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Saturday, 28 February 2015

Saying Goodbye to February

Well, I thought January was quick, but I haven't a clue where February went!  Have you found that?  All of a sudden the days are longer and you can just feel and hear the life coming back into the vegetation.  Spring flowers are now filling my house, their cheery smiles in red and yellow really have lifted my spirits.


Outside, the sun is reflecting through the skeletons of last year's colourful show.


And some regular visitors are singing their sweet songs while sitting down posing for my new camera (more on that in my next post).  We are seeing quite a few more chaffinches in our little plot.


More gerberas have been bought and are sitting on window sills giving that blast of colour that I have needed over the last week.


But, tomorrow March comes bouncing into the calendar with so many other colours to grace our eyes and I will be enjoying playing with my new camera to capture those little moments for you.  For now though, I give you yellow, my first daffodil in the garden that is about to unfurl into life...(and Coco in the background photo bombing!)...


Thank you so much for your comments last week, they were gratefully received and I feel a lot better but a bit behind with reading (I will get there!).  

Oh, and Mr Teen - latest news is that he passed his driving theory test yesterday!!  Just the practical to go!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Take care.


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49 comments:

  1. Julie's Lifestyle28 February 2015 at 20:00

    Hi Chel, it's so nice to see the pretty flowers and I bet they look gorgeous in your home. The photo of the bird on the branches is so pretty. Another camera wow I bet it's a nice one. So glad that Mr. Teen did well on his driving test. It is still so cold with ice and there is still snow on the ground. It's too cold to melt with more snow on the way tomorrow. I feel like winter is just dragging along here. I can't wait for SPRING! Lol! Have a wonderful weekend and week.
    Julie xo

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  2. Country Gal 28 February 2015 at 20:40

    Lovely photos ! You over there in England always get spring showing up faster then we do over here in Canada , I remember my uncle Arthur over there with is prize gardens teasing us as he was already in his gardens by the end of March and we not till May lol ! I am soo looking forward to spring , Thanks for sharing have a good day !

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  3. Barb28 February 2015 at 20:44

    I have a cheery indoor bouquet, but only white outside my windows. Lucky you to have flowers starting to bloom.

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  4. Pom Pom28 February 2015 at 21:12

    Hi Chel! Oh, the bird is so precious! All of your photos are lovely. I'm so happy the driver has passed phase #1. Good for him! Applause!

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  5. psychelyn28 February 2015 at 21:16

    Lovely flowers. Time flies in full speed, I didn't even feel much of February yo be honest.

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  6. rusty duck28 February 2015 at 21:17

    We are 1/6th of the way through the year already. I find that incredible. Well done Mr Teen.

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  7. Patsy28 February 2015 at 21:25

    We are not there yet with the spring flowers, so glad to see February go unusual cold and snow this year.
    Great for Mr. Teen and Miss Teen will be next?

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  8. Anne28 February 2015 at 21:50

    Wonderful photos, Chel. Congrats to Mr Teen! :o)

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  9. My Garden Diaries28 February 2015 at 21:59

    Yay for Mr. Teen!! And I'm with you! I haven't a clue where February went as I can hardly believe we are in March!! Loved seeing the stunning colors that are gracing your home! Happy weekend friend! Nicole oh and love that shot of coco!

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  10. Mrs Tiggywinkle28 February 2015 at 23:28

    AMAZING photos, Chel - that's the best pic of a chaffinch I have ever seen! Well done to Mr Teen. x

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  11. Gill - That British Woman28 February 2015 at 23:59

    well done on Mr. Teen passing his test. Love the photos; hoping Spring will appear here shortly in Canada

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  12. Linda W.1 March 2015 at 00:46

    Yes, I can't believe it's almost March! Lovely flowers. Congrats to your teen for passing another driving test.

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  13. 20 North Ora1 March 2015 at 01:05

    Gorgeous photos! I am so looking forward to Spring especially more so this year it seems!

    Judy

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  14. ~Kim at Golden Pines~1 March 2015 at 01:56

    Beautiful photos when all we're seeing is "50 Shades of White!" here in Virginia. I cannot wait for spring!!

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  15. Lorrie1 March 2015 at 02:27

    I'm with you - where did February go! I lost about 2 weeks being sick so that took out a major chunk of this short month. How lovely to see the spring flowers - our daffodils are up but not yet blooming. Soon, I hope. Grape hyacinths are dotted here and there around the garden and lots of tulip leaves are poking up through the dirt. Such an energetic time of year.

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  16. Kelly-Anne1 March 2015 at 04:53

    Happy March dearest Chel! And have fun with your new camera - these photographs are so beautiful!
    Lots of love and hugs!

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  17. Sandra1 March 2015 at 05:19

    I like that first photo which speaks to me of March and spring and nature waking up, How lovely to have your first daffodil in the garden. I love it when the birds start making their presence felt as well. The weather doesn't know what to do around here, so it's doing everything!

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  18. handmade by amalia1 March 2015 at 06:17

    It must be a sign of a busy and productive life that time goes by so quickly, but I still wish it would slow down :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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  19. Chickpea1 March 2015 at 08:20

    Don't you just love daffodils, a sure sign of spring. Congrats to Mr. Teen :)

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  20. Sue Garrett1 March 2015 at 09:17

    Things are certainly starting to come alive in the garden now.

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  21. Julia1 March 2015 at 09:36


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  22. Nina 1 March 2015 at 10:02

    Hi Chel,
    Love to see your flowers - also the withered hydrangea with petals like lace!
    Yes, we're ready to welcome spring :)
    Enjoy your weekend, Nina

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  23. Asia King (aka Joanna K)1 March 2015 at 12:41

    Beautiful post Chel! Hello Spring! :)

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  24. Rustic Vintage Country1 March 2015 at 14:16

    It's very scary they way this year is flying by!! Love your photos. Suzy x

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  25. Linda1 March 2015 at 14:30

    Ha! had forgotten it was the end of Feb! Congrats to your son, and thank you for your photos on such a snowy/cold Sunday here in western NY. Blessings

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  26. Unknown1 March 2015 at 15:20

    Heading out to buy some spring flower this afternoon! Littlest Boy says he wants to pick them out so that can give them to me and say they are from him! So cute, eh? I'll still have to pay for them though!! Can't wait to hear about your new camera!

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  27. Polly1 March 2015 at 15:36

    Lovely cheerful photos Chel. Glad you're feeling better. Congratulations to Mr Teen.

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  28. Jennifer Hays1 March 2015 at 16:03

    Hi Chel, I really enjoyed your colorful, cheerful photos. I hope you're all better soon.

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  29. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse1 March 2015 at 16:07

    My daffodils are just like yours: about to burst open and I'm so eager for spring to arrive that I check on the daffodils several times a day ;)

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  30. Amy at love made my home1 March 2015 at 18:46

    Well done Mr Teen!! I have no idea where time is going, but it seems to be flying past right now! xx

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  31. Alison1 March 2015 at 20:55

    February seems to go in the blink of an eye, doesn't it? Lovely birdie picture! x

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  32. Pondside1 March 2015 at 22:37

    Birds and flowers - spring really must be here!

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  33. Sarah Huizenga1 March 2015 at 22:51

    I wish I was seeing some of that here. Maybe by the end of the month :)

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  34. Lottie1 March 2015 at 22:56

    Oh Chel, your blog is so beautiful! Love your photos!

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  35. Vicky Hunt2 March 2015 at 01:50

    Congrats to Mr. Teen! Lovely photos. I too am so ready for the colors of spring...and the temperatures too! How exciting...a new camera! Have fun with it and have a lovely week.

    Hugs, Vicky

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  36. Sarah Shoesmith2 March 2015 at 12:16

    Many congrats to Mr Teen. Oh to be ferried around by the kids..... some hope! Enjoy your sparkly new camera - these are wonderful photos!

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  37. La Petite Gallery2 March 2015 at 14:21

    OH this gives me some hope, I still have snow 6 feet up my french doors.
    Even my bird feeders are under 3 feet of snow.
    I should get a new camera. Is it true Kodak is out of business?
    Nice post. yvonne

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  38. Gillian2 March 2015 at 15:32

    Congratulations to the teen. Your flowers are lovely. We've had a fwe daffodils blooming for weeks but most of them are just about to flower any day. I can't understand why the first few flowered so early.

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  39. Unknown2 March 2015 at 17:38

    Such gorgeously uplifting Spring photos! Aw congratulations to the new driver! It's lovely that Spring is beginning, makes us feel much brighter.
    Best wishes
    Alison xx

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  40. Carla from The River2 March 2015 at 17:46

    Just what I needed, a dose of Spring. :-))
    Yay, for your son. My oldest son will start his book work and class for Driver's Ed at the end of April.

    Have a beautiful week,
    Carla

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  41. Chrissy2 March 2015 at 18:55

    Aw, love that cute birdie! Great pics!
    Happy Monday xxx

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  42. Stan and Jody Gabara2 March 2015 at 20:15

    Beautiful post!
    Jody

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  43. Mike@Bit About Britain2 March 2015 at 20:44

    Policemen are getting younger, too! Stunning photos, Chel.

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  44. Melissa Blake2 March 2015 at 21:20

    SO glad we're that much closer to SPRING!!

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  45. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes3 March 2015 at 04:32

    Your post cheered me, Chel! I'm envious of your daffodils already blooming. We are still covered with snow, and more coming this week.

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  46. Tanna3 March 2015 at 13:12

    Such beautiful photos! I look forward to hearing about your new camera!! blessings ~ tanna

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  47. Rue4 March 2015 at 01:20

    You're not the only one.... it seems like February was quicker than any other year. Beautiful pictures! :)

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  48. Onepicaday4 March 2015 at 10:27

    Lovely photos :D

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  49. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie5 March 2015 at 07:14

    Lovely send off to February, Chel - the little finches are very sweet. February does go by in a flash, but then again - the last 30 years have gone by that fast for me! I just want it to slow down...... We are seeing lots of spring color here, too. We have a very 'English' climate here. Hoping March is good to you - congrats to your son for passing the test! xo K

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