Friday, 8 May 2020

Cherry blossom special



When I suggested we devote this week's Nature Friday post to the beautiful cherry blossom which is softening the granite grey of our Aberdeen streets right now, Gail had the bright idea that I should wear something pink to coordinate with the trees.

I'll be honest with you, I had a nightmare flashback as I remembered the pink frock I once was forced agreed to wear in remembrance of Whitley, my Westie friend from Texas. But Gail assured me she had in mind something much more, er, macho, namely a bow tie hand knitted from some scraps of wool she'd recently found when cleaning out yet another long neglected cupboard.

I think we can all agree that this creation was not Gail's finest hour on the knitting front* - too big and floppy for a bow tie and too short for a scarf.

But thankfully the cherry blossom came up to scratch, which is all that matters for a Nature Friday post, as I'm sure our blog hop hosts Arty, Jakey and Rosy will agree.


*Apologies for the mixed wartime metaphor. We're been hearing too much about the 75th anniversary of VE Day this week!

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16 comments:

  1. easyweimaraner8 May 2020 at 07:43

    the cherry blossoms are wonderful... it looks like the kingdom of a princess ;O)

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  2. Kinley Westie8 May 2020 at 10:03

    Such pretty trees.

    And hey Bertie, real men wear pink. ;)

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  3. Duke8 May 2020 at 10:47

    You look most festive in your neckwear, Bertie, and your cherry blossoms are so beautiful!

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  4. Coppa's girl8 May 2020 at 10:53

    That bow tie could start a new trend Bertie, especially with your handsome good self wearing it!
    The cherry blossom is beautiful and how lovely to walk beneath the trees.
    Ours is usually at it's best in January, and my human says it's really spectacular in one of the local valleys.

    Love,
    Inca xx

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  5. My GBGV Life8 May 2020 at 11:57

    We love the cherry blossoms. Our trees are not yet ready, but maybe next week the blossoms will open up. Nice bow tie too :)

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  6. Yamini MacLean8 May 2020 at 12:51

    Hari OM
    Bertie lad, you deserve a medal for sporting the neckwear!!! Gails shots of the trees are also merit-worthy. So, on the whole, victory... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  7. My Mind's Eye8 May 2020 at 13:31

    My handsome WFT friend, men in bowties make me swoon...that 4th photo of you wearing the bowtie on the side is purrrrrrfect and the pink does surely match your beautiful Cheery blossoms
    Hugs cecilia

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  8. Bella Roxy & Macdui8 May 2020 at 21:16

    Well...you have to be a real man to carry off that scarf/tie...BOL! It does set off the blossoms well.

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  9. Millie and Walter8 May 2020 at 22:04

    We think Gail did a lovely job on your bow tie. The cherry blossoms look beautiful too.

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  10. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥8 May 2020 at 22:30

    Bertie, you look very handsome in your bowtie - Gail did a great job!!! And we just got finished posting on another blog how much we LOVE cherry blossoms. Thank you for sharing.

    Woos, Lightning and Timber

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  11. The Adventures of the LLB Gang8 May 2020 at 23:47

    What a handsome sight you are in your bow tie under the beautiful pink cherry blossoms!
    xoxo,
    Rosy, Jakey & Arty

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  12. Idaho PugRanch9 May 2020 at 01:24

    Very pretty cherry trees and you do look quite nice in your bow tie!
    hugs
    Mabel & Hilda

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  13. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 39 May 2020 at 02:19

    You make the beautiful cherry blossoms even prettier.

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  14. Ruby9 May 2020 at 04:47

    Oh, your cherry blossoms are FABulous my furiend! And I thinks your bow tie is most handsome! Better than Ma could have pulled off! bravo to your Gail!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  15. Huskies62210 May 2020 at 17:23

    What a beautiful spring day you had to parade about in your very handsome bow tie! You have the most scenic walks!

    Kiki and Rosie

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  16. KB12 May 2020 at 03:16

    Whoa! Thanks for sharing, both the bow tie and the cherry blossoms!

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