Mellow Yellow - for all my Friends by RodS

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Mar 18, 2012

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I took a few moments to get a couple photos of my Forsythia bush today, before all the blooms go away... And I just wanted to let everyone know I'm still alive... I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful comments, sitemails and emails - you all are just the best! Things here have been insanely busy lately, but I think I see a little light at the end of the tunnel - hopefully it's not a train! LOL! Things are still very difficult with my dad - his short-term memory is almost non-existant... He can tell you stories about his childhood, or his experiences in WW2. But he can't remember what you told him 5 minutes ago, or even what day it is. He's back at his apartment for now, but I don't know how much longer he'll be able to stay there. At any rate, I'm just taking things one day at a time. I'm trying to stay somewhat caught up on comments, and have been working on a few projects as time permits. I plan on being back in the swing of things very soon, and for my come-back post........ Well, it's a surprise! :-D Hope everyone had a great St. Patty's Day, and didn't drink too much green beer! :-D Bless you all - I'll be back soon! Rod

Comments (34)

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Faemike55

3:07PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

Very beautiful blooms on this plant Sorry to hear about your dad YOu and your family are in my thoughts and prayers Mom's is blooming as well despite the odd weather here

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adrie

3:16PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

This is such a beautiful spring capture Rod, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers Rod.....warm greetings Adrie.

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magnus073

3:26PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

You did a very nice job on this warm and wonderful dedication Rod. I'm keeping you and your father in my prayers during this time as I know you're facing a very difficult situation. May God bless and watch over your family.

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jocko500

3:54PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

very lovely flowers and hope your dad do better

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eekdog

4:14PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

i have you all in my prayers still Rod, hope your father gets better. you took an excellent capture of these flowers my friend. nice thought and dedi for him. and glad your still around mate.

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auntietk

4:26PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

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bmac62

5:11PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

I second Tara's comments above and it is really good to get a report from you on your dad. Life does march on doesn't it. My dad passed in 2007...I miss him but his body just wasn't up to carrying him any longer than his 99 years.

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brewgirlca

5:18PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

That's the classic way it goes. Short term goes first, then more recent and it just winds back through to childhood. My dad pretty much thinks he is a kid growing up on the farm now - he talks about getting the crops in and what the weather is like up north, where he thinks I am driving in from. Perhaps it is a small mercey of this disease that they rewind to there childhood days. You know it's not going to get better; you just get used to living with it. The only hope is they find a cure before it gets us. Not meaning to be morbid but just speaking the truth as I am aware of it. Glad to see you here.

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fransjorgen

5:52PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

Thanks Rod for the wonderful image : forsythia starts the spring. . . All the best for you and dad. Brewgirlica has wrote dawn it so realistic: I couldn't do that so well , because my English is not so good. Thanks Brewgirlica. Frans

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vitachick

6:26PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

Beautiful image!! My mom had Alzheimers...Know what u r going through.

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Diemamker

8:05PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

Good to hear from you and you will be posting again...can't wait to see what it will be, anyway this a nice shot, they blumed nicely...

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alessimarco

8:08PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

~This is very beautiful Rod! Please take care of yourself!~

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npauling

8:08PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

A beautiful capture and I am glad you are seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel. My short term memory isn't too good these days either so I am trying to learn things to keep it going for as long as I can. Old age is no fun.

KnightWolverine

11:05PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

Amazing Beauty!...Stunning and Vibrant!.. All one can do is take it day by day...Went down a similar road with my dad years ago...so i can relate somewhat...This is where ones patience is put to the test I'm afraid...Thoughts and best wishes ....(smiles).... As for the green beer....don't have to buy toilet bowl drop ins for awhile....lol.. it's actually kinda cool...have green toilet water....lol..

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mgtcs

11:44PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

Absolutely gorgeous colors and lighting, amazingly done!

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SidheRoseGraphics

11:50PM | Sun, 18 March 2012

This is such a joyous picture, Rod! Nice to see the flowers come and your forsythia are lovely :) Glad to hear from you and hear that you're seeing a light in the darkness. I hope things can be resolved with your Dad in a way that is of benefit to you all. A sad thing for all concerned. Take care!

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ia-du-lin

3:04AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

beautiful blossoms, great colors and lighting, nice shot

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renecyberdoc

3:45AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

i agree with roxy delicate situation.you are in my thoughts bro.

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UteBigSmile

4:17AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Love this capture a lot! When these bushes are flowering Spring is very near.

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fallen21

5:38AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Awesome capture!

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Madbat

8:37AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Sorry to hear about your dad, that has to rough. All you can do is take it all one day at a time. I'm thinking of you bro.

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debbielove

9:37AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Looks like Forsythia, yes.. And a very good shot as well Rod! Well taken my friend.. Sorry to hear you are still having some problems with your Father but there are signs! Thats good.. I hope for the best for you, I'm sure it will go well.. I got your mail, thanks mate.. :-) Rob

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mrestey

10:13AM | Mon, 19 March 2012

WOW! Your forsythia is blooming already?!! Ours is is getting budded up here. But with the weather we are having lately it will not be long. A beautiful, springy image Rod! Thanks for sharing.

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MagikUnicorn

4:58PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

B E A U T Y

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Knechtruprecht

5:08PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

Lovely blossoms, being catched in the right moment. Yer running through rough times. Be blessed with fortitude, and keep it bowling!

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Erestorfan

5:20PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

A beautiful capture Rod!!! As Mike said ours is not in bloom yet, but we are having truly BIZZARE weather here. It is March 19th and we are walking around in t-shirt, shorts and sandals. We are just holding our breath as to what April will bring!!! The water is warming up in the koi pond and they are hungry and so for the past two days we have been feeding them...the earliest we have ever fed them. Thanks for a picture of spring!

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FaeMoon

7:16PM | Mon, 19 March 2012

hugs Rod, my friend, so glad to hear more of you and what is going on. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Thank you for the vision of your Forsythia.. one of my favorite sprint sights!

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