Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.” ~ Anne Frank
These two beauties are flowering so profusely in the pots outside our front door. At the end of the month when we move, I will have to leave them behind. I really hope that their new owner will love and care for them as I have done.
Wishing all my American blog friends a very happy Independence Day, and all of you a wonderful weekend.
Soooooo beautiful! Why does a delicate bloom have only one day to exude magnificence???
Thanks, Kathryn. It does seem a shame, doesn’t it? 😦
Yes but the circle of life 🙂
Beautiful colors … I have several in my garden that blom at different times.
They’re always a surprise when they open. So sad you have to leave them behind.
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Have a peaceful transition to your new location.I’m sure the new memories you begin there will be as special as the ones your created where you are now.
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Thanks so much for your good wishes, Issy. I’m sure we’ll have a peaceful transition, but moving house is always a traumatic time. I’m managing to stay calm at the moment. 🙂 xx
When we sold our house, my flower plants were given away to friends and family that I know will take care of them. I still missed my plants today. Those beautiful Hibiscus will find a loving caretaker.
Thanks, Mona. I can’t give these pots away, as they are included in the sale agreement. Fortunately, the gardeners here water them once a week, so even when we were away for 6 months at a time, they survived well, and just needed a bit of pruning when we got back.
Hibiscus are one of my favorites 🙂
Mine too. 🙂
What amazing colours on those two!
Thank you. Yes, they are quite stunning. 🙂
Beautiful flowers Sylvia. What a nice welcome to the new owners!
Thanks Lola. Yes, I’m sure the new owner will look after them well. I’ll have to give her strict instructions. 🙂
I just love the quote you added to the image…so true…it would be so wonderful for everyone to remember it.
Thanks so much, Laurie. Yes, I agree. 🙂 xx
I was shocked/surprised to hear that you are moving and selling up here in SA. I do hope you won’t abandon your blog too, AD. I have just had a marathon read as I’ve not been keeping up to date with any of the blogs lately. Have a safe journey and do keep in touch. I am sure you are looking forward to a more leisurely lifestyle, but we will miss you as I always thought of this country as your ‘real’ home. ♥
Of course I won’t abandon my blog. I actually have more readers in the USA than I ever had over here on Letterdash. WordPress is a truly international blog site. We never intended staying here for so long, but then family followed us out here, and it was a bit difficult to just up and leave again. Anyway, as Elvis once sang. “It’s now or never” so we decided to take the plunge, and we already have so many friends in Florida, so it makes good sense.
Yes, it does make more sense, AD, and I know you wouldn’t have taken the decision lightly. I wish you everything of the very best both with and after your move. ♥
Thank you so much for the good wishes, adee. 🙂 xx
What beautiful gifts for the new owner! When is moving day?
Thanks, LuAnn. We will be out of here towards the beginning of August, as soon as all the paperwork is complete. We’re hoping they don’t hurry too much with it. 🙂
It must be bittersweet to move away from your home. I know how I felt when we sold our home in Sedona but at least I was staying in the country.
I LOVE hibiscus too – they are glorious 🙂
Thanks, Marianne. One of my favourite flowers. 🙂
Love the hibiscus… and off you go again… this time permanently…
Thanks, bulldog. We have to be out of our house by the end of this month, so I’m going to be very busy.
Thanks Sylvia!
Beautiful flowers.
Enjoy your weekend too.
{Hugs}
You’re welcome, RoSy. 🙂 xx
Glorious flowers, Sylvia! Strangely enough, when I moved away from the city (almost two years ago) I was worried about my garden! I hope the new owners are looking after it 😉
I hope so too. One can get very attached to certain plants. 🙂
They are beautiful Sylvia…I have a red on just outside. I might have to make sure I take a cutting if I move.
Thanks, Jo. I really must get some for my garden in Florida. 🙂
Flowers are true beauties.With love maxima
Thanks so much, Stefan. 🙂
What a pity you will have to leave them behind. Love the orange especially!
Thanks, Madhu. Some things, we just can’t take overseas with us. 😦
Could you take cuttings of some of your favourite plants to have some of that garden back in Florida?
The US has very strict rules and regulations about not taking plants and seeds into the country, but I’m sure we’ll find some equally as beautiful, once we get our garden sorted out.
It’s so hard leaving plants behind when one moves house — especially those huge shrubs that one remembers when they were “baby” plants.
So true, Sarah, but at least I have my photos. 🙂
I love the hibiscus. Lovely shots ! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much. 🙂
These flowers are true beauties.
Yes, they always make me smile, Colline. 🙂
I am sure the new owners will be thrilled with these gorgeous plants. Still I can appreciate how it is hard to leave these things we care about and have enjoyed so much.
Thanks, Sue. I’m sure you’re right. We’ve had these for over ten years now, so have grown very fond of them. 🙂
Such lovely colours in these Hibiscus flowers they do put on a show don’t they Sylvia …
Pure happiness in a pot 🙂
Have a great weekend .
“Happiness in a pot.” I like that, Poppy. 😀 xx
I love the Hisbiscus. We have one that blooms orange flowers, such beauty.
Thanks for commenting. Yes, I’ve seen orange ones too. They are all really gorgeous. 🙂
Very impressive! Have a great weekend too Sylvia!
Thanks, so much, Adrian.
Great colors in those hibiscus flowers
Thanks so much, MaryLou. 🙂
Glorious indeed Sylvia. How lovely that you have them to look at in all their glory before you move. Have a lovely weekend and see you soon 🙂 xx
Thanks so much. Sherri. You too. xx
Beautiful flowers. Have a good day and weekend 🙂
Thank you so much. 🙂
Beautiful Hibiscus and Happy 4th to you!
Thanks so much, YC. 🙂
Hibiscus plants thrive in Brisbane in winter too…such happy looking flowers.
Yes they are. Always so cheerful.:)
Oh my! The move is getting to be that close, is it? Hope it all goes smoothly. I bet it’ll be hard to leave that hibiscus along with a whole lot else behind.
Yes, we got a bit of a shock yesterday. It’s all coming together sooner than expected. We thought we had until the end of August. 😯