A Christmas Rose to One and All

Gallery: FloraPosted December 9, 20073,159 views22 comments

My Christmas Rose to one and all who have viewed my images and to those who have provided me with your wonderful comments and suggestions this past year. Now I will be taking a break for a few weeks to return in Jan. My agenda? Well I plan to reflect on the Real Message of the Season as well as Blessings received during this past year. Take a long winter's nap when ever it suites me. Enjoy a glass of wine with a good book, a comfortable chair while listening to a Mahler Symphony. Fix breakfast in bed for my lovely spouse who encouraged me to join this forum. Give an extra scratch behind all the felines ears. (I'm the official alpha cat as long as the extra munchies last). Take a walk without any purpose. Rest and rejuvinate mind, body and soul. With all that said and much more I wish to all of you a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year. Larry

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Chuck Beatty on December 9, 2007 at 8:27 PM

A beautiful parting image. Roses don't come much prettier. Enjoy your rejuvination time and have a great holiday.

Registered on July 12, 2006, 82 Posts, 453 Comments

Comment posted by Terri Sampson on December 9, 2007 at 9:14 PM

A stunning image and lovely comments. Thank you for both, Larry, and Merry Christmas to you too! I look forward to more of your beautiful images next year. Terri

Registered on August 13, 2007, 110 Posts, 517 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on December 10, 2007 at 9:12 AM

Hi Larry!! I hope you accomplish all you set to do and more!! Enjoy!! Merry Christmas to you also! And a happy and healthy New Year!!

PS The rose is beautiful!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on December 10, 2007 at 10:51 AM

Great seasonal shot, Larry. Sounds like you have the perfect seasonal interlude planned out. Hope you and your spouse and cats have a Merry Christmas.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 10, 2007 at 12:49 PM

All good wishes, Larry, and many thanks for this rose and all your other beautiful images !

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on December 10, 2007 at 1:27 PM

Thank you, Larry, for sharing this and all your wonderful images with all of us. Enjoy your break with your family..it is indeed a time to reflect on the real meaning of the season, as you said.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

Registered on January 3, 2005, 360 Posts, 4004 Comments

Comment posted by Jack Mroz on December 10, 2007 at 1:36 PM

Beautiful rose and very heartfelt message Larry. You make the phrase "stop and smell the roses" come alive for me. I wish you health and the Peace and Joy that passes all understanding this coming year. And loads of photographic blessings as well.
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year

Jack

Registered on July 12, 2006, 114 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Wim Reyns on December 10, 2007 at 2:33 PM

Awesome shot, and a merry Christmas to you to

Wim

Registered on March 23, 2007, 54 Posts, 367 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 10, 2007 at 3:50 PM

Thanks, Larry. This is a wonderful Christams gift- the lovely rose in a "seasonal" background. Great work. Will miss your posts, but envy your plan for enjoying this special time of year. All best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to you, too.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on December 10, 2007 at 4:18 PM

Happy Holidays Larry! Wonderful treatment on this shot. I really like it. Thank YOU for all of your thoughts and comments through the last year. I sincerely appreciate them!

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on December 10, 2007 at 8:27 PM

Beautiful finale. I have greatly enjoyed all the images you posted this year. Enjoy your holiday and I look forward to seeing many more of your presentations in the New Year.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Bud Reed on December 11, 2007 at 12:10 PM

Beautiful image and merry Christmas

Registered on July 15, 2007, 53 Posts, 618 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on December 12, 2007 at 11:58 AM

Thanks for the beautiful rose. The same wishes to you dear Larry.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 13, 2007 at 9:53 AM

Wow Larry, what a great sentiment and plan! Here's wishing you a joyous and wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2008!

BTW, the picture ain't bad either!

UPDATE: Congrats on the MP Larry! A fitting end to a very fruitful and productive photographic year for you! All the best in 2008!

Wayne

Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 13, 2007 at 10:47 PM

Larry: Merry Christmas to you and thanks for a superb image and even better sentiments. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on December 14, 2007 at 11:27 AM

Thanks for your wishes, Larry! What a good idea to give yourself a break like that! Sounds perfect. A Merry Christmas to you and all your beloved ones too! I sure hope to see more of your beautiful images next year, I have enjoyed them very much.

Ps. what a lovely captured Rose this is!

Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Cordes on December 17, 2007 at 10:52 PM

Outstanding image. Congrats on the Moderators' Pick.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 451 Posts, 3366 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Tomalty on December 18, 2007 at 12:29 AM

Larry I'm not sure what is more beautiful... your rose or the way you describe your life.
Rest well enjoy your life and please show us more in the new year.
The best of the season to you and your's.
Rick T

Registered on October 11, 2006, 212 Posts, 1610 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on December 18, 2007 at 3:24 PM

I am twice glad for your Peak Larry: first because you deserve it and then because I have the chance of lookink again at this beauty.
Cheers.