tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post6790005374696765123..comments2024-02-11T11:39:25.302-07:00Comments on The Merry Needle: Flower "Fireworks" and Some Actual Ones!Olde Dame Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-85113854514074542492021-07-08T12:22:24.357-06:002021-07-08T12:22:24.357-06:00Dear Holly, never before have a seen the zinnia in...Dear Holly, never before have a seen the zinnia in the first photograph. What a hoot! It just made me smile with delight. And I delighted also in your keeping a fire burning all night to celebrate the 4th and the privilege we have of being citizens of this country. I ache for what is happening right now, but I am trying to be hopeful about the future. Peace to you, pressed down and overflowing. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-32949158466296904602021-07-07T06:39:30.019-06:002021-07-07T06:39:30.019-06:00Your zinnias are so vibrant! I have some that re-...Your zinnias are so vibrant! I have some that re-seed every year. How nice of you to share your cherry tomatoes. It sounds as if you had a wonderful 4th of July! God Bless America 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-57491247408906188132021-07-07T00:01:11.064-06:002021-07-07T00:01:11.064-06:00I enjoyed your beautiful zinnia blooms, they are g...I enjoyed your beautiful zinnia blooms, they are gorgeous, such pretty and vibrant colors! How kind of you to share your produce! And it is so wonderful to celebrate this great country! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-30075737580333844052021-07-06T12:39:13.853-06:002021-07-06T12:39:13.853-06:00"Yes, we have no bananas!" But yes, we D..."Yes, we have no bananas!" But yes, we DO have bananas here today! I bought a bunch this morning, and we ate peanut butter and banana sandwiches for lunch! Ha ha! I enjoyed your zinnias...so very bright and cheerful, just like you! Thank you for sharing this today. Although I am behind in reading it. Now I am going to be singing Yes We have No bananas all day, and my hubby will think I'm crazy because we DO have bananas! He'll think I'm bananas! LOL. Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-92071354872584391722021-07-06T01:42:37.308-06:002021-07-06T01:42:37.308-06:00I have problems to leave comments on blog, I hope ...I have problems to leave comments on blog, I hope it will work this time.<br />Here we are having fireworks On 14th of July.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371884515613303453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-51521498931688799832021-07-05T18:56:20.621-06:002021-07-05T18:56:20.621-06:00Ugh, mosquitoes! And the smoke from a Freedom Fire...Ugh, mosquitoes! And the smoke from a Freedom Fire does NOT chase them away unless the wind is switching all around!Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-34843415386237015282021-07-05T18:55:40.437-06:002021-07-05T18:55:40.437-06:00Zinnias are so sturdy, too! Zinnias are so sturdy, too! Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-3497464257418804242021-07-05T18:55:22.833-06:002021-07-05T18:55:22.833-06:00That was clever of you to get those chicken firewo...That was clever of you to get those chicken fireworks for your art! I have mine on top of the cupboards. I lighted one and it made so little noise that I lighted the others, too. Perhaps they were "duds." But I have the pretty shells left!Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-48686881671109219912021-07-05T17:36:54.614-06:002021-07-05T17:36:54.614-06:00I should have had a freedom fire too in my backyar...I should have had a freedom fire too in my backyard...but alas the mosquitos are tenacious this year. So love your zinnias! Hopefully you will have your fireworks you so cherish next year. JanicePrims By The Waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737737916013397690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-8035671856648336762021-07-05T07:19:05.798-06:002021-07-05T07:19:05.798-06:00Zinnias, love them. My just popped in the last few...Zinnias, love them. My just popped in the last few days, and I have a few others in pots that will soon. I so enjoy the flowers.Yours are so pretty, my favorite is the first one. Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808242476123222488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-41533405675479968812021-07-04T20:18:59.815-06:002021-07-04T20:18:59.815-06:00My neighbors got some of those chicken fireworks ...My neighbors got some of those chicken fireworks one year and they left the cardboards on their driveway. I picked them up and used them in my Asian altered book. I'm so glad you got a few fireworks for yourself and I think you were brave to get the crackling balls. <br /><br />I hope you are enjoying your firepit tonight. I'm sure the fire will burn bright while you celebrate. I'm a wee bit late, but hope you are having a fun, safe, enjoyable Independence Day dear friend. Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-39477118751495846702021-07-04T13:31:30.341-06:002021-07-04T13:31:30.341-06:00Yes, three cheers!!! Happy Happy Fourth!Yes, three cheers!!! Happy Happy Fourth!Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-5191582149749647932021-07-04T13:30:19.213-06:002021-07-04T13:30:19.213-06:00Oh gosh, stay out of smoke and fumes if you can! K...Oh gosh, stay out of smoke and fumes if you can! Keep that inhaler handy, too! Do you have lots of smoke bombs on Guy Fawkes Day or Christmas? Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-25350684565409216722021-07-04T13:28:28.270-06:002021-07-04T13:28:28.270-06:00Ha ha I'm that obnoxious neighbor who yells HO...Ha ha I'm that obnoxious neighbor who yells HOWDY HOWDY at everyone whether they want to be neighborly or not!!! And I keep a sharp eye out when I'm not working, to make sure their pets are not wandering (we have a lot of escape artist doggies around here).Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-61502536961918102152021-07-04T13:27:12.239-06:002021-07-04T13:27:12.239-06:00I love my Freedom Fire! I do it several times a ye...I love my Freedom Fire! I do it several times a year. I hope the rain and chill do not dampen your spirits! Show pics of your zinnias when they bloom! Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-56701988823411510602021-07-04T13:25:59.201-06:002021-07-04T13:25:59.201-06:00I am hoping I can see the fireworks the college is...I am hoping I can see the fireworks the college is shooting off from my back yard. Two years ago we were able to see the high ones! Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-48859138402341286132021-07-04T13:25:21.296-06:002021-07-04T13:25:21.296-06:00Amen! "God shed His grace on thee..." tr...Amen! "God shed His grace on thee..." truer words were never penned. Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-4649759275224490012021-07-04T13:24:45.065-06:002021-07-04T13:24:45.065-06:00Oh Granny M, I do wish more seeds have come up for...Oh Granny M, I do wish more seeds have come up for you. I bought the Peppermint Stick zinnias I think they were called, and also some seeds I was given, but I think the live plant idea is a better one. After these zinnias, I am going to plant a lot more in the future! They are such pretty blooms!Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-41282661660467051792021-07-04T13:22:39.415-06:002021-07-04T13:22:39.415-06:00Sheri, get a firepit! Or a fire-ring at any feed s...Sheri, get a firepit! Or a fire-ring at any feed store! Then use it only after it snows or rains! That way it stays safe, or maybe where you are it would never be safe, since you have so many trees. Here, if I put it in the middle of the yard, it is unable to carry sparks far enough and I have the spark catcher on it once it gets going lighted and I have taken the photos! Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-80027351451438530482021-07-04T12:56:52.762-06:002021-07-04T12:56:52.762-06:00Happy Independence Day ~ Three Cheers for the Red,...Happy Independence Day ~ Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue.<br />Enjoy your time celebrating. I will be doing the same!<br />Love, Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-81785698397752615142021-07-04T12:56:13.251-06:002021-07-04T12:56:13.251-06:00I love your pretty Zinnias and I'm sad only on...I love your pretty Zinnias and I'm sad only one single one of mine came up. Next year I will go straight to buying the plants instead of depending on seeds. I'll try to find some like the amazing ones you pictured.<br />Having a 'freedom fire' burning all night___ Great idea!!I hope your 4th of July celebrations are (were) fun.Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-39188090440243515012021-07-04T11:55:07.219-06:002021-07-04T11:55:07.219-06:00Happy 4th of July to you and hubby.
I LOVE your Fr...Happy 4th of July to you and hubby.<br />I LOVE your Freedom Fire. We must treasure our freedoms and do everything we can to keep them. I want my son and grandson to always know the freedoms I have enjoyed.<br />May God Bless America ~ the GREATEST Land on earth!!!Rugs and Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084387971128823025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-83871373233166600352021-07-04T09:16:10.907-06:002021-07-04T09:16:10.907-06:00It is a day for celebration. I no longer do firewo...It is a day for celebration. I no longer do fireworks but I love to watch them. Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-60315705094920627322021-07-04T07:38:44.467-06:002021-07-04T07:38:44.467-06:00I think they sing that "no bananas" song...I think they sing that "no bananas" song on a movie that I've watched, 'A River Runs Through It' with Brad Pitt. Your Zinnias are gorgeous, especially that firecracker looking one. They look like sturdy flowers. I like your firepit in the back yard. I was thinking of getting one, but with the fires we have in the mountains sometimes, I don't think that's a good idea. You have quite a selection of fireworks. Have fun today, Holly, and be safe. : )<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647919454370211644.post-38585071031275883412021-07-04T05:33:45.281-06:002021-07-04T05:33:45.281-06:00Happy 4th it is rainy and cold here in 7 days we w...Happy 4th it is rainy and cold here in 7 days we went from record highs to record lows. my zinnias have not bloomed yet but growing. Not a fan of private fireworks. The freedom fire sounds interesting though.<br />Cathyacorn hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503414190541111706noreply@blogger.com