R.T.- Shopping time at Christmas Town

Strolling through the outside wonderland while we were at the Christmas Town and stopping in to look at some goods from far away. Here are some of the Ruby buys.

Shopping in the woods....

Candles to light up the season...

I need to add one to my collection...

Christmas town-Ireland shopping

Clothes galore....It's winter time here...

I love the Steins from Germany...

I will close with another popular place....
The Santa shop! Oh to buy one....

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Ruby Tuesday- Christmas Town

We went to Busch Gardens Christmas Town this year.

Here are some Outdoor Rubies
We were greeted by the carolers Oh the trees...All lite up...A beautiful siteWe even had Snow in the Polar villageRed doors and Green wreaths...
Invite you to Ireland And of course we need...
Bagpipes playing Holiday Music.Oh I really did love that place..
And the smells were so wonderful!
One more up close view of a colored tree lights.

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Ruby Tuesday- Nations Capital Sighting

Today we Vote, here in the USA. I thought I would give you some Rubies of our Nations Capital, Washington DC.

Our Nations' Capital Building

Below is the Smithsonian Castle,
dates back to the early 1800's.
Here is a little history of this building;

*"In 1826, James Smithson, a British scientist, drew up his last will and testament, naming his nephew as beneficiary. Smithson stipulated that, should the nephew die without heirs (as he would in 1835), the estate should go “to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.”...."

The Castle's Garden Court

*Quote is from the Smithsonian History Site. It is Hyperlinked to learn more about this building.
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A Ruby Tuesday with some Blue Notes

I am really surprised at how much Blue and Red I see. Sometimes I just take a photo not thinking about a post and find all the hidden and screaming "I'm here" blues and reds. so I thought that I would Add some Blue notes to this Ruby Tuesday post. Here are some finds from throughout our summer travels.All from our NSL vacation trip 2010. (all photos can be clicked for a closer view)

From Florida-whales

Disney Village FloridaSeaWorld-Florida DancersVirginia Beach BoardwalkLast one of the part of the trip....
Daughter with yeah...
Mr Easter Bunny next week I will highlight the second part of NSL vacation 2010

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Ruby Tuesday- Inside the Conservatory

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Longwood Garden Conservatory is has over 5,500 plants species. It has 20 indoor gardens including a children garden. One could surely find some rubies there. the one thing I love about this conservatory is it changes with the seasons. So you will always see something new every time you visit. Their Greenhouse is one of the greatest known in the USA.

A View inside the Conservatory

A Venus flytrap.

Ruby seeds

Love these color blends

Now this is a ground covering I would love to have.
"Ornamental Peppers"

A close up view.

A glimpse of the Children Garden.
Painting the Dragon RED.

Earl is out to sea....

Yes that's right I was right! No Hurricane or Tropical Storm winds for us. We got no rain for Earl. It is a bit windy today, the gust are a little like the start of the fall season. Temps are in the upper 70's. A great day for working out in the yard. I will be sprucing up a little this morning. Hubby is working for a while and daughter is at a friends. So that gives me time to work out in the fresh air. we are going to Longwood Gardens Later on Some I will have some great photo to display Next week.

Gardens at Three Gables Inn.

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Today more rubies from The B&B we stayed at. As a stated on yesterday Blue Monday Post there were many gardens there. You may enlarge each photo by clicking on them.

Here is the back door entrance.
So inviting with the red screen door.
This house is a Sears built home from the 50's
Sit on the porch and make a wish grazing on the Red Ball.

Gazebos are always nice to sit in.
There was a table and chairs..
Just perfect for the morning Cup of Coffee!
And view of the Herb garden.

Railroad tracks, once very busy...
The first time we stayed there (11 years ago), the trains were using the track. You can see it just beyond the Gazebo. We laughed remembering the 2am Train. We stayed in the Americana Room and the tracks are just outside our window. At 2am I was awaken with a Light, whistle and the roaring of the train wheels running along the track.
Today there are no trains that grace those tracks. The trains have stopped coming to the town. So we slept well.
Now this lovely Fence runs along the track and a garden just in front of it.

A close up of the ruby ones

these colors I really love together!

I will have to see if I have any photos from years gone by.
It would be nice to compare them.
There are some changes in the landscape,
However Peggy still owns it and the food and rooms are still Great!

Blue Monday- B&B Garden

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On our Northern Sun Loop vacation we stayed at a B&B (Bed and Breakfast). Here are some Blue Monday Highlights of Her Garden.

( you can enlarge the photos for a closer view with just a click on them.)

The B&B sign,
Peggy is the owner of Three Gables Inn.
We always love to stay here.

Another sign with a bit of blue hue of her garden areas.
A welcome sign to her Guest.

A garden plot on her grounds.

Peggy has several garden areas.
This was one that was truly loved by Critter.

Due to the fact it had Chives...

Critter loves to eat chives right from the garden.
The smile on his face tell all!