This little beauty came from my mums house. Many years ago. She had been given it as a present. Kept it for a few months, just long enough for it to be seen by the present giver, then it was packed up and ready to be shipped off. Mum had a habit of doing that. Presents would get aired just long enough then put away never to be seen again. When she left us and we ended up clearing the house it was like an Aladdins Cave. Me and my sisters playing a game of spotting which of our presents never got used.
Anyway this little plant was shipped off early to my garden. After all those years it is now not such a little plant anymore. But it’s still going strong. A wonderful reminder of different times. A smile generator. And we always need those.
I guess when it came to pressies she had everything she REALLY needed already xxx
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Yes she did xxx
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Love smile generator indeed!
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What is its name?
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Sounds bad. I don’t know…..
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Shall we call it Ingrid? An old Norse name for beautiful, as it does looks pale enough to be Scandinavian. 🌸
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Guess I should have asked, what kind d if flower is it? But Ingrid is nice.
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{{{giggles}}} 🤭
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😊
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It works
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But I still have no idea what kind of flower it is. Does nobody know?
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rawgod, it actually looks like a Clematis.
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Thank you. Now I can find out if one will grow in my my very harsh almost Arctic climate.
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Magnolia ? Not sure
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I wonder if it is looking down into the flower of a magnolia? I need more information e.g. is it a climber or a shrub… I might just stick with Ingrid though.
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It’s pretty whatever it is.
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Magnolia
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Thank you. That’s unfortunate. My partner tells me they don’t grow in zone 2.
I wonder if they would go bonsai?
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Maybe
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Ingrid works
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My Handy Dandy App says you’ve got a magnolia flower there. That definitely makes me smile! I didn’t think a magnolia would grow in your cold climate.💌💌💌
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It shouldn’t that well. Certainly on an exposed hill.
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I want this app! I never know what I have in my garden. I try to keep the little cards but always lose them eventually. X
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I do xx
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It’s called “Picture This” It costs $20 a year I think, but it identifies from a picture and it gives all kinds of information about the plant too.
I love it!
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Would it work on my cooking. Identify what I’ve just cooked.
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That’s amazing. I’ll take a look
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❤️
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Beautiful. 🙂 Yes, we certainly can always use smile generators. 🙂 I hope you’re smiling. ❤
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I am now ❤️
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She sounds like she was a simple living lady who knew what she wanted. I love that you have this beautiful flower that reminds you of her and pleasant times. And definitely going makes you smile. Hugs to you!
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What a special, beautiful smile generator! Thanks for sharing! 💛
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❤️❤️
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We certainly do, when my daughter sends me photo, I turn to my side to show Len ❤️
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These things bring so much joy. ❤️
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But he’s not there anymore, and you of all people know how that hurts 🥴🧠🙏💔
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Only meant the last 2 emojis
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I so know that feeling. Sending you so many hugs.
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Both the post and this flower are lovely.
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Thank you ❤️
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You’re welcome 😉
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❤️
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So well photographed, too
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Thank you sir
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Flower is beautiful. Smile generators are ace. ❤️
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They so are. That’s why when you find one it’s so important you treasure them ❤️❤️
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❤️❤️
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Hope you have had the bike out xx
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Not today. Busy with jobs etc and saw a friend in her garden. Chinese takeout and I’m now totally exhausted 😴
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A wonderful photo of your beautiful Magnolia flower and a wonderful memory. We all need a smile generator …
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Thank you
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I’m sure that the gift-giver would be pleased that the gift is still being enjoyed.
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Lovely reminder
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Thank you
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It’s beautiful. Such a lovely reminder of someone who was special to you.
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It is
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It even generated a smile on my face while reading, Gary.
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Cool xx
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😊
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😊
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It is hard not to smile while looking at it. 🙂
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It is xx
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Gail says, “Nice to meet you, Ingrid. You are very beautiful.”
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Flowers and plants have a way of bringing to mind those we love who have passed. It’s beautiful. 💛
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They so are ❤️❤️
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Thank you
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awe so cool! Enjoy the smiles! X
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