Almost Famous

 This was not the post I had planned for today...

Yesterday morning we went down to the inlet...

to watch the boats...

and enjoy donuts and frozen coffee drinks from Dunkin Donuts.

- Top That Donuts -

These are made right after you order, 

right before your eyes, and they are still hot when you receive them.

- Aunt Betty -

- Death By Chocolate -

- Mocha Coolatta -

My attention quickly turned to the sight of our Local News 12 New Jersey reporter,

walking along the inlet.

If you have ever spent any time in person with me...

"and you know, then you know...if you don't, then you don't"

I will talk to anyone and tell them my entire life story.

I struck up a conversation with these "superstars" and wanted to make it on the news.

They were covering a story I knew nothing about, 

so as nice as they were, they were not interested in filming me.

I tried...

I told them I watch them every night on television, that was true, I was born here, that was true...

I even tried to tell them about my blog, even the title but they didn't bite!

The story was featured on the news last night, about the proposed ferry with service to New York.

No mention of "purple debbie".

Across the inlet, in Manasquan, it appeared they were holding a graduation ceremony.

This was such a fun day, if you know me, you get it!

Let's Retreat To The Gardens

Look who was waiting for me when I came home... 

I flatter myself that he "likes" me, but the only reason he keeps coming back is because I feed him.

His name is Dale, there is a Chip but Dale chases him away.

A walk in the gardens was a much needed retreat when I came home from my "tune-up".

The Sweet William is blooming this year...

Sweet William does not bloom the year you plant it but puts on quite a show the following year.

Red Clover...A Wildflower

Next up are my Hydrangeas...I have a total of 8.

This Hydrangea is an Endless Summer

It blooms 4 times each summer and has pink, purple and blue flowers.

Spirea

Hydrangeas on display around the house.

I may have more Hydrangea sprinkled about the house than are left in the gardens.

The Daylilies are producing so many flowers, all different colors.

I will share pictures of the different Daylily varieties tomorrow...