tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post4199978225720451419..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Flowers from BiltmoreBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-25311613649026692212011-02-02T13:54:45.945-06:002011-02-02T13:54:45.945-06:00what a lovely collection of flower photos... just ...what a lovely collection of flower photos... just what i need at this moment when we are 20 inches deep in snow due monster storm. hayyy can't wait for spring.ruthinianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798837273851462794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-42540237734951948202011-02-02T05:40:11.536-06:002011-02-02T05:40:11.536-06:00Thank you for reminding us that spring will get he...Thank you for reminding us that spring will get here eventually Betsy! I am really starting to doubt it!!!<br /><br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-53702818836845639982011-02-02T04:25:18.712-06:002011-02-02T04:25:18.712-06:00The flowers are so colourful and surely will cheer...The flowers are so colourful and surely will cheer many suffering in the snow storms. I hope there are not too many people hurt. Driving looks a nightmare . We've seen pics on the news.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-65017889343226935362011-02-02T01:31:01.872-06:002011-02-02T01:31:01.872-06:00beautiful orchids! i like the color. there're ...beautiful orchids! i like the color. there're some types of orchids, but i only know 1 type and we (Indonesian) called it moon orchids. =)ratiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835878215140470656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-13585721389524207702011-02-01T23:18:54.286-06:002011-02-01T23:18:54.286-06:00Thank you for the lovely flower pictures and yeste...Thank you for the lovely flower pictures and yesterday's birdies. Both a welcomed relief from the white stuff piling up outside! I'm afraid if all our snow thaws at once I will float right off the mountain - Haha!<br />☼ SunnySunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743103444717771768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-56244623785896774012011-02-01T23:03:23.152-06:002011-02-01T23:03:23.152-06:00Lovely photos of so many gorgeous orchids! I have ...Lovely photos of so many gorgeous orchids! I have yet to visit the Biltmore. Hopefully I'll see it someday.<br /><br />I hope to go to the NY Botanical Garden's indoor orchid show in March.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16854258517250023672011-02-01T22:06:28.233-06:002011-02-01T22:06:28.233-06:00Betsy, great pictures of the Orchids! They are ar...Betsy, great pictures of the Orchids! They are are sure hard to beat aren't they? I have probably 40 orchids in the house. I have been experimenting with them for about 20 years! Beauties!Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366027359523309604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43621606326138976652011-02-01T21:21:20.392-06:002011-02-01T21:21:20.392-06:00I love those orchids, but cannot grow them here. T...I love those orchids, but cannot grow them here. They seem to do much better farther South. It is much warmer there.<br />Of course if a person had a hot house??????Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167298790872032154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-60668099251731106062011-02-01T20:52:54.061-06:002011-02-01T20:52:54.061-06:00Thoughts of spring and your beautiful pictures wil...Thoughts of spring and your beautiful pictures will tide us over til the real thing....can't wait!<br /><br />Stay warm!nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627958113283042574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74620358918407412422011-02-01T20:50:27.480-06:002011-02-01T20:50:27.480-06:00Beautiful orchids! I really must get to the Biltmo...Beautiful orchids! I really must get to the Biltmore SOMEDAY!<br />LOVE the new template!!<br /><br />I'm hoping this storm stretching across our country will not be as bad as predicted for all those in its path.Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43683314192046644562011-02-01T20:25:00.617-06:002011-02-01T20:25:00.617-06:00These pictures WARMED me so tonight! I've bee...These pictures WARMED me so tonight! I've been snowed in for 2 days now and freezing just listening to the wind outside blowing! How many days until Spring? Thanks for reminding me what I am so looking forward to!!<br /><br />Stay Warm & Safe, Betsy!!<br />HUGS,<br />CoreenVelvet Over Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87680987537013242342011-02-01T20:18:10.227-06:002011-02-01T20:18:10.227-06:00Wooooo! Your new header and background are both g...Wooooo! Your new header and background are both gorgeous! So are all the beautiful flowers. It's -15 degrees as I write this. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-46956357571383337952011-02-01T19:41:27.705-06:002011-02-01T19:41:27.705-06:00Refreshing! Spring is coming, whether it looks li...Refreshing! Spring is coming, whether it looks like it or not. This is a nice reminder!Deb from WhatsInMyAttichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126246734744950335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-68822381902331426652011-02-01T19:01:11.898-06:002011-02-01T19:01:11.898-06:00These beautiful flowers are a nice "pick me u...These beautiful flowers are a nice "pick me up" today! We're expecting over 12 inches tonight w/ blizzard conditions - might be too much snow for my liking, ha,ha! I'm looking forward to spring - and of course being able to see yours and George's beautiful roses.<br />hugs,<br />ShelleyShelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-4188042753257839392011-02-01T18:45:55.814-06:002011-02-01T18:45:55.814-06:00What absolutely gorgeous flowers!! Lucky you to ha...What absolutely gorgeous flowers!! Lucky you to have seen so many nice ones and thanks for sharing. Yes, this winter has been awful!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-72098425234952859492011-02-01T18:00:23.000-06:002011-02-01T18:00:23.000-06:00Everyone of these is just gorgeous! I love them. S...Everyone of these is just gorgeous! I love them. Sure makes you forget the snow and ice for a few minutes. I hope we miss most of it.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552777489399984385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-72590918226235690242011-02-01T17:59:16.959-06:002011-02-01T17:59:16.959-06:00What beautiful variety, Betsy. It's so nice t...What beautiful variety, Betsy. It's so nice to see the flowers, when most of our world is looking white and gray. Hope you stay warm through this latest storm.<br />I really like the Valentine header!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-4348372840466751722011-02-01T17:05:15.456-06:002011-02-01T17:05:15.456-06:00With all the monster snow storms and cyclones arou...With all the monster snow storms and cyclones around right now a look at some of mother nature's beauty is really nice. Beautiful flowers Betsy, I'm looking forward to spring too.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-80615173325754354202011-02-01T16:32:11.557-06:002011-02-01T16:32:11.557-06:00Just me again...I forgot to tell say that I really...Just me again...I forgot to tell say that I really like your Valentine theme, the header and background are great!Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-75867235427964938492011-02-01T16:29:00.399-06:002011-02-01T16:29:00.399-06:00Hi Betsy, your beautiful flower photos are a sight...Hi Betsy, your beautiful flower photos are a sight for sore eyes that have been peering out the window the past several hours watching a blizzard! I wonder, too, what the lovely flower is in your first photo? The yellow iris is especially pretty. Makes me really long for warmer weather and watching the flowers bloom. Take care and I hope this storm misses you! (I'm thankful we still have electricity at least!)Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-80488615072124467052011-02-01T16:12:16.419-06:002011-02-01T16:12:16.419-06:00Purdy flowers Betsy. Glad we're supposed to m...Purdy flowers Betsy. Glad we're supposed to miss the snow this time.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-70535307823676959812011-02-01T16:11:54.426-06:002011-02-01T16:11:54.426-06:00I oh so needed your beautiful flowers this evening...I oh so needed your beautiful flowers this evening! It's been an awful day and this brighten it up!mamahasspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049292242708654609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-72600319416519920192011-02-01T15:45:09.155-06:002011-02-01T15:45:09.155-06:00They are beautiful, Betsy....can't wait till w...They are beautiful, Betsy....can't wait till we can have some live flowers in our yard.<br /><br />So far, so good...it had not done any kind of precipitation till about an hour ago and it has been sleeting steady every since. <br /><br />The ground was crunchy this morn;-)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-77229739462790682122011-02-01T15:42:50.873-06:002011-02-01T15:42:50.873-06:00Gooorrrrgggeeoouuss!!! Thanks for the tast of Spr...Gooorrrrgggeeoouuss!!! Thanks for the tast of Spring. Your new header is pretty, too.<br /><br />Blessings!<br />CottonLadyCottonLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253761109385226538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-38045563855340365672011-02-01T14:17:39.731-06:002011-02-01T14:17:39.731-06:00I remember the photos you posted of that fabulous ...I remember the photos you posted of that fabulous house!! I want to live there! <br />The flowers are spectacular and lovely to look at while we're in this deep, deep freeze!!ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.com