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Sunday 31 July 2022

Sunday Selections #592

 

 

 
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. 

Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 
 
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
 

I usually run with a theme. This week I am at home again, and mostly featuring early morning shots as well.

Yesterday was a chilly start.  At first light it was hovering around -6C (just over 21F).  So naturally I went out to attempt to freeze bubbles.  It was a tad too breezy for that, but I still spent nearly an hour outside, fascinated by the patterns in the frost.  In some of these shots you will see where the expression 'a sharp frost' comes from.








 The dawn when I headed off to Lifeline early in the week was not as chilly - and definitely more colourful.


On the morning we were doing our grocery shopping it was grey, chilly and drizzling.  The day was immediately improved when we saw a rainbow on our way to the shopping centre.


I often show you king parrots.  The males have the red/orange heads and beaks and the females and the young ones have largely green heads -though the males can be identified by their orange bills.

One day last week we were delighted to see a young male developing his adult plumage.  It is such a privilege when the adults bring their young to visit.





 Just two more photos now.  Close to two hours after I came inside again yesterday morning I had to go out again.  And was amazed to spot two frozen bubbles.


We hadn't yet got to positive temperatures and the bubbles had acquired a layer of frost.  The broken bubble is proof positive that they had indeed frozen.

I hope you find beauty in your week as I did in mine.

I am going to finish on a bit of a family brag.  The youngest of my brothers has now donated blood/plasma 400 times.  There is an old saying that says that whatever you do you should give a 100% of yourself - except when giving blood.  Over the years my brother has given more than six times the volume of blood in his body.  I am super impressed.


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  1. Your brother's accomplishment is awesome. We need more people like that in this world.

    Such beautiful parrots and I've never seen the color change between the young and the adult, so thank you for the explanation.

    That last frozen bubble is glorious! It looks solid, with a dusting of magic glitter.

    Take care that you don't freeze while standing outside for so long. Hugs to you and hope that Sir Spike-n-fang is more cooperative with his pills today.

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    1. River Fairchild: Thank you. I am super impressed at brother's contribution. He also drives the blood bus as part of his voluntary work. Wasn't that last bubble a treat. I was surprised (and delighted) to see it when I went out again.
      Captain Chain Yanker is far from well today - and of course the vets are closed.

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  2. Love your pics, EC.... and that frozen bubble is something else. While we sit here in the triple digit heat, it's hard to imagine you having frozen bubbles! Also love the parrots! And kudos to your brother!

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    1. Rian: Thank you. I have been watching the temperatures on your side of the world and shuddering.

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  3. Dear EC
    I love the frost photos and bubbles. The colours on the parrot is beautiful too. Congratulations to your brother on his impressive achievement.
    I saw River's comment above about cats and pills. Our cat wouldn't take tablets at all and last time we had to give him antibiotics, we used something called 'Easy pill - Cat'. it's a kind of squishy paste which you wrap around the tablet. He ate every last tablet with no problem and thought it was such a treat! If you haven't tried it, it might be worth a go?
    Have a lovely week
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Ellie Foster: Thank you. IF Jazz is eating he is quite easy to give tablets too. If he is not eating it becomes a very different matter indeed. Buckets of my blood are involved. And will be later today when himself gets up.

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  4. I had no idea frost could be sharp!

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    1. Sandi: Frost crystals are fragile, but they certainly look sharp to me.

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  5. Fascinating look the eye casts on the viewer in the first bubble (image 5).
    Bow to your brother.

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    1. Sean Jeating: Thank you. I am fascinated by the reflections in the bubbles before they frost over completely.

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  6. Your brother is incredible...an amazing, generous man...a good man.

    Take good care, EC...keep warm...enjoy the week ahead. Cuddles to Jazz. I hope he's okay. :)

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    1. Lee: I am super impressed at his contributions to the community, in many ways. I like him too. Sadly Jazz is very far from well today.

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  7. Could you send me a box of frost bubbles? It's hot here.

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    1. Mike: Frozen bubbles don't travel well. Stay as cool as you can.

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  8. Impressed with your brother too! You live amid beauty and it is our great good fortune that you share it and notice it. Aloha. Best wishes friend

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    1. Cloudia: I am a beauty addict, and very glad to share it.

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  9. I too am impressed by your brother's effort. Does he look a little pale at times and prone to fainting?
    I saw the forecast of -6 and correctly guessed who would be out and about.
    I guess the blotchy headed parrot is the maturing male.

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    1. Andrew: I sometimes faint. The brother does not. You are right about the blotchy headed parrot - a much nicer sign of coming adulthood than the spots that often afflict our species.

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  10. La escarcha... pero qué pasada de fotos. Me encantan.

    Un beso,
    Noa

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  11. Oh my goodness EC what an interesting post from start to finish. Those sharp frost images remind me of scraping frost from the inside of my childhood bedroom windows, so cold and so fascinating. The young King Parrot is stunning and how brilliant is the rainbow and the bubbles!

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    1. And you and your brother are awesome with all you do for the wider community, the world needs more people like you two

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    2. Kim: We were brought up to believe that we had an obligation to contribute to the community. In ways that suit us. And we do.
      I am so glad that you enjoyed this post.

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  12. I am super impressed with your brother too. I keep fainting, so can no longer donate.
    That first bubble has an eye, it's looking at me. I love the last two with the layer of frost. And the perfect rainbow.

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    1. River: I was a blood donor too, but they slapped a lifetime ban on me when the MS was diagnosed. I am very proud of that brother.

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  13. Such lovely coldness photos - the frozen leaves certainly look sharp and spikey, and the bubbles are very cool indeed...
    The king parrots are so handsome, and it is extremely interesting to see how the colours change and develop.
    Your brother is doing a great service, and is definitely a family member to be proud of!
    Sorry that Jazz is miserable :(
    Stay warm and look after yourself, EC.

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    1. Alexia: Thank you. I do like our frosty mornings. Jazz was truly unwell today but has we hope turned a corner.

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  14. Your brother is a hero. I had to have a transfusion at one point and it really helped me. Thank you to him and all donors.

    Those birds in that cold. It doesn’t look right, says the woman who has no clue about those birds and the conditions they can live in.

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    1. Marie Smith: I think he is a hero too. The birds fluff their feathers up on cold mornings but don't seem to be particularly bothered by it. The King Parrots are here summer and winter and cope well.

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  15. The frost is lovely, on the leaves and on the bubbles.

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    1. Joanne Noragon: It is beautiful isn't it? Chilly, but lovely.

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  16. All the pictures make me smile, i especially like those frozen bubbles.

    Your brother is a donation hero!

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    1. messymimi: I am very glad to make you smile - and agree about my hero brother.

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    2. messymimi: I have seen them, and thoroughly enjoyed them.

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  17. I always enjoy looking at your pictures...the frost, the bubbles, the sky, the birds.... Thank you!
    I would be proud of that brother too!!

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    1. Caterina: I am so glad that you enjoy my obsessions.

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  18. To see birds as glorious as the ones that you photograph, I have to visit an exhibit where professional handlers bring large exotic birds to be shown off. I am surprised to realize that they aren't tropical birds. I don't know why I had that impression. They are beautiful. Thank you for sharing them. The bubbles are nice too.

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    1. Lisa: I am so grateful to see so many beautiful birds flying free.

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  19. That's a sharp frost indeed. I love the look of those frozen bubbles, something I've never tried. The parrots are beautiful - even the "spotty teenager".

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    1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands": I suspect you would find freezing bubbles easier than I do. If only our spotty teenagers looked as good as the king parrot.

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  20. Third time trying to publish. Not fun.

    You can definitely be proud of your brother. I faint when they put a needle in and draw blood, so I don't try that anymore. They didn't like it when I fainted with the needle in me (grin).

    Those parrots are beautiful. I like how they develop their colors over time. You are SO lucky they visit you, too. In the states, they charge exorbitant amounts for parrots and we keep them in cages. So sad. But we do a lot of things in the states that are sad.

    Your frost is remarkable. I love the photos you took and you even got a bubble. A very frozen bubble. Such fun. Loved seeing the rainbow and how lovely it is in your part of the world.

    Hope you and Jazz are doing well this week, dear.

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    1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth: Thank you so much for persevering. I am grateful. Having blood taken (and needles generally) doesn't phase me. I had to give myself injections for several years and no delight in freaking out doctors by watching them. They don't like it.
      We know just how lucky we are with our avian visitors. Some birds are caged here, but more and more they are allowed to be free. Which is wonderful.
      Those last two bubbles were VERY frozen. As I had been while I was out taking photographs in the frost.

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  21. Your weather sounds delightful, Sue, far better than the terrible heat being experienced in so many parts of the world. Last night I watched a TV documentary about the loss of wildlife caused by the horrendous fires in Australia a couple of years ago. It's enough to break your heart. Kudos to your brother - that's a remarkable accomplishment.

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    1. David M. Gascoigne: As you know I much prefer winter to the warmer months. I have been watching those dreadful temperatures across the world and shuddering. Sadly many of the animals impacted by the fires have not recovered. And our obscene greed is not helping at all. DEFINITELY heart breaking.

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  22. The bubbles are trippy. Nice rainbow as well.
    I've been waking up to a balmy seventy-eight degrees every day. And humid. I would trade you in a heartbeat.

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    1. Alex J. Cavanaugh: I once took a trip, decades ago and didn't see anything as amazing as those bubbles. No trade on the temperatures. I hope you can stay cool.

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  23. En la vida todo está muy mar repartido, ahí se tiembla de frío y por aquí nos asamos de calor. Nunca son buenos los extremos.
    Feliz domingo.

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    1. VENTANA DE FOTO: I much prefer our temperatures to yours. And agree that the extremes are unpleasant. I hope you weekend was delightful.

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  24. Wow! Love those beautiful birds and those amazing bubbles! I hope you have a great week ahead, dear friend.

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  25. Rainbows make everything better. This one is no exception!

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    1. And I love that the bubbles persisted. I always wait for your frozen bubble shoots and always forget to make my own.

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    2. Charlotte (MotherOwl): Rainbows do indeed improve any day. I love them. And am glad that you enjoy my bubble play.

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  26. Wow, I am super impressed with your brother! Amazing! I love your colorful parrots. And those bubbles are so pretty!

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    1. gigi-hawaii: I am super impressed at that brother too. And love that he continues to donate.

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  27. This is an awesome post, Sue ... and how do you get a rainbow on a cloudy day? I love your bubbles ... would never have thought of going out in freezing weather to blow bubbles and that they froze and maintained their shape ... amazing! Your young King parrot is adorable and I agree, it is such a treat when the young ones come out. When I still lived on the lake the Chickadees would bring their young ones to the feeder ... they would flit around, mock fight each other and make a lot of noise. I loved every minute of them. You have missed a few of my posts so, of course I worried that you might not be well ... but then I decided, no, she probably grows tired of commenting when I never return the favor. I do hope all is well with you ... and I almost forgot. Your younger brother is a Saint ... I assume he allows his blood supply to rebuild before going back for more. I am thinking you must come from a wonderful family. Stay well, my friend.

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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    1. Andrea @ From The Sol: I certainly haven't missed any of your posts intentionally. Are my comments in your spam folder? Freezing bubbles is an idea I got from your side of the world and I love that I am able (sometimes) to replicate it here. Watching young birds is a time consuming joy isn't it? Be well - and happy.

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  28. I'm not sure anyone wants one, but here at long last is another share from me. https://poetryofthenetherworld.blogspot.com/2022/07/crawling-back-to-you-from-blue-past.html
    Those frozen bubbles are amazing. I've seen photos of such before but never seen them in the flesh, so to speak.
    I used to donate blood, but mine is unacceptable at this point, courtesy of diabetes.

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    1. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost (Not Charlotte): Of course I am going to check out your Sunday Selections. Thank you for joining us again. I have been banned from giving blood too. Sigh.

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  29. Well done brother. I never came even close to that in my donating years. I love the emerging colours on the birds and the bubble with the frost is beautiful.
    XO
    WWW

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    1. Wisewebwoman: I didn't come within cooee of that figure before I was banned. And am very proud of said brother for continuing. Frosted bubbles ARE beautiful aren't they?

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  30. King parrots are beautiful, but its the frozen bubble photos I enjoy most. I also like your frozen photos in general. The designs of the frost on the plant leaves are intricate.

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    1. Strayer: I enjoy it all - and am grateful I don't have to choose. Stay cool.

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  31. I do love the Parrots, and the frozen goblets, perfect EC. Good your brother, 400 times.

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  32. Good work on your brother's part. I tried to give, but I kept passing out!
    I like the parrots. Even the ice bubbles were cool. :-)

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    1. Jenn Jilks: The ice bubbles were very cool. Cold even. And a joy.

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  33. The frozen bubbles are so cool. It doesn't get cold enough here to do that. That is so generous of your brother.

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    1. Mary Kirkland: When I first learned about freezing bubbles I didn't think it would get cold enough here either. Sometimes it does. And I revel in those days.

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  34. The parrots are beautiful, such wonderful colour.
    I do like the frozen bubbles.
    Your dawns look lovely and the rainbow is fabulous.
    Well done to your brother, he deserves a big cheer and clap :)

    Wishing you a happy month of August.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. On all counts. I hope you and Eddie have a wonderful month too.

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  35. That is impressive - kudos to your brother.
    I love the parrots so much. I wish we had such colorful birds here. Sigh. Well, I'm happy that we have birds at all, so no further complaining. Wildlife in our garden is still going strong.
    I always admire your beautiful bubble art, and the frost on the plants sure looks very pretty. Nature is the best artist.

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    1. Carola Bartz: I am grateful for the wildlife we see too. All of it. You are so right about nature's artistry. She has the best galleries too.

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  36. Well done to your brother. I have just been allowed to donate again after being excluded for 16 years by the "mad cow' clause. Donation 161 on Thursday.

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    1. J Cosmo Newbery: I saw that restriction has been finally lifted. The blood bank and many patients will be very grateful. Thank you for going back.

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  37. Your frost and frozen bubbles are a welcome sight here right now. No chance of anything frozen outside here.
    And once again, bird envy rears its ugly head!

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    1. Anne in the kitchen: I am glad that you have your pool for cool relief. And believe me I totally understand bird envy. I plead guilty. Often.

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  38. The ice, those photos are amazing and so well done. That's is cold in the early morning -6C. Our coldest in the early am has been -3C but I was in bed. The parrots are lovely as always.

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    1. Margaret D: We get colder than that, and in some years -6 or 7 is quite common. I do love the king parrots, at any time of the year (or day).

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  39. Hi EC - that amount of blood giving is very well worth noting - good for your brother. I'm quite glad it's not that weather here ... but frost does make life sparkle ... while the bubbles enjoy their time with you. Seeing the parrots must be so cheering ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher: My father (and brother's step father) gave blood. I am so glad that at least one of us follows his tradition. And yes, seeing the birds always lifts my mood.

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  40. Frozen bubbles are amazing! As always your bird pics are beautiful and your brother is a true hero. More people should aspire to be like him.

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    1. Mildred Ratched: I think that brother is a hero too - and he does other voluntary work too. I am fascinated by frozen bubbles and agree that they are amazing.

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  41. Hi. Hope you’re well. Regine

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    1. Regine: Thank you. I hope your recovery is picking up its pace.

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  42. Never seen sharp frost this close. Interesting phenomenon.

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    1. Damyanti Biswas: I think that frosty mornings are beautiful.

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  43. First of all, I applaud your youngest brother for donating his blood/plasma that many times. That is amazing and says so much about him in the best way possible.

    Second of all, I love your photos, the frosty ones and all their intricate patterns, the bubbles and those birds? Absolutely love your birds. Have a great week!

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    1. DeniseinVA: I am very, very proud of that brother - and glad that you enjoyed my photos. I hope that you and Gregg have a wonderful week too.

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  44. Any day which contains a rainbow, birds and frozen bubbles is a special day, indeed! We certainly appreciate your sharing such beauty with us!

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    1. Wally Jones: They were different days, but brightened each and every one of them. As the beauty you share does.

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  45. That last photo is striking! I'm glad you've had several chances now to make frozen bubbles. Your frost looks very different from our usual variety, which is fine and covers plants evenly rather than forming in shards as yours does. It must have something to do with science but I'm not sure what it would be :)

    I'm sorry to read that Jazz is having a bad time. I hope he feels better by the time you read this. It is very stressful to have a pet so ill, so unpredictably.

    Thank you for the rainbow and the skies and, of course, the teen parrot. He doesn't know how beautiful he is.

    Wishing you a good week, dear friend.

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    1. jenny_o: Thank you. Sadly Jazz is only feeling a little better and we will have to force another magic pill down his throat today (when himself gets up). It is very worrying indeed.
      I am so grateful for the beauty that surrounds me, and more than happy to share it.
      I hope (probably in vain) that your stresses are considerably reduced my chosen sister.

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    2. I forgot to add a big salute to your brother for his amazing number of blood donations - his generosity and compassion is evident. Reminds me of someone he is related to ...

      I'm crossing my fingers and everything else I've got, that those pills work their magic on Mr. Jazz.

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    3. jenny_o: Thank you. We have got another magic pill down Jazz's throat today. He is happier for the moment and so are we. Hopefully this flare up will be over. Soon.

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    4. Good to hear. And I'll keep crossing everything that you are right about the flare soon being over.

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    5. jenny_o: Fingers crossed. Tightly.

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  46. Dear EC, I'm impressed, too, by that amount of giving of "self." I've never once in all these many years given blood. Don't know why exactly. My brother has but somehow it hasn't occurred to me even when there has been some major tragedy in which blood i needed.

    Your photographs truly almost take away my breath with their beauty. Once, one a bus in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I was standing in the aisle and the bus stopped and passengers got on. I was just standing there and then I glanced at those seated around me and saw them all looking in one direction with true awe on their faced. I followed their stares and saw the most beautiful face I'd ever seen in my life. More beautiful than any Hollywood starlet--Elizabeth Taylor comes to mind but even she did not hold me enthralled. This young woman was beauty incarnate and everyone on the bus, I could tell, thought the same. We all stared. She must have been used to it--she was probably about 18 or in her early twenties and she simple relaxed into serenity. It was, perhaps, one of the clearest examples I've ever seen of humility.

    Well that story is to say that you captured beauty in those plants and those bubbles and once again I was enthralled. Thank you. I wish you peace at the deep center of yourself. Dee Ready

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    1. Dee Ready: Thank you so much. Beauty is an incredible gift isn't it - where-ever we find it. Or it finds us.

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  47. Dear EC, forgot to thank you for that lovely comment you left on my recent posting. What's happening with Elisa is surely, as she has said, "Awesome." It is a testament, perhaps, to her belief that in looking for good within each event of one's life, there is good. Peace.Dee Ready

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    1. Dee Ready: I was thrilled to hear of the dramatic improvement in Elisa's health and hope (fervently) that the remaining tumours continue to shrink (and indeed disappear).

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  48. As always, your photos lift my mood and my day. But the most beautiful item today was that snippet about your brother. People like him are the reason one can hang on to one's faith in humanity, so thankful for them!

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    1. Nilanjana Bose: He is a star isn't he? I love that the blood bank also recognised and applauded his contribution.

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  49. Your rother is a good man. Love the parrots, the bubbles and the rainbow!

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    1. e: Thank you. He is. And I love the things I featured this week too - all of them, including that brother.

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  50. Oh my goodness you’ve posted all my favorite things. Your birds such a delight and your gifts of frost can bring those charming bubbles they’re merrymakers! Lovely skies and a rainbow 🌈 I needed this uplift this morning thank you.

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  51. Your brother is a blessing to those in need. Loved the photos especially the colorful birds. Thank you for the pictures of frost and frozen bubbles it certainly cooled me off in this heat,

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    1. RasmaSandra: I am glad to have been able to cool you a little and pleased you enjoyed the photos too.

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  52. Love the rainbow, the parrots and the frozen bubbles!

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  53. Good on your brother. He's a hero.
    Frozen bubbles and birds. Joy.
    Hugs,

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  54. I also am VERY impressed with your younger brother's achievement. Must be a record. I have never seen frozen bubbles and these are superb photographs of them. Love the dawn and rainbow adn of course all the birds. I am just about to go off again and this time to Sweden where my granddaughter Anna is getting married so I will be away for 2 weeks. Gillian (my daughter) is SLOWLY improving but no bone has grown as yet and they say it could take another 3-4 months before she has more mobility. Thanks for asking and I hope you are doing OK these days. Have a great week ahead

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure: I believe there are a couple of people in my city who have donated more blood/plasma than he has. Not many I suspect and he hasn't stopped yet. I hope the wedding is wonderful, and really hope that Gillian's recovery lifts its pace.

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  55. Hello my dear friend! I don't have been visiting my friends and I don't have been post too. How are you? I miss so much you my friend. I only have seeing Instagram. Do you have Instagram?
    Beautiful photos as always. Hugs and Love! Sonia.

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    1. sonia a. mascaro: It is lovely to see you here. I don't have Instagram - but hope you are enjoying it. I really hope you are doing better than you were too. Huge hugs.

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  56. Wow! Kudos to your brother - what a tremendous gift to others. And your photos are beautiful as always. The "sharp frost" is lovely, and the frozen bubble with frost on it? One of a kind! Hope you (and Jazz) are having a good week. :-)

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    1. Diane Henders: I was so lucky that I had to go out again and saw those bubbles after the frost had settled. HUGE smiles. Poor Jazz has had a flare up of his pancreatitis this week. I am hoping (so much) that it settles quickly.

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    2. Oh, no. Poor Jazz. I hope he gets better soon. (And doesn't draw too much of your blood while he's feeling crappy.)

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    3. Diane Henders: Jazz is still very far from well. More of my blood will be shed this morning. Getting the magic pill down his reluctant throat is a two person job and one that will be undertaken as soon as himself gets up today.

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  57. I'm super impressed with your brother as well! Amazing. Love the photos - bubbles and beautiful birds - perfect smiles

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    1. Jemi Fraser: Thank you. I am so glad that I can spread smiles.

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  58. Nunca supe ni vi esas burbujas congeladas, que por cierto estéticamente son muy bonitas, así como nunca estuve en ningún lugar que hiciera -6º C.
    Y felicita a tu hermano de mi parte, por ese generoso corazón que tiene al donar sangre en esas cantidades, que seguro que muchas vidas han podido salvar.
    Un cordial saludo desde Sevilla, hoy con 45º C a la sombra.

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    1. Manuel: 45C is a DREADFUL temperature. Or I think so. I much prefer our current temperatures. I agree with you about the beautiful bubbles, and will pass your kind words on to my brother. Stay as cool as you can.

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  59. Ohmegosh ohmegosh I almost missed this post! Eeee I want it on the wall playing all day with the sound of the wind in the trees.

    My brother used to donate blood; I think the hospitals were bleeding him dry...he has some rare blood type.

    Congratulations to your brother! Tell him to take good care of himself. He's special.

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    1. neena maiya (guyana gyal): Many thanks. And I love the idea that this post should have a sound track of wind in the trees. I think that brother is special too.

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