My dear wife Karen and I have been wondering which rose bush would deliver our first blooms of the season.
Orange blossom special.
Tie!
Red, red rose.
On the same Saturday, we were delivered blooms in back and up front.
Closer to fine.
The backyard bush pushing out its orange petals was a bit of a surprise.
Soon to be a bunch.
The front yard bush is the one we were banking on to be No. 1.
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Oh how wonderful! I love roses! And it’s been fun watching yours grow and bloom!
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I had a good time noting the stages, Nance.
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Cool! That means I should have some in about a week!! Mine are usually pink 🌸
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Get ready for those pink roses, Jen!
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How’s the fragrance????
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Ahhhhhh, MBC! My dear wife Karen placed a vase of them on the kitchen table. Lovely.
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Nice !!!!!
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Beautiful blossoms! What perfect harmony! “It’s that Orange Blossom Special
Rollin’ down the seaboard line.” Have a great day, Mark!
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You have a great Sunday, Sandra, on the left seaboard!
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neither one wanted to be outdone! )
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A great contest, Beth.
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