Thursday, March 27, 2014

Mixed Company

Spring often comes to Montana in fits and starts.  This year it’s all about fits…no startsDSC03197.  The trees are mostly as barren as they’ve been all winter but here and there you see buds opening upDSC03198.  It makes strange bedfellows don’t you think?  Last year’s deathDSC03203with this year’s lifeDSC03202.  I long to see some green but it’s hardly anywhere to be found yetDSC03199.  The odd mixes of early spring prevail with these Mallards and Canadian Geese mixing it up at the pond behind our houseDSC03200.  Spring isn’t yet what I want it to be but until it is I offer you a Montana early spring bouquetDSC03201 .

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19 comments:

  1. LindaMarch 27, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    A really lovely post, Joe! Thank you so much for sharing.

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    1. JoeMarch 27, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      I'm trying to stay positive in a still cold spring my friend!

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  2. BethMarch 27, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    No green here yet either Joe. It has rained all day here so I have hopes to see something green in a few days.

    Great photos!

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    1. JoeMarch 27, 2014 at 6:12 PM

      We're in the same boat my friend, hopefully it won't be much longer.

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  3. Terry's Tete-a-teteMarch 28, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Waitin patiently (well maybe not so much) for the green. Pretty sloppy here. The only downside of spring coming is how dirty everything looks after the snow melts. Your pictures give me hope.

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    1. JoeMarch 28, 2014 at 9:16 AM

      We have a skiff of snow once again today...it isn't easy to be patient sometimes is it?

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  4. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 28, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    It's not yet begun appearing here yet either - I'm not even seeing buds anywhere!!

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    1. JoeMarch 28, 2014 at 9:14 AM

      Wow Keith, even for you huh? I never thought I'd see the day we had more signs of spring than you did!

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  5. JennyDMarch 29, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    Joe! Hi! I haven't been around in 3 yrs, but I have just started coming back....only to find that most of the old crew has left, sigh. But I found YOU, and do you know that the last time I was here, you and your family were on your way to yet another country. It's wonderful how you honestly "walk the walk" and you've never looked at it any other way. Always make me feel very good and very happy when I come to your page and it was no different now. Love your photos as always, love the sentiment, even though I think Winter is as beautiful as the rest of the seasons, and LOVE the sneakers! Kick up those heels!
    Great to see you again, Joe :D

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  6. JennyDMarch 29, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Uh oh, I posted and it didn't show. Don't know if you're moderating now or not. Well, let's try again:
    Heyyyy, Joe! This is JennyD and I haven't been around in over 3 yrs. The last time I was around, you were getting ready to leave with your family for yet another country. I think all of ya'll are great. You walk the walk always and for me, I always smile and feel wonderful when I come to your page --- always did, always will.
    This post was very thoughtful as they all are and I know you're looking forward to Spring (you and Beth, lol) but I've always thought there was a lot of beauty in Winter. Not that I'm so crazy about it being so darn cold, but when I look around and the silence is a different silence, it's really quite beautiful.
    And by the way, before I forget, I LOVE the sneakers! They are perfect!
    I'll be back to see what you're up to for sure. Great to read your page again :D
    Later ~~~~ Blessings sent.

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    1. JoeMarch 29, 2014 at 10:57 PM

      Yep, I moderate therefore it doesn't show until I give comments permission. Wow, what a blessing to hear from you again! Long, long time no see! Lot's of people have fallen away from blogging since I talked to you last, that makes it especially good to hear from you! Thanks about the shoes btw!

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    2. JennyDApril 1, 2014 at 2:01 PM

      Hot dog, it was the moderation! Haha, means I won't have to try and enter it over and over and YOU won't have to pull your hair out ;)
      Great to see you and great to be back. I'm heading to the hospital for knee surgery tomorrow but will ck back with everyone as soon as I can wedge myself into my desk and type. Cya soon! Blessings and smiles to your whole family ~~~

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    3. JoeApril 1, 2014 at 2:55 PM

      All well, so glad to hear from you (can't say that enough!). I'll remember you in prayer as far as the surgery goes...blessings my friend!

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  7. Katie IsabellaMarch 31, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    I know what it's like to wait for signs of verdant life around where we live but I have that now! What a joy! So is our friendship.

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    1. JoeMarch 31, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      Fortunately upon some things the sin never sets Carole !

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  8. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Hi Joe, Hope Spring comes soon for you. Let's hope you have a glorious summer - God Bless

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    1. JoeMarch 31, 2014 at 12:20 PM

      Winter simply can't last forever Nita but I do hope spring and summer aren't as unseasonably cold as they sometimes can be.

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  9. Lisa April 10, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    There is a beauty in beginnings like this. So pretty Joe.
    I was just out for a walk with Bob and its like this here but no snow left or not much. I loved it and the start of new growth, and it will come. Lovely blog post .
    Pray for our family.. I cant say anything right now to anyone else but Cancer has come to visit. .I ve been told to not say a word as the person is so proud. Its not me or my husband. .A new Journey has begun here and I would like to get off this Journey but I need to be where Im asked to be once again. Thanks Joe. Not a word on FB or my blog please. Thanks Joe.

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    1. JoeApril 10, 2014 at 7:45 PM

      I'm so very sorry to hear this Lisa, I will stay quiet and pray. God's grace to you my friend.

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