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September 15, 2010

Oh my GREEN *and purple* goodness!

 

Don’t you just love it when you find a surprise? ME TOO.

 

After I shared my love for all things EGGPLANT on Purple Monday, I wondered just WHEN WAS MY EGGPLANT-PLANT GOING TO GIVE ME SOME EGGPLANTS?

Yes, I shouted this in the yard…and yes, my neighbors think I am mucho loco. And by ‘neighbors’ I mean the dogs who were following me around.

Well, lo and behold, I found some purple goodness growing!IMG_4031

And of course, I also found a bajillion weeds in the garden. Oy vay.

And now, file this under the MOST EXCITING NEWS EVER Category!

Seriously,  I am sure you will all be so excited to read this news flash that you will go out today and adopt 4 children from third world countries, donate an organ and recycle every scrap of paper for the rest of your life.

Remember when I was complaining about my honeybell orange tree never producing any oranges?  (after 8+ years!)  Apparently, our tree reads my blog and got off it’s lazy butt and made an effort!  Forizzle.

IMG_4039When I saw this I gasped SO loud that the neighbors all stopped what they were doing and ran to me to see if I was ok.

And by neighbors, I mean the dogs who were following me around the yard.   Mr and Mrs. Lazy McLaz-a-lots.

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So, did you start your adoption applications yet?

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32 comments:

  1. ChiTown Girl9/15/10, 8:50 AM

    Something is wrong!! I can't see your blog text, all I can see is a 'thing' from photobucket, saying 'you've exceeded your bandwith' or something like that, and the photos. :( Maybe it's just my computer? I had to click on the comments so I could read the text.

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  2. clean and crazy9/15/10, 9:12 AM

    i can't read the post. the sight has pictures that read photo bucket all over it. i cannot make out the words!!

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  3. Bea9/15/10, 9:57 AM

    I'm glad things are coming up roses ...err, eggplant and oranges... Maybe those boxers of your have become pollinators?

    I had a heck of a time reading through the photobucket background...

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  4. Unknown9/15/10, 10:30 AM

    Congratulations on the birth of your oranges : )

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  5. Sugarplum Creations Blog9/15/10, 10:32 AM

    Yay for eggplant! And oranges! Look at you go, Miss Gardener! I have no green thumb, but we've already discussed that. I just have children who follow me around . . . and they think I'm nuts too.

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  6. Jenn @ Juggling Life9/15/10, 11:08 AM

    I could read fine, but things are a little wonky with the sidebar. Good luck with that!

    Mmmm, eggplant!

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  7. C9/15/10, 11:08 AM

    you are so cute... i love that you love everything around your home. yeah, and i think the goggies have a thing with some bees goin on... there is something sneaky about those goggies.... i can see it in ozzies eyes.

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  8. clean and crazy9/15/10, 11:41 AM

    now i can read!! don't know what is up with blogger, congrats on your new baby!! yay!! cute little green ball

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  9. Kristina P.9/15/10, 12:01 PM

    Those are some lovely looking eggplants.

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  10. Gberger9/15/10, 12:45 PM

    I'm so excited for you - how are you ever going to bring yourself to eat those beautiful green and purple babies? Please share some eggplant recipes - I LOVE it, but haven't succeeded in converting Gregg yet.
    I met a 3-year old boxer girl yesterday. She made me think of you & your boxers - sweet, energetic, affectionate and happy.

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  11. Brittany9/15/10, 1:11 PM

    Its a miracle!

    Do you think you could put

    "Brittany needs a man.. a hot-successful-child loving man"

    apparently the UNIVERSE reads your blog!

    Please and thank you!

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  12. Anonymous9/15/10, 1:24 PM

    Yeah! Eggplant and oranges! You have quite the green thumb!

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  13. Dawn9/15/10, 1:41 PM

    oh mrs. green thumb... i am impressed :)

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  14. George9/15/10, 2:28 PM

    Congratulations on both your eggplants and orange. Who would have thought that a blog post could have such a profound impact on plants?

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  15. Jen9/15/10, 2:38 PM

    Well color me Pink! That is exciting. and so glad you fixed your blog too!

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  16. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.9/15/10, 4:28 PM

    I think I am almost excited as you are!!
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  17. Pam9/15/10, 5:35 PM

    Woot! Reading your blog and (finally) producing...those are some smart plants! : )

    Your puppy pics crack me up. They're so cute and sweet looking. : )

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  18. ChiTown Girl9/15/10, 6:45 PM

    Oh, that's MUCH better!! I can see it now. :)

    That orange looks adorable. What a pwetty widdle baby!

    My dad's been harvesting lots of eggplant this year, but since I HATE eggplant, I could care less. I'm glad you like 'em. Don't save any for me, though. ;-)

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  19. Cassie9/15/10, 7:34 PM

    Isn't it exciting when your plants have babies?! Sweet little eggplants and an honest to goodness orange. Congrats!! Glad your neighbors were there to join in your happiness. ;0)

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  20. mom x 29/15/10, 8:52 PM

    YaY for Oranges and Eggplant. Although I am not a fan of eggplant, but since you are I will be excited for you :) And I just love your boxers.... as far as my adoption apps, well.... 3 dogs is quite enough :)

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  21. Betsy Banks Adams9/15/10, 10:20 PM

    Oh My Gosh---- have you had any morning sickness??? Are you taking your pre-natal vitamins????? Have you had any heartburn yet?????

    And it looks like it's going to be triplets.... Two purple ones and an orange one... How wonderful!!!!!

    I'm happy for you ---and will be sure to come to the baby shower... Just let me know when.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  22. Together We Save9/15/10, 10:46 PM

    I could see the post fine and I am impressed with that egg plant!!

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  23. Michelle @Flying Giggles9/16/10, 12:23 AM

    I do remember you talking about that orange tree! Congratulations! Now be sure no one pulls it off and uses it as a ball!

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  24. Colleen9/16/10, 9:34 AM

    Wow, I don't know what's more impressive - the fact that the tree grew an orange, or that it reads your blog...

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  25. SusanB-knits9/16/10, 11:07 AM

    Congratulations! on the orange. Nice lookin' eggplant. Bet it'll taste yummy.

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  26. I Am Woody9/16/10, 11:28 AM

    Hooray for home grown!! Before we left for CA, my cucumber plant had teeny tiny little cucumbers all over it...I hope the neighbors enjoyed them:)

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  27. Honey9/16/10, 3:10 PM

    I have NEVER eaten an eggplant..
    What DO they taste like?!

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  28. Mary9/16/10, 6:46 PM

    I am in AWE.
    :)

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  29. Gina9/16/10, 9:16 PM

    awww, those are the cutest eggplants ever!! i hope you make something yummy with them.

    p.s i love saying "oy vay" !!!!

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  30. Janie9/17/10, 1:01 PM

    Our garden actually produced 2 eggplants so far. I made Egglant Parmigiani. Mmm. Very delicious.
    No oranges around here, though. Darn.

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  31. Rebecca Foster9/17/10, 1:41 PM

    That tree just needed some blog love. :)

    Exciting!

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  32. Tracey Axnick9/19/10, 8:06 PM

    Holy COW... is that an orange??? on an orange tree, in FLORIDA??? Wonders will never cease!

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