Maximum temperature 20C, minimum 11C. 5km/h NE wind with 13 km/h gusts. Rain not measured.
Think the above temps are up the creek, it is cold, and we have had drizzle (not forecast) on and off!!
Yesterday's day 8 of the rose.
Friends to lunch yesterday.
Today's, day 9 of the rose in the morning...
Meanwhile the bud behind the above rose is still looking good.
Sage, with a crane fly in hiding under the leaf.
A last bit of colour from the euonymus and the last of the zinnias.
Pampas.
The beetles that look like African masks are Le Gendarme beetles (Pyrrhocoris apterus). I am sure the others are closely related but I do not know what they are.
Harvestman in the sage. (Hadrobunus grandis).
P.S. For those interested, Part 5 of our holiday in South Africa and Botswana is now on my other blog.
You are still getting amazing photos, even in the bad weather!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love seeing peeks, inside the homes of bloggers. So the bad weather there, is a win for me, here. :-)
Mmmmmm, this weather sounds like our November weather. But then, here, there is nothing pretty left, to picture.
Actually it is raining here, today. Remnants of "Nate" I guess... But it is not cold.
Luna Crone
Thanks Luna but winter is never easy for photos. Not only do I hate the cold but many of the insects do as well! Hope all is well Diane
DeleteLooks like you guys have been having your share of rain, at least according to the water droplets on your plants! :)...Hope you and your friends enjoyed lunch. I cooked a bday meal for Theresa, we had meatloaf, baked beans, and roasted potatoes along with cornbread...and the cake of course!
ReplyDeleteWe have not had as much this year as normal but we seem to have had a lot just recently!! Lunch was good. Our friends brought the starter which was a Japanese salad. I then cooked leg of lamb with mixed veg and potatoes in foil. A cheese course then chocolate peppermint dessert. Yum yum. Take care Diane
DeleteWhat a beautiful rose, Diane. I am sure you had a great time with your friends. I love the beetles and yes, they look like African masks! I had never thought about it! Hugs, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThey are such pretty beetles and there are a lot of them! Yes thanks we had a good day. Keep well Diane
DeleteGorgeous rain photos, Diane! And I love your table setting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. The table was bought in the second hand shop in the village. Solid oak and very heavy!!! Take care Diane
DeleteYou have a good eye to catch some of those insects amongst the leaves. I suppose when you've been doing it for a while your senses become more attuned to what to look for.
ReplyDeleteYes you do get used to looking in the right place. It is like looking for wild animals in the bush, you train your eye to block everything else out. enjoy your day, cheers Diane
DeleteI can hardly believe that rose! It's still beautiful, and now another one. I know I keep telling you, but that color is just so beautiful! I also like the pampas grass, and have no idea why I haven't planted any. :)
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I would like to make the pampas a bit smaller, but we tried digging some out for a friend and it is almost impossible!!! Have a good day Diane
DeleteWe have frost and freeze warnings tonight. The seasons sure hanged fast.
ReplyDeleteOh no, we have not had a frost yet but it will happen very soon I am sure!! Take care Diane
DeleteWe've about a month before the weather gets to the stage you're at. I enjoyed the photos. It has made me think about getting my camera out and taking pictures for my blog.
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly cooling down here but it looks like we may still have a few warm days yet if the forecast is right which it invariably is not!! Take care Diane
DeleteVery interesting beetles that look like the African masks. Lovely colour for your rose.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy, hope that you have a good week and take care Diane
DeleteFabulous little critters Diane, gorgeous roses and plants. Loved the dining room shot. A pretty room and table setting to greet your guests.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise, its is a kitchen diner so I am always in touch with our guests even if I am cooking which I love. Take care Diane.
DeleteGosh there's a lot of insect activity going on there in your garden Diane ☺ Love the apricot rose, one of my favourites and I'm almost one hundred percent sure it will have a glorious perfume. 20C is still lovely weather, here we consider it a coolish day 😀
ReplyDeleteAn amazing perfume,which is why I took a cutting and brought it from the UK. Anything from 20C down is too cold for us!! Too much African blood still in the body LOL. Cheers Diane
DeleteThe rain drops mix up your photos a bit and yet you still get insects. That rose is determined to hang on. Lunch sounds delish. I too enjoy seeing inside your house. Stay warm.
ReplyDeleteAlways hard to find insects when it is wet, windy or cold. It will son be impossible!! Thanks Gaelyn and take care Diane
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