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Blog EntryJun 3, '10 4:20 PM
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 Each week a new theme will be posted here on Friday morningYou are invited to put up your best picture on your own blog with that theme in mind, and you do have the whole weekend to post your picture, so there is no rush. Cutoff time is Sunday at midnight!

Remember it should be just  ONE and ORIGINAL, taken by YOU,and not off the internet,

Then come back and leave a comment on this page in the comment box so that everyone can link to your blog and see your photo. Don't forget to OPEN your page to EVERYONE for that day.

By all means mention your camera and lens used, and if the picture has been altered or enhanced in any way, so we can all learn and improve our techniques.

Try and post a decent size picture on your blog page for an increased WOW factor. Often so much is lost or distorted if the size is too big or too small.

Remember this is NOT a competition, this about being creative having fun and being supportive of one another.

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The theme this week is

I AM SUMMER

      and I look forward to seeing what Summertime  means to You!

Your  guest host this week is Tessie

              

When Heather asked me to "guest" host for this week, of course I had to say yes ~ as it is truly an honor and a pleasure. 

And what better time for my first guest hosting than Summertime....

Living in Pennsylvania I get to experience four seasons a year and anyone who has just come off of a LONG winter of snow, snow and more snow will agree ~  Summers warm days help you forget the shovel.....

Until the next flake falls.

oOo

 

 

short shorts showing legs and browned skin summer tans
the bluest of skies and the warmest of sands

buttered corn on the cob and fresh wet cut tomatoes
baseball, hotdogs, rare burgers and some salads with potatoes

ice cold beer from a can on a warm summers night
kids barefoot on swings that sqeak in delight

fireflies and butterflies, bare knees and warm rains,
fireworks and long bike rides, amusement park trains
 
 marshmallows on twigs melting from grey colored coals,
red checkerboard tablecloths and bright colored bowls

tank tops and bikinis, best friends you just met,
flower lined paths in herb gardens and orange colored sunsets

cherry popcicles so sweet dripping off of your chin
winters cold is finally over, let Summer begin!


127 CommentsChronological   Reverse   Threaded
jgaryhillstudio wrote on Jun 3, '10
Tess looks like you are kicking summer off the way gator loves...with food..and a great theme
jgaryhillstudio wrote on Jun 3, '10
and the poem describes the best season of the year perfectly
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
Aw thank you so much for the opportunity. Burgers are on the grill, the coals fired up....whose hungry???
bluecelticsky wrote on Jun 3, '10
ohhh myyyy...this one will kill me
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
Just have fun with it Robbie, and let me see a sneak peek at what makes you think....summer
jgaryhillstudio wrote on Jun 3, '10
lmao be careful tess...one never knows what a caveman thinks
cruizin57 wrote on Jun 3, '10
What a great theme you have posted Tess.
I will start looking for a picture. Love it. UMMM!!
Can hardly wait to get posted.
bluecelticsky wrote on Jun 3, '10
hmm Gator dont think that one where my trucks got blown off when I did a hi dive off the roof into the pool...naa have a better one i think
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
That is the great thing about provoking a caveman.....the outcome.
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
Trucks or trunks....either would be interesting....not that I am trying to make PP history here keep in mind....
jgaryhillstudio wrote on Jun 3, '10
hmm Gator dont think that one where my trucks got blown off when I did a hi dive off the roof into the pool...naa have a better one i think
lmao wheeeew thank gawd cavey i was thinking just that
bluecelticsky wrote on Jun 3, '10
opps..you know me an speeling
bluecelticsky wrote on Jun 3, '10
better run and look
virtualted wrote on Jun 3, '10
Wow, those hamburgers look great!
laniebg wrote on Jun 3, '10
And hey! I was first! Wow!
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
Look, my first page to visit......I'm so excited....
dageaux wrote on Jun 3, '10
Great theme, took some pics this mornig before worrk, may be able to get somethi to fit, ifnot, i'll find somehting else... LOL

burgers sure look tasty
mimisplace wrote on Jun 3, '10
Omg I'm not even finished visiting last weeks theme lol.
Great theme Tess! Thank you for hosting.
Looking forward to tomorrow with a cup-o-tea & my picture album!
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
Those burgers are making me hungry too and it is late here.
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
Omg I'm not even finished visiting last weeks theme lol.
Great theme Tess! Thank you for hosting.
Looking forward to tomorrow with a cup-o-tea & my picture album!
Looking forward to your posting....
rmsammy wrote on Jun 3, '10
Dang... I might have to skip this one. It flat out REFUSES to be summer here! :( lol
dews24u wrote on Jun 3, '10
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
rmsammy said
Dang... I might have to skip this one. It flat out REFUSES to be summer here! :( lol
Even if Mother Nature is not cooperating, feel free to think out of the box..... it can be in the dead of winter here and if I even smell coconut lotion my mind thinks of sun bathing.
sattva2 wrote on Jun 3, '10
giggles - it is actually WINTER here in South Africa (as we speak we have 2 deg C outside), but I am doing my best trying to warm up by thinking hot, humid thoughts.
aussiechic66 wrote on Jun 3, '10
here is my summer effort, even though its now Winter here..

http://aussiechic66.multiply.com/journal/item/264/Picture_Perfect_I_Am_Summer
fotofriday wrote on Jun 3, '10
Silly me thinking that because here it is Summer-time....everywhere is summer.... I am loving what I am seeing.....
suebella wrote on Jun 3, '10
Nice shot! You can't have summer without at least one barbecue.
magictoymissing wrote on Jun 3, '10
I'm not here much anymore but I do stop in... This is a great site. Take care all and go for it... ;) Have a good day and I'll ttyl.... http://magictoymissing.multiply.com/journal/item/138/I_Am_Summer..._-
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
Well it is midnight here now so I am going to catch a bit of sleep and I will be back here bright and early looking forward to seeing some more wonderful pictures. We are off to a great start here, thanks so much everyone for taking time out of your busy day and stopping by. See you all soon, hugs and nite for now.
annerocks wrote on Jun 4, '10, edited on Jun 4, '10
bluecelticsky wrote on Jun 4, '10
zoooommm ready..thanks Tess good one for the week

http://bluecelticsky.multiply.com/journal/item/226/PP_Summer_time
rmsammy wrote on Jun 4, '10
Even if Mother Nature is not cooperating, feel free to think out of the box..... it can be in the dead of winter here and if I even smell coconut lotion my mind thinks of sun bathing.
Ahhhhhh..... valid point. :)
dageaux wrote on Jun 4, '10
i'm kinda rusty, haven't done any creative thinki for a while.. but here's my attempt.


http://dageaux.multiply.com/journal/item/414/Picture_Perfect_I_am_Summer
guazzetto25 wrote on Jun 4, '10
yummy pic. I'll be back asap
amalie2 wrote on Jun 4, '10
wonderful, poetic theme, tess!
i'll be back later.
mitchylr wrote on Jun 4, '10
Hi Tess.....how nice to see your guest-hosting PP!! Great theme you have chosen. Love the shot, can't beat a summer BBQ!!! Pass me a burger!!

Here's mine:

http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/323/Picture_Perfect_I_AM_SUMMER
ethansdad54 wrote on Jun 4, '10
odd that this didn't post for over 6 hours...I'll have to get back to it tonight....
vincentvalentine74 wrote on Jun 4, '10
i bit a bit of a boring one on this week,maybe i'm half asleep.
http://vincentvalentine74.multiply.com/journal/item/63/picture_perfect-this_is_summer.
janmarius wrote on Jun 4, '10
Great theme and I wish all will have a beautiful and exiting summer.BTW Great entry Tess!

Here is mine: http://janmarius.multiply.com/journal/item/103/PP_-_I_am_summer_Sunflower
laniebg wrote on Jun 4, '10
I'm not here much anymore but I do stop in... This is a great site. Take care all and go for it... ;) Have a good day and I'll ttyl.... http://magictoymissing.multiply.com/journal/item/138/I_Am_Summer..._-
Can't see yours....
nomadtraveller wrote on Jun 4, '10
Hi, Tessie. Those burgers look good. And the tank tops and bikinis sound tasty too. If I could take part this week, it would be with a pic of me lounging on a chair on the seafront overlooking the harbour, with the sun twinkling between the sailboats. Anyway, as you can tell, I'm not at home and can't post a pic til next week. Thanks for hosting. Great theme!
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
Good morning all, I am back ready to catch up on your summertime pics....
laniebg wrote on Jun 4, '10
Mornin!
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
zoooommm ready..thanks Tess good one for the week

http://bluecelticsky.multiply.com/journal/item/226/PP_Summer_time
and a good shot you had there....loved the music...quite fitting.
careless1 wrote on Jun 4, '10
yummy I love grilled burgers and I love your Hibachi.

http://careless1.multiply.com/journal/item/262/picture_perfect
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
Hi Tess.....how nice to see your guest-hosting PP!! Great theme you have chosen. Love the shot, can't beat a summer BBQ!!! Pass me a burger!!

Here's mine:

http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/323/Picture_Perfect_I_AM_SUMMER
Thank you, it is really fun isn't it? I had no idea what theme to pick actually. I went back and looked at every theme used previously as to not duplicate and found there really wasn't a summertime choice done. With temps here in the 90's it was a reminder of what is coming.



fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
Great theme and I wish all will have a beautiful and exiting summer.BTW Great entry Tess!

Here is mine: http://janmarius.multiply.com/journal/item/103/PP_-_I_am_summer_Sunflower
Thank you....
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
Hi, Tessie. Those burgers look good. And the tank tops and bikinis sound tasty too. If I could take part this week, it would be with a pic of me lounging on a chair on the seafront overlooking the harbour, with the sun twinkling between the sailboats. Anyway, as you can tell, I'm not at home and can't post a pic til next week. Thanks for hosting. Great theme!
Thanks so much for stopping by, enjoy your travels and we hope to see you soon
duskie78 wrote on Jun 4, '10
This is a fun one! The burgers on the grill is awesome.... making me hungry already!!

http://duskie78.multiply.com/journal/item/217/Picture_Perfect_-_I_Am_Summer
anne63sandnes wrote on Jun 4, '10
Looks like those burgers are going to be just yummy!
Here's mine.
http://anne63sandnes.multiply.com/journal/item/798/Picture_Perfect_-_I-AM-SUMMER
shairationgco wrote on Jun 4, '10
that looks delicious!!!! mmmmmm!!!! wonderful theme too!!! be back later....
dianadji wrote on Jun 4, '10
Hi all, nice to see you again! It's been so long for me not to join any fun with PP. So here's my entry and I wish you a wonderful summer. By the way, your picture look yummy, Tessie.

http://dianadji.multiply.com/journal/item/569/Picture_Perfect_I_AM_SUMMER
zorra5 wrote on Jun 4, '10
Welcome, Tessie. You can cook burgers for me anytime! Those look wonderful.

Here's is a glimpse of what my summers have been like for the last 10 years or so.

Picture Perfect - I Am Harriet's Summer
lamemory wrote on Jun 4, '10
Nice to meet you Tessie, what a perfect theme. I'll be back :)
shairationgco wrote on Jun 4, '10
ok ok here goes: Picture Perfect - i am summer

now i have to go, tomorrow's my catching up on summer vacation before it ends ... summer ends in june here in our country!
lilywagner wrote on Jun 4, '10
oh dear...those hamburgers look so tempting!! A great theme of the week, I hope to be able to participate.
aslowread wrote on Jun 4, '10
Fabulous theme Tess!!
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
Fabulous theme Tess!!
Aw, thank you. I am really having a wonderful time visiting everyones page and seeing what summer means to them
howardg wrote on Jun 4, '10, edited on Jun 4, '10
naarta wrote on Jun 4, '10
I am in this week........Great theme Tessif Now can I please have one of those burgers?

http://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/1213/PICTURE_PERFECT_I_AM_SUMMER
cruizin57 wrote on Jun 4, '10
Great theme Tess. We haven't had summer yet,.
I will have one of those burgers myself. Your picture is
great. Very appetizing. Great theme!!!
http://cruizin57.multiply.com/journal/item/173/Picture_Perfect_-_I_Am_Summer
jjhull wrote on Jun 4, '10
I like this theme, Tess. Summer is a beautiful time of the year, but then, so is Autumn, Winter and Spring. Here is my entry.
http://jjhull.multiply.com/photos/album/29/I_Am_Summer#photo=1
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
naarta said
I am in this week........Great theme Tessif Now can I please have one of those burgers?

http://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/1213/PICTURE_PERFECT_I_AM_SUMMER
absolutely....with or without cheese?
wldhrtd1 wrote on Jun 4, '10
i love it... and you're right.. let summer begin!!
charmingrebel wrote on Jun 4, '10
My summer began at 2:00 today. It was the last day of school. I turned in my laptop and my keys. I am a happy teacher!

Here's mine: http://charmingrebel.multiply.com/journal/item/247/Picture_Perfect_-_I_Am_Summer
fransformation wrote on Jun 4, '10
vanidosa27 wrote on Jun 4, '10
ummancan wrote on Jun 4, '10, edited on Jun 4, '10
WOOOOW I can smell them. Thanks for the great theme.

http://ummancan.multiply.com/journal/item/260/Picture_Perfect_I_am_Summer
lc3215 wrote on Jun 4, '10
Great theme, Tess. Here is mine

Picture Perfect Summer
flutterbee1952 wrote on Jun 4, '10
Oh very Great Theme and a wonderful photo. I do love the things that hint of Summer in the air, the smell of good BBQ is one thing that really attacks my senses and leaves me wanting for some of that good home cooked food. The sight and smell of neighbors bbqing...watermelon, potato salad, and marshmallows roasting on a stick certainly are great traditions of Summer that warm the heart and fill the senses!
flutterbee1952 wrote on Jun 4, '10
Oh just went back and read your poem and it is so so fitting! Love it!
cachinnae wrote on Jun 4, '10
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
I must say, one day and I have seen such incredible shots from all of you. Every page I visited has made me smile...made me shake my head in agreement, and reminded me of things I had forgotten were also summer. keep them coming!

If you have posted up to this point and I missed you, please mention it.
vickiecollins wrote on Jun 4, '10
Tessie, I loved the take you used, but now my mouth is watering...LOL

http://vickiecollins.multiply.com/journal/item/1069/Picture_Perfect_I_am_Summer
magictoymissing wrote on Jun 4, '10
I haven't ate grilled food in years. Is it good??? :P
ladyexpat wrote on Jun 4, '10
Wonderful shot. Those hamburgers look delicious.

Here's mine....

http://ladyexpat.multiply.com/journal/item/784/Picture_Perfect_-_Summertime_
jjhull wrote on Jun 4, '10
MM1
rhondapalooza wrote on Jun 4, '10
LOVE your shot Tess!! You definitely captured the essence of summer! :)

Here's mine...

http://rhondapalooza.multiply.com/journal/item/1765/Picture_Perfect_---_I_AM_SUMMER
magrose wrote on Jun 4, '10
Great theme, though we haven't seen much summer in the Northwest yet! Nice photo!

http://magrose.multiply.com/journal/item/497/Picture_Perfect-_I_am_Summer
mmcrazy773 wrote on Jun 4, '10
Okay so I have been MIA for a couple weeks, but summer is my fav thing ever!! So here is my shot.

http://mmcrazy773.multiply.com/journal/item/9/Picture_Perfect_-_I_am_Summer
ethansdad54 wrote on Jun 4, '10
well, I made it back with summer...hot as hell and humid as well, this pond


http://ethansdad54.multiply.com/journal/item/2044/Picture_PerfectI_Am_Summer
littleronnie wrote on Jun 4, '10
What a great shot and a wonderful first guest host for you. I shall go check out my pics.
littleronnie wrote on Jun 4, '10
OK...mine is up....breaking the rules a little....just this one time I promise....LOL.

http://littleronnie.multiply.com/journal/item/712/Picture_Perfect_-_I_Am_Summer_
fotofriday wrote on Jun 4, '10
Well it is time for me to get some rest, so I will be back again tomorrow morning. Thank you to all who have posted kind words and awesome blogs of your summertimes...Have a good evening
sharonl344 wrote on Jun 5, '10
Your photo really shows summer at it's best as do your words !! It has been steadily raining here for the last weeks, seems so unsummer like !! Here is mine, I might look at a few before bed it is very late, but I will look at everyone's for sure tomorrow !!

http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/318/Picture_Perfect_I_am_Summer
sharonl344 wrote on Jun 5, '10
MM
cyn402002 wrote on Jun 5, '10
Yummm...looks great..Love the pic and words..Be back with mine!
fotofriday wrote on Jun 5, '10
Good morning all, a bit cloudy here today....hope your having some sun whereever you are.
mimisplace wrote on Jun 5, '10
Wasn't sure I would have time to post this week... but for a guest host I'll make the time!!!

Click here for my entry
fotofriday wrote on Jun 5, '10
We have had 54 wonderful summertime picture shares so far.... Thank you all so much....keep 'em coming....
foxberryjule wrote on Jun 5, '10
Mmm. That looks like our grill today...yes, let summer begin!
Here's mine, right under the wire and just taken today. http://foxberryjule.multiply.com/journal/item/197/PP_I_Am_Summer

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Comment deleted at the request of the author.
sharonl344 wrote on Jun 6, '10
mm
mrsrh wrote on Jun 6, '10
I'm back home from another trail ride. Quickly did an entry from one of the Memorial Long Weekend trail ride blogs that I did.

Rockin' Heart Ranch: I Am Summer
vickiecollins wrote on Jun 6, '10
Well, i think I have visited everybodies post this week....wasnt sure I would make it...but think I did.

Great shots everybody. BTW, I posted a second time because I didnt realize I had posted already and removed the second one once I realized I had...so basically a busy weekend just posting correctly here..LOL
mrsrh wrote on Jun 6, '10
My marker. I think I am caught up. Only had a brief look and a copy and paste comment then Multiply decided I must be spam and asked to type in the code in the little box. I'm so busy with summer activities that I have little computer time.
fotofriday wrote on Jun 6, '10
Good morning everyone. Hope your having a great start to your Sunday. I have tornado warnings here in Pa until 3pm. Very unusual for my area in the mountains...so I will cross my fingers....but I guess Hurricanes and Tornados are another one of those Summertime things huh.
terrencew wrote on Jun 6, '10
Burgers on the hibachi used to be part of my summer. A fine-looking feast you have there.
Here's mine:
http://terrencew.multiply.com/journal/item/800/PICTURE_PERFECT_I_AM_SUMMER
wldhrtd1 wrote on Jun 6, '10
stosoned wrote on Jun 6, '10
was on my annual holiday to Disney World, sorry I missed this week, I had a few good pics to choose from
fotofriday wrote on Jun 6, '10
was on my annual holiday to Disney World, sorry I missed this week, I had a few good pics to choose from
should you wish to post something, please feel free...
hinkbone wrote on Jun 6, '10
Sorry i am a little late just got home from camping, grilling some delicious hamburgers myself! lol
http://hinkbone.multiply.com/journal/item/244/Picture_Perfect......_I_Am_Summer
magictoymissing wrote on Jun 6, '10
I'm still trying to remember what grilled food taste like... :P
fotofriday wrote on Jun 7, '10
Well, it is past midnight here in Pa.....and time for bed. I enjoyed this weekend with all of you very much. As for who is hosting next week.....well I will let that remain a suprise...! Hugs until then....
hotstone2go wrote on Jun 7, '10
Can't wait to check all these out, sorry I missed playing this weekend, was out of town.
ann360 wrote on Jun 7, '10
Finally I found something to share, though NOT as yummy as yours here Tessie..making me hungry!!
http://ann360.multiply.com/journal/item/171/PP_Summertime
crystalinne wrote on Jun 7, '10, edited on Jun 7, '10
Im a day late since I could'nt get on the pc yesterday, but I put up my summer pic if anyone cares to come by and Ill visit others slowly but surely. I love to see the pictures, and with 90+ degrees here, it's definately summer!
http://crystalinne.multiply.com/journal/item/1084/PP-I_am_summer_on_the_Gulf_Coast
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