I am going on a safari.
I am looking for butterflies.
I have glass boxes for the butterflies that did not make migration.
In the winter I bring them out.
I once again admire their wings.
with out butterflies.
on the dining room table
with the dish gardens.
I miss the butterflies.
My husband is taking a few days off work for our
Winter Safari.
We know of a butterfly conservatory about four hours away.
I plan on spending a couple of days with the butterflies.
We also will stop to see the Swans.
Winter Safari.
We know of a butterfly conservatory about four hours away.
I plan on spending a couple of days with the butterflies.
We also will stop to see the Swans.
I am packing the camera bags and a picinic basket.
~Happy New Year~
Have a good time Sherry. I will look forward to seeing the pictures you take at the conservatory.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too.
Dear Sherry....what a pretty and delightful post.....how charming to see butterflies again.....tku....
ReplyDeleteI do hope that you have a wonderful trip......safe journey......
Butterflies this time of year? I wish...
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so interesting. I need to find out if DC has anything like that; probably, and I just don't know about it:) My mother saved butterflies when I was a child, and put them under a curved glass w/gold frame and black felt background. I've had mixed feelings over it, as I don't think she found all of them when they were dead. Anyway, I love butterflies and everything they represent...have fun on your safari! Jan
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time with the Butterflies!!
ReplyDeleteHappy & Joyous New Year to you & yours!
Have a wonderful time, Sherry. I agree - flowers need butterflies. It's that simple.
ReplyDeleteHope you take lots of pics.
HAVE a great safari...
ReplyDeleteDear Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI am packed and ready to leave!
I am excited too. I bought an extra memory flash card for the 300. I plan on taking lots of pictures!
Happy New Year.
I do believe it will be the best!
Namaste,
Sherry
Dear Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteThese flowers are so pretty. I never can remember their name but they last a long time. My husband brought home two big bouquets last week when the temperatures warmed.
I sat my glass bug houses out on the dining room table and let my butterflies "play". Like most bug people I have boxes of bugs!
I am very excited about seeing the butterflies. This is a new exhibit and looks to be amazing.
We plan on stopping at Squaw Creek also. The swans should be in and eagles should be nesting!
I will post after the New Year.
Namaste,
Sherry
Dear Scienceguy288,
ReplyDeleteThese are not alive any more...My husband sometimes will find a dead butterfly and he brings it to me for safe keeping.
I have a few.
I am going to see all sorts of Butterflies. I am very excited. I will take pictures. Hope the cameras behave themselves!
Happpy New Year,
Sherry
Dear Jan,
ReplyDeleteI bet someplace near by there is a Butterfly house. I have never been to one in the Winter so it will be a real treat.
I know some people who mount butterflies. I would never kill a butterfly for mounting. Mine are ones that died and were found.
I do think they are beautiful.
I love everything about the butterfly too.
Have a great New Year!
Sherry
Dear Meggie,
ReplyDeleteThank you!
The New Year comes first to you!
Hope it is your best ever.
Namaste,
Sherry
Dear Wendy,
ReplyDeleteFlowers do need their good bugs!
Thank you...I am very excited about seeing the butterflies.
I plan on taking lots of pictures...lots!
Have a happy New Year,
Sherry
Dear Dawn,
ReplyDeleteI sure hope I am not disappointed!
I am so excited that I am ready to leave right now!
I will post when I get home.
Happy New Year,
Sherry
Have fun visiting our butterfly friends!ea
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful safari Sherry!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a year of beautiful photos, slides and sharing all your knowledge. Thank you for your friendship!
Wishing you the Happiest of New Years.
Have fun, Sherry! I know you will be in Flutterby Heaven!
ReplyDeleteI gotta admit I haven't seen a butterfly in a while, but today I did see a fuzzy, black caterpillar. Where there are caterpillars, there is hope. (Actually, the cat is probably tiger moth.)
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and enjoyable trip -- and use up a lot of pixels.
Just stopped by to give you a big hug. And wish you and your family a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteGrammy
Dear Sherry I wish you a happy new Year, felit anio nuevo!
ReplyDeleteSherry-Thinking about you today because today is your day. :-) Can't wait to see the beautiful pictures of butterflies and birds when you get back. I'm sure you're having lots of fun.
ReplyDeletexox
Maria
This sounds like a wonderful way to begin the New Year! Enjoy the butterflies, Sherry--I look forward to seeing all your photos when you return.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! I'm so glad I found this blog. Thanks for an eyeful of soul-pleasers.
ReplyDeleteDear Mimi,
ReplyDeleteI am home!!!
I thought about you when I was with the tropicals. They are your butterflies...
Sherry
Dear Deb,
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Looking forward to 2009 and sharing your birds, gardens and joys.
Namaste,
Sherry
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteThey had tiny, tiny Hummers!!!!
I thought of you. I did not get any hummingbird photographs. The light was too dim. Oh well, maybe a trip to the tropic in 2009!
Happy New Year.
Sherry
Dear Marvin,
ReplyDeleteI had a great time. I took many, many photographs! Three cameras, 6 lens and two photgraphers...1600+
I am still processing. Learning low light with out a flash....still learning.
Sherry
Dear Grammy,
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Happy New Year to you and yours. It will be a great year...I am very excited for 2009, Year of the Ox!
Sherry
Dear Belen,
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too. Looking forward to 2009!
Namaste,
Sherry
Dear Maria,
ReplyDeleteThank you for remembering my birthday. This trip was my birthday outing. It was only a few days long but so fun. I really enjoyed my husband taking a few days off work. I would love for him to retire and be about all day every day!
Happy New Year!
Hope we get to see each other soon.
Sherry
Dear Rose,
ReplyDeleteI am just now catching up!
It was fun...
Hugs,
Sherry
Dear Sunita,
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am happy you found me too, now I can come read your journal and get to know you!
Happy New Year,
Sherry