

you are probably correct about me napping in a bed of flowers but Brecken is blind and deaf so she could care less where she naps, romantic no, indulgent definitely 😊

Imagine ....

Larry68Feminist comments on May 26, 2020:

With a little practice and a simple drummer, a few piano chords and 4 eighth notes NO RELIGION TOO no hell below us above us only sky

Heidi68 replies on May 26, 2020:

I couldn't fit all of that and I thought the whole living in peace part was appropriate considering the hate running rampant in the states....

Yummy! Peaches, peaches, blackberries, grapes with a catbird nest hidden in there, more grapes and ...

MarkWD comments on May 26, 2020:

Peaches! Now you're talking. The only stone fruit I can grow well is Santa Rosa plum. Perhaps there are other varieties of plum and apricot I could also make happy. But without much summer heart or winter cold, most don't do well here. One of my fondest memories of the preschool retreats we...

Heidi68 replies on May 26, 2020:

What a great story! The reason I planted these was because of a memory - Many years ago (well, about 12 years ago) I worked on a farm in VA. We would head out once every week or so, for a trail ride. As we headed out, the driveway had a line of peach trees so we would stop under them and grab a few for the ride. As you said - so much flavor.

Gosh, isn't it wonderful when the flowers 💐 look good enough to eat.

Cutiebeauty comments on May 26, 2020:

Very pretty flowers.. I love the first two

Heidi68 replies on May 26, 2020:

me too. I like the raindrops.

Gosh, isn't it wonderful when the flowers 💐 look good enough to eat.

bobwjr comments on May 26, 2020:

Beautiful

Heidi68 replies on May 26, 2020:

thank you

Imagine ....

Cutiebeauty comments on May 26, 2020:

Peace seems like an impossibility....

Heidi68 replies on May 26, 2020:

some times it really does.

Imagine ....

bobwjr comments on May 26, 2020:

John had it right

Heidi68 replies on May 26, 2020:

yes, he did!

Yummy! Peaches, peaches, blackberries, grapes with a catbird nest hidden in there, more grapes and ...

RussRAB comments on May 25, 2020:

Looks like fun watching everything ripen.

Heidi68 replies on May 26, 2020:

almost as fun as eating them!

These are from yesterday.

Pamscwf1 comments on May 25, 2020:

They are too cute!

Heidi68 replies on May 26, 2020:

Thank you

Yummy! Peaches, peaches, blackberries, grapes with a catbird nest hidden in there, more grapes and ...

MissKathleen comments on May 25, 2020:

May I please have your address?

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

@MissKathleen sounds good.

Gosh, isn't it wonderful when the flowers 💐 look good enough to eat.

HumanistJohn comments on May 25, 2020:

I especially love the colors in #4 and #5. The subtle color gradients in #4 are very pleasing. Amd I really like the shades of red and green in #6. The reds in the buds adds to the effect.

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

Thank you

Yummy! Peaches, peaches, blackberries, grapes with a catbird nest hidden in there, more grapes and ...

dede18 comments on May 25, 2020:

yes, quite a bounty!

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

I am so excited. This is the first year the peaches really produced.

Yummy! Peaches, peaches, blackberries, grapes with a catbird nest hidden in there, more grapes and ...

RavenCT comments on May 25, 2020:

Do you can or freeze? Lucky you!

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

I may start! Especially the blackberries & blueberries (if I can keep the birds away.

Yummy! Peaches, peaches, blackberries, grapes with a catbird nest hidden in there, more grapes and ...

MissKathleen comments on May 25, 2020:

May I please have your address?

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

Absolutely!

Yummy! Peaches, peaches, blackberries, grapes with a catbird nest hidden in there, more grapes and ...

JackPedigo comments on May 25, 2020:

The birds are waiting and watching too! For my grapes I put up a solar Eagle just as they start to ripen.https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=yset_ff_syc_hp&p=scarecrow+eagle+decoy+with+blinking+eyes#id=1=449653af8dd6d0074aca5d5b72a2491e=click

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

Last year they got the blueberries! There are so many grapes & blackberries that I don't mind sharing

These are from yesterday.

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on May 25, 2020:

I wanna snooze with them.

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

trust me - one at a time. All 8 together & they all wedge against & on you so you can't move..... then a massive 'hot flash' happens! Talk about dying 🤣🤣

These are from yesterday.

RavenCT comments on May 25, 2020:

Cute buggers! My goodness. (L)

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

thank you, I maybe bias but I agree 😁

These are from yesterday.

Hathacat comments on May 25, 2020:

Oh gosh! How darling!

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

@Hathacat that is Memphis and Reno

These are from yesterday.

Hathacat comments on May 25, 2020:

Oh gosh! How darling!

Heidi68 replies on May 25, 2020:

Thank you. I sure love them.

My Ornamental Plum has a plum! I am changing my yard to clover and I am loving it! So are the bees!...

Zoohome comments on May 24, 2020:

That's wonderful. I wanted to replace my grass with clover, but now that I am selling my place... maybe next one.

Heidi68 replies on May 24, 2020:

I spread a bit of seed last year but most of it is wild. I hope it takes over!

My Ornamental Plum has a plum! I am changing my yard to clover and I am loving it! So are the bees!...

JackPedigo comments on May 23, 2020:

I used to have an ornamental plum and really liked it. However, a landscaping friend said it had to go. It was apparently planted by birds and was next to my carport and a paved alley. I was tole the roots will crack all the surrounding concrete. Luckily it looks as if you have just ground so no ...

Heidi68 replies on May 24, 2020:

yes, my tree is about 40 or 50 feet from any concrete. They say the clover will eventually block out the other grasses, I am hoping that is true.

My Ornamental Plum has a plum! I am changing my yard to clover and I am loving it! So are the bees!...

itsmedammit comments on May 23, 2020:

Such vibrant colors on the rose! Is the clover difficult to maintain?

Heidi68 replies on May 24, 2020:

not so far. I am hoping it eventually takes over the whole yard. The biggest problem is the bees do like it and one of my Yorkies stepped on one.....

My Ornamental Plum has a plum! I am changing my yard to clover and I am loving it! So are the bees!...

dede18 comments on May 23, 2020:

that rose brings the colors of orange/raspberry sorbet to mind ... yummy!

Heidi68 replies on May 24, 2020:

I thought the same thing!

Friday night snuggles - I sure am glad they are comfortable

itsmedammit comments on May 23, 2020:

Hope you have a large bladder.

Heidi68 replies on May 23, 2020:

no! Old woman bladder! 🤣🤣🤣

Friday night snuggles - I sure am glad they are comfortable

CarolinaGirl60 comments on May 22, 2020:

You’re pinned down, lol. No moving!

Heidi68 replies on May 23, 2020:

You got that right!

Friday night snuggles - I sure am glad they are comfortable

dkp93 comments on May 22, 2020:

You are a lucky person to be given so much affection!

Heidi68 replies on May 23, 2020:

Thank you. I like to think so.

In the neighborhood. Detroit, MI

Heidi68 comments on May 21, 2020:

I am assuming these are older photos, either way so nice to see street scenes again!

Heidi68 replies on May 22, 2020:

@Lincoln55 sounds nice. We have been 'socked in' with rain all week. Would love a nice bike ride. Soon......

Wildflowers Taken different days.

HumanistJohn comments on May 21, 2020:

@Lincoln55 @fishline79 @Heidi68 Here are the original photos, converted from raw yo jpg with no editing (other tha reduction of quality to get a reduced file size) Comments, Anyone?

Heidi68 replies on May 22, 2020:

Personally I like these better than the original post. I am looking at them on my phone but the push of color in the 1st ones blurred everything a bit and made the photos look a bit more like paintings. These look real, and crisp. Also, I am not a fan of the one with the fence, everything is leaning which makes me keep tilting my head, &/or phone to make it correct....

Look who I found sneakin’ around the joint...

Heidi68 comments on May 20, 2020:

Really cool! I am glad you (someone) is brave enough to photograph spiders. I did manage to get one last year but I have an irrational (rational to me) fear of 🕷

Heidi68 replies on May 21, 2020:

@MarkWD yuck!

Look who I found sneakin’ around the joint...

Heidi68 comments on May 20, 2020:

Really cool! I am glad you (someone) is brave enough to photograph spiders. I did manage to get one last year but I have an irrational (rational to me) fear of 🕷

Heidi68 replies on May 21, 2020:

@MarkWD yep, not gonna watch that! The picture of the video is more than enough. I was bitten by a Black Widow as a kid - there was a few hours they didn't think I was going to make it. Boy, that was one miserable night/24 hours. I remember it like it was yesterday.