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Watery Wednesday

I really enjoyed my first visit with all the folks at Watery Wednesday last week (be sure you go visit). I thought I'd give it a go again this week. I think, however, that this post should be called Sudsy Wednesday!

Our beautiful god-daughter and her handsome beau (hereafter known as The Kids), came over on Monday (my birthday) to give my poor, neglected car a bath. They brought their own materials and did a wonderful job. In fact, we told them they should have one of those magnetic signs on their car "Detailers Will Travel"!!!

After a sudsy start to the morning, and a change of clothes, we were off to lunch.

Joy to You!

Blogoversary

On June 3, I will celebrate my second year of blogging, exploring, meeting new folks, making new friends, learning new things.
It's been a whole lot of fun. I also noticed that sometime in the last month I reached 100 followers and 400+ posts. I really don't pay a lot of attention to those things, but decided since they all sort of came together at the same time, there must be some significance and so, it was time to celebrate with a little give-a-way.

Here's the deal, the give-a-way is for my followers only. There is no button to put on your blog. Blogging about the give-a-way won't get you extra points. All you have to do is leave a comment here. On Friday, June 18, I'll name the winners. There is one small *fly in the ointment* ... you must let me know what gift you would like. I've noticed that I have a lot of readers in my followers and I hope there is something here you would like. You get to choose from:

• The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: a portable mentor by McMeekin
• The first three Matthew Shardlake Historical Mysteries by C. J. Sansom
• Hooked On Murder by Betty Hechtman - the first in a crochet mystery series
• A reusable box of 10 recycled cards and envelopes titled *Amelia's Trees*. The quote on the inside of the box is from Shakespeare "I will but look upon the hedges and follow you ..."
• And last, but not least, a small stone trinket box with inlaid flower (made in India)
  

In addition, each will come with a surprise.

Get to work! Leave your comment. Tell me what you would like. Make a list in order of preference if you wish. I'll pick the names on June 18. The first name will get the gift of their choice and I'll work my way through the list.

Thanks for celebrating with me.

Joy to You!

Mosaic Monday

Mosaic Monday is hosted by the lovely Mary. Be sure you visit!

I have a small mosaic today. It's been really hot and humid and we aren't venturing too far from home. I went out into Musashi's Garden (our back yard) and took some shots of what is blooming.

Zinnia, Dianthus and the tomatoes are from our balcony garden. I decided I should take a shot of them before we eat them all up. With the temperature rising, it will soon be too hot for any more tomatoes to *set*. I have another dozen or so on the two plants to pick. There is nothing like a home grown tomato -- so sweet and tasty.

Have a wonderful week!

Joy to You!

Camera Critters

Camera Critters is hosted every Saturday by the lovely Misty. Be sure you visit!

Yesterday I went out into Musashi's Garden to take some shots of the newly blooming zinnias.

This is what I found.

Who is that peaking around the corner?

Come out, come out. Whoever you are!

There you are!

Happy holiday weekend everyone.

Stay safe, enjoy and remember what Memorial Day is all about.

Joy to You!