If you are a fan of Sunday Stills monthly color challenges, I hope you will enjoy reading this or you might be challenged to find all of these “colors” or just one. Are crystal, diamond, and quartz actually colors? Read on and discover what I found.
Crystalline Views in Portland, Oregon
Having spent most of last week visiting family and friends in Portland, Oregon, we engaged in plenty of activities. In a few short days which included dinners with my cousin (who is a busy high school principal), we managed to shop at the Woodburn Outlet Stores (no sales tax), visit a fellow blogger, spend a few hours at the Tulip Farm, then drive to Multnomah Falls and explore the Columbia River Gorge, before we drove back home on Friday. Whew!
Portland’s Purple Flowers
Let’s start with the colors of purple.
Last week on the blog, we enjoyed viewing spring flowers, especially those we can see in the month of April.
Not only do we have family living in the Portland area, but there are also a few bloggers living there that we can visit. When I knew the dates we planned to visit Portland, I reached out to author/blogger Miriam Hurdle, who moved to the area over a year ago. Miriam prepared a wonderful salmon lunch for me and my husband.
“Like a precious gem embedded in a rock, your friendship shines brightly and adds value to my life.” ~ Unknown
A little later, Miriam and I walked around her beautiful Beaverton neighborhood to gawk at the neighbors’ beautiful yards of tulips, daffodils, and purple pansies.
Thanks to Miriam’s post, we discovered we were only a few miles from the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm near Woodburn, Oregon. I’ve wanted to visit a tulip farm and this was the ticket!
Purple Tulips!
“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.” ~Alice Walker
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is a popular spring attraction. We got an early start (we love being retired) and arrived before the crowds. There were acres of every kind of tulip you could imagine. I have a LOT of pics which I will eventually share. Below are two iconic views of the fields framed by the diamond peak of Mt Hood in the distance.
In my cousin’s neighborhood, I discovered dahlias galore in September 2022.
Crystal Waters and Falling Rocks
Multnomah Falls, located 45 minutes by vehicle from Portland’s city center, is a must-see for visitors to the areas surrounding the Columbia River Gorge Natural Scenic Area. These falls are the second-highest year-round waterfall in the United States. Its crystalline waters rush over a 620-foot drop into the Columbia River.
A relatively easy hike to the Benson Bridge is less than a mile from the parking lot, where you’ll experience stunning views of the Falls and surrounding area overlooking the Columbia River.
Do take care and heed the signs–the incredible power of these falls can dislodge rocks from the cliff face.
A final moment as the sun breaks through at the top of the falls.
During my last visit to Portland in 2022, I found a Kindness Rock on a local urban trail.
Closer To Home…
Rocks and crystals abound.
A treasure trove of gems (quartz and “diamonds,”) was found alongside Lake Wenatchee in Northwestern Washington.
“I am built of snowflakes with your touch; a million storied diamonds in the rough.” ~ Angie Weiland-Crosby
“In a state of grace, the soul is like a well of limpid water, from which flow only streams of clearest crystal…” — Saint Teresa of Avila
Inspiring Photo Challenges This Week
Each week I find inspiration from my fellow bloggers’ photo challenges. I enjoy incorporating these into my Sunday Stills weekly themes.
Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Reminders
The Sunday Stills weekly-themed photo challenge is easy to join. You have all week to share and link your post.
- Remember to title your blog post a little differently than mine.
- Please create a new post for the theme or link a recent one.
- Entries for this theme can be posted all week.
- Tag your post “Sunday Stills.”
- Don’t forget to create a pingback to this post so that other participants can read your post.
- I also recommend adding your post’s URL to the comments.
This Week’s Featured Bloggers
Sunday Stills is a wonderful community of bloggers, poets, artists, and photographers who desire to connect with one another. Below are this week’s links from bloggers sharing their photos showing the colors of quartz, diamond, crystal and/or purple. I add these all week as new links are posted. Please comment on my post if you link your post to Sunday Stills and wish to be included in the listed round-up.
- YOUR BLOG’S NAME GOES HERE…
- Always Write
- Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
- The Day After
- The DogLady’s Den
- Frost on the Moose Dung
- Geriatrix Fotogallery
- Graham’s Island
- Light Words
- Live Laugh RV
- Loving Life
- Mama Cormier
- Now At Home
- Philosophy Through Photography
- Quaint Revival
- Travels with Ali
- Two Trails One Road
- Walkin’, Writin’, Wit & Whimsy
- Willowdot
I can’t wait to see how you interpret the various shades of crystal, diamonds, quartz, and some purple thrown in this week! Join me next week as we explore Mother Earth for Earth Day.
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Wow, Terri! Such a colorful post. You’ve also captured several views of one of my favorite waterfalls. On our last trip, there was no parking available at Multnomah Falls, and we had to miss it. I was really disappointed.
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Thank you, John! When we drove by the falls last Sunday about 3pm, I could see the parking was full from the highway. We went on Thursday at 10am and it was perfect conditions. It’s been 20+ years since I stopped and visited. Maybe you’ll get it next time, fingers crossed.
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a lovely post Terri 💜💜💜💜
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Thank you, Willow, your favorite color!!
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yes indeed 💜
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How wonderful that you got to meet Miriam!! And you saw the tulip festival, one of my favourite things about the Pacific Northwest. A great post as I too love purple.
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Thank you, Darlene! This was my second visit with Miriam–she’s a special lady! We enjoyed the Portland area (I lived there as a kid for 2 years), so it always brings back memories when we visit.
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Thank you, Darlene. Diana was going to meet this time but she was super busy with her family plus she had suffered flu and toothache. I hope we can try again to meet soon.
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Great shots Terri, you have a good eye for seeing beauty.
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Thank you kindly, Wayne! At the tulip farm, I nearly broke my knees squatting down for countless tulip shots from that perspective. All worth it!
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and great shots they were! Does your camera have “Live View”? You can project the image onto the rear screen, which allows you to see what you are shooting but not having to bend down to see into the view finder.
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I might–I use a newer cell phone. I’ll check, many thanks!
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What a wonderful trip Terri, and to meet Miriam in the journey is a turn gift. A gem indeed. I enjoyed the memories of your “tiptoeing though the tulips”. We lived not too far from there for a couple years. A great post.
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Thank you, Donna! I had met Miriam (and Diana Peach) in Fall 2022 when I was with Marsha. Miriam is a fun lady to be around. I didn’t know you had lived near Portland. It is so GREEN this time of year. Glad we could go.
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Yes. I lived there for just a few years, and then we decided to start traveling the country.
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Wow. Wow, wow, wow. The tulips are gorgeous (love that back drop) but those pansies! Wow. Portland is on my bucket list. Thanks for the taste.
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Thanks so much, Dawn. The Portland area this time of year is so green and lush. We felt blessed to visit there.
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What a lovely post, Terri. I can’t imagine anything more fun than walking through nature with Miriam.
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Thank you, Jacqui! Miriam lives in a beautiful home and neighborhood and not too far from where my cousin lives.
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Terri and I had so much fun chatting and walking around our neighborhood, Jacqui! Terri’s cousin lives so close. I drive by there every week when I go to the Alzheimer’s Care facility to lead singing.
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Lovely post, Terri. The Falls are stunning and that photo of the sun breaking through the top is perfect.
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Thank you, Sofia. The rocks shouted out with joy underneath those falls. 😁
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I’m glad you had a great trip. Those tulip fields are so colorful and the falls are spectacular. Somehow, I never made it there when I lived in that part of the world. Have a great week and here’s mine for this one: https://grahamsisland.com/2024/04/14/a-purple-patch/
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I was so happy to be able to see both attractions, Graham. I’ve never been to a tulip farm, so I was super excited to visit. I even bought a small pot of tulips 🌷 for home.
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Good luck with the tulips!
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I received instructions on how and when to plant them. They’ll live in the pot this year.
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A super busy week, Terri, and it looks like you had no end to beautiful scenery to capture on your camera. Purples, waterfalls, tulips with Hood in the background, reflections. Loved it all. And so glad you connected with Miriam. She’s wonderfully gracious and kind. Looking forward to more tulip photos!
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Thank you, Diana. I missed you and thought about you while we were there. Miriam lives in a beautiful area, not far from where I lived as a child there years ago. 💜
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I visited with her when her backyard was under construction. It was super fun. I’m sorry I missed you. I’ve been pretty miserable for over a month and have one week until my stitches come out. Then I’m hoping for a summer of good health!! Wishing the very same for you too. ❤
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Wishing you speedy healing, my friend! ❤️
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Terri had the sunshine trialing her during her visit, Diana! We went to the Tulip Farm this time last year but our boots got sucked several inches into the mud. Sorry to have missed you last week. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a wonderful vacation coming up.
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Hi Terri, how lovely that you visited Miriam. Your pictures are lovely.
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It was a lovely visit, Robbie, thank you so much!
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Would you like to visit the US, Robbie? If you come to the Pacific Northwest, in addition to sightseeing, you can meet with Terri, Diana, and me. You can drive to Vancouver, BC, Canada, and meet with Jacquie and Rebecca Budd. It’s a thought! 🙂
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I like this idea, Miriam! An international blogger meet-up!
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Sasha used to organize a Bloggers Blast? in London. She had awards for “Best” of all kinds of blogging. I wanted to go to meet people but she stopped doing it.
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I remember this! I would have gone to it but like I you say, it ended.
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In the meantime, we can meet in small groups.
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How stunning Terri!
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Thank you, Cindy! I was so happy to see the tulip farm one day then the falls the next.
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Such good photos Terri ,Purple and other colors, all are beautiful.
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Thank you so much, Anne.
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Wow, your floral pictures are professional to say the least. They make me wish I had wall space here! Gorgeous! I’m envious of your tulip adventure. We had one two years ago in CA with Jason. I’m sure I can find lots of pictures for this great challenge. I also want to do Donna’s rock challenge. What could be more abundant in here in Prescott than rock formations? I’m so happy that you had a chance to see Miriam. I love hearing about your trip experiences. 🙂
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Thank you, Marsha! The tulip[ farm was amazing! I squatted down a LOT to get those different angles (my knees were mad). I can’t wait to share some more over time. I’m sure you have a good choice of rocks there in Prescott and purple wildflowers growing on them, right?
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No purple flowers on these rocks. I can’t squat – and get up! LOL At least I would not try it in public. 🙂 I tried it as a photographer at one of the last big Woodlake Banquets. I walked up to the front row to get some good pictures of the honorees. I squatted in front of my chair, and I couldn’t get up! And the ceremony kept going. I think I just stayed there until it was over. That was the last time I ever squatted in a public place. I’d make a terrible squatter! 🙂
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Oh no, my knees don’t like it when I do squats, but it sure is a great exercise. Chair squats would work for you. I can’t imagine you just sitting waiting for the ceremony to end! 😟
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I was more like your age rather than mine. It wasn’t easy, and the picture getting up is something you don’t want to imagine.
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Terri and I had a wonderful time chatting, going for a walk, and with her taking photos, Marsha! I look forward to seeing you when you come this way. Terri mentioned coming back. 🙂
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We did have a good time, Miriam! Hans is still talking about the wonderful lunch you made us and meeting Linton! Marsha will love your home!
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Love the purples, Terri, and those fields of tulips are awesome. I’m sure Cee must live near there too, but lovely to meet up with Miriam.
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Thank you, Jo! I was so glad to be able the tulip farm–the timing was perfect for us. Cee isn’t terribly far from there but she says her allergies are too much to visit this year. I loved seeing Miriam in her new home and neighborhood!
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Hi Jo, Cee lives a 30-minute drive south of my home. The Tulip Farm is not too far from Cee. I haven’t had a chance to meet with her yet. It was fun meeting with Terri and walking around the neighborhood with her.
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Beautiful purples, Terri!! My favorite color, too, though I chose to go a different way in my post today. 🙂 Multnomah Falls is amazing, isn’t it? It’s probably been 20 years since I was there…it was an amazingly misty day. Rather ethereal!
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Thank you, Cathy! I believe it was 2006 the last time I visited Multnomah Falls–though I’ve driven by it on several occasions on Hwy 84 from Spokane to Portland–such a wonderful drive.
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Fun post and challenge Terri – although I must admit your Multnomah Falls image really annoyed me because when we visited there was a drought and it was hardly a trickle!!! Your image is much more what I expected/hoped to see!! And the other thing you annoyed me with is the tulip farm. I’m DYING to see one in bloom! So in all seriousness, loved your post this week. Hope you’ve had a lovely weekend.
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Don’t you hate when others steal the thunder you were hoping for, Tina? LOL! Thank you! I’m sure I’ve been skunked before on some trips, too. Both visits were so much more than I expected and one of the reasons I love being retired so we can visit on the weekdays and avoid crowds and traffic. 2023 and 24 have been really good years to see some amazing sights in the west, so I’m grateful. Happy Sunday night and have a wonderful week!
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Terri, the tulip farm astounded me. I’ve seen pictures of Holland, Michigan for their Tulip Time Festival, but it is unremarkable next to this tulip farm with row upon row of beautiful tulips, all blooming at precisely the same time. I looked at Miriam’s post and that one yellow bench seems overwhelmed by the tulips. I like seeing the hulking presence of Mount Hood in the background. It looks like you picked the perfect time to go, even though the festival doesn’t close for another two weeks per the link you gave us. Your purple tulips and pansies are beautiful as well. What a breath of Spring loveliness you had in your visit to Portland. That was a nice hike at Multnomah Falls as well – how picturesque this is and lucky you saw the warning signs to be aware of falling rocks. It sounds like a wonderful trip and you still had a little icy diamonds when you returned home.
I was hard pressed to find diamonds, but ice is a great substitute for diamond or crystal. Here is my post, my last pictures from Winter.
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Thank you, Linda! Apparently timing is everything with this trip. Although we helped my cousin, who really just needed moral support, we did not get to see my uncle.
It was all for the best and serendipity won each day with several adventures and fun things to do that opened up quite by accident. The last time I was in Portland during spring was when I was 9 years old. I’d forgotten how green it gets. It’s so gorgeous there, and along the Columbia River Gorge. Most of the days we were there were a tad overcast, except the day at the tulip farm. It was a clear blue sky but a bit hazy out by Mt Hood, but it worked–An iconic shot for me and a bucket list to visit the tulips. You will be seeing a lot more tulips (kind of like how you saw so many pics of Antelope Canyon), LOL! Have a great week, my friend!
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You never know with tulips – they might have bloomed early with a heat wave. So you did luck out. Such beauty all laid out before you. I once took a week’s vacation to see the colors in Northern Michigan. The leaf peepers say they rival New England. But despite the predictions for peak Fall colors, they were off by mile and the leaves were still green! I’ll look forward to seeing more tulips Terri!
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Hi Linda, I took the photos of the Tulip farm this time last year. No Mt. Hood but muddy everywhere because it had been raining dogs and cats. The rain stopped for half a day for us even though our boots got sucked several inches into the mud. I’m hoping to go before it closes for the season. I hope Mt. Hood waits for us!!
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That tulip farm looks amazing. I’d love to see that in person. Have a great week, Terri.
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Thank you, Ingrid! It was an easy visit since we were so close. Great timing and a wonderful outing.
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I’ve never seen that waterfall IRL… something that I must fix next time I venture north. It’s a beauty! It also looks like you got some really nice images at the tulip farm. I’m a big fan of purple!
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It had been over 20 years since I actually
stopped to visit. Its a short hike and gives you great views. I went a little crazy at the tulip farm, thank you! I think I have enough tulips to cover all my color challenges for the rest of the year 🙂 Yes–soon you will be enjoying your avenue of jacarandas!
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Wow, Terri, you went to Multnomah Falls also? You came in the best time to have the sun in your favor. Lynton’s sister will visit us the week of 4/20. I hope to go to Multnomah Falls with her and maybe stop by Crown Point. Thank you for tagging me. I’ll have four doctor’s appointments from Monday to Wednesday. Hopefully, that’s the end of appointments other than routine checkups. When you come again close to summer, you have to go to the International Rose Test Garden. The Dahia festival will start soon and last until September. We were going to meet up with Cee to go to the festival but didn’t work out, remember?
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Yes, Miriam, our Thursday opened up, and we decided to drive the Gorge, with a stop at the falls. We got there while the falls was still in shadow and as we prepared to leave, the sun was just cresting the cliff! Tons of water coming out too. It had been over 20 years since I hiked there. Marsha and I went to the Rose Test Garden in 2022. It had some amazing roses! I remember that things did not work out with Cee, but down the road from my cousin’s house a neighbor had a whole yard of blooming dahlias. I hope you get your appointments over with and out of your hair so you can enjoy spring! Thank you for being one of the subjects of my post this week. An honored guest 😉
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I haven’t been to the Rose Test Garden yet, Terri! That’s one place I want to go close to summer when the roses bloom. The lunch I made was the easier to do. I made a veggie casserole for Diana but it takes longer to make. I’ll make salmon again when you come. 🙂
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Love the tulips and waterfall.
Great theme!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful purple tulips, very unusual. Those waterfalls definitely sum up chrystaline 😊
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Thank you , Ali! I took pics of some very dark purple tulips, almost black, which I will share later. I’m glad you appreciated my attempt at showing the crystal waters!
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https://travelswithali.com/2024/04/15/a-purplicious-post/
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Hi Terri, your photos are superb especially the tulips! How lovely to meet up with Miriam too.
I’m away helping with my granddaughter who is now on school holidays and when I arrived she gave me these lovely purple flowers. Isn’t she sweet?
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Thank you, Debbie! Visiting the tulip farm was a bonus. We enjoyed our visit with Miriam. How nice to be with your granddaughter, enjoy your time together ❤️
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What a lovely post, Terri, with such beautiful colors. Flowers are a gift that brightens the world.
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Thank you, Eugi! I couldn’t have said that sentimemt better! 🌷🪻
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My pleasure, Terri.
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Lovely post Terri I love purple!
Here is my entry:
https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2024/04/16/sunday-stills-diamond-quartz-crystal-and-or-purple
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Thank you, Aletta. I think the link you shared is broken and I can’t see it when I go to your blog site. 😦
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Will check it out
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I look forward to your post, Aletta.
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Gorgeous flowers, Terri, and I’m glad you met Miriam in person! I really enjoy her blog posts.
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Thank you, Debra! Seeing her again was a real treat!
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Ooohh I love love love all of these. I’m so glad you got to go to the fields and that Mt. Hood made an appearance! The last few times we’ve gone by multnomah falls it’s been so crowded we didn’t stop.
https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2024/04/taking-in-life-around-mesundaystills_15.html
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Thank you, Kirstin! Miriam commented that the sun was trailing us on our visits to various places! So thankful I could visit Multnomah and the tulip fields. The Portland area is incredibly stunning.
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All the lovely colorful photos were so beautiful, much enjoyed!
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Thank you, Donna. I’m also collecting a few bird photos this spring that I’ll share soon.
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🤗😊🤗 looking forward to them!
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I love those tulips, especially the purple ones! And Multnomah Falls always look spectacular 😀
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Thank you, Sarah! This was my first time visiting a tulip farm and it exceeded my expectations.
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I loved your colorful post Terri. And how awesome you and Miriam got to spend such fantastic time together, and a salmon lunch! And of course beautiful purple colors. Hugs xx
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Thanks so much, Debby! Our Portland trip was quite memorable with side trips and a day with Miriam!
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Finally I collect my photos and myself to join the fun. I had to share my sunset radish photo. And myself acting silly. PS that was a $270. Bottle of wine that someone had gifted the hostess that she happily shared.
https://lightwords.blog/2024/04/16/sunday-stills-whatsoever-lovely-colors/
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It didn’t go through the first time. Love the variety for this week. https://lightwords.blog/2024/04/16/sunday-stills-whatsoever-lovely-colors/
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Thank you, Carol!
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GREAT colors on those flowers!!!
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Thank you, John!
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Terri, you covered a lot of ground just beautifully today. Loved the flowers, meeting Miriam, just the entire post. Thanks for making my day even better.
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Thank you so much, Janet. We felt so blessed to get a surprise Oregon trip this spring and it was worth it all. Seeing Miriam was a blast. I’m sure you all had a great time at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens–I admit I felt a bit left out 😉
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We did have fun. I know that feeling. I have it when I can’t make it. 🥲. Hopefully you’ll be around again soon.
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Better late than never… What a lovely collection of photos, Terri! The tulip farm must have been incredible and I love the idea of a friendship rock. 🙂 How nice to meet someone you’ve known online. Those opportunities are always special. Shades of purple are so attractive! And I believe purple is the colour of passion, yes? 💜
https://thedogladysden.com/purple-sundaystills-on-a-wednesday-photography/
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Hi Debbie, great to see your post today! We really enjoyed our time in the Portland area and meet another blogger. Purple is indeed one of those wow colors!
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Wow – the purple tulips are so stunning. Your photos remind me of when I’ve seen pictures of the tulip farms in Holland. I’m always in awe of the efforts we humans take to feature the flowers like a tulip that last such a short time each year. And all happen to burst into their glory at the same time. The waterfall is breathtaking too! Ah…the simple joys of pops of color are represented so well in your photo choices for the prompt. Yay for connecting with Miriam too! Congrats on taking another whirlwind adventure! Happy Spring to you and yours.
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Thank you, Shelley, the visit to the tulip farm was happenstance and lovely. Our visit to the Portland area to help my cousin led to a lot of fun activities. We enjoyed hanging out with Miriam. Did I miss your post? Hope you can join me for the Earth Day theme this week 😁
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You’re welcome. That’s wonderful that your adventure was filled with so many fun adventures. It’s okay if you miss my posts, WP is creating new adventures for me so things are hit or miss. I’m pondering what to share for the Earth Day theme, see you back here again soon!
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I’m looking forward to your post, Shelley! You’re becoming the queen of double-dipping which means you have to be clever and you are!
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Wonderful post, Terri! I’m so glad you made it to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, and your captures of purple tulips are exquisite! So is your capture of magnificent Multnomah Falls! I took the challenge more literally this week and finally put together my post. Here you go! Quartz, Minerals, Rocks, and Other Gems – Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Thank you, Susanne! We were so lucky to be able to go and see the farm and the falls while we visited. I have a ton of tulip photos of course, and will roll a few out over the various color challenges and more 😉
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How lovely to meet up with Miriam, Terri. I’ve been talking to her over on Marsha’s blog this week as she has a story up for Marsha’s story chat feature. Such a lovely lady to speak with. And her neighbourhood with all those spring flowers sounds amazing ( as does the lunch she served you).
The tulip farm looks like an amazing place to visit. Good job you got there early and before the crowds. I can’t imagine how long it must have taken to have planted all of those bulbs.
So pleased you had a great visit to Portland. The weather looked very springlike. Sadly, our spring bulbs are all but done now, but we have had a good display over the last three months.
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If it wasn’t for my cousin needing some assistance and family solidarity, we wouldn’t have made the trip to Portland (a 6-hour drive from Spokane). Miriam lives just 10 minutes away from my cousin and from the home I lived in as a kid. I always make a point of getting together with any bloggers who live in a town we visit. Miriam is one of a kind and Hans got on well with her husband, too.
She was the one who mentioned the tulip farm and the timing was perfect to visit. Crazy your tulips are already done. Portland is warmer and more humid than Spokane so their tulips and many other bulb flowers are almost done. It was nice to get an extra spring in Portland, as ours is finally making an appearance. We still have frost warnings for another few days! Thanks for reading Hugh!
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Terri,
You are very gifted with a camera! I love the purple and yellow-ish pansies. Dahlias are my favorite! Thanks for sharing! Sorry I’m late to this week’s post. We’re in Charleston babysitting, and it’s been busy. Looking forward to this Sunday’s Stills. Enjoy your weekend! Joe
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Thank you, kindly, Joe. We felt so lucky to be able to visit some new places and enjoy a Portland spring for a change. Happy weekend to you too!
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