Tuesday, July 14, 2009

7/15 Outdoor Wednesday # 27

My apologies to everyone… life has gotten in the way… but I want everyone to still be able to participate in Outdoor Wednesday.. so I am posting  Mr Linky…

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It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday” HERE

1. POST your outdoor photos and the Outdoor Wednesday logo/button on your blog and link back to  http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/ so that others will be able to find all the links to other Outdoor Wednesday posts.

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

2. Add your Name and the Permalink to your post (NOT your general blog address) in “Mr. Linky”. For help with permalink see HERE

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My sunflowers are starting to bloom!

First sunflowers

 

Don’t forget to visit other Outdoor Wednesday participants by clicking on their links. Check back later to make certain you visit all the Outdoor Wednesday participants.

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66 comments:

  1. Hi Susan, your sunflower is lovely....I have always been in love with these. They seem so happy!

    Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful event.

    Hugs, Barb

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  2. The Sunflower is beautiful.. A friend just went to the Sunflower festival.. I'll be sharing her photos next week... Hope things are getting better on your end.. You've truly been missed. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  3. Susan, YEA about your sunflowers. I am happy they are blooming for you.

    I sure hope things are getting better with things for you. I've been thinking about you lots, and I wanted to be sure and send all best wishes to you and yours. Miss you, but I understand that family comes first...

    Hope everything works out for you.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  4. Oh, and thank you for hosting us! You're a sweetie...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  5. Gorgeous sunflower, Susan. Hope you are doing well! Happy OW!...Christine

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  6. Susan,

    Praying that things are getting better for you. Been waking up in the middle of the night and have found that is a good time to pray. Actually, it is the only way I can get back to sleep. I figure God is up all night anyway, so I can leave everything in His hands.

    :)

    Christi

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  7. Susan,
    My best wishes to you and your family. Please know we are all thinking of you. Hugs, Cindy

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  8. Susan - Thanks for hosting this fun event each week. Sure hope everthing is ok and you and your family are well. No apologies necessary - You and your family should come first in your life. (((hugs)))
    Glenda

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  9. I love sunflowers. I always think that I will grow some, but so far that has never happened. I did buy a fake sunflower arrangement today at Michael's. It's not the real thing, but it looks really cute.

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  10. Hi Susan! Love the sunflowers...so frenchy! I hope things are improving for your family. You are such a sweetie to continue to host for us! Miss you...hugs...Debbie

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  11. Sending lots of good wishes your way! Thank you for hosting this too. I get to visit so many places this way.

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  12. Beautiful sunflower, Susan! I so need more color in the garden.

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  13. Thank you for being our hostess. Beautiful sunflower!!!!

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  14. Hi Susan, I hope everything is working out with you and your family. The sunflower brings sunshine to our lives, I hope it brightens yours! Happy Wednesday!

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  15. Hi Susan!
    This is my very first "Outdoor Wednesday" post! I've always wanted to join in but I never remembered in time. I just posted about Times Square and realized it would be perfect for this event. Thanks so much!
    Love your pretty sunflower!
    Hugs, Pat

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  16. Hi Susan! Sounds like you've been busy just like me. But still want to thank you for being such a dedicated host. Can't wait to see more of your beautiful sunshiny sunflowers in your backyard!
    -marie

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  17. Susan-Sending a basketfull of good wishes your way and prayers. So sorry you have this trial to go thru...hope things are getting better each and every day. Thank you for all you are doing by keeping each one of us in touch and allowing us all the blog friendships and enjoyment from each posting and comments to lift our days.

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  18. Hi Susan, you are a real trouper to keep this up when other pressing matters are at your door. Thanks as always!

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  19. Your sunflowers are beautiful! Hope things are getting better. Take care...

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  20. Take care Susan. Don't neglect yourself. We are thinking about you and directing prayer and positive energy your way.

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  21. Even though I live in sunny Singapore, I have not been successful in growing sunflowers. :(

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  22. Sunflowers are the happiest flowers :-). hope all is going well Susan, thank you for hosting OW, happy Wednesday, Kathy.

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  23. Susan, thank you for taking the time to set week's Outdoor Wednesday. You are sweet to think of us during a time when life is demanding your attention and energies elsewhere. You are such a treasure! I hope all is well and improving soon.

    Tina

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  24. I have never joined in but have always enjoyed this meme!!! So...today I am linking up for the first time.
    I hope things are going well for you...and that life gives you a break from all the business and some wonderful events this week!

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  25. Susan,
    It's beautiful! I love Sunflowers...I always wanted to plant me some...maybe next year...You capture the beautiful photos of the Sunflower...Happy Outdoor..Katherinellen

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  26. I'm concerned about you and yours.

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  27. Happy Outdoor Wednesday. Thought I'd join in the fun since I try to spend as much time as I can out doors.
    Your sunflower is gorgeous!
    Have a great day
    Darlene

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  28. Hi Susan! There's something for you in my today's Outdoor Wednesday post! Please come to have a look when you have time.
    Hope you are doing better.
    Monicax.

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  29. I hope things are getting better for you daily. You have my prayers.

    You are such a sweetie to continue this opportunity. Please take care.

    Your sunflower is great. I've never grown one but there is always next year...Lord willing.

    Sending a ((hug)) your way.

    Becky K.

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  30. Hi, Susan ... I hope things will settle down for you soon. You are so sweet to continue to host Outdoor Wednesday for us, and I appreciate it.

    I love sunflowers and have been thinking about planting some seeds. Your picture has inspired me.

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  31. Great sunflower...and I have always loved your header picture on this blog.

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  32. Susan, Your sunflower is gorgeous. Thanks for hosting another OUtdoor Wednesday. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I sure know how life can get in the way... hugs ~lynne~

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  33. Hope your mil is doing much better. Praying for you!

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  34. Dear Susan,
    HAPPY OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY FRIEND,
    WE ALL MISS AND APPRECIATE YOU...you, your family, and mil are in my prayers.
    those sunflowers represent your beautiful spirit so hold on and things will get better...take some time off....we will not forget you or leave you
    angel winks
    debbie

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  35. Boy, you are going to have some happy birdies in your yard!

    Hope your MIL is doing welll...I will continue to pray for you both.

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  36. Dear Susan, i so hope things are looking better in your family. We've missed your smiling face!
    Love the sunflower..and thanks for taking time to set up Mr. Linky. Your fabulous Outdoor Wed. is one of the most popular memes in Blogland.

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  37. Oh my goodness, you have absolutely nothing to apologize for! I am just waiting for the week we all come and find that all is well with you and yours.

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  38. Oops, sorry for my error when posting my link. They both lead to today's post though.

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  39. Thank you for hosting each week. I enjoy my visits to all the Outdoor Wednesday sights. I had Sunflowers in the photos I have in my camera. Hopefully, I'll be able to upload them before next week.
    Mama Bear

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  40. I love sunflowers! And yours is beautiful! Karen

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  41. I love those happy flowers!

    Hope everything is okay in your neck of the woods.

    Justine :o )

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  42. Hello Susan. So sunny and a happy flower.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Happy outdoor and a great day.
    Regina

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  43. Susan thanks for linking us all up..this is alot of fun and I have discovered many new blogs. I had to install my link twice #87 is the correct one.

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  44. Thank you Susan for hosting!

    Cqarolyn

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  45. My first Outdoor Wednesday post! Thanks so much for hosting, and I hope life gets a little calmer very soon.

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  46. You are so kind to host even though things are not perfect in your life right now! The sunflower is so cheery and I hope it brings a smile to your face.

    ~Susan

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  47. Hi Susan! I just posted my very first Outdoor Wednesday! I look forward to many more!

    I love your Sunflowers!

    xoxoxo
    Donna Marie

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  48. Dear Susan, I hope that the rocky times pass quickly. I love to join in here because it is a bright spot in my week that I look forward to. It is such a great sunflower. May it be sunny for you too.

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  49. Hi Susan... I hope your summer is going ok... Thanks for posting Mr. Linky, my granddaughter just started a blog and was looking forward to posting for OW. She even takes her own photos! Her first post was OW today...I was so proud of her!
    Hope your week is going well...
    ~Really Rainey~

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  50. Hi Susan, what a pretty sunflower. Thank you so much for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. I always look forward to this day. :)
    Praying that everything is ok in your part of the world. (HUGS)
    Sandra

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  51. Love the sunflower! I had lots of them at my house in VA! I'm hoping to have lots of them next year here in GA! Thank you for hosting this! I'm hoping that I can join you all again!
    Robin

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  52. Great sunflower! They're such happy flowers! I hope things are getting better for you. I understand about life. Just posting at 3:45pm PDT here because I had to pick my dad up from the hospital and get him settled at home. Life happens.

    Robin

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  53. I love sunflowers! So bright and cheery and standing tall and proud in the garden. Mine are starting to bloom too - isn't summer grand?

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  54. Sunflowers make me smile but yours had me grinning from ear to ear!

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  55. Susan , hope things are improving!
    Thank you for hosting..come back soon..miss you!

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  56. Oh I'm just dropping by. Here's me hoping your sunflowers brighten your day and that everything is progressing well.

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  57. I have never posted here before but thought I would share the garden shower we had last weekend for my future Daughter-in-law. (one week to go...)

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  58. How I love sunflowers! So pretty! I wish I would have planted some. My chickens love them too! lol

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  59. Oh I love sunflowers! A friend of my families had huge sunflowers they were so tall! I didn't know they could be giants lol.

    All the best,
    Allison

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  60. Aaaaah! The great outdoors.....my favorite thing :) I so love checking out all the people you have posting on Wednesday's. You're such a great hostess!

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  61. Sunflowers are alway so bright and cheery, a true sign that summer is here. Love them. I also wanted to let you know that the next "Cloche Party" is scheduled for Sept. 11th for the Fall season. Grab the button on my sidebar to remind you and to let your friends know. See you there. Hugs, Marty

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  62. The sunflower is so pretty. I hope you have a bounty of blossoms. I love to watch them turn their faces toward the sun!

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  63. Hi Susan
    I'm sorry things are hectic for you. I'm wondering how your MIL is doing. You must be very busy. We're thinking about you. I hope everything gets sorted out and everyone is well again. *hugs*. Take care of you and see you soon we hope.
    Judi

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