Dry Summer

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Water for my little birdies

Petunias are so forgiving



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  1. PondsideJune 28, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    I hope you get some lovely, soaking rain soon!

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  2. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    Beautiful spot for the birds you have created!

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  3. LorileeJune 28, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Hot and dry he too.
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  4. MichaeleJune 28, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    We need the rain too!! Aren't petunias amazing? They look so delicate, but are soooo tough.

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  5. TexWisGirlJune 28, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    even though we really need rain, too, i'd gladly send it over to colorado if i could...

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  6. KerinJune 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    You are so thoughtful to keep the bird bath full for your feathered friends.
    I've been trying to keep out full too... they certainly have enjoyed it this year.

    Love those petunias..so cheerful!

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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  7. RoseJune 28, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    I need to figure something to give the birds water...and need a place to put it. If I put it where the sun shines all day, I am afraid it would burn their little tushes!

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  8. lil red henJune 28, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    The fires in CO do make me feel ashamed to complain about our drought.

    I put out water for the birds but haven't seen any visitors; they must go to the cattle trough.

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  9. Latane BartonJune 28, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I love that bird bath!! Birdies sure need water in this hot weather that we have been having.

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  10. Far Side of FiftyJune 28, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    We have two birdbaths..and boy do they bathe! Your birdbath is beautiful..I hope you get rain soon. We got some but we could uses some more:)

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  11. A Colorful WorldJuly 1, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    That's such a lovely bird bath, Rita! I have been trying to decide what kind to get. I really like that one.

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