Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - Thankful Thursday ~ 15th May

I once owned this flower and have wanted to have them again.  I remember (it was a long time ago) reading about this flower used by Australian garden designer of the 1930s Edna Walling. I was walking to the bank this morning (Monday), walked to the place to cross the road.  Though I would look from a distance at the flowers offered for sale at the craft shop and saw it there.  They charge a small amount for their plants as they are grown at home and I think it helps the ladies have a little extra money for themselves.  They all have a turn to serve in the shop. So I am grateful for my new plant.  Today I got a delivery of flowers (Tuesday).  I have never had a delivery of flowers at this house before.  I think they came with the V-line bus, and were in a box, padded around the base of the container.  Then they put paper over the top with the florist's printed paper stuck on that.  The florist was 2 hours away.  That is remote living for you I suppose, I have a lot to learn about it still. Last Thursday I got to see inside a tea room, you can see it pictured on my blog.  I enjoyed that.  I had bought my groceries, and spent exactly what I wanted to spend on them.  I also stopped at a roadside stop in the bush that I hadn't stopped at before.  It is a lovely place if you have to stop, they have soap, and paper to dry your hands, and the sound of a waterfall or rushing creek. On Friday I loved to see how happy dd6 was to get something ready for Mother's Day with the help of the school, school parents and her sister.  On the weekend dh got lots done on the new house and I got to go and have a nice time in the sun.  I was very blessed because it was warm and we made some herb tea.  Recipe on pineapple sage post.  On Monday I had a nice chat at ballet and I was really happy about that. This week my back stayed strong and I have been well, with no colds etc.  Please click the top photo to see other entries in Thankful Thursday. Windflower image by shazzy63

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Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Twinkle Mom

Dear Friend, That was a very sweet TT post and something I cherish...particularly since I have no green thumb and plants fear me.LOL

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Thursday, May 15, 2008 - TT

Posted by Gina's Public Diary

What a beautiful flower!! Happy TT to you. http://rampy.wordpress.com

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Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by http://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/

Such a lovely flower, enjoyed your thankful post.

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Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Thankful Thursday

Posted by Iris

That indeed is a beautiful flower :) I wouldn't mind having one of those around my house *smile*... Glad that your dh had time to work on your new home. Healthy back is a great thing :) Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart. Be blessed today and always...

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Friday, May 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Beautiful flower and Fabulous post. Have a great week & Happy TT! Visit me when you have time: http://puffspocket.blogspot.com

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Melly

What a wonderfully thankful post. I think it is great that you found the flower that you have wanted.

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