Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day 2011

Early morning - shortly after sunrise

A little later - about 8 a.m.

Looking down the lane

Fig tree - with a bit of Fall color!

Happy Thanksgiving Day 2011!

Florida Fall

It's Fall!

Blue skies

Mild temperatures

Suddenly .... a "Nor'easter"!

Dark and gloomy - only mid-afternoon!

Then some trees start changing

Dogwood seeds

My mother used to collect the seeds on her walks and then later plant them, starting new Dogwood trees all over the property.  She especially liked lining the paths and driveways with Dogwoods. So very beautiful in the Springtime when they're in bloom!

A slight hint of Fall coloring as the leaves start changing

The red seeds add a welcome bit of color

As do the Cardinals Guards when they start blooming 

Watching and Waiting

Watching and Waiting ...... for Irene!

There's a little change in the atmosphere now - inching our way towards Fall. A tad cooler, the light is a little different  - it's coming!

But today we're all starting to follow the news very carefully as we watch and wait to see what Tropical Storm - now Hurricane - Irene will do. 

Will it look this calm and serene here next week?

Even Teddy Bear, who's found a cosy spot on that old mailbox, is watching and waiting to see what happens next. Better check our cat food supply!

April 5, 2011

For some reason the little orange tree growing by the oak had to come down after many, many years of survival. It was what's called a "seedling", so extremely sour little oranges. Everything's greening up after the rain we've had the last few days.



Coppertone wanted to help, but decided to take a little break!

March 31, 2011

Rainy Days

at the end of March

We really needed the rain, but it is sad to see the azalea blossoms drop off.

March 27, 2011

Spring Green - and Pink - and White

Azaleas around a Dogwood - such a beautiful sight!

Fig tree in bloom

New green leaves on the Fig tree just a short time later

March 18, 2011

The Dogwood in Bloom

Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky

 (Kahlil Gibran)



March 17, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

It's a good day for Green!

Live Oaks greening up

Live Oak towering over our rooftop