Glad that you got a reprise on the amaryllis with the one blooming in the garden. They are such elegant, striking flowers.
Oh so your visit is over so soon? Time does get away from me. Glad that you enjoyed a good time and look forward to seeing more posts about what you did.
Hi Snap, what a wonderful Amaryllis. We have them around Christmas here in garden centers. They are all wonderful. It looks as if you had a great time with your buddy. Best greetings, Johanna
Great little things Thursday Snap, I especially love the macro. Thank you also for stopping pret-a-vivre.com and leaving the sweet comment. Have a wonderful weekend!
May 16, 2014 at 1:29 PM
It's Thursday.
Time for some random little things.
I'm slowly catching up after a visit from my buddy.
We went to university together (back in the middle ages).
We explored Houston while she was here and I'll continue to share with posts like Critters and Our World.
-Several weeks ago Earth Day was celebrated. I had dinner at the zoo. The evening started with a short, but wonderful and informative visit with the Asian Elephant herd. For the first time in a long time I didn't take my camera. I just enjoyed the company of close friends and the beauty of the setting. Dining alfresco. Under the beautiful live oak trees. Around the reflecting pool. To the sound of a jazz trio and fountains. Pretty close to perfect.
- One of the local television stations sponsored an electronics recycling day.
I was off early in the morning to dump some keyboards, a couple of old computers and an old cell phone.
- Finished reading The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory.
I started this book months ago. It was my treadmill book. It got lost in my stack of TBRs and I found it last week and thought I should finish it before I start another book. It is another of the royal historical fiction books that Gregory does so well. The Lady of the Rivers is Jacquetta. She was first married to the Duke of Bedford and after his death she marries (for love) the duke's squire, Richard Woodville. Lancasters vs the Yorks. What a tale!
- I usually buy an amaryllis during the holidays. I didn't do that this year and I missed having one. This one is blooming in Musashi's Garden now. A little reminder that an amaryllis is a good thing!
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What an absolutely gorgeous amaryllis ! Beautiful photos.
May 15, 2014 at 8:35 AM
Glad that you got a reprise on the amaryllis with the one blooming in the garden. They are such elegant, striking flowers.
Oh so your visit is over so soon? Time does get away from me. Glad that you enjoyed a good time and look forward to seeing more posts about what you did.
May 15, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Absolutely wonderful photography of the beautiful flower ~ xoxo
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
May 15, 2014 at 9:20 AM
Such a beautiful flower and glad you went ahead and enjoyed one even after the holidays. Your night at the zoo sounds wonderful!
May 15, 2014 at 10:10 AM
Gorgeous amaryllis!
May 15, 2014 at 11:02 AM
Oh what a beautiful flower! Your evening out sounds perfect, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
May 15, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Hi Snap,
what a wonderful Amaryllis. We have them around Christmas here in garden centers. They are all wonderful. It looks as if you had a great time with your buddy.
Best greetings, Johanna
May 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM
The dinner at the zoo sounds wonderful!
**kisskiss**
Deb
May 15, 2014 at 6:57 PM
The amaryllis is a pretty colour and the macro shot is superb.
May 15, 2014 at 7:31 PM
That is a gorgeous flower.
May 15, 2014 at 8:38 PM
That's quite an amaryllis! Your night of elephants and jazz sounds terrific. Hope that you're enjoying spring in Houston.
May 15, 2014 at 10:45 PM
pretty flowers! I need to find a location that will take some old equipment!!
May 15, 2014 at 11:23 PM
I have always wanted to grow an Amaryllis, maybe this winter. You have captured this one's beauty so well, Thank you for sharing.
Sue
May 16, 2014 at 7:24 AM
Your night at the zoo sounds like so much fun!
May 16, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Your amaryllis are so pretty. Mine have already stopped blooming.
May 16, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Great little things Thursday Snap, I especially love the macro. Thank you also for stopping pret-a-vivre.com and leaving the sweet comment. Have a wonderful weekend!
May 16, 2014 at 1:29 PM