It's that time of the year....

It's that time of the year....

Friday, September 10, 2010

Marigold Capital of the World…

This weekend begins the start of the Marigold Festival 2010.  This will be my first year to be living here while the festival is taking place.  I plan to attend some of the activities on Sunday after church.  Probably not on Saturday as I will have visitors here, unless of course they want to attend some of the events.  Pekin is the Marigold Capital of the World.
Marigoldboyoboy_thumb[1]by CarrieThis picture of marigolds is courtesy of Here I am Carrie.  Thank you Carrie. Please visit her blog spot.  She has many awesome photos.
A beautiful young lady by the name of Jordan Davis has been crowned Miss Marigold 2010.  Her picture is below.

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My street was oiled and graveled or whatever you call it this afternoon.  Below is a picture of the action.  I hope it is dry in the morning as I need to make a grocery store run.

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I  spoke to my friends Anne and Bill today.  Bill was Jim’s best friend.  He has been undergoing treatment for cancer and has not responded well.  Please remember Bill in your thoughts and prayers.  Anne’s sister is also in the final stages of cancer.  My heart goes out to these two old friends of mine.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
Beth

10 comments:

  1. I do love marigolds and you're certainly right about Carrie's photos...always wonderful. I hate cancer and what it does with such a passion. My grandpa on mom's side died from that and since then it's hard not to have compassion on any that have been touched by that monster. Bless you my dear friend have a great Friday and weekend.

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  2. We have driven through your town during the Marigold Festival. Was amazing to see so many marigolds in one place. Don't remember where we were headed, just that we didn't have time to stop.

    Sorry to hear about your friends. Cancer is such a horrid disease!

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  3. Sounds like it should be a fun weekend in your town. Marigolds are really pretty and they come in so many different shapes and colors.

    Sorry about your friends. Seems we all have too many friends/relatives battling the same disease.

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  4. I will remember them, Beth..promise.

    Gorgeous pics and Carrie always has something stunning for us to enjoy.

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  5. Beth,I love marigolds, when we had a veggie garden I used to surround the whole garden with them was so pretty with all the colors and it also help keep certain bugs out. That cancer is a dreadful disease, I pray for your friends as we so well know what their going though,really tough. Take care and have a nice weekend Love ya!Deanie

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  6. Beth,I love marigolds, when we had a veggie garden I used to surround the whole garden with them was so pretty with all the colors and it also help keep certain bugs out. That cancer is a dreadful disease, I pray for your friends as we so well know what their going though,really tough. Take care and have a nice weekend Love ya!Deanie

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  7. Marigold fest sounds like fun. Your weekend is busy. Have a wonderful time. I sure will remember them in my prayers.

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  8. I'd love to photograph the festival. Frankie has turned me into a sucker for flowers. I agree with you about Carrie. She has a great eye for beautiful shots.

    We'll keep Ann and Bill in our prayers.

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  9. I do likes flowers as you know Carrie's photos are wonderful and never get tired of looking at them.
    Sorry to your friends it seems died from the cancer's is commons in these day.
    I sure remember them in my prayers..that we both knew how hard to deal with...
    Have a great weekend,
    Michiko

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  10. Beth I am so flattered that you used my photo and your wonderful praise. Sorry it took so long to get here. Little of everything came at me at once so sometimes I just have to step back for a while. Will keep your friends in my thoughts and prayers. Cancer is touching everyone everywhere. Hugs Carrie

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