tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post6038152289536435912..comments2024-03-24T14:37:32.309-04:00Comments on Morning's Minion: Only One Sunny DayMorning's Minionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-83038549842031275702012-02-21T01:38:05.138-05:002012-02-21T01:38:05.138-05:00It's lovely finding little signs of Spring'...It's lovely finding little signs of Spring's approach isn't it? Sunday was a beautiful day here but cold. The Marmalade tom looks pretty well fed and healthy - is he really a feral cat? I'm a fan of the Maisie Dobbs books too, I'm waiting for the next one to come out in paperback.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-60924203024265378422012-02-20T18:41:35.580-05:002012-02-20T18:41:35.580-05:00Jill; No matter how many springs we see, those fir...Jill; No matter how many springs we see, those first sprouts of growing things are magical.<br />Kath; I like knowing the common names of plants--easier to remember sometimes than the Latin--although that intrigues me as well.<br />DW; I think we could enjoy each other's walks in person--so nice that we can share our paths long distance!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-66007316347876209032012-02-20T18:13:23.375-05:002012-02-20T18:13:23.375-05:00I felt I was walking through your farm with you in...I felt I was walking through your farm with you in this lovely post. We seem to be deep in winter again here, although warmer temperatures are promised in the next few days.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-28237983020247240792012-02-20T16:37:56.566-05:002012-02-20T16:37:56.566-05:00from now on I shall call them Johnny jump up's...from now on I shall call them Johnny jump up's :-)Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-32397196800116079752012-02-20T16:12:47.143-05:002012-02-20T16:12:47.143-05:00I cannot wait until there is a bit more life in my...I cannot wait until there is a bit more life in my garden I love seeing things sprouting up and then thier sunny little faces appear.Your pics are always lovely.Love Jill xxjillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955724270591783463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-79344561339286402832012-02-20T12:00:34.094-05:002012-02-20T12:00:34.094-05:00John; I crack open the bedroom windows or the slid...John; I crack open the bedroom windows or the sliding door in the dining area whenever weather allows--sometimes even when it doesn't--wanting that breath of fresh air.<br />Chris; Willis has always demonstrated great aplomb--he is happy indoors or out, though I don't want him inside all night! Willow is quite affectionate, especially when I am in the kitchen. Her brother, Wilbur, still doesn't care for humans--he spends a lot of time under the bed!<br />I think the visiting birds are fairly safe--only one cat induced casualty that I've witnessed since we began putting out feeders. The bird activity provides endless interest for the captive felines.<br />Kath; That is indeed a viola tricolor--I meant to add the proper name. Two of the little plants have appeared in the second flower strip--way beyond the johnnies that I planted last year near the herb garden. Their colloquial name likely comes from the way the plants pop up where least expected.<br />Angie; I wish I had the means to take care of more neglected/abandoned cats--though not to have them move in with us. Poor creatures--it isn't their fault that they become a nuisance.<br />FL; I wonder how long we need to live in this zone 6 place before I understand the seasons and gardening requirements--we're still on a rather steep learning curve.<br />Jane; We have the look of spring some days even though the temps aren't too encouraging lately.<br />BB; Snow flakes swirled about over the weekend, never really piling up. Most of them melted soon after landing on the ground. I missed the cheerful red of the cardinals when we lived in Wyoming--the lady cardinals though less brilliant are also beautiful birds.<br />Janet; I'm thinking spring should arrive for you in Georgia a bit ahead of Kentucky. We've had a goodly amount of rain since October after what was called a dry summer. Can't second guess the seasons!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-27817124513593405332012-02-20T10:45:30.869-05:002012-02-20T10:45:30.869-05:00We finally had our first real rain in forever, it ...We finally had our first real rain in forever, it is definitely starting to look like spring down here. Looking forward to seeing you plant your garden, you have so much more room than us.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-7532514551510507402012-02-20T09:49:26.146-05:002012-02-20T09:49:26.146-05:00We have another cool spell here and there was a du...We have another cool spell here and there was a dusting of snow on the mynydd in the distance as I drove up the A40 today. But the frogs and the birds are convinced spring is in the offing, and I for one, can't wait. I so enjoyed walking around your property with you and wishing we had birds as colourful as the Cardinal in the garden here.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-91781782001796204122012-02-20T08:38:27.364-05:002012-02-20T08:38:27.364-05:00Gosh! It's really starting to look like sprin...Gosh! It's really starting to look like spring down your way.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-24219468387507436372012-02-20T06:39:52.990-05:002012-02-20T06:39:52.990-05:00Hang on, spring will be there before too much long...Hang on, spring will be there before too much longer. I can just imagine how antsy you all must be about now.<br /><br />Have a good week ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-76464333483993525332012-02-20T06:29:12.148-05:002012-02-20T06:29:12.148-05:00Even though we have our huge family of cats I stil...Even though we have our huge family of cats I still marval at the behaviour of other felines and adore all the photos ...we had a ginger visit us the other day who could have been a twin of your visitor.<br />I wish you well for transplanting the poppies ...I too love them ... when their season arrives there are a lot of yellow in the ftelds near by.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177505346903016669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-90725850131097054342012-02-20T04:31:48.647-05:002012-02-20T04:31:48.647-05:00Lovely. I do enjoy these glimpses into your life, ...Lovely. I do enjoy these glimpses into your life, so different to mine here in England.<br />I smiled at the johnny-jump-up, what a great name. I was trying to see if it is what we call a viola?Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-83609885984247206302012-02-20T02:23:53.828-05:002012-02-20T02:23:53.828-05:00Wonderful description of your day. I can feel and...Wonderful description of your day. I can feel and smell it. Our weather is cold for us and don't we complain! We've even had some light rain.Willis and Willow have certainly made themselves at home. Scruffy is fixated on moving reflection from when the sun catches a watch or something. We put away the laser toy as he just thinks it's going to appear anywhere all the time. Now he has the squirrels to attract his attention. He even missed several naps to keep up with all their activity.ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-86479904322036491392012-02-20T02:02:40.927-05:002012-02-20T02:02:40.927-05:00It was warm enough here to open windows the other ...It was warm enough here to open windows the other day. It made such a difference! Have a good week.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.com