Queen Elizabeth

The roses are just beginning to bloom in the garden and the pink Queen Elizabeth's are among the first. Ian's dad grew them for us from cuttings and planted them when we first moved into this house early in our marriage. Sadly Ian's dad is no longer with us but the roses bring him vividly to mind.
Katharine

[Padlock]

Lovely shot and words. Great memories

[Therese]

A very beautiful capture!!! And a wonderful way for your father-in-law to of sowed great memories for you all!!!

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful capture of a beautiful rose and a wonderful way of remmember

[Molly]

Lovely to have such memories brought back by these roses. It's a beautiful shot. I'm surprised it's so fully out given the weather.

[Hazel A]

The sunlight on the rose is beautiful

[Jacqui Paterson]

That is just beautiful. Lovely colour.

[Loopy-Lou]

Gorgeous shot, so beautiful and LOVE the pink!

[Lynda]

What a lovely memory and its a great shot x

[bruni]

A beautiful rose and a lovely sentiment.

[Karen Matthews]

Poignant shot and memories.

[Tony]

Perfect capture of a perfect bloom.

[Cathie]

Lovely rose, Katharine!! Lovely color.

[bkb in the city]

How wonderful to have them around to remember him by

[Fisher Family]

@padlock @pyrrhula @monkeykid Thank you. The roses are a great visual reminder of a thoughtful, generous man. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin Thank you. There are only a few roses out at the moment but plenty of buds. If they survive the gale force winds there will be a good display. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@purplehaze12 Thanks. I was lucky to get a brief pause from both rain and wind and have my camera readywhen the sun peeped out. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@witchyjacq @bizziebeeme @cathieg Thank you. The roses are a lovely pink. They are amongst my favourite flowers. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@lyndag @bruni @karenmatthews @bkbinthecity Thank you. I am not known for my gardening ability but these roses never fail to make a nice display and bring back happy memories. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thank you Tony. I can still see this particular rose being buffeted by the wind as I type. Katharine

[Ann Jones]

What a gorgeous flower!

[Fisher Family]

@rhos Its the only one in the garden open properly at the moment! Katharine

[Evelyn]

Beautiful colour and such a lovely capture - a wonderful way to be reminded of a very special person.

[Fisher Family]

@pictureme Thank you. I hope to have a few more roses out soon. Katharine