No, don't panic!
I'm not about to subject you to hundreds of skitey photos of dahlias.
Just this one. A small retrospective then.
But I am feeling a little glum now that my dahlia season seems to have come to a sudden and abrupt end.
One day there were blooms and buds galore, and then this morning there were none.
Just like that. Not even one.
And no, I can't blame the builders and their big boots.
Threatened with their lives, and after a quick dahlia recognition lesson, they were sensible boys, and stayed well away.
Considering we are well into autumn, and I've had six months of beautiful blooms, I really can't complain.
I shall just have to live vicariously through old photos, and look forward to the arrival of my already-ordered multitude of tubers ready for next season!
And before you ask about the fabulous old 'children crossing' sign, no, I'm not at liberty to say where it came from. Let's just say, its an awfully long time since any children have actually 'crossed' there, and I don't think it will be missed. And, it would still be there if my partner in crime (Dad) and I, hadn't had permission to remove it and preserve it for generations to come!
Happy Monday!
Amanda xx
P.S Thanks for the faith in my office chair upholstery skills. I could not possibly take credit, other than for the idea. Every girl needs a good upholsterer in her armoury! Especially one that though he might think she is crazy, still does as he is told.
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And no, I can't blame the builders and their big boots.
Threatened with their lives, and after a quick dahlia recognition lesson, they were sensible boys, and stayed well away.
Considering we are well into autumn, and I've had six months of beautiful blooms, I really can't complain.
I shall just have to live vicariously through old photos, and look forward to the arrival of my already-ordered multitude of tubers ready for next season!
And before you ask about the fabulous old 'children crossing' sign, no, I'm not at liberty to say where it came from. Let's just say, its an awfully long time since any children have actually 'crossed' there, and I don't think it will be missed. And, it would still be there if my partner in crime (Dad) and I, hadn't had permission to remove it and preserve it for generations to come!
Happy Monday!
Amanda xx
P.S Thanks for the faith in my office chair upholstery skills. I could not possibly take credit, other than for the idea. Every girl needs a good upholsterer in her armoury! Especially one that though he might think she is crazy, still does as he is told.
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As always Amanda...such a beautiful photo. I'm greedy for more. One is not possibly enough for a retrospective! And as for the sign? Perfect.
ReplyDeleteI'd have been happy to see a lot more dahlia pics :)
ReplyDeleteMine have finished too and the roses are coming to an end. It's all a bit sad. Glad to hear you had your builders well trained!
Ha! Quite right, sometimes people need to just do what they're paid for, and ask no questions. My builder frequently says "I don't know why you'd want to do that for Sonia", then when a job is finished declare "oh that look's really good. Couldn't see where you were going with that, but it looks really good".
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sarah and could see even more dahlia pictures. What a gorgeous flower! Mother nature at it's best!
You never know when
ReplyDeleteit's the last blossom
of the season, do you??
My dad grows amazing
dahlias in Washington
State and it's the highlight
of the summer to go out
to stay at my folk's house
and have a big bouquet
waiting for me in my room!
Sending you Sunday night
hugs from across the world....
xx Suzanne
I imagine your Dad was tut tutting over your need for the old sign. But he's a good boy to do as he's told as is the upholsterer. Bless them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous photo Amanda. ....no wonder you are a little upset that dahlia season is over. I feel like that when the peonies finish, the roses finish and the hydrangeas finish !! At least you have that lovely photograph to remember them by !! XXXX
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your pic! Feel free to post dahlias any old time. That sign is brilliant btw.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well in NZ.
Oh I love dahlias...yours are specatular! I would want them to last as long as possible too.
ReplyDeleteAdorable sign. hugs for a wonderful week xoxxo