At the Ice Bar, She Looked Forward to Trying Her First Blue Flamingo
(Having Set the Stage, I thought, "Why not another go around?")
As an aside, it's suggested to people to do crosswords and puzzles to keep aging minds alert. Doing this was so akin to a puzzle, I thought, and I loved it! My body's falling apart piece by piece (ha!) but my mind is going to be sharp as a tack! ; )
Won't you now come join me and have a beverage? The treat's on me : )
I am so impressed with this Louise! Even better than its previous incarnation! I just wish I had been sitting beside you watching you create! It! By the way mine's a Dry Martini! Lol! Fav of course!
I love it! Blue flamingo drinks, a hot chick hanging at the bar, a piano waiting to be played, and a delicious maraschino cherry. What's not to love? Loving Flamingo Friday!
@stray_shooter I could hardly wait for you to drop in! You've clearly inspired me!!! Loving this good time! (Hot chick? OK, I can be gracious and say Thank You ; )
@louannwarren Such high praise, Lou Ann...I've spent most of my life trying to find my niche! I'm inspired by so many others here on 365 (most of whom take part in the 5+2 selfies, so when this choice came up, I gave it a go this week...and had a great time building it! Again, so many thanks!
@summerfield Of course! I wouldn't have expected less from you!! haha! Join us at the table! They'll love meeting you! (and thanks for the compliment!)
About the (Line) of trees. Round the orchards there are several kinds of trees. (I`ll do a conifer one to.) They are all trimmed this way as there has to be a balance between the shelter for wind and decrease of the sun lights. The line of trees are most planted next to a road or dike. The roots of the trees are a great help to prevent the wash out of the soil by rain.
This is typical for this part of the country as we have many orchards and old dikes.
@taffy You *know* I was entertaining myself all the while! Initially I was just going for the flamingo drink image, and then I thought I could run it through 5+2 again if I pretended I was back on a cruise (hahaha!) Ken was laughing all the time, too, as he was taking my picture. (Could it have been the sequined top over the pajama bottoms?)
@gaylewood Still a little room left at the table, but if more show up, we'll make room! (Can you tell I'm having a good time at this party I'm throwing?!) I love being surrounded by smiling people, so a huge thanks!
@casablanca Hysterically funny reply! OMG, I'd forgotten abut the flamingo croquet mallets! Ron @stray_shooter started the Flamingo-friday theme, and as I only have a limited number of them from zoo photos, I'm string to stretch my imagination! Thanks!
I have absolutely no idea how on earth one would do these things, but I am enjoying the results! So far, all I do is point a camera and take a picture - editing is not in my skill set yet!! Enjoy yourself, it looks fun.
@casablanca I joined back in January of 2010, and it's stunning how much I have learned from everyone here! My first photos didn't even hint at things to come! Keep pointing and shooting. First of all is about the picture!
Beautiful processing in this great pic.
This is typical for this part of the country as we have many orchards and old dikes.