tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post2309997850310350751..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Orton Plantation and Gardens-Part IIBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-64592697464265660312009-01-26T19:01:00.000-06:002009-01-26T19:01:00.000-06:00Thanks Natalie... Hope you and your precious famil...Thanks Natalie... Hope you and your precious family can go there sometime!!!Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-3742248513000157972009-01-26T14:20:00.000-06:002009-01-26T14:20:00.000-06:00Wow! That is gorgeous!Wow! That is gorgeous!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07064100581854048731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67349282081973384302009-01-26T09:14:00.000-06:002009-01-26T09:14:00.000-06:00Well Sarah, I've never been to England but this pl...Well Sarah, I've never been to England but this plantation did have beautiful gardens. BUT--they DO have gators!!!Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-24760967768310516202009-01-25T22:58:00.000-06:002009-01-25T22:58:00.000-06:00It really reminds me of a formal English garden at...It really reminds me of a formal English garden at one of our many grand houses - apart from that alligator!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-17018209209235546442009-01-25T22:32:00.000-06:002009-01-25T22:32:00.000-06:00Hey MM---Thanks!!!! I worked hard at being a stat...Hey MM---Thanks!!!! I worked hard at being a statue...HA HA HA... And yes, the Azaleas are gorgeous!!! We have several Azalea bushes in our yard!Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41658886034384819002009-01-25T19:35:00.000-06:002009-01-25T19:35:00.000-06:00OH! I miss azaleas, those are definitely gorgeous...OH! I miss azaleas, those are definitely gorgeous! Plus you make a very good statue.Loranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888794632630265411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1526447890186006412009-01-25T13:20:00.000-06:002009-01-25T13:20:00.000-06:00Hi Michelle, WELL--George and I do love to travel....Hi Michelle, WELL--George and I do love to travel. We search out places to visit when we are going to specific places. Lots of fun!! Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Cassie--Thanks... It is a lovely place. Hope you all can get there sometime..<BR/><BR/>Carla--I thought of you when I posted that butterfly picture. I knew you'd love it!!!!<BR/><BR/>Grammy--Yes we have seen alot of beautiful places. But--we haven't been out west yet....Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-81015529770752921572009-01-25T10:30:00.000-06:002009-01-25T10:30:00.000-06:00Wow, you have been to so many beautiful places.Wow, you have been to so many beautiful places.Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278964537964027566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-24951814454665208762009-01-25T09:54:00.000-06:002009-01-25T09:54:00.000-06:00Beautiful photos! And I DO love that butterfly gar...Beautiful photos! And I DO love that butterfly garden. Butterflies are to me...what birds are to you. I'm a bit obsessed with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67106488148095644802009-01-25T01:50:00.000-06:002009-01-25T01:50:00.000-06:00Wow.Lovely place.Wow.Lovely place.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342650928455607172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-59282036880717630772009-01-24T23:18:00.000-06:002009-01-24T23:18:00.000-06:00You and George really know the best places to go. ...You and George really know the best places to go. Those gardens are to die for...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-58916024218570307462009-01-24T23:03:00.000-06:002009-01-24T23:03:00.000-06:00Thanks Mary... You have a blessed Sunday also!!!!...Thanks Mary... You have a blessed Sunday also!!!!Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-44200608707256974572009-01-24T22:57:00.000-06:002009-01-24T22:57:00.000-06:00Breathtaking!!! Have a very Blessed Sunday...m.Breathtaking!!! Have a very Blessed Sunday...m.Mary Isabella and Kiley too!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66659511877868014062009-01-24T22:40:00.000-06:002009-01-24T22:40:00.000-06:00Hi Mary, We like the Wilmington area also. Our be...Hi Mary, We like the Wilmington area also. Our beach place is south of there at Ocean Isle. It's a beautiful area and beach--and not too touristy!!!Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-4068807940543067252009-01-24T22:10:00.000-06:002009-01-24T22:10:00.000-06:00It's nice to see you Betsy!My daughter attended UN...It's nice to see you Betsy!<BR/><BR/>My daughter attended UNC Wilmington, graduated in 04. She loved it there and I always enjoyed visiting, any time of the year.<BR/><BR/>Great photos!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-61954236880282795542009-01-24T21:33:00.000-06:002009-01-24T21:33:00.000-06:00Thanks Barb... The good news is that January is al...Thanks Barb... The good news is that January is almost over.. Spring will come! Keep looking at those catalogs. Thanks for coming on our 'tour'!!!<BR/><BR/>Hi Wendy... Aren't you proud of those grandchildren???? Glad you enjoyed our tour of Orton.. I love the Azaleas also. That silly statue was acting like a nut.. Ha HaBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-64762738344784260282009-01-24T21:02:00.000-06:002009-01-24T21:02:00.000-06:00I love the butterfly garden! And the azaleas are ...I love the butterfly garden! And the azaleas are so beautiful! THis was fun! Oh, and the statue was really special. LOL!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43014075685296159732009-01-24T20:45:00.000-06:002009-01-24T20:45:00.000-06:00Betsy these are beautiful photos and I'd love to h...Betsy these are beautiful photos and I'd love to have just a little piece of this to call my own. I'm definately thinking spring and starting to pour through the catalogues. I'm really hoping to do some mass plantings this year and your photos are very helpful.Gardener's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000601193627333276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-2566443528892431722009-01-24T20:21:00.000-06:002009-01-24T20:21:00.000-06:00Kallen--Yes, the gardens and chapel were gorgeous....Kallen--Yes, the gardens and chapel were gorgeous. Do you think I can get a job being a "statue woman"?????? ha ha<BR/><BR/>Jayne---Glad you enjoyed our tour of Orton.<BR/><BR/>Mildred--I knew you'd love that butterfly one!!!! You have a great weekend also!<BR/><BR/>Suzanne--Love your 'mitten' blog today!!! So cute!! Do you really think I have a chance being a statue????? HA HA HA---IF you only knew how I fidget --you'd know that I couldn't stand still for long!!!! ha ... Well--you and Coach could renew your vows??? Or just wait til one of your girls gets married.... <BR/><BR/>Tom--Oh I can always do something crazy to me both George and me laugh.. That's just ME!!! ha ha.. It was a wonderful place to visit.<BR/><BR/>Amelia--I love the old plantations also. I've been to several through the years. Thanks!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Dot---we'll put Bellingraph Gardens on our LONG list of places to go... Glad you enjoyed our 'tour'!!!<BR/><BR/>Sally---I too love Azaleas. We have several bushes in our yard.<BR/><BR/>Jessica--I've never been to Biltmore but I have seen pictures. They are probably similar but Biltmore is more touristy and we prefer others better. <BR/><BR/>Ruth--You are quite welcome!!! We enjoyed taking you on our 'tour'.<BR/><BR/>Mary--Yes, Orton is a fabulous place!!!! You mean you don't think I make a good statue??????? ha ha<BR/><BR/>Shelley-- Oh that would be neat---renewing your vows at a little log cabin chapel. One of my favorite log churches is in Chapel Hill, Texas. We used to go to Chapel Hill every April to see the bluebonnets and wildflowers in bloom. SO gorgeous!!!<BR/><BR/>Hi Joy--Yes, photos are great--but seeing something like Orton in person is much better!!! That chapel would make a beautiful place for a wedding for sure.<BR/><BR/>Diane-- Yes, those manicured gardens puts our little yard to shame.. We grow flowers and roses--but our yard is NOTHING like Orton. So do you think I could make a living as a statue????? ha ha<BR/><BR/>Barb--I was wonderful what movie. I'll check into it. Thanks!!!! I thought you'd enjoy seeing the butterfly!!! Oh yes---those gators were lurking!!!! ha<BR/><BR/>Tammy-- Those beautiful trees are Live Oaks. Aren't they incredible??? Yes, put this on your list of places to visit for sure!!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Susie. Glad you enjoyed our 'tour'... <BR/><BR/>Thanks Rose. I'll bet they have a HUGE crew working on the gardens. They were watering and keeping things in order even when we were there. I guess it's a 24 hour job.<BR/><BR/>Cedar---Busy GardenerS I'm sure... There has to be a big crew to keep those gardens manicured. <BR/><BR/>Darla---What girl????? ha ha.... You mean that SILLY one??? ha ha<BR/><BR/>Tina-- That's one reason I posted this set right now---to give us some Spring/Summer to look forward to!!!! Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you can get there sometime.<BR/><BR/>Nonie--I love the old plantations around New Orleans. We have visited several of them also (Oak Alley, San Francisco, Nottoway, Destrehan, and others I can't remember)... Gorgeous aren't they????? The Live Oak driveway at Orton reminded me to the drive into Oak Alley.<BR/><BR/>Karin--Well--we do have fun, so I hope I'm fun to be with (a little silly at times)... Glad you enjoyed the 'tour'--and even that crazy statue!!!! ha<BR/><BR/>Lola-- I'm sure the chapel could be used for many different things. The setting is just gorgeous!!! Glad you enjoyed our trip!<BR/><BR/>Leedra---Thanks!!!! I tried to divide them out fairly equally.. Some people liked yesterday's better. I guess that is what makes us all unique and different. Have you had a great day????Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-2072358136740991662009-01-24T20:12:00.000-06:002009-01-24T20:12:00.000-06:00I liked today's photos better than yesterdays. Sa...I liked today's photos better than yesterdays. Saved the best until last I see!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://leedrasphotosforfun.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Leedra’s Photos For Fun</A><BR/><A HREF="http://photographybyleedra3.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow"> Leedra’s Greeting Cards</A>Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-55247559184790766892009-01-24T19:53:00.000-06:002009-01-24T19:53:00.000-06:00What a great tour Betsy. I love to see places I've...What a great tour Betsy. I love to see places I've never seen even if they are through the lenses of other people.<BR/> I was going to say that the chapel would be a great place to not only get married but to renew your vows. I sure would if given the chance but that won't ever be possible.<BR/>You look ever so happy in your pics. Bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-54058033100003151282009-01-24T19:46:00.000-06:002009-01-24T19:46:00.000-06:00You are absolutely fun to be with! Your post was a...You are absolutely fun to be with! Your post was amazing and you put so much love, fun and work into it! I loved everything - the lovely azaleas, the beautiful chapel,the stunning gardens the butterfly flower bed and that delightful statue!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-7365431005735834962009-01-24T19:39:00.000-06:002009-01-24T19:39:00.000-06:00Betsy, since I am from Louisiana I really apprecia...Betsy, since I am from Louisiana I really appreciate the plantation homes. My husband and I took a tour of some of the old ones along the Mississippi River around New Orleans two years ago and I want to go back and do more. Beautiful pictures.Noniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870179713460791556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-30257716556958252672009-01-24T18:54:00.000-06:002009-01-24T18:54:00.000-06:00Wow, loved your photos of the plantation and garde...Wow, loved your photos of the plantation and gardens..how we all would love to see those greens and beautiful flowers right now. Looks like you had a great trip! and ...ah of course you make a great statue..he e hee..You do look happy!! :)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717015543939819841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16730626434174538012009-01-24T18:42:00.000-06:002009-01-24T18:42:00.000-06:00Just beautiful, cute girl too!Just beautiful, cute girl too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.com