Floor Show Iris, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. Octoer 12, 2009.
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We woke up to rain Monday morning and a nice surprise in our garden — the iris in the picture above, Floor Show, was blooming. We have several reblooming iris and their colorful blooms are a nice addition to this time of the year.
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Betsy and I are leaving this morning for a couple of days in northern Georgia. They are releasing water from the dam above Tallulah Gorge on Wednesday and we want to be there to see what the waterfalls looked like before the dam was built. We’ve had this trip planned for several weeks.
Then on Friday we are going to Jacksonville for Ray’s (Betsy’s brother) memorial service. We will get back home on Sunday and then on the following Tuesday I will take Betsy to Maggie Valley, North Carolina, for her getaway with her grade school girlfriends.
I can visit you using my iPod Touch, but unless I can pry Betsy’s laptop from her, I don’t think I’ll be able to post for much of that time. But don’t give up on me — I’ll be back as soon as possible.
Senior Moments 
October 13, 2009 at 4:20 am |
Wow sounds like you all have a busy few days ahead. That iris is very pretty George, I had no ideal they even bloomed this time of year. Hope you guys have a safe trip. =)
October 13, 2009 at 7:33 am |
George: Have a great trip and may you have safe driving through the beautiful mountains.
October 13, 2009 at 7:33 am |
Absolutely beautiful iris. I have never seen such a pretty iris. Thanks for sharing and brightening the rainy day here!
October 13, 2009 at 7:38 am |
How nice to see that iris in your yard this time of the year George! Hope you guys have safe travels and good times while away.
October 13, 2009 at 8:53 am |
the Iris with raindrops is excellent.
Have a nice trip and hope Betsy will have fun again with her school chums. We will be here when you get back. MB
October 13, 2009 at 9:04 am |
What an unusual color combination. Iris at this time of year seem so strange!
October 13, 2009 at 9:23 am |
This is gorgeous. Safe travels for you both!
October 13, 2009 at 10:03 am |
Love the iris. Have a safe trip.
October 13, 2009 at 10:39 am |
Beautiful iris…and we need to see you in some of Betsy’s photos…Have a wonderful trip!!!
October 13, 2009 at 11:22 am |
Hope ya’ll have a safe & fun trip! Beautiful iris photo!
October 14, 2009 at 11:28 am |
Thats a beauty George, your’re as bad as me, away again.lol.
Enjoy yourselves.
October 15, 2009 at 9:53 am |
George, take care and thanks for dropping by even on your vacation.
October 15, 2009 at 11:48 pm |
Safe travels George!
October 16, 2009 at 9:27 am |
Stunning!! Drive safe!!
October 16, 2009 at 11:02 am |
Wow … an iris in October??? Absolutely beautiful photo ;–)
My thoughts & prayers are with you and Betsy as you travel to be with family and remember her brother.
Hugs and blessings,
October 16, 2009 at 4:28 pm |
Betsy mentioned these in the spring and I had been wondering if they had bloomed again…nice to see this.