Another Wonderful Evening At Bill's Botanical

There's just nothing like having friends join us for food, fun and conversation. Chris and Sonja came for supper and Dan Barnhart stopped on his way by. That's the most delicious strawberry shortcake in the world on the table! It's times like these that we savor much more than good food......God has brought our paths to cross some wonderful REAL people we just love!

Preparation For More Flowers...

....someone said,........ "That's a wonderful garden you and God have there, mister."....and the man replied, "yes....well...you should have seen it when God had it by Himself!"

New Camera Catches Some of God's Handiwork Around Bill's Botanical

Thanks to Bob and Claudia who gave us these water iris that always bloom on Memorial Day and remind us to give thought and praise especially to those who have given their lives for the freedom we have.

Just trying out the macro feature on the new camera.......

Memorial Day Project

Here Patricia power washes the back deck in preparation of a coat of protective stain. Thanks Dave III for the use of the power washer!

New Turtles Into The Pond....Attempt #2

A second attempt was made to introuduce turtles into Bill's Botanical Pond.........Jay caught 2 Red Eared Sliders and slid them into the abyss.... I..... Due to my Pond Liability Statute..... rejected his 3rd gift..... a dinner plate size snapper seen below......

.....it all causes me to wonder how my Grandturtles are doing over there in France...???

By the way.....the results of this introduction was the same as attempt #1......they were gone the next morning!!!!!!

What a Wonderful Place For A Stroll

The Buxton Inn in Granville is a wonderful place for a stroll and to bring inspiration to Bill's Botanical. It is owned and operated by a frined and fellow retired school Principal, Orville Orr. Megan worked here for a while.

So Often Passed By....

Just a mile down Claylick Road....hidden among the pines..... is this scene which I've passed by on my way to Toboso for years. It was only when Heather brought it to my attention and I drove by it this morning at 10 MPH instead of the usual 40 MPH that I realized it's beauty. I have been in to big a hurry to much of the time to stop and notice such sites!

Love the Foxgloves...

...maybe it's the conical flowers or conical spires....maybe it's the way they diminish in size up the stems.....but I love the looks of foxgloves.....

PS.....

Shots taken over the Japanese gardens at the end of the end of the day!

Small Group Friend to the Rescue...

When the need to get rid of the unsightly rusty TV tower arose....who responded with the skills and materials to get it down in 20 minutes....Friend and neighbor, Tim Luden. Up the pole he went......(He does this for a living!!).....

....disconnected Jackie and Dave's telephone line....dropped it to the ground so we could drop the tower safely to the ground....

Dismanteling The Tower

Relaxing With Dear Frineds

....what Bill's Botanical Gardens were designed for....enjoying time with friends.....

Carrie......Who has completed her requirements as an x-ray technician by the way.... and will soon be employed at Licking Memorial Hospital. CONGRATUALATION CARRIE!

.....and Zack.....the Nature Lover whose sense of wonder inspires our sense of wonder!

Days End at Dawes