Thursday, April 26, 2012

Show and Tell Friday!

Flower love!


Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  I don't really have anything exciting to share this week so I'm sharing one of my photo mosaics I did awhile ago.  

I've been getting out and enjoying life and not spending much time at home on the weekends.  I mentioned awhile ago that I bought a mountain bike and I have really been enjoying riding that.  I remember about 3 years ago, when I was 50 lbs heavier than I am now, Lauren and I bought bikes.  We jumped on them and I could barely ride around the neighborhood!  I was huffing and puffing and it wasn't much fun! Back then if you would have told me I would be riding a mountain bike up steep dirt trails I wouldn't have believed it! But I am...and I LOVE it!  I have Dan to thank for that!  We went riding last weekend on a very nice trail called Wilder Ranch that has beautiful views of the ocean. It's so beautiful and lush right now with lots of ferns and moss.  We were taking a little break and Dan was playing with his smartphone and took this little video and I thought I would share it with you.  He totally caught me off guard...

 

If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden.  If you would like to join in, please enter your name and leave your exact Show and Tell blog post link, not just your blog link and as a common courtesy link back to my blog.

Thanks to all of you that join in every week! 

[signature.gif]

46 comments:

  1. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 26, 2012 6:06 PM

    Love your mosaic for beautiful images...and the "enchanted forest" looks wonderful....I love to go biking with my hubby on "flat trails" with gorgeous scenery...or trails that are mainly downhill...like the Creeper Trail in Virginia...Glad you are enjoying "the ride"....

    ReplyDelete
  2. The Charm of HomeApril 26, 2012 6:06 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous trail you guys were on! That looks like fun. Very pretty mosaic too. Thank you for hosting!
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  3. Shannon FoxApril 26, 2012 6:07 PM

    Thanks for hosting Cindy! That is great you are loving something that keeps you active. Cute video too ;)
    Have wonderful weekend!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. KathyApril 26, 2012 6:08 PM

    Well, You are an inspiration to us! Congratulations on all your accomplishments - this looks like a lot of fun!
    I appreciate you being a gracious hostess,
    Kathy

    ReplyDelete
  5. Blooming Rose MusingsApril 26, 2012 6:16 PM

    Thank you for hosting. Your ride looks wonderful and your mosaic is beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  6. allisamazingApril 26, 2012 6:16 PM

    Love your mosiac :) Thanks for hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Confessions of a Plate AddictApril 26, 2012 6:21 PM

    Beautiful mosaic, Cindy! And what a fun video! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  8. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaApril 26, 2012 6:36 PM

    Fun video! ...Beautiful mosaic :)
    Thanks for hosting!
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownApril 26, 2012 6:49 PM

    Look how cute your are on your bike ride! Thank you for sharing and for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

    ReplyDelete
  10. Little Miss MaggieApril 26, 2012 6:57 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting the party. Your blog is beautiful and it is an honor to join in on the festivities.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Glenda/MidSouthApril 26, 2012 7:00 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting again this week. You are appreciated.
    I would not even attempt to get on a bike again. :( Sure wished I could.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Jen Beaudet April 26, 2012 7:00 PM

    Hi Cindy! I love all your roses! They're beautiful. That's awesome that you're riding more and enjoying the outdoors. It sounds lovely! Thank you so much for hosting this:)
    Jenniferxox

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownApril 26, 2012 7:04 PM

    Absolutely lovely ride. TY for taking us along ...
    TTFN ~
    Have a beautiful eve ~
    Marydon

    ReplyDelete
  14. Jen Beaudet April 26, 2012 7:11 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  15. From G2BApril 26, 2012 7:17 PM

    Thanks for sharing those gorgeous pics and for hosting each week!
    xo Becca

    ReplyDelete
  16. Something Nice and PrettyApril 26, 2012 7:21 PM

    Thanks for hosting, always glad to join in!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Stan and Jody GabaraApril 26, 2012 7:30 PM

    Thanks for hosting a fun party. Have a great weekend!

    Jody

    ReplyDelete
  18. Little BitApril 26, 2012 7:54 PM

    Thank you for hosting! 50 lb. loss! Yay! me too! Doesn't it feel good? Little Bit

    ReplyDelete
  19. ElsieApril 26, 2012 7:55 PM

    Beautiful trail to ride on and a beautiful mosaic too. Hope you have another wonderful weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingApril 26, 2012 7:58 PM

    Cute video! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  21. VickiApril 26, 2012 8:09 PM

    Haha! The Dan we've gotten a few little hints about...has a VOICE! A nice one. Wow, Cindy, you're an inspiration. Imagine that losing 50 lbs can have such a positive influence on health, outlook, appearance, etc. It gives me hope. I just realized really loudly(!) today (that voice in my head!) that I'm using a lot of excuses about why I don't do this and that; kind of a victim mentality (my days are dominated by care for my elderly parent as their caregiver; leaves hardly a life for myself). It's so much better to climb out of that trap and be empowered, productive; no slackers allowed! Just press on and never give up on yourself, because nothing stays the same forever, and so much about change is good. (Look how fast you found a new job; gave you a healing shot in the arm, right?!) I remember reading once about a guy who ran marathons after being a couch potato for years; in the beginning, he couldn't even make it on a run down the driveway without throwing up, as even THAT was too strenuous for someone so out of condition (sounds like me!). Bike on! (I actually rode a mountain bike once in "the old days;" the all-day Haleakala Downhill on Maui...but it was just that, all downhill! Doesn't count!)

    ReplyDelete
  22. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 8:10 PM

    I so need to get back on my bike! Your post might just have inspired me to do so Cindy!

    ReplyDelete
  23. RhondaApril 26, 2012 8:42 PM

    Thanks for hosting!
    Wilder Ranch looks like the perfect place to ride. It is beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Mary Ann PickettApril 26, 2012 9:26 PM

    Wow! Just beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Katie @ Little Becky HomeckyApril 27, 2012 12:24 AM

    Thanks for hosting Cindy! Have a wonderful weekend!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Fleaing France & French Shopping ToursApril 27, 2012 2:12 AM

    Beautiful images and thank you for hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  27. UnknownApril 27, 2012 4:42 AM

    I love those roses! And your tea cups are beautiful! I'm linking up some ceramic tile coasters this week. Thank you so much for hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Katherines CornerApril 27, 2012 4:43 AM

    You are inspiring! Well done! Thank you for the linky fun! Hugs and Happy weekend wishes.

    ReplyDelete
  29. TinaApril 27, 2012 5:28 AM

    Love the video. Thank you for hosting.
    Have a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  30. UnknownApril 27, 2012 6:01 AM

    Hi, I found your blog so informative and interesting that I have nominated it for the Versatile Blogger Award. Please check it out on my post, http://myblog-bratti.blogspot.com/2012/04/versatile-blogger-award.html
    Pattie

    ReplyDelete
  31. Rebekah GreimanApril 27, 2012 6:06 AM

    Thanks for another link party! Today, I'm sharing a simple recipe for Ant Deterrent. It works great and is simple to make. I have an ant problem in my garden and wanted to get rid of the pests without icky chemical sprays. Hope it helps other gardeners. Have a great week!
    Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com

    ReplyDelete
  32. Curtains in My TreeApril 27, 2012 6:14 AM

    I sold my bike because it was no fun riding all by myself so I just walk now

    of course if I lived by the ocean that would be another story I think I would ride and walk the beach

    you look good, have a man, drive a jag , have your dad, great kids,have a job ,life is good

    ReplyDelete
  33. ANNEApril 27, 2012 6:48 AM

    Such beautiful roses!!! Love your mosaic.

    Thanks for hosting, hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    xox

    ReplyDelete
  34. Mary Sullivan FrasierApril 27, 2012 7:06 AM

    Gorgeous mosaic, Cindy! Wow. That video brought back some great memories for me. Such a beautiful trail. I used to ride with the hubbs all the time, but now anything that strenuous just makes the old Lupus flare. I do miss it.

    Thanks so much for hosting another fabulous Show & Tell Friday! Have an awesome weekend! ~Mary

    ReplyDelete
  35. KathleenApril 27, 2012 8:13 AM

    Cindy,Thank you for hosting. Your mosaic is beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Clara April 27, 2012 9:25 AM

    Beautiful Mosaic Cindy. You have some very beautiful china. Thank you for hosting.
    ~Clara

    ReplyDelete
  37. http://summerlandcottagestudio.blogspot.com/April 27, 2012 12:41 PM

    Cindy your photos belong in a magazine for everyone to enjoy, so beautiful & romantic!
    Thank you for sharing and hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  38. XoXoApril 27, 2012 12:41 PM

    Hi, I know I am a little late in joining in and it's my first time here... I just found about this from one of my blog hops. Happy weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  39. AnneApril 27, 2012 3:38 PM

    Beautiful rose images.What a great place to go biking too.Very scenic.
    Thank you for hosting.Have a great weekend.
    Anne

    ReplyDelete
  40. Liz @ Quirky VistasApril 27, 2012 4:08 PM

    Your mosaic is a delight for the eyes. Thank you for hosting the party so we can get a glimpse into everyone's homes and gardens. fun!

    ReplyDelete
  41. JocelyneApril 27, 2012 5:50 PM

    Oh wow wow wow wow ! This mosaic is superb ! Mountain bike is so much fun, I have one and I love to ride it in the countryside !

    ReplyDelete
  42. Helen's DecorApril 28, 2012 10:23 AM

    Cindy, I love that trail! Now, I'm ready to shop for the ferns for our screened porch. Your mosaic is lovely. Thanks, Helen

    ReplyDelete
  43. mercedes scottApril 28, 2012 1:28 PM

    I'm loving your mosaic.... so many pretties! I spy a Limoges tea cup on the bottom left that has family members residing in my home... on of my earliest Limoges purchases. Thank you for sharing such loveliness with us :)

    ReplyDelete
  44. grosir baju muslimApril 30, 2012 5:40 AM

    Thank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!

    ReplyDelete
  45. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 12:43 PM

    Okay, wait.. Am I the only one who is feeling cheated by the same old post and excuses here? I want the blog that I used to visit that had unique home ideas and fresh post.. not old pictures and facebook updates. Cindy, if you don't have the time and interest, then please pass it on to someone who does. Hosting this blog party for your rent payment and making money off of our clicks for adding nothing is a sin.

    ReplyDelete
  46. real estate dublin caMay 03, 2012 1:13 PM

    Brilliant home arrangements and party arrangement. This blog is one of the best post.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy