The Overnight Sensation
The boasting crocus
woke us for spring
The dandelions are next
ready for roaring!
Post note: I'm still working on the conclusion to Wednesday's entry, "My Love/Hate Relationship with Writing," which I thought would be ready today. My new plan is to post it for Sunday/Monday.
Comments
Wow look at those things! They are so pretty. I haven't found a single crocus this year. I wonder if the Thugs squished them all?
Posted by: Deana | March 16, 2007 8:49 AM
On Tuesday they weren't there. On Wednesday they were!
Posted by: colleen | March 16, 2007 9:18 AM
Oh, I love anything purple... our purple lantana are blooming like crazy and smelling up the whole yard. Spring is definitely waking up.
Michele sent me this time!
~S
Posted by: Shephard | March 16, 2007 10:11 AM
Don't worry about it Colleen. It's fine really! Pat.
Posted by: Pat | March 16, 2007 10:43 AM
Gorgeous! Autumn is my favorite season, but I think Spring comes in a close second.
Posted by: Jeanne | March 16, 2007 11:03 AM
we don't have anything opening up yet. in fact, we are in the middle of another ice/snowstorm. we had purple and yellow crocus' at our former house and loved seeing them pop up in the spring.
Posted by: bluemountainmama | March 16, 2007 11:31 AM
THEY'RE LIKE THE FIRST ONES ON THE DANCE FLOOR!
PS I'M STILL WORKING ON PART II OF WEDNESDAY'S POST. IT'S HARDER TO ARTICULTE THAN I THOUGHT.
Posted by: colleen | March 16, 2007 11:51 AM
I just noticed some crocus yesterday too! The kids and I were out getting all the big leaves out of my flower boxes yesterday and I have a horrible case of spring fever!!! I can't wait for the warm weather to stay!
Posted by: TammyB. | March 16, 2007 12:23 PM
I see that photo and I think of saffron!!
Posted by: Tabor | March 16, 2007 12:41 PM
I came with the expectation of the second part of your Roanoke Times story. Drats!
I'm a purple girl so I find the crocus particularly lovely!
Posted by: Karen | March 16, 2007 3:45 PM
Thanks for the note, Colleen. I see it there in the bold type! Yikes! I'm more scattered than I thought today! Looking forward to the rest of the story.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Karen | March 16, 2007 4:57 PM
We were awakened the other day with a 10 Celsius day-gift...but only tiny shoots have peeked out and we may get some more snow yet! I envy you your gift of purple!
Posted by: ruth | March 16, 2007 5:24 PM
What an amazing color photo. Thanks.
Colleen: I am going to be in the Fancy Gap area Mon & Tues with my daughter & hubby looking for something for them to buy. Is there anything in your area that is tucked way off the beaten track and reasonable? (by that, I mean under $80,000)
Posted by: ginnie | March 16, 2007 6:47 PM
Love ya, you're the best.
Posted by: Karen | March 16, 2007 8:23 PM
I love purple! I love crocus! I love purple crocus!
What kind of camera do you have? Very clear photo!!
Susan
Posted by: Susan | March 16, 2007 10:22 PM
It's a Sony Cybershot. Digital. 6.0 megapixels. I think it cost around $220. I love it cause it's small and very pocket friendly.
Posted by: colleen | March 16, 2007 11:12 PM
The dandelions have multiplied like rabbits this last week.
Would the cold snap beat them back a little. Probably not.
Posted by: srp | March 17, 2007 7:30 PM