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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Backyard in July #1


Our beloved tree is gone, but it left behind this view from the side yard.


Did you know my favorite exercise is Chewing?



Night blooming cactus bloomed Saturday, 6 blooms and 20 more ready for tomorrow... We are looking UP UP UP. these are 30 feet in the air...

Sunday AM UPDATE: this post was on auto post, got up today and there are 49 of these blooms hanging in the tree like a giant bridal bouquet...


above and below are the same photo, I took it in the dark with flash, below I lightened it so you can see the details.



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37 comments:

  1. DeniseinVAJuly 14, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I expect you were sad to see your tree go but gosh that is a beautiful sky, and your cactus bloom is beautiful!

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  2. AnnJuly 14, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Love those puffy clouds.
    Chewing is one of my favorite exercises too...lol

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  3. Auntie sezzzzzz...July 14, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Wow, what a sky view, that was!

    See, the beloved tree may be gone, but you can salvage with super sky views, now and then.

    Ahhhh yes, "Auntie" is being "Miss Polley-Anna" this morning.

    -gag-

    -grin-

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  4. GOOSEJuly 14, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Big tree replaced by a heavenly veiw.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  5. Cheryl @ TFDJuly 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Wow! What gorgeous fluffy clouds!

    Haha...your favorite exercise is also one of mine!

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  6. Kim@stuffcould....July 14, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Your view is pretty...the night blooms are sure pretty!

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  7. Muffy's MarksJuly 14, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful night blooms. Chewing is a great exercise!! And chewing celery, has a negative effect. But who likes to chew celery, thinking chewing chocolate is better for the soul!!!

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  8. TexWisGirlJuly 14, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    practically choked on my breakfast with your exercise comment. :)

    love these blooms! yup, you're gonna be busy!

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  9. Golden Woofs! SUGARJuly 14, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    You have a little paradise in your backyard. Happy Sunday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  10. S. EtoleJuly 14, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Love how the colors in the flowers are similar to the colors in the sky. Blue and white are such a peaceful combination.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 14, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Tree gone but God has provided his Heaven of clouds

    for you to take. Love it.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 14, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Awesome view. These blooms are magnificent. Thanks for sharing them with us. Have a nice day.

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  13. IngerJuly 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Wow! Those are some gorgeous clouds!

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  14. GailJuly 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    wonderful sky and wonderfully amazing flowers.

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  15. photowannabeJuly 14, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    What amazing clouds Sandra. So beautiful.
    I can't believe your backyard jungle. The night blooming cactus is really something.
    I like the description of the blossoms like a bridal bouquet.

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  16. EG CameraGirlJuly 14, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    I would be so excited to have a night-blooming cactus in my yard!

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  17. theconstantwalkerJuly 14, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Wonderful to see... the view was worth losing a tree for... I hope. Love seeing your garden.

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  18. My Mind's EyeJuly 14, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    49....OMWord...that must have been amazing to see. Do they have a fragrance?
    hugs C

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  19. Ginny HartzlerJuly 14, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    These little blue flowers look like periwinkles, but I bet they're NOT. My very favorite is the next to last one, it looks so natural, but it must be you and not the sun that made it look so sunny! Because NO blooms in the sun, right?

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  20. barbara l. haleJuly 14, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    I hate it when we have to take a tree down, but that sky is so beautiful! And also those blue flowers whatever they are. I am a sucker for blue flowers.

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  21. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 14, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Hey- chewing is an excellent exercise- love it! HA HA

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  22. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessJuly 14, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    With a view of the clouds that look like those, I would take that view over a tree. Dont get me wrong, I LOVE TREES but those clouds are beautiful.

    You have an amazing backyard with so much beauty to photograph.

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  23. Marie July 14, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Beautiful view! Chewing!! LOL!! I do love those blooms! I just think they are so pretty!!!

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  24. Suburban GirlJuly 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    GREAT clouds!!

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  25. SquirrelQueenJuly 14, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I love your sky view, big fluffy clouds are my favorites. Speaking of clouds, your 49 blooms on the cactus must have looked a little like a cloud.

    Chewing? You are too funny.

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  26. LCJuly 14, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Now you have a beautiful sky view. Even though tour tree is gone, I am confident it won't slow your photo documentation of the natural (and sometimes unnatural) in your personal corner of the world.

    The exotic cactus blooms are amazing!

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  27. GeorgeJuly 14, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Your night blooming cactus is amazing. That sky you captured is pretty amazing as well.

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  28. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 14, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    I love the Night-blooming cactus plants... GORGEOUS.... Even if you have to look up, they are beautiful. Wow!!!! Do they smell good too????

    I know you must miss your big tree---but you certainly get some great sky photos from there now...

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  29. Chatty CroneJuly 14, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    What a gorgeous picture of the clouds - girl - so glad there is some joy in the loss of the tree! sandie

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  30. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Now look at THAT view...the clouds are magnificent. I know you miss the tree though.
    Love the pictures of the night blooming cactus.
    Hmmm chewing?! too funny.

    Have a great day!

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  31. RoseJuly 15, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    I would love to see this in person...

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  32. Debby@Just BreatheJuly 15, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful cactus. I do love the Florida clouds....

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  33. DebJuly 15, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    beautiful Snaps Sandra...I like to chew too much too...

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  34. diane bJuly 15, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Amazing plant!!!

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  35. BrandiJuly 15, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Great pictures. You have a beautiful back yard.

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  36. CatherineJuly 16, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    It's nice to be able to see the sky once in awhile.
    Hope you are enjoying your view!
    xo Catherine

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  37. DeeJuly 16, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Your beloved tree is gone but I love your new photo opp spot. I did not know chewing is an exercise...good to know :)

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