‘I spy with my little eye.’
Did you ever play that with your kids or grands? I did with my grands, and I was thinking about it this weekend while walking the beach and visiting Brookgreen Gardens.
What is the top right photo? Mistletoe, of course. 🙂 A MI friend spotted it and led me there to take a look. Never, in all my life, have I thought about where mistletoe grows, but grow it does on mostly pecan, hickory, oaks, red maple, and black gum trees. Mistletoe is considered a parasite and often kills its host tree. There are 36 species in the US and Canada, it is often called a witches’ broom, and can grow 5′ wide and weigh up to 50 lbs.
Those facts would make great trivia questions, but let’s not go there. I filled in for a friend on a trivia team last week, and let’s just say it was quite humbling.
This group is never far from food, so last week provided opportunities to participate in a ladies’ luncheon, pot luck supper, and a country club brunch.
I’m working on a fabric landscape piece right now at the sewing machine having finished gifts for the March ladies luncheon. When I complete the landscape, a Christmas tree to hang on the wall is up next.
What’s up for you this last week in February. By the way, where did February go?
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I love the gallery, Judy, but that lobster grilled cheese has me drooling a little. Especially as I consider the bowl of Special-K waiting for me 😦
We might hit 60 degrees today. I have to check some flashing on our chimney, seems like a good day to do it. The rest of this week looks like rain on warm days and sun on cold days – I guess I’ll be inside.
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That sandwich was mighty tasty. 🙂 I’m glad you get a day outside, but I’m wondering what all the plants, shrubs and trees are thinking. I wonder if we’ll have fruit crops this year. 🙂
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I am worried, Judy. March is fickle. If the past few are any indication, we haven’t seen the last storm or cold snap.
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A balmy 45 in central Maine yesterday! And mistletoe! I was wondering what the heck those bunches were. At first I thought they might be squirrel nests. The things I learn from my blogging friends. Trivia can be humbling but also so much fun! I really like the collage you made of the things you spied with your little eye. (I played that with my girls when they were young.)
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45 – that is balmy for central Maine. 🙂 Isn’t that mistletoe a hoot. We do learn something new all the time from our blogging friends. That trivia evening was enough for me for this winter season. 🙂
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Mistletoe!!? I thought they were nests. I also never thought about where it came from. It was just ‘there’! Love your collage of photos, especially the footprints.
Yep, hard to believe February is almost gone. I don’t remember months flying by so quickly when I was young! Maybe that’s the problem….my memory bank is flying by!! Lol.
🐾Ginger 🐾
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Thank you for the laugh, and the blog post idea – memory banks flying by. The problem is I’ll probably forget by the time I go to write another post. 🙂
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So many new discoveries every week in South Carolina, Judy! Thanks for the mistletoe lesson. I had no idea! Savor every beautiful, yummy moment! I’m so happy that you are busy stitching on your wonderful projects, my friend.
Winter’s song is still serenading us here in the Midwest. We are expecting 5-8 inches of snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Please send us warm sunshine! Paper hugs!💗
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There were four ladies paper crafting in a conference room here today. What a setup they had to make cards and boxes to hold the cards. You would have loved it. 🙂 If I could send you some sunshine, I would for sure do it.
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I really would have loved it! 💕I savor every chance to learn new paper crafting skills and techniques. Keep having fun times with your creative tribe, Judy!!💗
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I agree with Laurie! I thought those clumps were squirrel nests, too!
I love the sweeping vistas that greet you every morning – and the lone footprints on the sand are haunting! Perfect solitude!
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I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who had never seen mistletoe before. :-)Your grandkids would certainly find some interesting shells and creatures on the beach here. 🙂
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I love the gallery, Judy! Mistletoe grows in the Oaks here. I grew up seeing it all over the hills, but it is was surprising how surprised a friend who moved to the Bay Area from Indiana was too learn it grew on the Oak trees.
You spied beautiful things over the week, and the food and drink look yummy!
I’ve got to get our taxes prepared to go to the accountant. Drudgery!!
I’m looking forward to seeing your new projects when they’re complete.
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The only mistletoe I ever saw was at the holidays, and I never once wondered where it came from. I stood below that gigantic tree in awe of it. Taxes – yes, we have those to do too, and the word you chose is perfect to describe it. 🙂
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I loved the I-Spy books when my kids were little. We would spend hours poring over them.
Things are warming up here, 55 today, woo-hoo! Our non-winter is almost over by the looks of it, but course, March is an unpredictable month!
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What’s your take on how the plants, shrubs and trees will do this spring?
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Hard to say at this point… No snow and deep cold can hurt feeder roots, but it hasn’t been all that bitterly cold, thankfully. I saw pussy willows today, a few weeks early, and the sap is flowing, so dormancy is lifting. I worry about bud break and then a hard frost killing new leaves. Time will tell.
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Love the idea of traveling and quilting at the same time. You may be the ultimate multi-tasker!
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I’m working on a beach landscape to take home. I love the beach in the winter because there are so few people. When some spring breakers show up in March, it seems strange to see more people down there.
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I hope we can start going away in the winter. (If I can ever get the two of us to quit working part-time and volunteering!!!) We just need more “us time.”
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Be still my heart!
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🙂
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Your photos of the flowers give me hope that spring might be headed this way soon.
I loved the I Spy game as a child. In fact it’s the basis of my IG bio: “Here’s what I spy with my bifocaled eye.” 🙂
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Very clever and perfect for IG. 🙂
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It was a favourite game especially when travelling in my dad’s car. Beautiful gallery of things you spied, Judy. The cyclamen is gorgeous.
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Prior to electronics, car games were fun for kids that’s for sure. 🙂
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We too have Mistletoe Toe out here in AZ,
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My message sent way before I intended it too. Sounds like a beautiful and yummy week for you! And yes trivia is humbling!
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I love the collage … there is something quite serene about a beach at sunrise and sunset..😀 I’ve seen Key Lime Pie on our visit to the US but never tried it…. can’t think why … looks lovely!
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Key Lime Pie is big down here in the south east part of the county, and it is mighty tasty. 🙂
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Great job of spying, Judy! We had “I Spy” books when the girls were little and they were a lot of fun. I first saw mistletoe in France and now I notice it every time I’m there. Keep enjoying the warmth while you can!
janet
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I must admit I’ve never seen it before – kind of fascinating. I bet you’re in the midst of sorting and packing, and I hope it is going well.
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It’s going along, Judy, a bit overwhelming at times and I’m going to Arizona next week to look for a rental house. 😏
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Hope you find one that meets all your needs and is calling out to you.
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I know I will, but I just hope it doesn’t take too long.
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Oh, yes! “I Spy” is the ultimate car game! You don’t want for things to spy there — and they are all beautiful. But that gooey lime thing in the glass — I had to reach for the smelling salts! I hope we get to see your projects when they’re finished!
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That dessert was A+, and definitely worth leaving the fries.
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I love that top gallery. I use to play I Spy all the time with my kids in the car.
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You, of all people, still play ‘I spy’ with your photos. 🙂
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Love that game…thanks for the returning memory.
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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I remember my father and his brothers shooting mistletoe from a treetop once at my grandparents’s farm. It grows so high it’s difficult to harvest. Love the view of the wide beach.
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I can’t believe I’ve lived all these years and had no idea of where or how mistletoe grew. I can imagine shooting it out of a tree must have really been a hoot. 🙂
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I just assumed mistletoe was a shrub. I had no idea it was a parasite-plant. I’m starting to think I’ve actually seen it and never known what it was. Since it appears to grow so high, I doubt I’ll ever be able to confirm it.
I too wonder what happened to February …
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I would have never seen it or been able to identify it if my friend hadn’t told me. I think it’s fascinating. February – poof, gone.
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I never knew where mistletoe grew until I went down to Florida for the first time. I thought they were birds nests at first. It’s interesting to see what grows in different parts of the country, especially when seeing something for the first time.
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I find the different things that grow in other zones along with the history of the area interesting and a learning moment.
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Mistletoe grows here in Virginia as well. 🙂
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It’s pretty darn fascinating to someone like me who has never seen it.
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It fascinates me too even though I’ve seen it all my life! 🙂
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I enjoyed this visit to your blog, Judy, with interesting information about mistletoe. I was thinking, like you, where did February go? I’m ready for spring. P. x
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Indeed, where did February go? I still feel like I am warming up to start the New Year – kind of end of January feel. No grandkids here but I regularly played I spy – such a great game for kids travelling in cars. Mind you, these days they have ipods, phones, dvds etc – sadly, not so many want to play these games anymore.
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February just disappeared, and you are definitely right – technology rules today.
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Not always a good thing, hey?
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The last of the snow is melting here – until the next snowstorm, at least. First snowdrops beginning to bloom. I may do a bit of garden cleanup this weekend. Or maybe get my seed-starting stuff in order.
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I did already buy my Mexican sunflower seeds that I’ll sow as soon as I get home. Any suggestions on a successful plan is always welcome from the ‘king’ of Mexican sunflowers.
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February might have been quick, but it was a lot like ripping off a band-aid.
I would like to eat the key lime jar thingy there, please.
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You certainly would like that key lime pie in a jar.
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