Sunday Selections #330

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.
 
The meme is now continued by River at Drifting through life.  The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to River.  Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
 
Like River I usually run with a theme.  I was right.  Frost and wind did take out the tree dahlias last week.  However, it also brought us frost flowers.

I mourned the deaths (and rejoiced that we saw the blooms first) and marvelled at the frosty beauty.

Several frosts later they look even sadder and today I hope to cut them down.

Then to chilly beauty which replaced them.

If you look closely at the photo above there is a violet bloom almost hidden under the strappy ice sabres.

I do realise that this beauty isn't for every one.  I am perhaps a sick puppy, but I am looking forward to it getting colder yet.  Frozen bubbles are looming in my consciousness again...

Friday was a difficult day and I finished it in tears and slept abominably.  Some days I am not very bright and despite having less than four hours sleep on Saturday morning I did the washing and then worked myself into the ground in the garden.   Sanity finally prevailed and we made a calming excursion to the lake in the afternoon.

The obligatory kangaroos were there too.

We are so lucky having this beautiful and restorative place close to home.