Sunday 7 June 2015

Did You Miss Me??????????♥️











We arrived home very late Friday night...

Our flight was delayed, due to a thunderstorm in Toronto...

In the morning...I saw that a lot of my Peonies had bloomed while I was away...:o(

I got busy, cutting the sagging blossoms...

The white ones were really past their prime...this has never happened to me before...but with the hot weather, and rain...I guess there was no stopping them from blooming...

Whenever I cut my Peonies, I always dip them into the pool, to get any buggies out...It works like a charm...and they look pretty with droplets of water on them!

We went to the cottage Saturday morning...WOW...what a difference! Our neighbour told us it rained for 20 hours straight one day...everything looked so lush!

The weather out there was gorgeous...no wind...but a few mosquitoes...

We stayed til late this afternoon...and made our way home...

I had such a wonderful time meeting Pam...the trip was very soggy and cold, but the last 2 days in Halifax were much better...

I need to sort thru my photos...and post about the trip...

So happy to be home...safe and sound...

Hope you all had a great weekend...

I will be making my rounds soon...

Enjoy your week ahead...

                  Cheers!  :o)
                      linda
 

43 comments:

  1. Oh my, I can't get over the gorgeousness of those pink and white peonies! I so wish they grew in our climate.... It sounds like you had a great trip to Halifax. I am reading a book set in that area right now.. Looking forward to your holiday posts. Cheers P.

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    1. They are beautiful, eh Patricia?
      Will start soon....sooo many pictures!

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  2. I love your peonies dear:)
    And of course I missed you...and many times you dont visit me lol
    but I know you are busy!
    Hugs!

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    1. Oh Gloria! Never too busy to visit you!♥️
      On my way!

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    2. How is miss V??♡♡♡♡÷

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  3. Yes, I missed you, but I caught up with you on Pam's blog!

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  4. Love the peonies! My white ones didn't bloom...I transplanted them earlier this spring...too bad! They are my favorite!
    The pink ones actually have stood their whole blooming time without being beaten down by rain. That rarely happens!
    I like your pool idea. I think I'll tell the mister that we need a pool...just for that reason! haha....
    Glad you're back and had a nice trip!

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    1. Good to know about moving them! I saw a few new plants around the base...perhaps I will move those in the Fall....
      Yes...get a pool....just to dunk your Peonies! Hahaha!
      Glad to be back!

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  5. Lush Peony Yum . . . oh my . . .

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    1. Oh yes Lynne.....oh my indeed!
      And...I still have another bush to bloom!

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  6. Of course we missed you! Welcome home and I look forward to your trip photos. And I bet that you missed the little cutie Miss V. and can't wait to see her! :)

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    1. Thanks Hester!
      She came by this morning...her Mom is not well, so we have her for the day!
      Benn to Michael Angelos with her, and now she is napping! Time for me to answer all the lovely comments!
      Enjoy your day!

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  7. WOW! Those are amazing. Love those.

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    1. Thanks Ivy...they smell beautiful too!!

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  8. I did miss you! Just today I was watering my own flowers and thinking that I hadn't seen a post from you in the last few days. :-)

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    1. Well...thanks Birdie!! I appreciate that!
      Actually nearly a week! Shame on me!

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  9. Love peonies - so full and beautiful. And oh, that first pink one is extra glorious. The pool chlorine doesn't bother them?
    Welcome home and looking forward to your trip pics when you settle.

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    1. Nope...chlorine doesnt seem to...it sure gets rid of the ants thought!
      Taking a breather, while Miss V naps!

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  10. Well . . . . . . maybe just a little , , , , lol . . . says he ducking.
    Beautiful array of Peonies. . . :)

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    1. Hi Eddie...
      Thought you might!! hahaha!

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    2. Your request has been granted . . . . lol . . . :)

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    3. Any posts from you over there?

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    4. That was the wish granted . . . lol . . . yes . . . :)

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  11. Gorgeous blooms. Glad you're safely home :)

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  12. You know peonies are my faves :) Ours will bloom in late summer, roses are now in full blossom and lilies too! We have the strangest midnight dark violet one.... looks like something with magical powers :)

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    1. Hi Dez...
      Would love to see a picture of that!
      Glad you enjoyed the peonies!

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  13. Sounds like a great trip topped off with a cottage visit. My peonies are finished, cut some off yesterday and noticed a couple more buds but don't know if the will open. Rain overnight and for today. It sure is needed.

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    1. Tons of rain here...I see that there are more Pink blooms...might make a run for it, between drops!!
      Love to bring them inside and enjoy them!

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  14. Miss you!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course we missed you!!!!!!!!!!!!! We missed seeing these beautiful peonies as well so we are glad you are home to share them with us!!!!!!! So glad you had a good time even if the weather was a little out of kilter. Great to have you back!!!!!!!! xx

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    1. Thanks Amy....glad you missed me! in a good way, of course!

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  15. beautiful Peonies! Welcome back!

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    1. Hi Laurie...
      Good to be back...how are you doing??

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  16. Welcome back Linda! Your peonies are so pretty. That is one plant that I don't have in my gardens and every year I plan to buy one but forget. Raining and cool here today. Have a good day.

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    1. Rainy and cool? Gee....what a surprise!
      Rainy and muggy here!

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  17. i did miss you! because of my own break! now i shall read up on all the posts i missed here.
    but i have to say...
    coming back to those gorgeous water kissed peonies... oh my. they take your breath away.. so beautiful!
    now... to read all about your trip ... and what else you've been up to. i'll no doubt gain a few pounds reading about your dinners alone! LOL.

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    1. Hey stranger! Glad to see you!
      I must say....these Peonies are gorgeous!
      Hope to get a post done....VERY busy today!

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  18. Hi Linda- Your peonies are gorgeous. I especially love the white ones. There is a peony plant at the front of our property and some were included in the perennials I got from Susan. Looking forward to seeing what colours I have. Glad you enjoyed your trip. It;s raining here today but we do need it. Tomorrow...I want sun. :) I`m sure you`re with V so have a great afternoon. Deb

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  19. Hi Deb...
    I am pooped! Miss v keeps you hopping!
    You may not get any blooms this year....the one already growing should have the colour as the bud starts to open!
    Hope you have sun tomorrow....we are not! :o(

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  20. Your Peonies are gorgeous!! You were away??? lol Hope you enjoyed you fast trip.

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    1. Linda...I was down East...met Pam Gordon...remember??? hahaha! you are too funny!

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