Having been informed by Bob on https://lovewillbringustogether.wordpress.com/2019/05/29/blue-skies-smilin-at-me/ that Australia’s Perth is having its driest spell on record I thought that today’s overnight visitors from that city might not be too sorry that our day has been overcast and wet.
Nevertheless, our cordeline Australis, eucalyptus, and yellow bottle brush plant, all beginning to bloom, may give them more of a sense of home.
Before the rain set in I photographed this unknown peach rose nodding to Compassion, at bit further back.
When I stayed with Mick and Gay at Christmas 2007 on the occasion of Sam’s wedding to their daughter, Holly, the sun was so hot that it burnt all Gay’s roses. It seemed appropriate on this occasion to photograph raindrops on some of ours, bringing us full circle with the pair that began the day dry. They are, of course, https://youtu.be/33o32C0ogVM
Late this afternoon these Australian friends arrived to spend time with us. We all dined on Jackie’s wholesome cottage pie; crunchy carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli; with flavoursome gravy, followed by strawberries, meringues, and ice cream. Hoegaarden; water; and The Long Way Round reserve Carmenere 2018 was imbibed. Afterwards we enjoyed convivial conversation including cultural exchanges and reminiscing before departing to our respective beds.
Gorgeous! I was getting worried, Derrick. Your post was later than normal.
Thanks very much, Jill. Stayed up talking π
βAnd whispers on kittensβ came to mind when I read your title π. The rain has been great but we need so sun now – but not to burn your roses.
π Many thanks, Helen
House guests are a wonderful thing from time to time! Just to keep you informed on the global situation, we too are having the warmest and driest May ever recorded. I was bought a wee bunch of early cheers last night, not usually seen for another few weeks, though I recall last year noting the various narcissi were flowering earlier than usual. The new ‘normal’ has still to be understood.
Indeed, Pauline. Our first proper rain for a while, too. Thanks very much
What fun! And the raindrops on roses are perfect.
Thanks very much, Leslie
Raindrops on roses…a few of my favourite things, too! Your photos of the roses are spectacular, Derrick! π
I love when the rain comes and washes, and nourishes, the flowers, plants, trees, etc.! They just seem to smile…and that makes me smile! π
YAY for friends, and for Jackie’s delicious meal! π
HUGS to all!!! from me!!! π
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
Very lovely indeed, Derrick. Roses in bloom, plus raindrops make a very gorgeous picture. Well shot!
Thanks very much, Frank
Marvelous images…I can just taste the dulcet freshness in the air. Wonderful, amiable account to complement these beautiful images. Ground as hard and barren as sandstone, here, right now. Our methodical monsoon summers more a memory now. Still get the occasional squall, or even a rain system that lasts for a few days, allowing one to prance through the livid green glittering with “liquid sunshine” once again. Happy rambling to you.
Thank you very much, smilingtoad
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So so beautiful! Perfect photos! And the dinner…yum…ππΈ
Many thanks, Ribana
Your flowers are looking great Derrick!
Thanks very much, Gary
So beautiful these photos.
Love your blog
Very many thanks, Cinnamon
You’re quite welcome
Your roses are divine, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Those are some of the best images of raindrops on roses I have seen in a while. Global warming will smother the planet soon if we donβt wake up now.
Very many thanks, Uma
I am enchanted by your gorgeous roses, Derrick; “these are a few of my favorite things.”
Many thanks, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick
Good morning!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=900UL24AUUM
Many thanks, Efi. An excellent version
Rain drops glistening on the roses, so beautiful!
We’ve got our fair share of rain too, but seeing as it’s Yorkshire perhaps I should say unfair share!
π Thanks very much, Sue
Hubbie hosed the balconies for the last time today. Level 1 Water restrictions to begin on Saturday. https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/water-restrictions-to-be-enforced-in-sydney/news-story/1d8b8cb040ef313dcece94b9b38d90c7
Please send us some of your raindrops!
Thanks very much, Gwen. I do hope things improve for you
Thank goodness we still have wine to drink
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You’re making me homesick! π
The photo of the red rose with raindrops ( i think that’s what we used to call them??) is beautiful. π
Thanks very much, Bob
Your raindrops on roses photos are splendid. I didn’t need your link for Julie Andrews to sing the song in my head. π We’ve had our own raindrops on roses the last couple of days—unfortunately the rain was from thunderstorms with threats of tornados. And we have more of that kind of wild, unsettled weather on the way this afternoon.
It sounds like you had a lovely evening.
Very many thanks, Merril
Beautiful captures of your roses Derrick!
Thanks very much, Val
Utterly beautiful!
Thanks very much, Laurie
Beautiful gallery!!
Thanks very much, Amy
I am not a big fan of roses but I do like your pictures.
No rain in the east again yesterday or today.
Thanks a lot, Andrew. At least the pictures don’t prick
The thorns I biggest objection to roses. I hate plants with thorns!
I remember
My absolutely least favourite is pyracantha!
A delightful selection of flowers beautifully photographed.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Wonderful roses, and so many different ones! Enjoy your house guests!
Thanks very much, Clare
Such a treat to view these on an iPad β€οΈ
Thanks very much, Geetha – I know you don’t get much rain
Well I am no longer in Dubai so I get quite some rain. In fact I spent 6 months in India and there were several cyclones. It was funny to go from a completely dry weather to cyclones π
At least you don’t have the water problem you had with the suppliers
Oh definitely, Where I am the water supplies are so cheap in comparison. More like a 50th of the price.