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Under a Blue Moon

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Lilacs and roses

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An offering from the garden and Rick – We went out there to cut some lilacs and I got chased back into the house by, well, you know.

By some stroke of good fortune we have a lilac bush in our zone 9-10 garden.  I don’t believe lilacs generally care for our type of weather but I’m not going to bring that fact to its attention.  If it wants to bloom here then fine by me.  More than fine.

They are fleeting so I have no compunction what so ever about cutting as many as I want and bringing them into the house.  We can’t really see the bush from any advantage while in the house and you just get a quick peek at them when come down the driveway. 

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They look pretty with my Friday night roses, don’t they?  I know I’ve mentioned our Friday night ritual before – Rick brings me roses and I have a batch of Margaritas waiting for him.  He gets these beautiful roses from Safeway of all places.  He’s been doing this for a couple of years now and the ladies in the floral department LOVE him.  They even hold several bouquets in the back for him so the pale pink ones (my favorite) don’t all sell out before he can get there. 

If he doesn’t show up on any given Friday they cluck and fuss over him when he goes in the next week.  I’m sure they think, rightfully so, that it is so romantic that he does this week after week.  It doesn’t hurt that he’s really handsome too*. 

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*This is not my biased opinion – it’s an actual, documented fact.  He was in court with his boss and the defendant didn’t recognize him as the project manager on his remodeling project.  The judge was incredulous and said "You are telling me you don’t RECOGNIZE him?  A good looking guy like him??"  So it’s legally documented in some court transcript what a handsome man he is. 

April 8, 2007 11:24 am Andrea Filed Under: Garden

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  1. kim says

    April 8, 2007 at 1:11 pm

    ok, two things. YOU have lilacs blooming allready? And Your husband brings you roses every Friday. that tickles me pink, so wondeful!

  2. Janelle says

    April 8, 2007 at 2:22 pm

    Lilacs and roses–you lucky girl!

    I live right on the line where Zones 7 and 8 meet, and I never see lilacs here–I wonder if they just don’t do well in this climate. I miss them–we had them in Ohio and the smell is one of my very favorite things. Yours are gorgeous. And with the pale pink roses–absolutely lovely!

  3. debbie says

    April 8, 2007 at 3:50 pm

    oh my! lucky girl!!! =) what a sweetheart your hubby is to bring you flowers every friday. lilacs are one of my favs! we have a bush in our backyard and i can’t wait until there are lilacs on it. i too cut with abandon as they don’t last long and you can’t see the bush from the house or the driveway. i love your roses and lilac bouquet, VERY, VERY pretty. debbie

  4. Marilyn says

    April 9, 2007 at 4:26 am

    What a great hubby you have! I have lilac bushes in my yard and living in Zone 5 we get lilacs about the end of April first of May. I can’t wait and hope we don’t get a heavy freeze this year. The leaves are just coming out so the flowers won’t be too far behind!
    I just love the way the roses and the lilacs look together. What a beautiful bouquet.

  5. Marilyn says

    April 9, 2007 at 8:16 am

    I’m posting again to inform you that I’ve tagged you as one of the 5 recipients of The Thinking Blogger Award.
    Thank you, Andrea, for all the wonderful things you share with us and for all the inspiration you give!

  6. cindy says

    April 9, 2007 at 10:52 am

    I just tagged you for the same award that Marilyn did!

    Those lilacs are gorgeous! I only had one bloom on mine this year. I think I may have pruned it too much…I’m not going to touch it this year!

    Does you husband have a single brother?

  7. Pat says

    April 9, 2007 at 1:34 pm

    Beautiful lilacs, beautiful roses and a beautiful husband!! Lovely all around!

    Pat
    Back Porch Musings

  8. Daisy Cottage says

    April 9, 2007 at 1:49 pm

    Oh gosh, they ARE gorgeous! You and your hubby are TOO cute…. what a wonderful way to show your love!
    xo,
    Kim

  9. Southern Heart says

    April 9, 2007 at 3:12 pm

    What beautiful flowers…that arrangement is lovely! and you and your hubby are a great couple!

  10. Maureen says

    April 9, 2007 at 7:14 pm

    The flowers are beautiful – but the man – well, it’s more than his looks. What a wonderful ritual you share.

  11. The Decorated House says

    April 9, 2007 at 8:19 pm

    Are you crazy…she asked sweetly. 🙂
    Lilacs in what zone?
    Oh I wish I could grow those. They are so beautiful!
    Thanks for such a beautiful picture.
    Donna

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