Thursday, March 6, 2008

Sure Signs Of Spring

For the last 13 years I have eagerly awaited the beginning of the blooms on this gorgeous tree outside the doors at work. It's always a hopeful sure sign of Spring. This winter has seemed particularly long - or maybe it's just that I feel like every winter seems longer ! Yesterday was the first really Spring like day we have had. Warm enough to have the windows all open to allow all that glorious clean, fread air in ! I escaped to take some photos twice during the day. Rain is forecast for tomorrow (Friday - but I will have these photos to look at now. I put my first hummingbird feeder of the year up this week too. I expect the males to begin arriving soon - generally they are here at least by Saint Patrick's Day. I wanted to be ready to welcome them 'home' Happy Friday to all !


6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Spring can't get here soon enough for me!

gunnelsvensson said...

So beautiful pictures! Lovely!

Vicki W said...

Gerat photos! My eyes are ready for Spring even if my allergies are never ready! I'm looking forward to putting my hummingbird feeders up too.

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

Your photo of the flowers is exquisite. I especially love the blurred background which make them seem even more delicate.

That Hideous Man said...

There are few more satisfying sights than a really big old gnarly tree!

Nice photo!

Anonymous said...

Those trees remind me of the Ents in The Lord of the Rings.... Hugs, me aka Sarah

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