There are some things that a glass of wine just doesn't make better. Even if it is served with little pink roses, the lights dimmed and the glass still holds a chill. Missing out on an engagement party, where everyone you know was there, the food was amazing and the conversation was just what I needed. I haven't seen these people in a long time. Some since before Covid. It really has changed so much in my life, how about yours? My travel had been restricted and I am not sure about you, but, that hurt a little. Not only travel to other countries and States but, travel to my neighbors' houses. What a nightmare. We all still talk about some of these things and even the long-term effects of it. Has it had a huge impact on your life?
My sunflower farm should be opening in about a month. I don't know about you, but, there isn't anything like an endless supply of sunflowers. Tall and commanding, they just demand your attention. And the view!
Le sigh
Soon. Do you have fields of sunflowers near you? Some of the farms have the outside perimeter of their property lined with sunflowers. #MarketFriday will be there to watch them bloom in person. This, of course, was closed to the public during Covid, however, the farm part stayed open and they continued to operate. I was glad for them as it was one less business that would be closing up and had the possibility of not opening again.
Today is #MarketFriday initiated by 
Hive account@dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) Join me as we share our markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see the different markets and cultures of our friends here on Hive.
Has your weather been crazy this year or is it in the same weather pattern as always? Truth be told, we have been having rain, more than normal, but, it usually comes at the end of the day, mostly into the night. So, even though I have been homebound with my feet propped up, it has been not too bad because the weather has been a bit - under the weather. That was a freebie, I didn't even get charged for that.
This was an outing to Luray Caverns over in the Shenandoah Valley. It has underground stone formations called stalagmites and stalactites. I am probably going back next month as I haven't been there since... well you know. It has been kind of fun and a little bit odd rediscovering things, all over again. How has it been for you? Are you already used to everything, all over? I am all about the flowers, on a normal basis, but, now and then I will toss in something else.
Denise has been down and has been unable to do much (that means nothing) for the last week. My apologies for the absence, but, it should be uphill from here. I miss you all and thank you for being so kind and thoughtful, leaving messages and sending notes. Thank you. Very much.
I have been closing my eyes and dreaming of other places, where wine is served chilled or perhaps your drink will come in a pineapple.
For the record, I had to return my airline ticket being used for the shower, so the purchase was refunded. Not exactly a #MarketFriday that I want to remember.
Please leave the link to your post here so it can easily be found by others. It helps you and me to have them in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much for joining us!! ❤
A big shout out to 
Hive account@lizelle and the Hive Thrifted Community Store that opened recently, and it is just waiting to be discovered by the Hive Community! If you've not heard about this is your opportunity to declutter, put unneeded items up for sale, and earn HIVE or HBD! Check out the intro post here If you like the idea of extra income the easy way, read up on it in the intro post, you won't be sorry! Any Questions? Ask away! If you reblog the current post from Hive Thrifted, which you can find here we can start filling up the Hive Thrifted store,
And just like that, this post is done. I hope you had a good time and learned a little something new. As always, I want to thank you for taking the time to visit, and just remember, #MarketFriday loves you! Thank you for supporting the challenge! Have a most fabulous day! Cheers!!
Just like the area surrounding them, the flowers are wild and free. Flowers, always. To color my world. #alwaysaflower. Orange trumpets on the beaches. There is no chance of stopping these, they will grow anywhere and make it their home. The only thing that will stop them from growing is a pair of clippers, garden sheers if you will. It is a hardy grower and produces a mountain of orange trumpets, such a beautiful showstopper. I would call it invasive, but that sounds so very negative, don't you think? Let's call them extremely prolific, and leave it at that.
Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how:
Rules of the Road to Join #MarketFriday!
Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how:
Rules of the Road to Join #MarketFriday!
1.Go to any type of market, or anywhere where you pay money for a service. It can be a museum, a movie theatre, or an auction. Be creative!
2.Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost? We like to compare prices, otherwise, it is just pictures of a market!
3.Post the pictures! No out-of-focus ones, please! Tell a little bit about the pictures that you post. Having many pictures to scroll through does not make a better post without explanation.
4.Use the MarketFriday Community Platform to post #hive-196308 (this is not required, but appreciated) If you don't, then #MarketFriday should be your first tag
5.Following me and reblogging the post so more see it would be appreciated !! Not a rule, just appreciated, more vision for more views on your posts!
6 You must put #MarketFriday by Hive account@dswigle somewhere on your post.
7.#MarketFriday post should be submitted sometime on Friday UTC
8.The post MUST be in English
9.Drop the link into the MarketFriday comment section so I can find it
As always, please remember! #MarketFriday loves you!
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