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Two very cold nights below freezing were obvious invitations to 'Jack' who furtively slunk through the trees, climbed the fence, swished his way through piles of crisp oak leaves, bent under bird feeders - perhaps stopping to peer through the somewhat dirty windows of the potting shed - before breathing on the rosy pink camellias. He left them pale, their edges tinged in sepia brown giving them a vintage look as they bowed toward the bird bath.
Stay warm dear friends. . . . . . . . and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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The camellias are beautiful even with the touch of frost. And you've written so beautifully about them.
ReplyDeleteThe camellias are so beautiful. I would love to grow them but I don't think they would survive our harsh summers. It has cooled down here too finally.
ReplyDeleteWe can feel Jack Frost getting closer, but he has not yet quite made it here. Still, I feel cold most days no matter how warm I dress, and often make myslef a mig of tea mainly because I want to warm my icy fingers than because an appetite for tea.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful as always.
Here in West Wales we so seldom get proper frosts. Jane says that she would miss the 'seasons' if we were to live abroad. But I'm convinced that the main season and weather here is GREY... actually that's a bit harsh but Atlantic weather can be a dreary when it sets in.
ReplyDeleteOh and I meant to say that Oscar is much better - phew - update to follow!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written!
ReplyDeleteMary
Didn't they die beautifully... That was told so very well...
ReplyDeleteDearest Mary,
ReplyDeleteWe have not had such type of weather but for that you're good six hours driving north from us—that makes a difference.
Camellias get easily 'burned' by frost and turn brownish... A sad sight.
Stay cozy indoors with Bob!
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful written, Mary - and the photos of the camellias remind me of old hand-painted photography - their tired pink like a languish sigh of beauty before it expires...
ReplyDeleteTill spring...
I think the rosy pink camellias saw that they were going to be damaged by the frost, and simply hung their heads in defeat.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers still look beautiful! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteWe've had quite the cold weather here in IL already - temps dipping down into the teens - but today is sunny and 55! Feels like spring. I'm cooking right now, so I have the kitchen window open. Brian and I will be taking a walk in a short bit. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Bob!
ReplyDeleteAh, Jack Frost! Such delicate tinting of your beautiful camellias. Let us hope he doesn't get too heavy-handed with them before they're spent.
ReplyDeleteBrrrrrr !!! I do love the look of everything touched by frost though. It's not too cold here but getting colder. Our heating is not very good at the moment as the electrician hasn't sorted all of the stray wires !!!! We have got the Dyson heater so we are OK although it can be chilly in the devastated kitchen !!! Keep warm Mary. XXXX
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ReplyDeleteAhhh! Stunned camellias are still just lovely. We have only buds so far, but watching for blossoms.