Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Good fences...

First, something that I hope makes you smile...
We took a detour when coming home from the strip pits...and found this again.  I have seen it before but had just totally forgot it.  It is not all that far away from here.
Next, we have a bit of beauty...
 I tell myself I cannot bring any seeds home...my neighbors would hate me.  But it sure is tempting.  Thistles are just gorgeous as long as you don't touch/step on them.

I never say it enough, but thank-you Theresa for hosting Good Fences! 

Forgot to add, we will be busy for a couple of days so I may be slow in visiting everyone.  


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27 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJune 10, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    i like that thistle! i saw someone post them yesterday and call them milk thistles. definitely different than what we have here (we get those purple tufted ones).

    and i love a good holstein! reminds me of home. :)

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  2. TexWisGirlJune 10, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    (and thank YOU, rose!)

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  3. AnonymousJune 10, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    This thistle is different from what I see around here. Your photo is just wonderful. I love your selection for Good Fences this week. Hope you enjoy the remainder of the week. xo

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  4. StephanieJune 10, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Love that Thistle with the single rusty metal behind the flower. The cow is certainly huge, cute though.

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  5. The CrankyJune 11, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    First thing that popped in my head was 'don't have a cow man!', lol. Did you know the thistle is the national flower of Scotland? I'll definitely have to show this lovely photo to my Great Scot!

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  6. eileeninmdJune 11, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Oh, I love that cow and fence, a great scene. And the thistle is lovely. Great photos, enjoy your day!

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  7. UnknownJune 11, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    You would certainly do a double take if you saw that cow standing there. Nice fence and thistle

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  8. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 11, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Love the thislte and that is a arvellous firsst shot

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  9. MadSnapper n BeauJune 11, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    thanks for the laugh, i am picturing that cow just stepping OVER the fence... love it and that thistle is AMAZING a beautiful shot of it

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  10. Debby RayJune 11, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    I love the big cow...awesome fence shot! And I see you found you some thistles...ah...a girl after my own heart! :)

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  11. Hootin AnniJune 11, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    That top image is fun!!! I like it a lot.

    And I too find myself photographing thistle. Especially when in bloom.

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  12. SusanJune 11, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    That is one big ass cow! Lovely fence!

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  13. AnonymousJune 11, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I think they need a bigger fence.

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  14. Back In Thyme PrimitivesJune 11, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    I love the picture of the giant cow. It defiantly made me smile. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  15. Small City ScenesJune 11, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I was thinking that is a little fence for such a huge cow---but I did get a chuckle out of the shot.
    That is a pretty thistle---new for me
    MB

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  16. donJune 11, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    The cow does get lots of attention. Fine thistle blossom too. Nice one.

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  17. Small City ScenesJune 11, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    BTW: you could grow some Artichoke just for the flowers. Giant size thistles. Just sayin'
    MB

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  18. IdaJune 11, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    Oh yes I love that huge cow by the fence. That is awesome.
    What a different looking thistle flower.

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  19. TomJune 11, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    What are the strip pits? And I thought that I had a picture of a BIG cow Tom The Backroads Traveller!

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  20. TomJune 11, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    What are the strip pits? And I thought that I had a picture of a BIG cow Tom The Backroads Traveller!

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  21. barbara l. haleJune 11, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I love thistles. But I can see your point in not wanting to annoy your neighbors. That's a particularly beautiful one. And I don't think that fence is going to keep that cow in. They may want to think about adding a few rails.

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  22. 21 WitsJune 11, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    Thank you, I am smiling, a lot too!

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  23. Buttons ThoughtsJune 11, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Now they are very cool fence shots. Love the cow and the thistle with the rusty fence wire. B

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  24. PaulineJune 11, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    That cow knows how to attract attention! Looks like it could just step over the fence and wander away. Lovely thistle shot. They are pretty!

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  25. ElaineJune 12, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    The cows grow big out your way! Pretty fancy cow fence too. Lovely shot of the thistle.

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  26. EG CameraGirlJune 18, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    That's one BIG cow! I've never seen a thistle like that before!

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  27. AnonymousJune 19, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    I am laughing. Cant miss that cow. Ha-ha.

    Like the thistle.

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