After what was no doubt a bumpy ride, the boys have arrived in wintery Newfoundland. While trying to overcome their jet lag, they are stopping to smell the roses....or orchids in this case! If the wind ever dies down, they will get a chance to get outside.
Oh my, those are three lucky boys! Gorgeous Orchids! A Phal, a Catt and...
Actually two lady's-slippers and a dendrobium! LOL! The boys are getting a lesson in orchid identification.
Those are gonna be well educated gnomes once they finish with you. Wish I had known you were in Vancouver last week. We just got back on Saturday from a visit with our DD, DSIL and 7 mo-old DGD. We might have been able to meet up.
It was a last minute conference...booked the flight on Jan. 22, left on the 25th!
The guys are getting acquainted with Eeyore! (a joke from a friend who claims I'm doom and gloom!...oh my....)
SO glad to see the Lads made it to Nfld :-)
The Orchids (and Eyore) are wonderful ^_^
Have fun !!
~M~
The boys are not the only ones getting a lesson in Orchid identification ^_^ Can't wait to see more of your beautiful plants. I really enjoy your articles in the Weekly Newsletter.
Wow, the boys have made it waaaaay across Canada! Cool. Looking forward to your pictures Todd; hope you're going to take them to work with you....
Joanne
Newfoundland at last, yay! Todd, those lads will likely be full of energy from their long rest on the trip. I think Betty had the right idea by keeping them so busy they couldn't get into any trouble.
Nice orchids!
Sandy
So glad they are off on their next big adventure...
Bullwinkle and my Eddybear are comparing scarves...time to bundle up for the trip to my Botanical Garden (and work!)
A pretty 'FUNKY' duo ^_^
Let the games begin !!!
~M~
LOL dynamic duo or is it threesome!
Botanical Gardens.... yeeeessss!
yah!
make sure to keep them busy, they're good workers!
Todd
Can't wait for photos from "work" The boys do look mighty snappy all dressed up so I'm pleased they have met some new friends.
Just remember to keep an eye as Bullwinkle has a wild streak!
Ann
So happy to see the fellas have arrived and are getting an education as well as doing some bonding. They sure have a diverse group of friends that they have bonded with during their travels.
Have fun with the fellas and don't leave Bullwinkle alone for more than a few seconds. Havoc begins when he is not supervised.
Have fun and I am really looking forward to seeing all the pics from their visit with you.
Smiles and Hugs
Elaine and Otis
KEEP THE MOOSE AWAY FROM WATER !!!!!!!!! LoL
He REALLY likes getting his hoofs wet !!!
^_^
~M~
Well the boys visited our Botanical Garden today...not much to see outside but the greenhouse has a nice collection of flowers.
One of the gnomes was eyeing the calamondin orange...I'm sure I saw a little dribble around his lips!
as soon as I turned my back, Bullwinkle was up in the orange! He is good at getting into trouble!
One of the gnomes also got into trouble by touching the sensitive plant!
Poor Bullwinkle. I don't think he'll ever learn to stay out of trouble. At least you didn't have a body of water right there. Be careful if you take him near the Ocean. Love the pics, Todd.
Wow, impatience in January, what a treat. Nice photos Todd. Keep 'em coming. Orchids! Orchids! Orchids!.
Joanne
My gosh .. what beautiful photos .. I particularly like the one of Bullwinkle in the Orange tree :-) As Ann says .. watch out near water with Mr Bullwinkle .. !!!
~M~
What a beautiful place to visit...I'm sure they are thrilled to be enjoying themselves and not made to be 'crafting' lol...
The boys had a second visit to the Botanical garden. Here they are having a siesta under the Hino Crimson Azalea
One of the gnomes got into a prickly situation!
Bullwinkle must be an arboreal moose!
I had to draw the line when he started swinging off the Vanda orchids!
Great fun... wheeeeeee
what a gorgeous orchid.
Those lads must think they are in heaven after all the snow we showed them in Ontario. I know you have snow too, but how nice to have an alternative as well. Gorgeous orchid, Todd.
Gorgeous plants, wonderful photography, lucky boys!
Betty - isn't it wonderful that their trips encompasses all types of activities? I'm sure they were thrilled to learn a bit of crafting!
You were a gracious hostess, and they obviously had fun, fun, fun! I'm a crafter, and would love to have joined them :-)
Diversity is the spice of life, after all lol
Todd - do you think you can move the botanical garden to Calgary for now? A neighbour dropped off their garden catalogue in our mailbox the other day, and I'm pining for the colour......... siiiiiiiiigh
Oh my. Those flowers are gorgeous. Makes my heart rate accelerate while drooling on my keyboard. I am so envious of all the wonderful places those lads have been to.
I want to trade lives with them. Waaaaaaaaah.
Keep on enjoying your time with the boys. I miss them. Tell them I said hi will you please?
Elaine and Otis
Yes, we do indeed have snow. Expecting the first big storm of the season tomorrow.....30 cm! URGH!
Seeing as it was sunny, calm and 0 C today, the boys got outside.
A spruce is yet another climbing challenge for Bullwinkle!
Ok, we are cold enough...can we please go back to the greenhouse now?
Todd .. the pics are wonderful .. how absolutely wonderful to be able to let us have a SNEAK PEAK at what we all might be looking at in a few months .. 'good things come to those who wait' .. just too bad the wait is sooooooooo long !!!! However .. it WILL come ^_^
Tha Vanda Orchids are 'glorioso' .. but .. I like the outdoor pics as well and hope that your storm is not as bad as reported !! DO NOT expect the lads to S H O V E L !!!
~M~
LOL, their toques are hilarious!
