Hurricane Isaac's path

Cacti bushes, captured in Arizona

Hi my friends,

it's Sunday again and I hope you all have a good one, where ever you are!

Two days ago we were fearing Hurricane "Isaac"'s path coming over Florida and today we are lucky and happy... he turned out more to the waters into the Gulf of Mexico and Florida is out of danger, except Key West get wet. You never know up to the last days which direction the storm will really turn.

Back in time, when we were living down in Key West, we were evacuating many times - and nothing happened at home. And by many other storms we sat at home, boarded up with a lot of water and a bigger stock of can food as usual...had no electricity for some days - and get soaked with to much water....almost in to the living room.

But today we are happy and thankful not to had to do anything from all above.

Wishing you all a safe and lucky Sunday too!
~Susanne

Money won't make you happy....

Money won't make you happy... but everybody wants to 

find out for themselves. 

Zig Ziglar 

Hi my friends,

Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments and all those many "thumbs up" also on facebook to my last "Wordless Sunday" post.

We are absolutely NOT looking forward to Hurricane "Irene" who is coming this way towards the Florida East Coast - and the good news are, "she" will move more far out in to the Atlantic! We will get some heavy rain, that's for sure - but nothing more. 


And rain is always welcomed in Florida.

Thanks for that!

Wishing you ALL a nice Tuesday.

Susanne

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My Wordless Sunday - #13

Have a wonderful Sunday - Schoenen Sonntag allerseits - Buona Domenica per tutti - Je te souhaite une merveilleux Dimanche - Szep vasarnapot kivanom!

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Red as Blood...

Red as blood

This planet Earth, the act of putting a roof over our heads, 

our flesh and blood existence, it's all very temporary.
Melissa Auf der Maur

Hi my friends,

thanks for all the comments from yesterday, very much appreciated, every single one!

I wish you a nice day - happy Thursday every one!

See you soon - be happy :)

Susanne

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Phalaenopsis Orchid

I LOVE Orchids!

Phalaenopsis

are among the easiest and most rewarding orchids to grow. An American Orchid Society demographic survey showed that Phalaenopsis have become America~s favorite orchid. The plants adapt well to the environment of the home or office. From the time that the first flower bud opens, the sprays will remain in bloom for the next 2 to 3 months.

LIGHTING
Sufficient lighting is a must for successful cultivation. Phalaenopsis prefer either an east or a lightly shaded south facing window. West windows should be used with caution. Depending upon the location of the home, the west window may become very hot during the late spring through early fall. The foliage on your Phalaenopsis may burn.

TEMPERATURE
Phalaenopsis thrive under normal household temperatures. For the best results, provide nighttime temperatures between 60 to 65°F and daytime temperatures between 75 to 85°F.

WATERING
Depending upon the temperature, Phalaenopsis potted in bark should be watered about once or twice a week. During the summer, the plants may need to be watered every 4-5 days. The rule of thumb for watering should be as followed : More heat more water, less heat less water.

Phalaenopsis potted in New Zealand sphagnum moss should be watered less often, about every 7 to 10 days.

Phalaenopsis prefer to be kept on the moist side. This does not mean that they like to be left in standing water,however try to water the plants early in the day so that the foliage will be dry by nightfall. To prevent bacterial and fungal disease use Physan 20 once a month.

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Hi my friends,
I'm happy I could bring some sunshine to you with my beach scene post from yesterday. That's what my blog is for, to enjoy YOU with my pictures :))

Today we have a beautiful flower online - the Orchid. This one was the flower in the garden of my neighbor friend down in Key West. From her I've learned a lot about Orchids and I learned to LOVE these flowers and still do it today!
Aren't they beauties?

Susanne


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Is this a Bonsai....?

It's a Bonsai growing there out of the stump of a tree...? :-)

My Wordless Sunday # 11

Evening lights....

Beauty is everywhere to find - you just have to open your eyes and don't search too far away.

Your daily environment has a lot to offer.
If you take your time - you will see it!

There is always a new hope....

Nothing is lost for ever, nothings just ends! There is always a new hope, a new life is coming up, even the conditions of surviving are not the best some times! I'm glad to see this new bud on my dried out tree!

Green Simphony

And this picture is the opposite from my yesterday's post. I like to do experiments with light and shade, with shapes and colors.

Diese Aufnahme ist die umgekehrte Version von meinem gestrigen Bild in Schwarz-Weiss. Ich mag das Herumexperimentieren mit Licht und Schatten, mit Formen und Farben.

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Rosmary - not just Basil

I have not only Basil in my yard - The pot Rosmary herb is grown to a big bush already.

In meinem kleinen Kraeutergarten wachst nicht nur der Basilikum, sondern auch Rosmarin und ergaenzt unsere Kochkuenste mit seinem feinem Aroma.

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Fern in my Yard

Catching the last sunbeams......

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Lady Slipper Orchids

Lady Slipper in pink (A)

Lady slipper in brown colors, with stripes (B)

These are a pair of different shoes, Ladies! One is to wear on Monday and the other one for Sundays only! You choose which one for Sunday...o.k.? Aren't they beautiful?



Das hier sind zwei paar Schuhe, meine Damen! Einen fuer Montag und den anderen fuer Sonntage. Es ist ihnen ueberlassen, welchen fuer wann sie tragen moechten. Sind sie nicht wunderschoen, diese zwei "Lady slippers" oder Frauenschuh-Orchideen?

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Basil or Basilikum

Finally, my Basil is growing nicely again in my herb garden. It takes a while because of the fight with many snails and all kinds of bugs. Now we can enjoy our fresh herbs every day in our "cuisine".

Nach langem Kampf gegen Schnecken und sonstige Kaefer, kommt mein Basilikum nun endlich doch noch zum Wachsen. Wir erfreuen uns jetzt tagtaeglich am koestlichen Geschmack dieser frischen Kraeuter in unserer Kueche.

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Blue Flowers

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Sometimes, when you're strolling through the little hidden lanes in Key West you will find many of these hanging blue flowers looking so energetically over a white wall.

Schlendert man durch die kleinen Gaesschen in Key West, trifft man oft auf viele dieser , ueber weissgetuenchte Mauern haengenden, blauen Blumen. Sind sie nicht wunderschoen und anmutend anzusehen?

Red Hibiscus

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She is so beautiful this red Hibiscus flower - and is growing also in my yard. That's the tropics!

Ein wunderschoener Hibiscusbusch blueht in meinem Garten, mehrmals im Jahr sogar! Unsere subtropischen Verhaeltnisse hier sind die besten Bedingungen fuer diese Pflanzen.

White Orchids

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This is one of the most wonderful flowers I have ever seen blooming. Where can you find such a nice flower? Come and see my yard!!

Eine der absolut schoensten Orchidee die ich je bluehen gesehen habe. Wo? In meinem Garten!

Oleander in my Yard

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Every day I do enjoy looking at my big oleander tree in my yard. For me these flowers always represent the warm summer in the south. Here in Key West they are blooming all year long.

Seit meinen Kindertagen schon erinnert mich der Oleanderbusch, den wir damals im Tessin hatten, an die Waerme des Suedens. Hier in Key West blueht er das ganze Jahr ueber und erfreut mich tagtaeglich in meinem Garten.

Light and Shadow

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It is time to post a Black & White photograph again, right? In this picture I was capturing a single second of light on this palmleaf - as soon as I clicked, the sunlight was gone!

Ich denke nun ist wieder mal Zeit etwas aus meiner Fine-Art-Fotokiste auf diese Seite zu bringen. Dieses Bild habe ich buchstaeblich im letzten Sonnenstrahl "geklickt". Ich mag die Geometrie und den warmen Silberton, sie strahlen fuer mich Regelmaessigkeit und Harmonie aus.