The last Zinnia standing by elfin14doaks
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This is the little zinnia that just won't give up for the year. It has survived three frosts now and is still going. They are from Mexico and generally like it hot and humid, but not this one. While the rest of my zinnias are already done for the year this one is persistent. I also have a small mum bush that is not doing as well, but it's still trying to beat out the zinnia. "Can't let a zinnia win, that's preposterous."
We have had unseasonably cold weather already, which makes me not look forward to winter.We have pulled out the coats and heating season started about three weeks early. We didn't have much of a summer this year, perhaps that's where this little one learned it's perseverance from. I have been trying to get you some awesome Wisconsin fall colors, but the winds and the rains have been knocking the leaves down before they turn red. I am still being hopeful though.
Update for those following : I just finished up the last of the paperwork today. Hopefully we can get the ball rolling again and just get it out now. I am way past ready.
Thank you so much for all the prayers, lit candles, positive vibes, love and support. Thank you for letting me ramble on. If I am rambling on about another thing I don't have time to dwell, and that is such a good thing.
Thank you for the comments and the favs on my previous posts.
The biggest thank you I want to give is thank you for all being you. You know I love you all and this is such an incredible community!
I would also like to take the opportunity to say a special Happy Anniversary to Havecancer and his wife Irena.
Much peace and love,
Cheri
Comments (36)
elfin14doaks
It has a filtered, so there was postwork.
Faemike55
Wonderful picture and hopefully very wonderful news! I hope that everything goes well and you get what you need in the way of treatment! Congrats to Rick and Irena!
Rainastorm
BEAUTIFUL:-)
zil2008
Beautiful iamge. They are tough those flowers. Today we had snowflurries so winter is just about here. Wishing you all the best.
elfin12u
This little flower has such a tenacity,...a stick to it, never give up attitude! Almost every other plant around here has pretty much just given up, summer's over and they're bracing themselves for our wonderful winter season.....already. The mums are barely holding on, some kind of flower competition going on in our yard for some reason. This one blossom really kind of reminds me of Cheri, so beautiful, and such a colorful personality, and it just keeps on keeping on, not giving up, not giving in, going above and beyond the ordinary...and never calling it quits! Maybe it's just watching her, and following Cheri's example. Finally moving forward in a positive direction sounds so good to me. After being mired in the muck of so much red tape and questionable ethics of certain professional people, the ball finally starts to roll forward again. At this point anything is better than that cesspool of a swamp we now have left behind! Happy Anniversary to havecancer and his beloved wife, they prove to all of the rest of us that a couple can face and overcome all challenges and obstacles together! And she really looks great in tight shorts too! I guess to understand that last remark, you'll need to go to his last post. http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1958999&page=2&page=4 Of course while there you could wish them a Happy Anniversary yourself.
clbsmiley
Very pretty Zinnia and so delicate in the middle!!~~!! Glad things are moving in the right direction,,, except for the temperature that is.
shadownet
Beautiful flower!
odie
Just lovely, Cheri. Those Zinnias are pretty hardy and the mums can't deal with beetles. So, the race is on, I guess.
flavia49
Great photo!! Hope everything goes well!!!
goodoleboy
Superb POV, colors, blends and textures in this splendid snap of the intrepid little zinnia, showing to the world that it has the strength and will to survive under any circumstances, Cheri!
psyoshida
I have never seen such a lovely Zinnia. Beautiful shot! I hope he can hold out a bit longer.
auntietk
How fun, to have a zinnia still in bloom this late in the year. I've still got some alyssum, but it's not gotten very cold here yet, either. Still quite mild. Thanks for sharing this tenatious bit of beauty!
eekdog
that is a super shot cheri, really enjoy those colors. hope it lives on long..
bazza
Lovely capture Cheri that's one hardie Zinnia well done!!
orig_buggy
that is what I would call sun in the face ...spectacular!!
danapommet
Beautiful presentation, of this little flower, that won't give up. Use it as inspiration Cheri. We all know that you can beat this. Hugs! Dana
timtripp
superb
bmac62
Wonderful...your Zinnia and your news...no sense dwelling as it doesn't do any good. We're all pulling for you, each in our own way:)
myrrhluz
Beautiful capture and postwork on this indomitable little flower! Glad the tedious paperwork is done. My prayers, best wishes and smelly candles are at your beck and call.
tizjezzme
Love these flowers, nice shot Cheri!
Meisiekind
Oh, a real little winner... Great image with so much symbolism Cheri!!! :)
sandra46
wonderful colors, a great flower!
jendellas
Just beautiful, so glad all going the right way. Take care, as said above we are all there for you. xxxx
Richardphotos
it is lovely
HADCANCER
What a pretty little flower. Kind of a flower within a flower. Thanks for the warm Anniversary wish to Irena and me. She read the all with a big smile on her face. This has been out poorest Anniversary ever, but I know because of the people here at rendo it was one of the best. Irenas's face was covered in happy tears when she ot her gift and read all your wonderful comments...Thank you.
Seahorse
Lovely - it's obviously a survivor!
nigh23
SO COLORFULL FOR A HANGER-ON !!!! JUST LIKE YOU NEVER GIVE UP !!!!!
Miska7
Very nice flower. Great lighting and colour! Really nice capture.
Minda
its beautiful cheri great shot...take care and hugs..
Alex_Antonov
Wow!