Several years ago when Mike Bock visited us he brought a canna plant as a gift for us. We have kept it in a pot by the back steps and greatly enjoyed it. He visited again last weekend and again brought a canna, this time a "Tropicana" variety. Wow! The. leaves are as pretty as the flowers. Here is a close-up off the green canna leaf and another of the new "Tropicana" canna.
There are no blooms on either yet.
Mike brought several other gifts; such a guest to have! I collect political items so Mike keeps an eye out, and since the last visit has found me a nicely framed FDR portrait, a hand-carved wooden donkey, and several buttons. And that's not to mention the Esther Price chocolates. Yes, we'll welcome Mike anytime! [Just for the record: Guests at the Shaw house are NOT required to bring tribute -- we treasure Mike's visits just for the time with a friend of more than half a century.]
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| Me & Franklin |
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| Democratic donkey |
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| Three flashers and three celluloid buttons for my collection. |
