Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Garden Blooms and the Return of Stargazer

Hello!  I am so happy that a peony we got last year put out 4 buds this Spring and look.. they opened up over the last few days and they are swoon-worthy.  :-)


The color is closer to the first photo, but here is a more open flower.  :-)


And I wanted to show you our legendary and massive and tall dark pink Rhododendron.  


These really are show-stoppers.



These three flowers are forming a heart.. awww.



Then I snapped this image of the blue sky with puffy clouds and the big chestnut tree covered with prickly nuts.


There are some Irises we planted last year ready to open - I can't wait to see what they look like.


And this iris bloomed.  We got this in a mixed bag of bulbs, I would never pick such a colorless bloom.  LOL!



Now it's story time.  If you've been reading my blog for a while you will know we used to have a sailboat named Stargazer.  I loved that boat and the adventures we had on her.  But in 2014 we finally sold her as we just weren't using her enough.  :-(  I wrote a blog post about it, HERE.  Below is one of my favorite photos of her, at anchor in Government Cove near Cascade Locks in the Columbia River.  I took the photo with my waterproof camera while swimming in the late afternoon sunshine.


Dayle got this shot of me at the helm when we were sailing in the Pacific Ocean when we had her moored in Newport, OR one summer.


SO.. we had sold the boat to Mike and Mary from Montana.. but then a few days ago I got a "Messenger" request on Facebook from a name I did not recognize.. it was from Erica who told me she now owned Stargazer and it's back in Portland, OR!  We chatted at some length and have planned to meet for lunch with both of our husbands next week!  :-)  She shared these photos of her daughters having a sleepover on the boat when she had it decorated for Christmas!  Isn't that the coolest thing ever?


Her youngest in the quarter-berth.  It totally warms my heart to see my beloved boat is being treasured again by this family.  


And so the story continues.. Erica has invited me to see the boat, too.  :-)  I hope your week is going well.  Thank you for visiting and to those who leave such heartwarming comments.  ((hugs)), Teresa :-) 

17 comments:

  1. That is so cool! Out of the blue to find that Stargazer has returned to your area! Such a beautiful boat. That peony sure is pretty too! And to think you got a photo without any ants visible!!! (our buds/blossoms are ALWAYS covered in ants)

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  2. All my Teresa! I know how much Stargazer means to you and it’s wonderful that she’s back in the Portland area. I’m so happy for you that you get to see her again and even go on board. I, too, think that it’s neat that her family is using and loving her just as you did. I can’t wait to see the pictures after you see her next week. Blessings, Betsy

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  3. What a gorgeous rhododendron, Teresa. Such a large lovely burst of blossoms. That's great someone is enjoying your beloved sailboat. It really is a beauty. I'm sure you will enjoy seeing her again. ♥

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  4. My peonies are blooming big time this week too! So glad you get to see your boat again.

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  5. How wonderful that Erica got in touch with you. I hope you will enjoy seeing the boat again.

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  6. How incredible is that Teresa...you must be so thrilled. Gorgeous flowers too. Hugs xxx

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  7. How lovely that Stargazer has a new family that loves her. You must have had great adventures on her. Love your paeony and rhododendron. Both beautiful. B x

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  8. How nice to have your beloved boat back in your life, and to see she is loved and cared for.
    Gorgeous blossom in your garden, so much colour and cheerfulness. x

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  9. People lead such interesting lifestyles. Seeing the last image, on the boat with the phone charging...is kind of an oxymoron I LOVE

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  10. Such gorgeous and colourful flowers Teresa....and how lovely that your boat is now being loved and enjoyed by another family...and you can visit it again! Xox

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  11. How wonderful to be able to revisit such a special boat that you have treasured. It must bring you great job to see how much it is loved and used.

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  12. karma baby! gotta love it........

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  13. Chickens & fine sailing vessels all come home to roost or as in this case dock.

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  14. I want your Rhododendron !!!! Sweet memories of the Stargazer - and how wonderful to be in touch with her new owners.

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  15. Gorgeous rhododendrons! We saw rhododendron trees in Toronto filled with white blooms. So beautiful! How wonderful that the new boat owner has been in touch with you and shared photos. I'm sure you will have much to talk about.

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  16. How wonderful that your boat is being loved and cared for by a wonderful family. I love the beautiful cross stitch from Tammy, that is just perfect for you my friend.

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  17. Gosh this is amazing Teresa and so happy that this boat is so loved and treasured. Great pics I loved them all xoxo

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