Sunday, April 18, 2010

Around the Neighborhood

Another beautiful Spring day ! However, Mother Nature turned down the thermostat the last couple of nights !!!
This is a mosaic of some pictures I have taken around the neighborhood the last couple of weeks, when walking. Well - With the exception of the one in the middle. No, that is not a bird - it is a huge bumble bee ! There is a nest under the carport next to my courtyard, and every Spring and Summer I have to share my outdoor living space with them. Some of them are HUGE ! This has been going on for years, and luckily I have not been stung yet. There are quiet a few of them and I just dodge them when I am outside, I am more afraid of the wasps that are out there now.
Click on the mosaic to enlarge the pictures.
I am linking up with Mary @ Little Red House for "Mosaic Monday".
and Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer for "Outdoor Wednesday".
Thanks Mary and Susan for hosting again this week.
Hope everyone is having a great week!
Glenda
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46 comments:

  1. PATApril 18, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful mosaic Glenda.

    We were waiting for the cooler temps while we were in TN. As soon as we left the temps dropped. That happens to us a lot. We planned trips to MN and WI when temps were to be cool and it was hot...this was in the Fall when it was supposed to be cool...J is a happier traveler at 65 degrees.LOL

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  2. The Old ParsonageApril 18, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    We were down in the low 30's overnight! Brr...

    Enjoy your garden!
    Leann

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  3. KammyApril 18, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Brrrrrr it was cold here too !
    Love your mosiac...I really love your header too !
    Kammy

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  4. From the Old InkWellApril 18, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Watch out for that bumble bee!

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  5. AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful pictures! Those bees would scare us to death and keep us indoors for sure. I hope you can find a remedy for them.
    It has been cold here in Kansas City too- getting down in the low 30s at night, and Mr. NaM refuses to turn on the furnace! BRRRR!

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  6. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)April 18, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    I see some beautiful flowers there Glenda! When our apple trees come into full blossom, the bees are just down right scary!
    Part of the process I guess.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  7. Pat HarrisApril 18, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    It's been beautiful here in TN. Yes, it did just get cooler. Spring is my favorite time of the year and your pictures show why! What beautiful flowers. My Iris are blooming, the flowering almond just stopped. My Peonies are budding out. The Azealas are in full bloom. Love it.... Thank you for the wonderful mosaic.

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  8. debApril 18, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Just beautiful! I love those BIG bumblebees! The ones here are very docile and so lovely...they look like velvet!
    *hugs*deb

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  9. Bobbi AnnApril 18, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Oh, I love your mosaic! Hope you have a lovely new week!
    Hugs...
    Bobbi

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  10. Judith @ Lavender CottageApril 18, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    What a pretty mosaic.
    That sure does look like a bird; you must have really healthy bees where you live. :-)

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  11. AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    What a wonderful time of year it is! Beautiful colors with a gorgeous blue sky you captured. ~jeanne

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  12. AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    What a wonderful time of year it is! Beautiful colors with a gorgeous blue sky you captured. ~jeanne

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  13. A New England LifeApril 18, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Glenda, why don't you have someone come in and take care of the bee's so you don't have to deal with them?

    Lovely mosaic! I hear you on the cold nights. It's been cold here for the past few days.

    Sharon

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  14. AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    We have two very large bees that have their nests in the ground at the base of our front porch. They have bee territory battles and are very funny to watch.

    Great mosaic!
    Di
    The Blue Ridge Gal

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  15. Terri SteffesApril 18, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Now that is one lovely mosaic. How did you make it, with what program?

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  16. ShirleyApril 18, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful mosaic. We've been really cold here in NE Ohio the past couple days!!!

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  17. EG CameraGirlApril 18, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    I guess it's good news there are bumblebees again this year! You must live in a lovely neighbourhood.

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  18. A Garden of ThreadsApril 18, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Love the mosaic. It has been cool here as well, hopefully this week the temperature will rise a bit. Have a great week and take care:)

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  19. UnknownApril 18, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Glenda,
    Looks like you have really been enjoying the outdoors. Every picure is just beautiful! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week.
    Sandy

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  20. ValerieApril 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    So nice -
    I like how you used a photo for your back ground.
    That bee looks like the size of those wood boring ones. They are scary!
    Beautiful colors! Enjoy the spring.

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  21. Gardening in a SandboxApril 18, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks for sharing your spring blooms. Your header is so awesome. Valerie

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  22. SnapApril 18, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Beautiful blooms in your mosaic. Walks are wonderful -- especially lovely ones like this!

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  23. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 18, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Wonderful spring photos and usually a bumble bee will not bother you like wasps and yellow jackets.

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  24. MaryApril 18, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Oh how beautiful!!! It's been a little chilly here in NJ this weekend, but the flowers have been especially lovely. Thanks for sharing at MM. :)

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  25. Mary LouApril 18, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    I love the mosaic and also the wisteria in your header.
    Beautiful job.

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  26. DebbiedoosApril 18, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Those are gorgeous pictures! I always get confused to bumble bees and carpenter bees, both big!~

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  27. DonnaApril 18, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    I love the mosaic... just beautiful! It is much cooler here tonight too!
    Have a good week!
    Blessings,
    Donna

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  28. CarolApril 18, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Pretty mosaic! I'm with you, the wasps are the worst, but those giant bees that buzz around scare me, too!

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  29. lunaApril 19, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    So beautiful mosaic!
    Happy Mosaic Monday..Luna

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  30. Stacey 18April 19, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    Lovely mosaic, that bee looks huge.
    Everything looks really pretty. Exercise and beauty - can't ask for better than that.

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  31. Amanda at 32˙NorthApril 19, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Hi Glenda,

    Love that blue sky!

    Amanda

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  32. Treasia SteppApril 19, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Your neighborhood looks beautiful. Love the mosaic.

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  33. anythinggoeshereApril 19, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    I love the flower pictures and the blue background makes them all look very special. We are just getting started here in no. Illinois with spring so I so enjoy seeing in on your blog. xo Joan@anythinggoeshere

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  34. ellen b.April 19, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Beautiful mosaic. That bee is huge. Hope your stingless experience continues :0)

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  35. UnknownApril 19, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Lovely mosaic...aren't we all glad to see spring again..the wisteria in your header stole my heart.
    Love them...
    Oh, and my name is...
    Glenda too.
    happy day....

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  36. eileeninmdApril 19, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    Love all your spring blooms and the your pretty mosaic! I've been seeing huge bumble bees too.

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  37. MeriApril 19, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    You know it's a big bumblebee when the photographer has to explain that it's not a big bird!

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  38. cherryApril 19, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    what beautiful flowers isn't spring fabulous this year ..

    hugs from Savannah, Cherry

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  39. 2 DogsApril 19, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    I haven't been around much. I wanted to come by and say hello. Hope you are doing well. Hugs

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  40. xinexApril 19, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Wow, Glenda! That is a huge bumble bee! The flowers are gorgeous!...Christine

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  41. My Slice of HeavenApril 20, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    What pretty pictures! I love the colorful flowers, it's so nice that spring is here!

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  42. Barb April 20, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Just gorgeous, Glenda.

    Barb

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  43. Ldy ~~ DyApril 20, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Gorgeous Spring florals!! Oh... and I guess we must deal with the "flying buggies" too!! That one is pretty big! I think I would have freaked and had my hubby knock the nest down. I know ... kinda mean.... but I am deathly afraid of being stung! Keep on dodging!!! Hugs!

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  44. Ms.DaisyApril 20, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Hi,
    I'm a first time visitor and I just loved the mosiac and beautiful flowers you have shown us!
    Thanks!

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  45. Joy JonesApril 21, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Glenda! What beautiful spring flowers! Thanks for stopping by my blog last week and leaving such sweet birthday wishes for me. Your pretty post makes me want to go outside and garden! Have a beautiful evening ~ xo Joy

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  46. Joy JonesApril 21, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Glenda! What beautiful spring flowers! Thanks for stopping by my blog last week and leaving such sweet birthday wishes for me. Your pretty post makes me want to go outside and garden! Have a beautiful evening ~ xo Joy

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