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Thursday, June 04, 2009

a rose is a rose
























My roses are beginning to bloom.

















They love to ramble and roll.

















My sweet father-in-law rigged up this suspension wire.
Each Spring, I wait in suspense for my roses.


















Are you feeling my bliss.  Take time to stop and smell the roses.























I do each time I pull into my garage.  I also look for the birds in that big nest.
I think they may be Mockingbirds.

32 comments:

  1. So pretty! I on the other hand have killed many a rose bush. Not so much of a green thumb, unfortunately. But I have managed to keep my peonies alive. They are ready to burst! Can hardly wait.

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  2. gorgeous! I've always wished that I had a green thumb.

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  3. The first rose bloom is always the best isn't it?
    I love roses and this year we had more rain so it's blooming roses!

    Great placemment to welcome you home right out front.

    Bette

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  4. Now that is a welcome home banner if there ever was one! Beautiful!

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  5. Mel-
    you are too cute.
    It just might be my beauty pageant banner....
    tee hee.
    pve

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  6. Gorgeous! I love the way they drape over your garage! Mine are blooming too and mostly coming to a close now, but so glorious while it lasted!

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  7. Lovely! A perfect spot for roses.

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  8. Your climbing roses are beautiful. That first photo shows their intricate folds and yet simple beauty. How fortunate to have roses making a home on your home. I know you enjoy their exquisite beauty!

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  9. Beautiful! I love the suspension rod- what a clever man your Dad-in-law is. So sweet that the birds have chosen to come live among your roses. What a splendid tree house!

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  10. Unfortunately my roses are finished with the first big bloom. They are so glorious when they are in full bloom. We have a precious little robin that is sitting on her nest in a climbing hydrangea on a narrow ledge over the garage. We leave the doors open now because it upsets her when they open and close.

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  11. Mockingbirds AND climbing roses??? I would never get out of that car! two of my favorite little things in life.

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  12. Beautiful, beautiful roses. I am so excited to see them each year - it is as if it is for the first time. xv

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  13. roses and singing birds...your art filled life has even spread to your garage. love the soft shade of pink.

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  14. How lovely to have those roses just outside of that window! Such beautiful images! It's always a treat to stop by here.

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  15. How pretty! It must be wonderful to come home to all those roses!

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  16. The roses are beautiful and fun to have them growing up and around... a wonderful reminder to stop, smell, reflect and be thankful. Have a golden day! xoxo

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  17. My first roses are blooming too. I can't wait to take pics and show them off. Love yours greeting you each time you come home.

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  18. Hope you have roses and rose petals all over your house this weekend! Enjoy!

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  19. I love the contrast of the climbing roses and the geometry of the house! Beautiful!

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  20. I love your climbing rose bush, Patricia. It looks so beautiful the way it's spreading over the garage. What kind of rose is that? It's such a delicate blush color. Your yard looks so pretty and green.

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  21. So pretty, what a sweet father-in-law you have!

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  22. Wow, that's a welcoming "home, sweet home". What a beautiful rose bush.

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  23. Awww roses are my favorite espescially the English variety J & P ...... Lovely to see & smell!
    Leslie

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  24. It's beautiful! What a great idea ~ I may borrow it for my climber as well. Thanks for the idea!

    Jo

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  25. Gosh, I am so jealous! So beautiful!

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  26. Love is a rose! Go ahead and pick it!

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  27. Beautiful! I'd love to know if/how you clip them and arrange a few around your house. I love treating myself to a few fresh flowers around the house, when they are from our own garden it is especially exciting.

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  28. Oh my! I love how they are growing over your garage. So very pretty!

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  29. Gorgeous flora! When you open the windows above I am sure the scent floats in!

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  30. i love seeing pictures of your house! roses and a birds nest... what could be more inviting!? i can't think of anything. gorgeous!

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  31. I love the suspension wire...brilliant! My roses were looking pretty good until a total stranger pulled up in a car with clippers and made a bouquet for herself (I wish I were kidding).

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