I’m linking to Nancy’s Rural Journal, and here’s my offering for Random 5 Friday.
1. Hubby will be home this evening! He’s been out of town, tending to paperwork regarding his parents care now they’ve moved to a nursing home.
2. Had lunch with a friend today, who is the caregiver for her mother. We stumbled onto another Norfolk mermaid. This reminds me I need to photograph and share more of them.
Her expression looks as if she doesn’t like me stealing her show.
3. The bee balm is now blooming.
4. Earlier this week we bought plants for the butterfly garden. The host plants, fennel and milkweed are in the ground, still have lantana to plant this weekend.
5. Perfect timing, the clothes need to come out of the dryer, and I don’t have to think of a fifth random item!
Have a great weekend!
the mermaids are a cool theme! yes, more, please!
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The hunt is on, Theresa!
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What a cool picture!!
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We thought she should have been turned the other way, a photo would have a marina as a backdrop instead of a parking lot. However, it faces the sidewalk as it is.
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I’ll be returning to Cincinnati soon. Perhaps I’ll be able to snap some more pigs, and you can post the mermaids of Norfolk.
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Sounds like a plan, Georgette!
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Cheater! Lol.
Love that mermaid. I would also like to see more photos.
Thanks for joining in Patti.
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Haha, Nancy. I almost typed, “Is that cheating?” I shall be scouting for more, then.
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When I lived in Philly, I should have taken pictures of all of the statues. No mermaids that I am aware of, but Ben Franklin and things related to him are everywhere. Philly has a lot of other statues, too.
I love the Mermaid photo. They are popular these days. Animal Planet has a show all about mermaids, although I haven’t seen it.
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I’ve noticed some cities have a lot of statues, Robin. I think I saw that show mentioned somewhere.
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I planted lantana this morning – 20 of them!
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20! Your garden must be fantastic.
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Very cool looking mermaid! Would love to see what a butterfly garden looks like… hope you will share some photos nextime 😉
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Thanks for visiting, LisaS. When everything gets to blooming, I’ll share. 🙂
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That is quite a mermaid! Have a snap happy weekend! Blessings to you…
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I like seeing the different ones, Carol Ann. May you have a wonderful weekend, too. Blessing to you.
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That’s tough about your in-laws. Hope your husband is coping OK.
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I was encouraged when he said they are looking and feeling better than he’s seen them in years, Peg. Hubby is a bit more relaxed this morning, having met the deadlines this week. Thank you.
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The mermaid is awesome–tacky but fun. . . Kind of like pink flamingos. 🙂
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They are popular throughout the city of Norfolk, Sheryl.
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A very good list – it’s great that the bee balm is blooming too!
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Thanks, Meg. I’ll have to get the camera to the backyard again, it’s coming alive. 🙂
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I think a series of mermaids would be fun Patti!
Good Morning!
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Good morning, Pix! Oops, it’s afternoon again. I wish time would slow down! 😉 I shall be on the lookout for more mermaids!
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I love this mermaid and agree with Pix that a series of mermaids would be fun!
Linda
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Thanks, Linda, I’ll get busy on that assignment. This will be fun!
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I think she is asking you if you want to go for a swim.
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It was a good day for a swim, Al.
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Norfolk Mermaids, this is something I didn’t know about. Thanks for sharing Patti. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Elizabeth. You never know what you’ll learn around here!
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Thanks for the update Patti. Looking forward to lots of butterfly photos!
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I hope we have lots, Merle. We increased the number of host plants so the caterpillars won’t go hungry. 😉
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The mermaid does look a bit annoyed lol 🙂
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She did seem to have an attitude, Abby. 😉 I looked at the mermaid at the botanical garden, but it had no facial features. It will be interesting to see how the others are done.
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I love lantana!
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Me, too, TBM.
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Love the mermaid!
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Thanks, Lisa. Now I need to find some more of them!
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🙂 Hi Patti ~~ I am glad Hubby is coming home now. It is hard to have out-of-town parents to help. Neither my sister nor I were near our parents.
I like the idea of your butterfly garden. That may be something we have a little space here in our side yard. Google should find directions.
Thank you for peeking in on me and leaving your nice comment. The card reader was $10.00 at Best Buy. It sure does make things easy.
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It does make it hard having them so far away, Jim. I love to watch the whole caterpillar/butterfly process. It never gets old. I appreciate your visit.
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I like the randomness! (Probably not a good sign that it’s Tuesday and I’m just now reading Friday’s post :)) I can’t wait to see what butterflies visit you this year. I’m hoping we’ll see some butterflies when we hike in Shenandoah next week (yes, the DC trip is right around the corner!)
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There’s so much to do this time of year, it’s tough to keep up, Janna. You’ll be in VA next week? Wow, that came up fast!
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That mermaid is definitely staring you down. I’m looking forward to my bee balm blooming – hopefully soon!
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She did have an attitude, Karen! My bee balm is blooming, a few buds opened Monday, but most of them were open Tuesday.
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