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First of all I wish (no I really, really wish) I could say I took these photos but alas I did not.  Unable to give credit where credit is do since their photographers were not listed so do believe they are stock photos and open for the public to use.

Here are some shots of the University of Tampa which I think is one of the most beautiful buildings I have seen in the USA.   It is where both of my parents went to college and met many, many years ago.

Isn't that a fabulous shot!   It's my new screen saver.

Feeling Pink

The Christmas cactus I inherited from my mom.  Nice to have something my mother loved around the holiday times since she is not anymore.

                                                   

Tulips from The Man

just because.

                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                   

"Coco Pink "

                     
                                                                                                                                       

"Gentlemen Prefer Pink"

                                                             
                                                                                                                                             

                                                   
                                                                                                                            

with the Pink Panther ring of course.

                                                                                                                                 
                                                             

                                                             
                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                       

Malabrigo purchased long ago that sat patiently waiting for the perfect pattern.

Then I had The "My So Called Scarf" pattern that I had discovered quite a while back ( maybe 1 1/2 years ago?) and I was waiting for the perfect yarn.

Then one morning I stepped out of the shower and realized I had the perfect yarn and the perfect pattern. 

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Have to admit I was so excited about knitting up Chickens that I not only forgot my camera but I also forgot my bottle a wine.  More about chicken knitting later when two other smart ladies have a chance to post.  They brought their cameras!

It is finally fall around here with temperature dropping to a chilly level.  The colors are coming out and we've got the most stunning red tree at work.  Which of course I do not have a photo of but here is a tree from last weekend's trip to the North GA Mountains.

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Might not look like much to you but it is my first Bouquet Garni.  Decide with company coming Friday night the Slow Cooked Provencal Beef Stew had to be made.  This is also my first attempt at French cooking.

Of course I used my frenchie  Le Creuset Dutch Oven.  Oh my stars how I love my Le Creuset Dutch Oven and casserole dish.   Good cookware really does make a huge difference in enjoying cooking and how a dish taste.

Now if I only had some french wine to go with my brie.

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Welcome to the biggest and baddest Eye Candy Friday so far. 

All thanks to the Chihuly Exhibit at Pittsburgh's Phipp's Conservatory and Gardens.  Grab a glass of wine and enjoy.

Some of his work is just beautiful.                                             

Most of his work is stunning.                               

But there is always a few pieces that truly take your breath away in an audible gasp when you come around the corner.

                      

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Haven't got the foggest what type of plant this is but thought it was very interesting looking.  Found it on a Saturday morning walk.

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Fall has me smitten.

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Annie wanted to do a little Happy Dance, It is Friday for the Masses.









































































"Bark, Bark, Bark"   


um, I think that means "have a good knitting weekend ya'll".   


Course it also could be "rub my belly!!!!!!"

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Thanks Bekka aka SP8.  They were even prettier this year!

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One of the things I love about our garden in the backyard is all the butterflies and bees that come to nibble on our flowers.