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It's pretty dreary, but that is our reality right now. Happily, my amaryllis blooms!
First, past the winery and the grape vines waiting for the spring.
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What do you think? Cars on the side of the road.
Ice fishing! These are drive-by shooting photos. Not bad!
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The wetlands lie dormant.
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The rivers are beginning to thaw. So is the roof snow!
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2 comments:
I wouldn't ice fish to begin with, but certainly not at this time of year!
Such a beautiful amaryllis bloom, lovely colour.
All the best Jan
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