Spring Flowers

I decided to write this blog to help to promote my kntting, but after some grey, rainy days it was so nice to see the sun that I just couldn't resist going outside to soak up some of the warmth.   I decided to take some pictures of my garden before the clouds roll in again - at least according to the weatherman.

As I was looking at the day lilies and hollyhocks and delphinium buds and how they are all leaning to the left, searching for that same sun that we have all been craving, a garden toad leaped up into the crevice of the figurine below my gazing ball.  I am not sure who startled who more, but I managed to snap a picture of his backside still "hiding" from me!

I should be taking pictures of the new summer baby tops that I have recently knitted , but the gardens just seemed to be calling to me!  All of the rain has not been very inspirational for moods, but it has definitely created a lushness to the garden that can't help but inspire a smile. 

In my front garden, my clematis has gone mad!  I guess it enjoys the rain as well and there are hundreds of blooms on both sides of the plant this year with many more buds just waiting to burst open at a moment's notice.

Anyone who knows me, knows that New Orleans is my favorite city.  As I write this, my heart goes out to the people of the entire Gulf Coast dealing with that horrific oil spill.  I just don't understand why with all of today's technology, and all of the billions earned by the oil companies and spent to learn more drilling technology, that they can't fix this. 

Recently, the New Orleans Saints Superbowl Champions football team visited the Gulf Coast to see the effects of the oil spill on the plant and animal life of the coast.  They announced a raffle to raise money to help those affected by the oil spill.  They are raffling off one Superbowl Ring for $2.00 per ticket.  Tickets can be bought on line for $2.00 each with a minimum purchase of 5 tickets.  If anyone is interested in helping out in this small way, please visit the website at http://www.saintsgulfcoastrenewal.com/  I'm in!  I want that ring!

More later - maybe even about knitting next time!