tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post6292596452588756107..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: Signs of Life! (Even though it SNOWED yesterday!)The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-2898453590762300412009-05-19T09:31:00.000-04:002009-05-19T09:31:00.000-04:00Far Side: Thanks so much! It is fun to see what bl...Far Side: Thanks so much! It is fun to see what blooms and when, isn't it?The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-25995827668806065792009-05-18T23:35:00.000-04:002009-05-18T23:35:00.000-04:00Lovely gardens! Your tulips are beautiful! My phl...Lovely gardens! Your tulips are beautiful! My phlox is not blooming yet..maybe soon! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-21354238842845289372009-05-18T09:18:00.000-04:002009-05-18T09:18:00.000-04:00Lynn: Thanks! I am so excited because we are suppo...Lynn: Thanks! I am so excited because we are supposed to get high 60's and maybe even 70 today! So far it is sunny, but it supposed to rain tonight. That should green things up!<br /><br />Star: Yes, it has been a cold spring and slow in coming, it seems. But a warm up is due this week, so I will be very happy to see some warmer temps.<br /><br />Pearl: You are welcome! Every day I stroll thru the whole yard to see how the plants are doing and what is blooming. It is such a treat to see a new bloom!<br /><br />Grannyann: Yes, they are all jewels to me.<br /><br />Shellmo: Once in a while I do break one off and put it in a vase so we can enjoy it inside...but it kills me to do so. My husband laughs at me because usually there are a LOT in bloom when I do this an he says: "how can you tell one is missing outside?" But I usually know exactly what is in bloom and what isn't, so I can tell!<br /><br />Geelizzie: I know, I could not believe it when I saw the flakes! Hopefully, we will NOT have any more until late fall! I would not be able to tolerate 100 degrees, that's for sure!<br /><br />Not the Rockefellers: I was speechless too, until I found the swear words to express my disgust. ha<br />It is sunny this morning and supposed to possibly hit 70 degrees today, so I am one happy woman!<br /><br />Catherine: I will be happy to take photos of the apple blossoms and the tree as it matures its fruit, so stay tuned! They should blossom within in the next 3 weeks, I am sure.<br /><br />Ratty: I have always liked tulips, but when I grew them myself, I fell in love with them. The colors are so vibrant and the inside of the tulip holds such an array of colors. When you see them at a distance, you have no idea how beautiful they are inside! You made me laugh, picturing your mom's plastic ones. There is a hotel up here that decks out their entrance with flowers all the time...and they are obviously all plastic, too. Pretty tacky! I should take photos and blog about it sometime, because they have 100's of them out when they do it.<br /><br />Bernie: Feel free to ignore any advice I give you...ha But it really worked for me, because I was buying plants at Lowes and Menards and they weren't doing well, and then I talked to local gardeners and bought perennials from them that were grown locally and I did MUCH better. Plus they are fountains of knowledge (for free). I am also taking a class from a local gardener and have learned so much!<br /><br />DVM's Wife: I love creeping phlox. It blooms for quite a long time, too. The only problem I have is that grass sometimes pops up between the phlox and to pull it out (without breaking up the phlox) is difficult. But the phlox is hardy, it doesn't seem to mind! It grows and spreads fast too.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-32258895420739348102009-05-18T08:37:00.000-04:002009-05-18T08:37:00.000-04:00That is what I need for my flower beds. Creeping P...That is what I need for my flower beds. Creeping Phlox. Thanks for the reminder.<br />Tulips are blooming here too. I have some huge ones this year. Go figure. I am loving all the color as well. Such a refreshing change.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930015889151178654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-81454778159421903702009-05-17T23:50:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:50:00.000-04:00I really loved the pictures of your gardens, the t...I really loved the pictures of your gardens, the tulips are gorgeous. Thank you for your advice on gardening and finding someone with knowledge of the area. Smart idea, I am really looking forward to your pictures when everything is in bloom. Have a great day my friend.....:) Hugs, BernieBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-15967871357903340562009-05-17T23:32:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:32:00.000-04:00The flowers obviously know it's spring there, even...The flowers obviously know it's spring there, even though the snow hasn't figured it out yet. I like tulips, but I didn't realize it until recently. I've been driving by a house that has them planted out front. The only problem with tulips though is that I remember the fake plastic ones my aunt used to have.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-66698828707564744332009-05-17T22:21:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:21:00.000-04:00It sure looks great for having snow the day before...It sure looks great for having snow the day before. Everything looks so bright and cheerful! I love the creeping phlox. Can't wait to see how your apple tree looks in bloom. I loved seeing mine until the wind blew all the petals off :(Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-79528728349858925122009-05-17T21:50:00.000-04:002009-05-17T21:50:00.000-04:00Gorgeous and the unopened tulip is just beautiful ...Gorgeous and the unopened tulip is just beautiful and sensuous.<br /><br />Snow in May...I am at a loss for words...<br /><br />Peace - ReneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088944123595868347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-90091595485429361072009-05-17T21:45:00.000-04:002009-05-17T21:45:00.000-04:00snow? what? I'm in central California and it got u...snow? what? I'm in central California and it got up over 100 today. Ick.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653903831722510380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-16670962123220216512009-05-17T21:15:00.000-04:002009-05-17T21:15:00.000-04:00You have so many beautiful flowers over there! I'd...You have so many beautiful flowers over there! I'd like to pick a bouquet please! (Just kidding, I'll just smell them and admire them!)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-28605098783987383542009-05-17T21:00:00.000-04:002009-05-17T21:00:00.000-04:00Isn't it wondrous, the colors of flowers!!Isn't it wondrous, the colors of flowers!!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474339462986922659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-36523786955759981292009-05-17T20:46:00.000-04:002009-05-17T20:46:00.000-04:00Like a walk in your garden. :-) Thank you!
Pear...Like a walk in your garden. :-) Thank you!<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-86121077539649888722009-05-17T19:57:00.000-04:002009-05-17T19:57:00.000-04:00Your Spring seems a bit late this year? but worth ...Your Spring seems a bit late this year? but worth the waiting, judging by your lovely photos.<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-16333636182260181952009-05-17T19:52:00.000-04:002009-05-17T19:52:00.000-04:00What beautiful flower photos, Joan! Now, if only ...What beautiful flower photos, Joan! Now, if only we can get it to stop snowing up there!!! Happy Spring!Lynn Kellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11347865234211013908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-50155781550775639982009-05-17T19:35:00.000-04:002009-05-17T19:35:00.000-04:00Scrappy: It sounds like you get 2 more months of s...Scrappy: It sounds like you get 2 more months of spring that we do. I would love to garden in your part of the country, you can grow so much more! We are Zone 3 and 4 which really limits what we can grow.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-28508297866969988342009-05-17T19:29:00.000-04:002009-05-17T19:29:00.000-04:00Snow in May!! Man I am glad I live here.
I love t...Snow in May!! Man I am glad I live here. <br />I love the tulips, my favorite :-)<br />Rainied all day yesterday. Sunny and gorgeous today<br />Have a graet eveningDKG aka Scrappy Doohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06614974219487708243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-52669539668294812352009-05-17T19:23:00.000-04:002009-05-17T19:23:00.000-04:00Brittany: 102? I love heat, but NOT that much. I l...Brittany: 102? I love heat, but NOT that much. I love the 80's. And when it finally DOES warm up here, it is so wonderfully green and so much water (lakes, streams) here. It is gorgeous. But I would love to see the desert some day, I have never been there.<br /><br />Rae: Thanks so much. The change of seasons is very pretty here. It is just that our winters last sooooooo long!!! (and it arrives earlier here than in most of the country)...so naturally we can't wait for spring and summer, as they seem very short when they are here.<br /><br />JJ: Thanks! I am sure California is gorgeous, I haven't been there, either and hope to go some day. I have a nephew that lives near Sacramento which we hope to visit in the next few years. 84 degrees sounds perfect to be on some veranda or at the beach...I would love it!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-56485570819655568462009-05-17T19:20:00.000-04:002009-05-17T19:20:00.000-04:00All the flowers are beautiful. When they are fully...All the flowers are beautiful. When they are fully bloom, your garden must look very gorgeous.<br /><br />Juat spend the hours in the garden must be very enjoyable.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-82197824444246534642009-05-17T17:56:00.000-04:002009-05-17T17:56:00.000-04:00I loveTulips! Your red and yellow ones are gorgeou...I <I>love</I>Tulips! Your red and yellow ones are gorgeous! I also love So. Cal. It's 84, so far, today. lol!J.J. in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14394864319127058771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-91169123625503120542009-05-17T16:03:00.000-04:002009-05-17T16:03:00.000-04:00Your photos are fantastic. I can never decide whi...Your photos are fantastic. I can never decide which season I love the most. Every one offers such wonders. Thanks for sharing. I love your blog. Rae<br />myweathervane.blogspot.comRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-34282671712582986012009-05-17T15:51:00.000-04:002009-05-17T15:51:00.000-04:00They are so beautiful. We don't have much that blo...They are so beautiful. We don't have much that bloom in the desert, can you not tell I am homesick for greenery in Texas? We have cactus flowers and beautiful sunsets, but we are over taken by sand and heat. Lots and lots of heat. 102 heat. I'm pretty sure I am a long lost cousin of the Wicked Witch...because I'M MELTING!!!!!!!!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07090123343442273518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-16008964387992152962009-05-17T15:38:00.000-04:002009-05-17T15:38:00.000-04:00Insanity: It is neat that you have lived in two di...Insanity: It is neat that you have lived in two different climates and can compare things. We have only had two days close to 70's and then a long streak of cold again. Can't wait for a few weeks from now when I know it usually is in the high 60's to the 70's! We want to get out on the lake, which finally melted but it is too cold to be out on the boat!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-19849664273122612092009-05-17T14:41:00.000-04:002009-05-17T14:41:00.000-04:00Oh the flowers are GORGEOUS! I know...sometimes it...Oh the flowers are GORGEOUS! I know...sometimes it snows in mid-may in Anchorage and we freak out; this year they have had TWO days already that hit 70!!! However, we never get the beauty of spring in flowers/tulips like here in the lower 48. (still coveting camera)Insanitykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026989747334897393noreply@blogger.com