at the garden centre by quietpurplehaze

at the garden centre

This photo is to say' Happy Birthday, Ray.'

Not sure why the Scottish Independence Referendum needed to be held on his birthday.

Is the storm raging here a portent of what's to come? (Jinks is hiding as far into the corner under my desk here as he can possibly get.)

Shall we need our passports next time we visit Clare in Glasgow?

The birthday meal tonight will be Gressisngham duck breasts cooked by Neil and accompanied by a bottle of something really special from his wine rack. I'm making a cheesecake.

And Ray has lots of spring bulbs from the garden centre to plant - well I think that's what gardeners like doing - planting things.
Waw and I thought it was my photo from the other day -- great minds Hazel !! --I like yours too !!
September 18th, 2014  
Thanks, Beryl - and I suppose one garden centre etc etc!!!!!!!!!
September 18th, 2014  
Beautiful shot Hazel, dinner sounds nice, especially the wine and cheesecake. I don't think the referendum will get through. But boy is it close.
September 18th, 2014  
Gorgeous color. Happy birthday Ray.
September 18th, 2014  
Happy Birthday Ray......sounds like a lovely meal planned for tonight...enjoy all of you!
As for today's voting , I hope they choose wisely.....lots not going to be happy bunnies tomorrow. I feel trouble brewing whatever!
September 18th, 2014  
Beautiful colours!
September 18th, 2014  
@happypat

I agree that whatever happens, the outcome is going to be divisive, especially if it's as close as predicted.
September 18th, 2014  
Happy birthday Ray!
September 18th, 2014  
Happy Birthday Ray enjoy your day and special meal. We are enjoying a beautiful day here today and not having your weather as yet. A brilliant capture of cyclamens lovely colours.
September 18th, 2014  
That is very nicely done.
September 18th, 2014  
Lovely colourful shot, but surely it can't be that time of year already!!!
September 18th, 2014  
Beautiful colours and processing
September 18th, 2014  
Happy Birthday Ray. I just hope they will be sensible today!! lovely shot
September 18th, 2014  
all the best for Ray and hope the referendum wont make this day less happy, regardless the results
September 18th, 2014  
really pretty shot
September 18th, 2014  
Happy Birthday Ray! Your meal sounds spectacular and a gift of garden bulbs as spring arrives is just about perfect!
September 18th, 2014  
Lovely flowers beautiful colors and processing... Happy Birthday to Ray. Great birthday photo for Ray :)
September 18th, 2014  
Stunning picture and color. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
September 18th, 2014  
A fantastic capture, so colourful. Fav
September 18th, 2014  
Beautiful capture with beautiful colors. Happy Birthday to Ray!
September 18th, 2014  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAY, lovely colourful capture. I never did like Haggis anyway.
September 18th, 2014  
@ladymagpie

Me neither!!
September 18th, 2014  
A mystery to me, too!
September 18th, 2014  
The colours and dof are great. Hope Ray enjoys his birthday. The Scottish referendum is pretty exciting, I think. If I were Scottish and lived in Scotland I think I'd vote yes, but as I'm not and I don't, I really hope they vote no!
September 18th, 2014  
So pretty, love all the shades of pink and red!
September 18th, 2014  
Superb capture! fav
September 18th, 2014  
love all those colors...well shot
September 18th, 2014  
Fabulous shot Hazel...Fav
September 18th, 2014  
@dolphin

You are very honest, Molly!
September 18th, 2014  
@wendyfrost

The day turned out OK but the storm made everything a bit late - guess what didn't get done - yes, the ironing!
September 18th, 2014  
Like Alice in wonderland are we in the garden centre.
Many congratulations to Ray , to you , to Clare and Jinks to Ray`s birthday .
(To morrow we know if she`ll be a foreigner in her own country. )
September 18th, 2014  
Wonderful pinks and greens. Happy birthday to Ray
September 18th, 2014  
Lovely shot... Happy Birthday to Ray. From across the pond, thinking of everyone in Scotland and the UK today, by the way.
September 18th, 2014  
Stunning colours
September 18th, 2014  
Beautiful bright flowers
September 19th, 2014  
Lovely flowers and so many pretty colors and great composition. FAV
September 19th, 2014  
Beautiful capture of these lovely flowers!!! Happy Birthday to Ray!!! Hope he has a great day!!!
September 19th, 2014  
When I have my birthday you can fix cheesecake for me too!! I LOVE it!!!! Love these flowers and all their colors too!! Will know soon won't we, if Scotland will stand alone? We were told midnight EST. I will be watching the news to see!! Happy birthday to Ray!!
September 19th, 2014  
Oh my - gorgeous rich colors here! I'm very interested to hear how the Scottish Independence Referendum comes out. Will make a change in the world if it passes. Wishing Ray a Very Happy Birthday!!!
September 19th, 2014  
@cashew

Cheesecake is my favourite pudding too!
September 19th, 2014  
Beautiful colours :) Happy birthday to Ray too!
September 19th, 2014  
Beautiful, love cyclamen.
September 20th, 2014  
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