Friday, September 18, 2009

Pink Celebration



Sweet Sixteen Surprise

A Haiku by Hyacinth


Waiting to surprise

Precious daughter of sixteen

Flock of pink delight

September 2009



I came upon this flock of pink flamingos settling in along the walkway to a neighbor's home. I stopped and asked if there was a special occasion. He smiled and said, "My daughter is sweet sixteen today. The flamingos will greet her this afternoon when she arrives home from school." Needless to say I had to record the event for Pink Saturday.


Sweet Sixteen Pink Surprise!


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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

24 comments:

  1. NicNacManiacSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    How sweet is that...in our neck of the woods the only time they line the front lawn with flamingos or the like is when you are 40 or 50 or have just had a baby!! Love the idea for a younger milestone!!

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  2. Riverwood PrimitivesSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    I love it!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    they really are incredible if a bit bizzare have a fab pink saturday

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  4. Gay SmithSeptember 19, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    What fun !

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  5. JacqueSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    That is sweet BUT in my hometown, the Rotary Club would use that as a fundraiser! If you woke up one morning with all those pink flamingos in your yard, you had to PAY (give a donation) to have them removed. It was just a fun way to raise money for a good cause. The whole town supported it whole heartedly.

    You sure got some good pics of them. I know it was a beautiful sight. I wonder what their daughter thought when she arrived home!! Too cute,,,

    Have a great weekend

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  6. Lori LynnSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    ♥´¨)
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    (¸.•´ (¸.•´♥ HAPPY PINK SATURDAY ♥

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  7. CharSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I remember when the plastic pink flamingos were considered the tackiest of all things, but I have always loved them and look at how cute they look, Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  8. Thru Pink CurtainsSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    a very proud dad and a great picture, happy ps

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  9. The Old ParsonageSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    What a great idea, her Dad sounds like a keeper! She'll either love it now or remember it and love it later!!!

    If you have the time, please stop by The Old Parsonage. I love company!

    Enjoy your PS.
    Leann

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  10. Mary BergfeldSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Incredible. Where were you able to find so many of them? I'm sure your daughter loved her party. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

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  11. peggy gattoSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    What fun this place is!!!

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  12. peggy gattoSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Are you sure you didn't add a little paint?
    What fun!

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  13. NancySeptember 19, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    What a great surprise and "happy birthday"! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  14. blushing roseSeptember 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Cute, clever, creative! TY for sharing. Have a great weekend. TTFN ~Marydon

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  15. ♥Mimi♥September 19, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    When the blossoms of summer begin to fade we can always count on Pink Saturday to bring a smile to our faces and to remind us that somewhere there are pastels and pretty things.

    Just too cute!

    Thanks so much for sharing this week. I wish you sunshine and lollipops today and always.

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  16. Light and VoicesSeptember 19, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    What a wonderful surprise to find 16 Flamingos outside. Happy Birthday to your daughter. How precious she must be to you and your husband. Enjoy life!
    Joyce M

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  17. BunnySeptember 19, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Wonderful surprise. Happy PS

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  18. ClaudiaSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    What a neat way to greet someone on their birthday! Fabulous! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  19. UnknownSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Oh, how special is that! What a lucky girl . . . she must be loved very much!

    Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday!

    Blessings,
    Teresa

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  20. MollyeSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    What a hoot! Just hope she was driving and not on a crowded school bus. OMG she would have died of humiliation at that age. Too funny. Enjoyed your blog. Thanks for visiting mine. Mollye

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  21. MaggieSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    What a sweet thing for a Dad to do, she must have felt very special.
    a bientot
    Maggie

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  22. Inspired ComblogulationsSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I owe you an apology as I am a new blogger and I just saw a comment you left on my Julie Julia post... several weeks ago. I have to admit I have been a little slow getting the hang of blogging but to totally miss a comment is downright rude. Please except my apology. I am joining your blog and putting you on my blog roll...
    I am sorry and hope you will pay me a visit.
    Lee

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  23. RhondiSeptember 20, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Hi Srah
    The pink flamingos are such a fun way to celebrate an occasion! I am having a welcome fall party on Tuesday. I'd love it if you'd join in. Details on my blog.
    ((hugs)) Rhondi

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  24. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsSeptember 20, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    How fun and so sweet. What a wonderful surprise she must have had!
    Penny

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