tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post5424716822220525347..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Bus Trip to Washington D.C.Betsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-25761131965336668722009-04-14T19:23:00.000-05:002009-04-14T19:23:00.000-05:00The blossoms are so pretty. In Knoxville we are j...The blossoms are so pretty. In Knoxville we are just as proud of our Dogwood Festivals, but I bet their Cherry Festival is <I>larger</I>.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://leedrasphotosforfun.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Leedra’s Photos For Fun</A><A HREF="http://leedrasgreetingcards.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Leedra’s Greeting Cards</A><A HREF="http://photographybyleedra.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Photography By Leedra</A>Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14090877569888065612009-04-12T22:57:00.000-05:002009-04-12T22:57:00.000-05:00I could look at these blossoms all day!! Beautiful...I could look at these blossoms all day!! Beautiful photos!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-46812448813506783572009-04-12T17:29:00.000-05:002009-04-12T17:29:00.000-05:00Such beauty!!!! That makes me want to plant anoth...Such beauty!!!! That makes me want to plant another cherry tree!Clara....in TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111947670369158947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14040181020608881412009-04-12T15:43:00.000-05:002009-04-12T15:43:00.000-05:00Such gorgeous cherry blossoms, Betsy. What a wond...Such gorgeous cherry blossoms, Betsy. What a wonderful time to get to visit there. :DConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-81764791282875036612009-04-12T08:31:00.000-05:002009-04-12T08:31:00.000-05:00I would love to see those in person...I know I wou...I would love to see those in person...I know I would be saying over and over to Roger to 'look there' or look over here!'Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-15867990502391706042009-04-12T01:30:00.000-05:002009-04-12T01:30:00.000-05:00Also learned of the Cherry Blossoms in another blo...Also learned of the Cherry Blossoms in another blog, it's a great thing to know about the rest of the history too so thanks! <BR/><BR/>So beautiful, the white ones are amazing, it is striking to look at the green grass and those white Cherry trees.HalfCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649739223783471903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-39495686495543745392009-04-12T01:19:00.000-05:002009-04-12T01:19:00.000-05:00The Cherry blossoms are so beautiful but those whi...The Cherry blossoms are so beautiful but those white one are stupendous. YUM!!<BR/><BR/>I was at a high school rodeo watching Kylee and her friend compete. It was fun and of course I took pics and already posted some. MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-27601954830460675782009-04-11T22:31:00.000-05:002009-04-11T22:31:00.000-05:00The cherry blossoms are so beautiful. I can only ...The cherry blossoms are so beautiful. I can only imagine the smell and the beauty of them. Thanks for sharing.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67207981815376699692009-04-11T21:19:00.000-05:002009-04-11T21:19:00.000-05:00Very lovely photos Betsy. Must have been beautifu...Very lovely photos Betsy. Must have been beautiful to see in person. Wishing you a great day tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37578908297784573512009-04-11T20:45:00.000-05:002009-04-11T20:45:00.000-05:00Happy Happy Easter to you George!!!Happy Happy Easter to you George!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-56522933529557088122009-04-11T20:41:00.000-05:002009-04-11T20:41:00.000-05:00I knew the cherry trees had come from Japan, but I...I knew the cherry trees had come from Japan, but I didn't know the story behind it - Thank you so much for that bit of history - Fantastic pics to go along w/ the story too!<BR/>Great Great post, Betsy!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-7580046951563768982009-04-11T20:09:00.000-05:002009-04-11T20:09:00.000-05:00Those photos are beautiful!! Isn't nature beautifu...Those photos are beautiful!! Isn't nature beautiful?? (My Grandmother use to take bus tours too!)<BR/><BR/>I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter.Forty Two Easthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722812565028038161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-42428300947248116102009-04-11T19:31:00.000-05:002009-04-11T19:31:00.000-05:00Betsy: A wonderful look at the Cherry Trees and th...Betsy: A wonderful look at the Cherry Trees and the monuments of DC. A very happy Easter wish to you and George.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-25772146809292233402009-04-11T17:26:00.000-05:002009-04-11T17:26:00.000-05:00Hey Betsy,My parents are in the Deer Creek subdivi...Hey Betsy,<BR/><BR/>My parents are in the Deer Creek subdivision right off a service road by I-40.<BR/><BR/>The blossoms are glorious..we hope to make that trip one day..I would love to visit all of the museums. I'm honored to be a friend of yours..I too love the ladies that visit me and talk! Life without blogland friends would not be the same, would it!? I'll grab an award...thank you. :0)<BR/><BR/>Have a blessed Easter,<BR/>Stephanie<BR/>Queen of DreamszStephanie Suzanne Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121430170088480348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66349725714247666022009-04-11T16:40:00.000-05:002009-04-11T16:40:00.000-05:00You are making me curious, Betsy. Where were you h...You are making me curious, Betsy. Where were you heading ;)? That are interesting facts on the Cherry Blossom festival. I love stories about friendship. Beautiful shots! I never have seen cherrie trees before. Congrats on your awards. They are all well deserved. I will grab me your friendship buttons :). Thank you so much for your lovely thought. It also means a lot to me and I really appreciate it. Can't wait for your following post.RAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425443102217805623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-39230149104914041392009-04-11T16:34:00.000-05:002009-04-11T16:34:00.000-05:00I have been to Washington DC a couple of times, bu...I have been to Washington DC a couple of times, but never when the cherry trees were in bloom. It looks so beautiful during that time. I also didn't know there were so many different kinds.Tootiehttp://sanibeltoots.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-31180782428783258542009-04-11T16:08:00.000-05:002009-04-11T16:08:00.000-05:00There is no place like DC in the spring. I miss i...There is no place like DC in the spring. I miss it so. Congrats on your awards and happy Easter!!!!! xoRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032001920106167026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-6060558002963213922009-04-11T16:06:00.000-05:002009-04-11T16:06:00.000-05:00I had no idea that the first cherry trees came to ...I had no idea that the first cherry trees came to D.C. as a gift from Japan. Interesting info.<BR/>Great pictures, Betsy. The blossoms are lovely, and so are the photos of the Shenandoah Valley.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-81219916140409319682009-04-11T16:04:00.000-05:002009-04-11T16:04:00.000-05:00We went to DC in 2003 in the winter. We had a fab...We went to DC in 2003 in the winter. We had a fabulous trip, and SO want to go back someday! This would be a wonderful time to visit! On of my nieces is there right now. They are so excited! <BR/><BR/>Back Porch Blessings,<BR/>RebeccaRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703937949259212509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43695460685462444192009-04-11T12:56:00.000-05:002009-04-11T12:56:00.000-05:00Hello Betsy. Thanks for visiting today. I love DC....Hello Betsy. Thanks for visiting today. I love DC. These are fantastic pictures of the cherry trees. They make a beautiful show every year.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-55312016263564123572009-04-11T10:57:00.000-05:002009-04-11T10:57:00.000-05:00Those white ones are my favorite. I bet that was ...Those white ones are my favorite. I bet that was one gorgeous city. Can't wait to see why you were really there!dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301223597410227516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16498548669794757482009-04-11T10:12:00.000-05:002009-04-11T10:12:00.000-05:00Oh, how I wish to see those beautiful trees in per...Oh, how I wish to see those beautiful trees in person ONE day!!! They must be the prettiest blooming trees on this earth!! The virginia picture looks so traquil too...I could stay there for a few days (weeks???)<BR/>You are too sweet for words Betsy.Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-65601579124946833192009-04-11T10:05:00.000-05:002009-04-11T10:05:00.000-05:00Betsy, Prince and I were relocated to D.C. with hi...Betsy, Prince and I were relocated to D.C. with his airline job last year and lived there for 6 months. The Cherry Blossoms were georgous and we went to The parade and my was it grand. I love D.C. <BR/>I must say, though....I wasn't too fond of living there because it was soooo cold and anowy when we were there. A Georgia girl no like, lol. But the beauty and the history was astounding.<BR/>Thanks for the trip down memory lane.<BR/>Please have a very blessed Easter and......<BR/><BR/>Steady On<BR/>Reggie GirlMidlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04189854037804749722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83203985149917392622009-04-11T09:09:00.000-05:002009-04-11T09:09:00.000-05:00Such lovely photos of the cherry trees, Betsy! I h...Such lovely photos of the cherry trees, Betsy! I haven't been to D.C. since I was seven years old, but I hope to go back someday. I'd love to see the cherry trees in bloom. I particularly love the weeping cherries.<BR/><BR/>A very Happy Easter to you and George, too!Bethhttp://blueridgebluecollargirl.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83930809568733331112009-04-11T08:55:00.000-05:002009-04-11T08:55:00.000-05:00I've never been to DC, so I really enjoyed riding ...I've never been to DC, so I really enjoyed riding along for your tour. So many different cherry trees and each one gorgeous in its own way. The pictures of the Shenandoah Valley are lovely also.Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.com