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Monday 14 September 2015

September 14 - quiet days in val's garden

For a few days now, the skies have been looking grey.  With brief peeps from the Mr. Sun.  The climate here in Alentejo, is pretty temperate.  So we might still be in for some sunny days, that's what i like to think.  The weather man tells us we might get rain.  I must say, we do so need rain.  It's rained for a couple of hours twice since March.  The fields are so dry.
                                             I am off to have a coffee on  Rose cottage verandah. I check out my instergram, and e mails.


This olive tree gives shade in the summer . The only tree that survives without water. I think it gets its source from deep down.  Not to say, that if they dont get their fair share of water, the olives are not so fat.

Olive cottage on the left.
The olives turning green now.  By November they are ready to pick.  

                          What has been great, is the automatic water system that Pedro installed.. its really given a boost to my roses and some other plants.    I have had a beautiful abundance of lovely roses this summer.
                                          Some of the bushes are ready for dead heading.
                                         Autumn is here.. the old flowers and leaves are falling from the oleander. They dont go totally bare- just no flower growth as the colder weather starts.
                    Its 2 weeks today, that I had the plaster of my hand and arm. I had it on for 7 weeks. A Ronaldo fracture is very painful.  Its getting better with each day.  It was such a relief when it came off and the K-wires taken out.
 Dear blogging friends that follow me.. Thank you so much for all your kind wishes and comments during these last couple months.   I think about you all.   Hoping now to start catching up on all your news and summer time days.

Blowing to you all, the most exotic scent from my hardy Apricot rose.. I had shipped from Germany.. I have had it about 5 years now, and it never lets me down.

Happy Monday

Val

22 comments:

  1. Dear Val, I am so happy for you that your cast is off. Now the true healing can begin.
    Your roses are always so beautiful and bountiful in bloom. Enjoy the rest of the Summer. It's wonderful to see you here again. xo Gina

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    1. Thank you so much Gina. It was such a great feeling to get the plaster off.
      I am catching up slowly. Now typing with my right hand.. each day gets better and better.
      Thank you too for your kind comments while i was out of the blogging scene.. You are so kind.
      xx

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  2. Good to see your hand improving,Val . Take care of it.
    I love your Olive tree and roses. It's cooler here these days
    and I am so happy, really tired of 90 and 100 degree weather.

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    1. Thanks Sylvia.
      I do agree.. these not so cold begining of autumn days are welcome.
      We had such a very hot summer..even more than last year.
      Thanks also Sylvia, for leaving your kind comments wishing me well. I am slowly catching up.
      x

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  3. An apricot rose even sounds heavenly! Take care of yourself and enjoy your week! Nice to catch up with you a bit. Sweet hugs, Diane

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    1. Hi Diane,
      The rose is heavenly and the scent intoxicating.
      I am catching up.. thanks for your kind comments.
      It looks like rain is on its way, we need it. Might just cut some of the apricot roses ,, before they get damaged.

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    1. Thank you Tex.
      I thank our dear lord every day.. I am slowly typing with my right hand now...good exercise.
      wishing you a good week.
      x val

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  5. Hello Val. Beautiful rose and the scent is heavenly. Your little pink Rose Cottage looks very inviting and a good place to sit and contemplate. I'm so glad you finally got that cast off. Do you have to have some therapy to get things moving in the right direction again. I hope you are no longer having pain and will be able to catch up again before too long..xxoo Judy

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    1. Hello Judy,
      Thank you for your kind comment.. My little I take guests in during the summer months in Rose Cottage.. I move back into my wooden cabin 'olive cottage'- next door.. Its a place away from it all.
      I have the plaster off now 2 weeks.. and i am typing with my right hand..slowly, but getting there. Also catching up with you all.
      I still get a little twinge here and there, but as time goes on, I am sure it will get better.
      xx

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  6. Welcome back Val - it is so lovely to see you back here again, you have been missed. Take care.

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    1. Thank you Rosemary.
      I have missed all my favorite bloggers who follow me.,
      I am on the mend.
      happy week..xx

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  7. Oh your apricot rose looks and I am sure smells wonderful Val. Welcome back to blogland, and I am so pleased your arm and hand are on the mend. Rose cottage looks enchanting, and it must be delightful sitting at your pretty table and enjoying the roses. We need rain here too - the ground is parched these days as it hasn't rained much for months. Here's to rain for both of us! xoxox

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    1. The apricot rose is divine Patricia.. I am just about to go out and cut some of the blooms.. as it looks like rain on the horizon. I will cut them before they get damaged.
      Autumn days are approaching.
      We so much need rain.
      Thank you for your kind comments on my blog, when i was with my fractured thumb. xx

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  8. Dear Val, it's lovely to see a post from you again and to hear that you have now had the plaster removed, it must be such a relief! Your roses look fantastic with the help of your watering system. Sarah x

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    1. Thanks for visiting and leaving your comment Sarah.. always nice to see you. This year my roses are superb,, i am very happy with them. The water system is fantastic.

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  9. Dearest Val, I'm so happy to visit you again and hear that you are getting better. I love so much your Mediterranean garden and your rose cottage veranda which looks so inviting. I should visit Portugal one time. It seems so atmospheric to me...
    We also need rain, hope we have some decent rain soon.
    Sending you my best wishes and hugs
    Olympia

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    1. Thank you Olympia,
      Yes, our lifestyle here is very similar to Greece, just different languages.. It rained all morning yesterday..but it back to the sunshine. Hope you get some soon.

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  10. Dear Val
    It has been so long since you posted. So glad that you are on the mend and can get back to your normal self. Your roses are looking lovely I am amazed at how well they do in your heat.

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  11. Hello Valerien, I am delighted to see you are back blogging again and your arm is healed. You got through it!! Well done. I will send some Irish rain your way. It has been a dry summer here but we had heavy rain last weekend so the garden is blooming. Your roses are beautiful.

    Enjoy your weekend

    Helen xx

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  12. That pink wall and apricot rose! Love seeing pictures of your life. Glad you are healing. You've had a rough year.

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  13. Dearest Val ,i am come back and I hope that you feel better .Your garden is still blooming and it is lovely ! Take care yourself and i wish to you a sweet autumn !

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