ABC Wednesday - A is for . . .

Allegiance

 

 

 

Adherence

 

Governor General of Canada - A Swearing-In Ceremony

The Governor General presided over the 28th swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall, during which the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, presented his new federal Ministry.y

 

 

Ardor

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Abidingness

 

 

Canada Day Celebrations - July 1st (above photo taken from Living in Canada - click link)

 

(Photos below are Fireworks we enjoyed viewing at Sioux Lookout, Ontario - July 1, 2013)

 

Awesome!

 

A great time was had by both "Mr. and Mrs. Shady!"

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ABC Wednesday - Y - Yoo-Hoo!

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[Your] Help Wanted.

Spotted:  One rather large, green, 6-legged critter, wearing a flowered visor and brandishing a net, nearly as large as herself.  It appears to be seeking a meal; caution - please do not provide a hand-out.

Last seen perched above a flower bed in the downtown area.  Looking to identify and classify.  

Subject appears to be female and presumably harmless.  Earlier reports mentioned a male companion (her husband)?  However, he has since mysteriously disappeared.

Should you happen upon this creature, please call local authorities, and/or Shady Gardener.

 

Yipes!

 

 

Looks like she's already finding lunch!

Have a great day!

SG

 

 

(Making sculptures using bicycle parts is this year's Art Association fund-raiser!)

 





ABC Wednesday - W stands for Water!

W stands for Whale . . .

Whales lives in Water . . .

Water begins with  

 !!!
      

Speaking of Whales, do you remember "Simple Simon?"   
Here's one stanza...

Simple Simon went a fishing

for to catch a WHALE!

But the only water he could find

was in his mother's pail.

Now that we've found ourselves discussing pails, and water, and fishing, and whales . . . consider the new little "pail" I've acquired in my backyard...

 Meet Lucy and Ethel (below)
Lucy and Ethel are Shubunkin Goldfish.  Click on the link for information.

The photo below shows a closeup of the "bog area," which contains miniature cattails . . .

 

and Ricky and Fred!  

What do you think?
Which pond do you favor?

I'll meet you out back with the fishing poles!  :-)

SG

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ABC Wednesday - V for Vignettes

Vignette  /vin' yet/  n. a short impressionistic scene that focuses on one moment or gives a trenchant impression about a character, an idea or a setting.

the large vs the small

 

Th-Th-Th- That's All, Folks!!  :-)

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Have a great week!

SG

 

 

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ABC Wednesday - T is for Tulip

Parrot Tulip!

This photo was taken May 14, 2013.

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SG

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OHMYGOODNESS! It's Been Six Years!

I missed my own Blog-versary!  My very first post "aired" May 21, 2007.  Here's the link!  Enjoy!  :-)

May 21, 2007

:-)
SG

Wildflower Wednesday turns into Tardy Thursday!!

How long has it been since you visited Clay and Limestone?  Gail is a fun gardener and blogger and began this meme "awhile back!"  You should click the blossom below to visit her site.  You'll find many bloggers participating in this meme.  Visit their sites!  You may be inspired to create a post, too.  :-)

 

As for me, I'm featuring a photo of part of my growing "collection" of 

Dutchman's Breeches!

 Dicentra cucullaria

(photo taken April 21, 2013)

Perhaps you can tell their diminutive size by the oak leaf on the ground.

Their preference is dappled sunlight of woodlands, in a fertile loamy soil with abundant organic matter. This plant develops early and can resist moderate frost without damage.

The nectar of the flowers attracts long-tongued bees primarily, including bumblebees, Mason bees, Miner bees.

 The following photos of this "same" collection were taken April 21, 2008

Aren't they so sweet?  

SG

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