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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

What A Week It's Been At Clay and Limestone!

Cardamine diphylla
Torrential rains, 65 miles per hour wind,  trees down all over the neighborhood and no cable for two days!  Did I mention that we had company, too?  Well, it's time to get back to normal. I've a garden to clean up, posts to write and blogs to read. 

It's good to be back and I can't wait to visit with you all!

xxoogail

This post was written by Gail Eichelberger for my blog Clay and Limestone Copyright 2011.This work protected under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me for permission to copy, reproduce, scrape, etc.
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  1. FairegardenApril 6, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I am glad you are safe and still around to tell the tale, Gail!
    xxxooo
    Frances

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  2. GailApril 6, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Frances, I ought to have called you when the four of us were sitting on the hall floor as the winds howled around us! xxoogail

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  3. Dee/reddirtramblingsApril 6, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Glad to hear you and the garden survived the nasty weather.~~Dee

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  4. LayaneeApril 6, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Now that is bonding time one doesn't really need. Gorgeous picture, Gail.

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  5. Christopher C. NCApril 6, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Gail glad you had no major damage. It was a wicked line of storms. Hasn't Nashville had enough with the flood last year? Got an e-mail from North Florida with eight trees down on one property and them feeling lucky with only minor roof damage.

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  6. Mr. McGregor's DaughterApril 6, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Welcome back online. That was some storm. Great shot of the Cardamine.

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  7. DonnaApril 6, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    welcome back and glad to see you are safe and sound...

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  8. CommonweederApril 6, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What a tale! I'm glad you are all safe, gack in the garden, and back on line. I hope the garden damage wasn't too severe. The Cardamine looks unbowed.

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  9. Annie in AustinApril 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Oh, Gail! Have fun trying to get your life and the garden back to normal after April's pranks. Bet this is one visit none of you will forget.

    Annie

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  10. DarlaApril 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    So, thankful that you all are safe..that was one helluva storm that passed through here too. Nice photo, now get off of the computer and get in the garden, :)

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  11. Gardener on Sherlock StreetApril 6, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Glad to know you and the garden are still there.

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  12. James A-SApril 6, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    The Cardamine, at least, seems to be unbowed and with an air of defiance.
    Glad all returning to normal.

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  13. Curbstone Valley FarmApril 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Oh my, that sounds like the weather we had here at the end of March. Glad to hear your power is restored. I hope the garden cleanup isn't too involved.

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  14. CherylApril 6, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Gail, gosh 65 mile an hour winds.....I hate strong winds, they bother me.
    Hope your garden did not have any serious damage?

    We are in the middle of a mini heatwave. It reached 22C (74F), very warm for this time of year.
    Temperatures should be around 11C (53F)..........

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  15. Karen - An Artist's GardenApril 6, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Oh Gail - What a week indeed - glad you are OK and happy to know you are back on line.

    Beautiful image of the Cardamine
    K

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  16. LonaApril 6, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Glad to hear that you are alright and ready to get into the garden. Spring storms can get scary.

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  17. Shady GardenerApril 6, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Gail, You've been missed! Our Sunday's temperature was 82(!)degrees F. Unbelievable! I was sure there'd be a tornado. Sorry to hear about your distressing weather... Glad you're okay and your Cardamine diphylla is beautiful!!

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  18. Shady GardenerApril 6, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    By the way, I visited a USDA site to see where the crinkleroot grows. You should see their map! All east and around Iowa - but little Iowa is without... wonder why?

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  19. CyndyApril 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Gail, As I looked at the scary red splotch over Tennessee earlier this week, I did think of you and Frances, and am so glad you are safe and well. That photo is amazing as is the plant :)

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  20. Randy EmmittApril 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Gail,

    Your toothwart is a beauty. Love the angle of the photo.

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  21. Casa MariposaApril 6, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I've never heard of cardamine but it's beautiful!! We got the tail end of your weather and my cherry tree lost most of its blooms. At least you didn't get any tornadoes! Glad you're safe! :o)

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  22. RoseApril 6, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    My goodness, this sounds terrible, Gail! Glad you are safe and sound; hope none of your trees were damaged.

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  23. Lisa at GreenbowApril 7, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I am glad to hear that you haven't had any damage from the high winds. We have had them too. This spring seems to be dominated by the wind.

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  24. Karin / Southern MeadowsApril 7, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    We've had the same crazy weather! Glad that you are OK and there wasn't any "serious" damage!

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  25. sweetbayApril 7, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Glad to hear you are OK! These spring storms can be really scary.

    Gorgeous picture of the Toothwort. :)

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  26. joeyApril 7, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I was worried watching the front rip through, dear Gail. Delighted all is OK. Your company will certainly have memories ...

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  27. PagancatApril 7, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Those winds were incredible, weren't they? I hate to hear about the damage they cause, but I can't help but love them anyway. Did you read A Wrinkle In Time as a child? "Wild nights are my glory!" - Mrs. Whatsit

    Sheryl

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  28. Chandramouli SApril 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Oh we could use some rain in the spring here, but god, is it getting hotter with every day! Torrential rains!!!!??? That's a dream here :D.

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  29. garden girlApril 9, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    sounds like an eventful week Gail! Hope things are settled down and back to normal now (whatever 'normal' is.)

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  30. Janet/PlantalisciousApril 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Goodness Gail, that sounds rather TOO interesting...

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  31. CarolApril 18, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Dear Gail,
    Not because I have wanted to, but I am so behind with visiting and now trying to catch up. What a delicious plant and photo. I hope you did not loose any trees and that all is well with your lovely garden again.

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