tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post4972794258806372251..comments2023-05-12T09:52:51.723-04:00Comments on MyTexasGardens: Falling Into Autumn, and Some Blue Things!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-50737146547117619192013-11-21T17:01:36.212-05:002013-11-21T17:01:36.212-05:00Hi Nancy! You're right about chinaberry, but w...Hi Nancy! You're right about chinaberry, but when I type it as one word, I get squiggly underlines so I separated it to see what would happen. It looks better as one word, doesn't it? Well, the blueberry juniper was truly a sight, I have never seen one before-I loved it! They outlined the perimeter of this cemetery in Bridgeport, and I just happened to notice the bluish cast about them.<br /><br />So glad I could bring you a piece of home Nancy! Thank you for coming by, have a great weekend! ♥Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-30159601171748343612013-11-21T14:46:01.150-05:002013-11-21T14:46:01.150-05:00The blueberry juniper and china berry trees remind...The blueberry juniper and china berry trees remind me of my Texas childhood. Mereta TX was where my dad farmed, and I certainly remember those chinaberry trees..we said chinaberry as one word!Nancy McCarrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12867768046703596688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-384104963099760742013-11-21T11:18:29.588-05:002013-11-21T11:18:29.588-05:00Hey, G'day Thisisme! Karo's parents cafe ...Hey, G'day Thisisme! Karo's parents cafe did have a jukebox, and also the little jukeboxes in the booths for customers to choose songs from. And they had speakers outside the building for those who ate outside. When Karo was about 6 or 7 he would dance outside on one of the picnic tables, and the patrons would toss him a bit of change-what fun!<br /><br />Thank you for the compliments on my tiny garden. Some years ago I painted the bricks each a different color, and the weather finally wore the paint away. This year, I decided it would be fine to leave them natural. <br /><br />And, you are so correct about Lonnie Donegan-he made 'Rock Island Line' the first debut record to go gold in Britain, triggering the "skiffle craze", and, it did reach the top 10 in the US.<br /><br />I do agree with you about Shadykins-he is good, and knows his stuff! I like how he can find a song to compliment any situation! How about mathematics, Shady?<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by Thisisme. I do like the fall look on my blog, just hope I can remember how to get it off when I want to change it back, tee hee! Hugs to you, see you soon! ♥Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-43148222731144489062013-11-21T06:21:37.834-05:002013-11-21T06:21:37.834-05:00Well, G'day to you Miss Suzanne! Gosh, when I ...Well, G'day to you Miss Suzanne! Gosh, when I saw Shadykin's comment, I thought I was reading a book!!!! He is a little dear, isn't he? Takes so much trouble with his comments. I love the Autumn look to your blog. Gosh, your garden is still looking pretty terrific, isn't it, even though we are now well into November. It's always a pleasure to see little Scootie of course. How they grow away so quickly :( How lovely that you had that trip to Karo's home town. I was wondering if his parents' cafe had a jukebox, back there in the 60's?! Some very interesting facts for us today, especially about the blueberry juniper tree. I really love the brick walkway in your garden by the way! I can remember a song called The Rock Island Line, by Lonnie Donegan, who used to be called the King of Skiffle over here, back in the 50's. Fancy reading about it here now. Amazing! You take care now Miss Suzanne, and I wish you and Karo a very happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. (Wish we had that over here!). xSouthhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-34337743512729273642013-11-20T22:27:56.871-05:002013-11-20T22:27:56.871-05:00So, 'Sir Same Day', I do remember the Lemo...So, 'Sir Same Day', I do remember the Lemon Tree song, and, I rather enjoyed that tune. It rolled along nicely with Bob Marley's accent! And, I do remember 'Jennifer Juniper'. <br /><br />So, our trip to Bridgeport was very resourceful. Of course, I've been many times over the years, but, this time I did have motives! That is funny about the 5 second rule, and, you're right...I think the food is supposed to be dry. And, Scootie didn't want to smile for the picture-sometimes he can be a little character!<br /><br />I do hope your blue jay survived. We get a lot of them in our yard. But, I've never been close enough to one for touch.<br /><br />We chose the summer plants carefully this year. I didn't go over the top by choosing more than I thought I could handle, or choosing hard to maintain plants...just the easier ones. Thank you for your compliments on my private garden. It is a small space, and, quite an attraction for Scootie and a couple of cats that hang around here. The brick walk is nice and cool when watered down.<br /><br />I'm glad you came by. It's always a treat to hear from you! And, once again, congrats on your 500 posts! You take care now, y'here? See you soon! ♫Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-38490612875786445912013-11-20T22:05:00.627-05:002013-11-20T22:05:00.627-05:00Hello, dear Suzanne! It's your old friend Sam...Hello, dear Suzanne! It's your old friend Same Day Shady! :) Between you and Karo I'm getting a real education this week. Thanks for augmenting his great post about the Rock Island Line and his birthplace, Bridgeport, TX, with new pics and info of your own.<br /><br />I was shocked at the beauty of your garden in that first picture. You will be the envy of gardeners in northern states where the snow is already flying. I love how you created such a lovely display with limited space. It looks like a very cozy and inviting spot.<br /><br />It was interesting to read about the Ashe Juniper aka Blueberry Juniper. (Remember the Donovan song "Jennifer Juniper"?) It's funny how nature maintains balance. The Blueberry Juniper is regarded as a weed and a nuisance species but it provides shade and its wood has multiple uses. Those "berries" do look good enough to eat and I'm sure many people and critters learned a lesson the hard way. <br /><br />Remember this song ? <br /><br />Lemon tree, very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet<br />But the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat.<br /><br />That's also a great picture of your Chinaberry. You have many excellent specimens on your property and they look to be in good health.<br /><br />I've heard of the 5 second rule but I thought it only counts if the food is dry to the touch. If it's wet and sticky it will pick up dirt and germs and it won't take 5 seconds.<br /><br />Scootie looks like he's taking a little cat nap there. Bless his little pea pickin' heart!<br /><br />That blue jay picture reminds me of a baby blue jay that I rescued in my back yard a few years ago. It was a chilly March day and I found him face down beneath a tree. He had fallen out of the nest and was lying there cold and helpless. I scooped him up, took him inside the house, made him a warm bed in a box and fed him regular meals as directed by a website I found. The next day I drove him to a local woman who cares for sick, injured and abandoned wildlife. I often think about that jay and hope he survived.<br /><br />Thanks for another fine post, dear Suzanne. Good night and have a wonderful Thursday, my friend!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.com