A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-20-07....Yay, It's Spring!

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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I was looking out the window after our Ice/rain/snow storm we had Friday/Saturday. I can't wait for this to melt. Breathing a sigh of relief, Oh how I'm so thankful this week is officially Spring!

It is enjoyable having 4 seasons. Winter just seems to be the longest. Gardening and birding are my love. Each year, I look so forward to spring and all that is to be done.

Recently we have moved. My former yard was filled with gardens and birds. Now, a new beginning. Soon I'll be putting up birdhouses, planting and enjoying the warm sun. This yard is my new palette to create on.
What do you look forward to with Spring?

I thought a poem for this spring thread would be perfect. I searched and searched on the internet and found nothing I truly loved reading. I went to my ping page and saw this posted by NicknamedBob. Beautiful! Thank you so much NicknamedBob :)

Sonnet to Almost Spring

The flowers stir, and stretch their tender shoots,
Awakened by a warmth come softly seeping,
“Rise up!” the call has traced their hidden roots,
To rouse them from their winter’s peaceful sleeping.

The den of slumbers has become,
A din of noisy childish clatter.
Impetuous and impish in its sum,
They split the earth and clamber up its ladder.

Emerging into sunlit air, and softening caresses,
Of nurture at its basest form, the soil on which we stand,
Which all too quickly grips them and compresses,
As night falls much too early in the land.

False spring has lured them out. Cruel season’s dying play,
Receding from the shores of Spring, the Winter ebbs away.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . March 17, 2007

1-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 3-19-07 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Aquamarine]

Beautiful Post GodBlessUSA! I love Spring!

Just heard this morning that today is the last day of winter so we know what tomorrow is. :)

[Aquamarine]

Beautifully choreographed post LUV W.

[Aquamarine]

Gorgeous picture. Dogwoods in Kentucky bluegrass country, I'd like to be there.

[Lady Jag]

[Kitty Mittens]

This is a Lovely Thread, Dear (((((GeeBee)))))!! Thank you for the Cheery Blessing, for this Celebration of the Beauty of Spring!

I'm Looking Forward to So Much, through our Lord's Grace; I've been Side-Lined for a Long Time from Gardening, Hiking, Yard Work, etc, because of Herniated Lumbar Discs, but am Finally Functioning Fairly Normally Again, so I'm Ready to Slowly Return to these Things. Glory to God! I'm Excited, because this Weekend is the Time I have Planned to Go Hiking through the Small Hills and Woods, a Joy I was Afraid I'd Never Experience Again.

I've Missed those Places So Much! Several Ponds Filled with Fish and Turtles, a Deep Creek Filled with Frogs and Tadpoles, and a Woods Replete with Birds of All Kinds. The Honeysuckle Blooms in the Clearings in the Woods, and the Fragrance is Absolutely Heavenly. There are Funny Small Bugs that Swim through the Creek, and they Look Like they're Wearing Little Tennis Shoes. With Eyes Tearing Up, I just cannot Wait!

Everyone have a Blessed, Blessed Spring!

P.S. Meg and Dolly, I am your Companion in Back Pain, and still Hurt Everyday; won't it be Wonderful in our Father's House, when these Pains will be a Thing of the Past.

Behold, I Make All Things New! (Rev.21:5)

[Kitty Mittens]

Bob, your Poetry is just Wonderful!

[La Enchiladita]

GOOD MORNING, SUNSHINE!!

[Lady Jag]

Hi, DEETS! Hope you're having a lovely day!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Afternoon Aqua :)
Thank you. Isn't this great. Its really spring. It's much warmer here today and most of the snow/ice melted.

[La Enchiladita]

I'm partial to the Pacific myself...*grin.* I'd like to get out there on a boat, maybe try some deep-sea fishing, too.

I used to love being on the beach; now, I much better like being out on the ocean....

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Afternoon (((( Kitty Mittens)))) How wonderful to be able to return to doing the things you love. What a very difficult time for you. I will keep you in my prayers. I enjoy hiking so much too. Nature is such a beautiful gift from God. Last year I could not enjoy it as usual either so this year I'm going to do all that I can to enjoy this spring.

are Funny Small Bugs that Swim through the Creek, and they Look Like they're Wearing Little Tennis Shoes. LOL, :)

[beachn4fun]

(((DITA)))

I wouldn't mind some deep-sea fishing, myself.

However, my poor body would probably be in such bad shape wrestling a fish that I'd probably never make it out of bed the next day.

BUT WHAT FUN, huh?

[GodBlessUSA]

That's great Dita. If you ever go deep sea fishing, I'd love to hear all about your trip. I'm such a land lover. ;) Deep sea fishing would make me nervous going out that far.

When I was younger, I took trips down to Florida and a friend took me out on his boat. They all went deep sea diving. It was beautiful out there. I would see porpoises jumping. What a joy to see them.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Beachn :)
I made it back before you left. I hope you are having a great day.

[GodBlessUSA]

When you do get to get out and enjoy, if you remember, please let me know how your first trip out hiking goes. :)

[beachn4fun]

Hi Girlie.

Did you have a good time?

[GodBlessUSA]

It was ok. I need a music book for my daughter and ran every where and no where to be found. So I picked up rotisserie chicken dinner. No cooking, that's a plus. ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Afternoon Lady Jag :)

[La Enchiladita]

Me too... I hope so too...*sigh*

Your cheerful imaged helped...:)

[La Enchiladita]

I can't believe I got back online before you left for the day...Woo Hoo!!

So, you think you'd be catching the Big One, huh??

hehe