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Daffodils at Waimate North




You haven't seen much of me this week. I've been in Supervisor training at work so by the time I get home at night I'm pretty much ready for bed. We have been however exploring local places over the last couple of weeks on my day off and have been taking lots of photos of the scenery.



Last weekend was a bit chilly with a bit of a cold Winter breeze in the air but I think Spring is on the way as I did see these yellow Daffodils and white Jonquils at Waimate North in the countryside about 10 minutes out of town.
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local alien said…
Spring flowers! Wonderful. Hope you have lots of time soon to enjoy your new surroundngs
12 August 2018 at 18:28
Fun60 said…
Spring is arriving early with you.
12 August 2018 at 20:21
Wayne said…
I like the dark skies and wire fence against the pop of color of the daffodil.
13 August 2018 at 01:49
carol l mck said…
Oh such lovely daffodils! Neat photos!

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13 August 2018 at 02:52
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Daffodils and jonquils are a sure fire sign Amy, yay spring 🌾 btw I looove your header photo 💙
13 August 2018 at 03:54
Amypie71 said…
thanks, it was taken at Whangaroa Harbour up north here in Autumn. Hope you have signs of Spring there too :-)
13 August 2018 at 07:21
Bill said…
Spring flowers are pretty. Nice photos and header too.
13 August 2018 at 09:22
William Kendall said…
Those skies look brooding.
14 August 2018 at 03:58
Pauline said…
Hi Amy, I've been absent for quite a while and have lost track of you. Have you moved up north? I recognize the scene in your header photo - lovely part of the world. Summer will be here soon and it will be even better!
14 August 2018 at 11:15
betty-NZ said…
It's exciting to see the first signs that spring is around the corner! My daffodils are starting to bloom and other bulbs are poking their heads through the dirt :)
14 August 2018 at 11:19
Rhonda Albom said…
I haven't noticed any daffodils yet. I think I better look around at the gardens as I must have missed them.
15 August 2018 at 00:01
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Daffodils! Be still my heart. Used to be my fav flower and still would be excep we never see them any more (too hot in Florida spring and they are gone by the time we get home to Oregon these days).
15 August 2018 at 14:44
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