Friday, August 28, 2009

A Rooster Party



Hello All
I had so many ceramic, wooden, glass roosters when I was a young stay at home mom living on a cattle ranch. We had Semmental beef cattle, we had a donkey named Sara, muscovy ducks, chickens , and yup a beautiful rooster, color's of red, green, yellow... he new he was gorgeous, and he would strut his stuff about.

Due to unforeseen circumstances my whole world changed up side down. I have moved from the farm, selling off my beloved farm yard animals,including my Rooster, and giving away my ceramic ones.

Years later... I find my self in the suburbs of the city going to work in a major cardiac hospital ...what a different world!

As I drive to work, my eye is "naturally" caught by what I think is unusual for the city...A Rooster's welcome, smack dab in the middle of the city!

in the front court yard of an apartment building no less...
here is my white Rooster offering. Some may think this is a hen, but I have owned white roosters, and I think this one's comb gives him away...
They certainly have made the most of this city apartment building...I love to stare as I drive by.

Even though I do not live in the country...my heart is still there.

When I committed to this Rooster Party I forgot I was to be out of the country... so I had to pre book this post, so I hope it goes off with out a hitch!
When I return from Europe, I will visit all who stopped by.
Hugs♥
Gracie
Thank you to Barb, @Bell Vista for allowing me to participate. You can find more Roosters if you go to her blog @
http://www.barbsgoodlife.blogspot.com
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44 comments:

  1. Ldy ~~ DyAugust 28, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    Hope your trip went well. I feel bad that you had to leave behind the country farm and animals. I liked that rooster welcome sign. I would love something like that at my front door! That white rooster looks perfect there in the front courtyard! I am glad you have him to look at as you come and go! Hugs!

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  2. TammyAugust 28, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Nice to visit your rooster post today! Your blog is beautiful!☺

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  3. Becky K.August 28, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Your post is here just as it should be! Happy Rooster Party!

    Sometimes our plans and the Lord's plans are different for our lives, but how special that He has blessed you with fun reminders of the things you love.

    Becky K.

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  4. marmieluAugust 28, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Hi! I bet it is a surprise to see those colorful roosters in the city. I love it when something makes us smile.
    Mary Lou

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  5. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 28, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Hi Gracie,
    Funny how we all love roosters! I love the big white fellow you have shown; he's pretty handsome! Enjoy your trip.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  6. DreamgirlAugust 28, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    How fun to see your rooster in the city.

    I do hope you are having a fabulous time Gracie! Look forward to seeing more of you when you get back.

    Enjoy every second of your trip!

    HUGS

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  7. Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySideAugust 28, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Lovely roosters! He looks just about perfect in your garden!

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  8. Barb~Bella VistaAugust 28, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Gracie, what charming roosters you have! I love the white hen....wow, she is gorgeous. They are all so sweet!

    Thank you for sharing and being a part of the group today!

    Barb :-)

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  9. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 28, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Your post did post without a hitch! lol LOVE that rooster in the garden! Sooooo pretty!

    Hope you are have a great trip!!
    Europe? **sigh**

    Lou Cinda

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  10. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 28, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Your post did post without a hitch! lol LOVE that rooster in the garden! Sooooo pretty!

    Hope you are have a great trip!!
    Europe? **sigh**

    Lou Cinda

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  11. BarbaraAugust 28, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Great Roosters, thanks for sharing
    Hugs Barbara

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  12. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)August 28, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    What a wonderful sight to look at each day. I love your rooster on the birdbath. So interesting. I hope you're enjoying your trip.
    hugs ~lynne~

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  13. SueAugust 28, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    How cool is this I love the welcome sign, and the white rooster looks so regal.
    Sue

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  14. JKWAugust 28, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Your story is heart-wrenching. I love your attitude and that you keep you eyes open for the joy and those unique and beautiful roosters. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful and safe trip back from Europe. Blessings, Janet

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  15. JaneAugust 28, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Love your roosters! You can take the country girl out of the city, but you can't take the country out of her heart!

    Jane

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  16. CindyAugust 28, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    What a handsome white rooster! I love that cute little welcome sign, too!Hope you are having a great trip; I'm envious!!!

    I am having a rooster giveaway at http://fairytalescottage.blogspot.com/2009/08/rooster-party-giveawayrooster-party.html
    Hope you can stop by~Hugs, Cindy

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  17. BeansieleighAugust 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Good Morning Gracie! I have to agree with you! This IS beautiful, considering it's location! I live in the suburbs, but I dream of living in the country!.. I had to laugh though, as this definitely shows in how appreciative I was of your explaining the difference between a hen and a rooster! (0; So, thanks for my morning giggle, AND for sending me off a bit wiser now!.. even from as far away as EUROPE! ~tina

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  18. ColoradoladyAugust 28, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    I am just amazed that this is in town and at an apartment building as well. The gardens are just enchanting, and I love the white rooster. Lovely post and I enjoyed my visit to your blog. Have a great trip and a lovely weekend.

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  19. SarahAugust 28, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Enjoyed my visit. Your roosters look lovely in your garden. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you at
    hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com for more rooster fun.

    I'll be working my way through the list of parties this weekend. This is huge!

    Have a great weekend!

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  20. ChrisAugust 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    The rooster sign is wonderful...I'm going to try to duplicate it!

    Pretty garden - lucky you to be able to drive by and enjoy. I certaily did too!

    Chris

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  21. Charli and meAugust 28, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    What fun! I love that little rooster sign. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Irma's Rose CottageAugust 28, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    What lovely rooster finds! Love the white rooster in the garden. I wish I had such a lovely lush green entry way. Thanks for sharing.

    Irma :)

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  23. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesAugust 28, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    First of all, your blog is fantastic! Just glorious! And then your garden with the Rooster, again fantastic! I have never been here before and I am delighted to have found you.
    I hope you are having a wonderful time in Europe!
    Mona

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  24. dottydottyAugust 28, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    these are jsut so cool well spotted hope you had a fab time in europe

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  25. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsAugust 28, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    That white rooster is really doing it for me today!! What a pleasant outdoor site! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Big Rooster Hugs & Pecks,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  26. SandyAugust 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Gracie,

    I just wanted to say how happy I am that you found this little oasis in the suburbs :) Living in the burbs myself I too look for little pieces of the country - even if they are just drive bys :)

    Hope you have a lovely trip and thanks for sharing this beautiful garden.

    Sandra

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  27. Ms. Bake-itAugust 28, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Hello Gracie,

    What a lovely courtyard! I can certainly see why it catches your eye when you drive by.

    ~ Tracy

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  28. ElaineAugust 28, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    I too live in the suburbs but I would love to live in the oountry. It is so much fun to see little pieces of the county in the city! In my post today I featured a big old handsome rooster from a farm outside of town....we love to go over and visit. Hope you're enjoying your trip!
    Elaine :)

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  29. MaureenAugust 28, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Greetings from Hamilton, Ontario! I love the rooster in a garden. Just the perfect finishing touch!

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  30. Susan WymolaAugust 28, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Lovely to see your Roosters!

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  31. TracyAugust 28, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Oh I really like the courtyard. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing...hope your trip to Europe is great!
    Tracy

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  32. juls4realAugust 28, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Now, that is a great rooster. Thanks for sharing.

    Juls

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  33. TracyAugust 28, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    What a beautiful garden for an apartment building, I can see why you stop to look at it! Your rooster friend is king of it, I think.

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  34. Sharing with SherriAugust 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Hi there!

    Your rooster and rooster sign look so charming amongst your lovely garden!

    I love your big beatiful pink flower on your blog too!

    I hope you had a wonderful trip to Europe!

    Sherri:)

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  35. JulieAugust 30, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    ILove your Roosters... They are great! I am having a give away Please try to stop by...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  36. KathyAugust 30, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    I enjoyed seeing your roosters you found around your city. The garden setting is really pretty.

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  37. Poppy CottageAugust 30, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Cute post!

    Sharon

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  38. Blondie's JournalAugust 31, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    What an interesting post, Gracie!! Your world has really turned around and I hope you are enjoying life as it is now.

    I loved all of the white roosters I saw in this party. I actually think they are the prettiest. It is amazing where and how you found yours!

    Sorry I am late...more to visit still! lol!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  39. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsSeptember 4, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    what a beautiful garden you have! And your roosters look quite happy :o)

    Blessings & Aloha!

    I dont think I'll make it to all the parties! I tried to start from the bottom and then some in the middle and now some from the top! I'm so glad I made it to yours!

    (As I read a bit of your About me...some of it sounds like my profile...I have a wonderful Mr. B,, I have 3 dynamic grown children, MIL to one... auntie...hopefully friend to many :o)
    ...love being w my family, love the Lord Jesus, travel, reading, drawing, cooking...hm...excersizing? well....
    & since our oldest just got married...no grandbabies yet.... but we can't wait!

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  40. Sara ChapmanSeptember 5, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    Those are such cool roosters. Love your pink suits below, too. Sorry it's taken me so long to return your visit.

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  41. tracegraceSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Hello to all,
    thank you so very much for all your dear comments.
    I just got back yesterday and I still have unpacking to do but,I will get back to all who came to visit my rooster post and return the visit soon.
    many hugs
    Gracie

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  42. MimiSeptember 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    HI TRACIE!!!!
    I was hoping you were back!!!
    I never ever received your check or letter in the mail, did you mail it??? I hope not as that would mean it was lost or something worse!!!! I will wait to hear back from you!!!!I still have the Paris top for your granddaughter only know I think the original one a the fancier baby boutique has their Paris top on sale for about the same price, I can check!!!!
    Just let me know what happened!!!
    hugs,
    jamie

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  43. Fairy FootprintsSeptember 16, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    OH Gracie, what lovley roosters, they are adorable.

    Blessings,
    Heidi

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  44. KathySeptember 22, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Hello again! Thanks for the comment on my rooster post. Hope you had a nice time with your travels.

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