This week’s theme is a bit different – it’s about today, this day. There are no rules or guidance on what to post other than the photo must be taken today! No cheating! I can’t go into my photo archives and can’t link to an old post. I am to get my camera out, right now, and snap a picture to share with you!
TODAY is a miserable, cold, windy and wet day. So wet that the subway system in Toronto is flooded at Union Station. When I heard the weather blow in, I ran to the front garden and rescued the white peonies that were ready to pop! The rescued peonies are under the protection of the roof line in a vase while I take this shot. Their neighbour in the garden, the grafted lilac tree wasn’t so lucky. The heavy rain knocked the daylights out of it – evidence on the walkway.
Since TODAY is about rain, I took another shot of something I hope gives you a chuckle. The handle of my favourite umbrella split last week. I complained about it to D. Until I reached for it today, I didn’t realize he had fixed it – with whatever that thingy is. Did I mention he’s an accountant?
Some other interpretations of TODAY:



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8 June 2012 at 8:19 am
pearlsandprose
So glad you rescued the peonies, Cheryl! They are my favorite. I was expecting to see duct tape on the umbrella. Some men use that for everything.
8 June 2012 at 8:47 am
Cheryl
Heart to Harp below advises that that ‘thingy’ is actually a radiator hose clamp! I will cherish it forever, Carole!
4 June 2012 at 11:37 pm
A drifter off to see the world
PING!
5 June 2012 at 4:48 am
Cheryl
Thanks for the ping! I’m pleased you stopped by to check out my blog.
4 June 2012 at 3:04 am
island traveler
Good thing you saved the peonies. The flowers are beautiful. Rain can be both a blessing or a curse but no matter what, an umbrella is a must. Looks like he fixed it well.great post.
4 June 2012 at 8:10 am
Cheryl
Good morning, Mr. B! These peonies were rescued before – from my mother’s garden when I closed her house. He did fix the umbrella well in his own unique way and I will cherish it forever. Loved your interpretation … ahhh … I need to take a walk on the beach!
2 June 2012 at 5:48 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Today with Joy « Janet's Craft
PING!
2 June 2012 at 6:23 pm
Cheryl
Thank you for the pingback, Janet. I’m pleased you stopped by to have a look at my blog.
2 June 2012 at 1:28 pm
Heart To Harp
That’s a radiator hose clamp now holding your umbrella together. A very creative solution to the split handle. Your peonies are beautiful! Mine were shredded by a hail storm shortly after they bloomed – such ephemeral beauties. It will be interesting to see how many of us gardeners took photographs of flowers for this photo challenge. My day lilies get another starring role for this one. I hope you are dried out by now!
2 June 2012 at 6:05 pm
Cheryl
Is that what that thingy is! I’m impressed with your knowledge of these things, Janet. So sad about your peonies. I’m glad I was able to save mine as they are very special to me coming from my mother’s garden when we closed her house. The whites were always my favourite.
3 June 2012 at 10:09 pm
Heart To Harp
I used to have to do much of my own car maintenance and repair, with help from mechanically minded friends. I am so glad that these days all I need in my tool box is cash.
2 June 2012 at 12:20 pm
Ben Williams' World
PING!
2 June 2012 at 1:22 pm
Cheryl
I LOVE fortune cookies … reading and eating! Thanks for stopping by and for the ping!
2 June 2012 at 9:09 am
Mike Hardisty Photography
PING!
2 June 2012 at 11:01 am
Cheryl
Thanks for the pingback, Mike.
1 June 2012 at 7:13 pm
rutheh
It is raining here too. I took lots of shots of the garden and the park fountain in the rain. And then my friend brought home a donut!I was inspired. I liked this week’s challenge and enjoyed your peonies.
1 June 2012 at 7:26 pm
Cheryl
Great friend, Ruth … a rich chocolate donut sounds like a great cure for a rainy day!
1 June 2012 at 7:01 pm
Mary E. McIntyre
Great shots Cheryl. Good peony rescue. They are so lush but after today’s rain they would have been shredded without your protection.
1 June 2012 at 7:25 pm
Cheryl
Poor lilacs! Isn’t that a plumbing ‘thingy’ D. used to fix my umbrella handle?
1 June 2012 at 6:23 pm
Cecelia Futch
Love the peonies!!! They are lovely. AND, thanks for the pingback. Much appreciated.
1 June 2012 at 6:24 pm
Cecelia Futch
And the umbrella handle is beautiful….very artistic.
1 June 2012 at 6:41 pm
Cheryl
What a giggle … I’ll have to keep it forever, don’t you think?
1 June 2012 at 6:40 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Cecelia. You certainly did hit “pay dirt” on your shot today! Thanks for stopping by.