Still standing

Posted on January 4, 2016

by Lynz Real Cooking

Once bold and yellow

Now faded and worn

Still standing proud

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107 thoughts on “Still standing”

apuginthekitchen January 4, 20164:57 am Reply

I can’t believe they are still standing. Wow.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20164:58 am Reply
  
  We walk every day and they were huge yellow and bold, so on the same walk they are still there and we have had -4!!! Tons of ice and snow!
  
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leggypeggy January 4, 20164:59 am Reply

Amazing pics.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20165:01 am Reply
  
  Thanks Peggy, they are still standing through so much snow, ice and the other day it was -4 brrrr
  
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thespiritkeepers January 4, 20165:07 am Reply

Awesome photos and I love your Haiku to go with it. Looks too cold for me. Not use to that anymore. Be well my friend and thank you again for reblogging my poem.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20165:07 am Reply
  
  thanks so much for stopping by! It is very cold brr
  
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  1. thespiritkeepers January 4, 20165:11 am Reply
    
    I was cold just looking at it. 🙂
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20165:27 am Reply
      
      haha I know me too!
      
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IreneDesign2011 January 4, 20165:15 am Reply

Beautiful post Lynn 😀 It looks very cold and so amazing anyway.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20165:26 am Reply
  
  It sure is cold Irene! Thanks dear!
  
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Nurse Kelly January 4, 20165:19 am Reply

Poignant verse and photos – beautiful capture, Lynz. 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20165:19 am Reply
  
  Thanks so much Kelly! 🙂
  
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  1. Nurse Kelly January 4, 20165:22 am Reply
    
    Welcome, Lynz! 🙂
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20165:24 am Reply
      
      🙂
      
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thatscribbler January 4, 20165:50 am Reply

Beautifully described! 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20165:56 am Reply
  
  thanks!
  
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Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser January 4, 20166:01 am Reply

WOW-Bestie-amazingly beautiful! Cold-burr…..xo

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20166:08 am Reply
  
  Yes best sis, it is so cold! -4!!!! brrrr xoxo
  
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  1. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser January 4, 20166:09 am Reply
    
    Wow-wee its winter there for sure! Stay warm and cozy! xo
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20166:46 am Reply
      
      Yes for sure! xo
      
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Ameena k.g January 4, 20166:14 am Reply

This is beautiful, both the words and image!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20166:40 am Reply
  
  thanks so much!
  
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Cooking For The Time Challenged January 4, 20166:22 am Reply

Beautiful writing and pictures!🎨

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20166:37 am Reply
  
  Thanks Carol!
  
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Heather @ Sweet Precision January 4, 20166:37 am Reply

I’m impressed your sunflowers are still standing proud and tall! My parents had some that I think the squirrels knocked down in the late fall. Happy New Year Lynn and stay warm!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20166:41 am Reply
  
  Yes they are crazy standing there all proud and beautiful!
  
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Priceless Joy January 4, 20167:01 am Reply

Beautiful photo and wonderful poem!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20167:32 am Reply
  
  thanks PJ!
  
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Somali K Chakrabarti January 4, 20167:05 am Reply

Nice picture with a beautiful message.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20167:31 am Reply
  
  Thanks Somali!
  
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cookingwithauntjuju.com January 4, 20167:30 am Reply

I can only imagine how beautiful they were in the summer…

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20167:32 am Reply
  
  Oh they were maginficent!
  
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rangewriter January 4, 20167:42 am Reply

Could be a metaphor for…?

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20169:12 am Reply
  
  yes it totally is!! you got it
  
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  1. rangewriter January 4, 201611:36 am Reply
    
    Not that you look faded & worn…
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201611:39 am Reply
      
      haha but inside for sure!
      
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Summer Daisy January 4, 20167:45 am Reply

Wow! They must have been so beautiful before all the snow. Although I think they still are with with all the ice. Stay warm♥

summerdaisy.net

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20169:12 am Reply
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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syl65 January 4, 20167:51 am Reply

Waiting for spring..

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20169:12 am Reply
  
  yes I think so
  
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  1. syl65 January 4, 20169:17 am Reply
    
    😊😊😊
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20169:17 am Reply
      
      🙂
      
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The Culinary Jumble January 4, 20168:11 am Reply

Gorgeous pics! Just to let you know that I have moved to wordpress.org and lost all my followers! I would love if you would come over and follow me at http://www.theculinaryjumble.com/

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20168:26 am Reply
  
  Thanks for letting me know!
  
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2. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20168:31 am Reply
  
  I’m not sure how to subscribe?
  
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  1. The Culinary Jumble January 4, 20168:33 am Reply
    
    Is it saying you are already following me? I think that might be the issue 😦 I can see everyone as followers on my old wordpress.com but not on my new site. So confusing! Can you see my latest blog with thumbprint cookies?
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20168:35 am Reply
      
      ok I went and put in my email and commented not sure if that means I am following!
      
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      1. The Culinary Jumble January 4, 20168:36 am
        
        Hmmm…nothing shows at this side at all. I am really beginning to get annoyed and wish I hadn’t changed! If you can see my latest posts, you should be on the new one! haha Thanks Lynz!
        
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      2. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20168:40 am
        
        yes I can see them but see no follow button? Maybe you have to put one? Sorry what a hassle. Why did you switch? I have seen several friends switch and always wondered
        
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      3. The Culinary Jumble January 4, 20168:48 am
        
        I think I probably do! It’s like starting from scratch! Thanks Lynz, that’s really helpful! 🙂
        
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      4. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20169:06 am
        
        sure!
        
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      5. The Culinary Jumble January 4, 20169:39 am
        
        I’ve got one now, Lynz! When you get a minute, could you try it out for me?! 🙂
        
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      6. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201610:01 am
        
        ok sure
        
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      7. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201610:02 am
        
        did it work? Can you put one that says follow, it is up to you but I know you want to get your followers back and some people are not very much into technology! Up to you dear.
        
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      8. The Culinary Jumble January 4, 201610:31 am
        
        It’s on there now, Lynz – if you look on the right hand side, it is a tiny little icon with just the WordPress “W” – can you see it?!
        
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      9. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201612:32 pm
        
        ok I will go see
        
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      10. The Culinary Jumble January 4, 201610:54 am
        
        Okay, ignore me! The buttons I have installed just take you to my wordpress site but not actually follow! Back to the drawing board!
        
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      11. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201611:42 am
        
        oh sorry! I hope it works!! Let me know what I can do
        
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      12. The Culinary Jumble January 4, 201611:45 am
        
        Thanks Lynz! I don’t think it’s possible so people will have to subscribe to keep up with my blog posts (although I think they will pop up on Reader!). Never mind!
        
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      13. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201611:48 am
        
        ok do we subscribe by email?
        
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      14. The Culinary Jumble January 4, 201611:48 am
        
        Yep! 🙂
        
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      15. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201612:00 pm
        
        🙂
        
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      16. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201612:07 pm
        
        https://lynzrealcooking.com/2016/01/04/a-great-blog-and-a-little-help-please/
        
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circadianreflections January 4, 20169:21 am Reply

Great verse, and image of the thistles. I love thistles and take pictures of them all the time. I don’t have any with snow here though. Thanks for sharing!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201610:11 am Reply
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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anotherfoodieblogger January 4, 20169:32 am Reply

I love the photos and poem. Tall and proud… 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201610:02 am Reply
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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spearfruit January 4, 201611:14 am Reply

Great pictures Lynn, and they could represent us: ‘Still standing proud’. 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201611:40 am Reply
  
  yes that is what I felt when posting them! Thanks Spear!
  
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  1. spearfruit January 4, 201611:59 am Reply
    
    You are welcome, thank you Lynn!
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201612:31 pm Reply
      
      🙂
      
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Dinata Misovec January 4, 201612:25 pm Reply

…Still standing proud…. and wearing white hats!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 201612:26 pm Reply
  
  yes!!
  
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Worlds Biggest Fridge Magnet January 4, 20164:37 pm Reply

Love sunflowers.
So happy.

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20164:52 pm Reply
  
  yes so true!
  
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  1. Worlds Biggest Fridge Magnet January 4, 20164:53 pm Reply
    
    🙂
    
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Freda @ Aromatic essence January 4, 20165:01 pm Reply

Love the photos Lynn and the poem along with it 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20165:01 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Freda!
  
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Anna January 4, 20166:14 pm Reply

Lovely post, dear friend! 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 4, 20166:17 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Anna! xxx
  
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angncathy January 4, 20168:59 pm Reply

I love the metaphor. Your poetry is brilliant! Thank you for sharing your talents!!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20166:08 am Reply
  
  Thanks Cathy! xx
  
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Vonita January 4, 201610:19 pm Reply

Lovely image and words, Lynz!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20166:04 am Reply
  
  Thanks Vonita!
  
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lynne hoareau January 4, 201611:06 pm Reply

What a stunning pic…isn’t nature amazing. Looks so cold where you are ! Have a great day Lynz and stay warm 🙂

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1. lynne hoareau January 4, 201611:07 pm Reply
  
  Typo…said Lynz instead of Lynn….haha where is my brain today ????
  
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  1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20166:03 am Reply
    
    oh it is fine, many people call me that based on my blog name. but i love sharing our name hahahaha
    
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2. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20166:03 am Reply
  
  It is so very cold brr
  
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  1. lynne hoareau January 5, 20167:12 am Reply
    
    I do too 🙂 I was interrupted by my hubby at the time and lost concentration, when he asked me who Lynn was…..
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20167:45 am Reply
      
      hahaha
      
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izza ifzaal January 5, 201612:24 am Reply

Lynz this was so relatable .loved it

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20164:55 am Reply
  
  Thanks izza!
  
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Antonia January 5, 20166:31 am Reply

Love this Lynn 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20167:01 am Reply
  
  Thanks!
  
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milliethom January 5, 20167:56 am Reply

I didn’t realise you’d had so much snow over there! It looks amazing, Lynn, and must have been lovely over Christmas. But I imagine it’s very cold. Your photos are beautiful, as is your poem to describe the scene. A very appropriate title, too. 🙂

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20167:57 am Reply
  
  It was -4 over the weekend!
  
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Sadie's Nest January 5, 201610:05 am Reply

🙂 Yes we are…

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20161:31 pm Reply
  
  ok Sadie I am back and it was great! I love this type of work, special ed! Love working with these amazing kids!
  
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  1. Sadie's Nest January 5, 20161:35 pm Reply
    
    That’s great Lynn! I used to do some volunteer work with our local Intermediate School District, I loved the special Ed students too! I’m glad you had a good day! And the students loved you too, I’m sure! 🙂
    
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    1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20161:48 pm Reply
      
      Thanks Sadie!
      
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      1. Sadie's Nest January 5, 20161:56 pm
        
        I’m really happy for you. And it’s probably nice to have a little reprieve from baking!
        
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      2. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20161:58 pm
        
        haha well Foof has told me GO work outside the home mom all you do here is work work, so year honestly it is!
        
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      3. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20161:58 pm
        
        I meant yes it was!
        
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      4. Sadie's Nest January 5, 20162:34 pm
        
        I knew what you meant 😉
        And yes, it must be a nice change (even though it’s nice to be home too).
        
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      5. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20162:55 pm
        
        yes it is!
        
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Lana-Once Upon a Spice January 5, 20161:53 pm Reply

Wonderful Lynn…beautiful!

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1. Lynz Real Cooking January 5, 20161:58 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Lana!
  
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