21 Nov 2009
QUICK TRIP TO FLORIDA
FLORIDA AND BACK IN 5 DAYS
Took two of the grand kids this trip and of course Charlie Brown.
Not much time for picture-taking, too short a trip. Our Gardens in Florida have done real well. Last April we planted a few things during the cold spell “Freeze” that occurred there. Were not sure what would make it and what would not. Most did make it.
PLUMBAGO -- a week ago was in full bloom.
Plumbago planted last year has done very well. Bougainvillea in the back planted April this year.
BOUGAINVILLEA Doing very well, like's the spot.
We did not give this much hope when it got planted. Cold weather, poor soil, discount plant and no one to look after it. We did amend the soil and water it well at planting. Left it to a neighbor to water and she did. We did find a local to service our gardens and that has worked out well. She comes on a regular basis and feeds, prunes, weeds and so on.
PLANTED LAST APRIL
Not much wild life activity the cold weather has them tucked away under cover. Went to the Big Lake to see Alligators and saw none. Only a few birds no turtles.
ONLY ALLIGATOR WE SAW THIS TRIP -- COLD WEATHER NO ALLIGATOR'S
The boys got to meet some cousins for the first time while we where there.
GIRL AND BOY TWINS ---- BOY AND BIGGER BOY BROTHERS
That’s it for tonight. See you next time. Don’t forget to comment and say hi while you visit.
Nice pictures! Love the bougainvillea—one of my favorites! Saw Liza and Aiden earliar. Enjoy your quite time and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Ash
ashlee
November 21st, 2009 at 11:32 pmpermalink
HI Ashlee and others, Bougainvillea are very colorful lots of them in Florida. As far as I know will be in your neighborhood for thanksgiving, you know at the Wells Estate.
Enjoy your holidays,
John
jwlw
November 21st, 2009 at 11:50 pmpermalink
Great Pictures ! It was wonderful to see you ! Michael had lots of fun with the boys, Thanks for bringing them. : ) Jessica
Jessica
November 22nd, 2009 at 4:11 pmpermalink
HI Jessica: It was great to see you all. twins are getting big, guess that’s part of life and them growing up.
Enjoy your evening, John
jwlw
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:27 pmpermalink
pretty blue flowers
Felicia
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 pmpermalink
Looks like it was fun trip! What a wonderful thing to have so many kids around in the family. You are very blessed.
The gardens down there look pretty darn good for all the neglect you claim. I should be so fortunate!
I love all those beautiful colors. A real treat after so many gloomy days here.
LeSan
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:28 pmpermalink
HI Felicia, Do you have any blue flowers?
Dad
jwlw
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:16 pmpermalink
Hi LeSan: The best thing for our Florida gardens was hiring the gardener to look out for them. The NH gardens have just about all cashed in. Getting them put to bed for winter. Soon we will be starting seeds for next year and will be gardening in Florida during our trips there.
Have a good evening,
John
jwlw
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:39 pmpermalink
Enjoyed the pictures, as usual
Cynthia
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:44 pmpermalink
HI Cynthia: Testing a new feature. If it works you should get a Email saying someone replied to your comment.
Let me know if it works.
John
jwlw
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:30 pmpermalink
Fla. plantings look very good. Seems like you and your grandkids had fun,
Ilona
November 24th, 2009 at 1:21 ampermalink
Hi John, I tried to send an email but it wouldn’t take.
I wanted to wish you, Liza and the rest of your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Have a lovely day!
LeSan
LeSan
November 25th, 2009 at 4:37 pmpermalink
LeSan Send Email from our CONTACT BOX. Use small letters in CAPTCHA. I just tried and it works.
John
JWLW
November 25th, 2009 at 5:01 pmpermalink
HI Ilona: Enjoyed the post on IGJ Today very good.
Have a great Thanksgiving,
John
jwlw
November 25th, 2009 at 5:08 pmpermalink