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It has been awhile . . . And I'm a bit rusty. I hope you'll enjoy them nonetheless. (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday OP
These are wonderful pictures! MIButterfly Tuesday #1
Thank you for your very kind words, my dear MIButterfly! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #9
Thank you The Wizard Tuesday #27
It was my pleasure, my dear Wizard! Glad you enjoyed. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #33
I am so pleased that you are posting pictures of the farmers market. Not just because I get to see the fabulous jls4561 Tuesday #2
Thanks so much, my dear jls4561! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #11
Wonderful 🤗 The farmers market is open and the treats and beautiful flowers are a welcomed sight Deuxcents Tuesday #3
Thanks so much, my dear Deuxcents! I was glad to see them as well. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #34
You have not lost a step Young Lady! Great pics! Thank You! George McGovern Tuesday #4
Ah, thank you so much, my dear George! I am transitioning to a more vigorous lifestyle. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #35
Welcome back SuzyandPuffpuff Tuesday #5
Thanks for your kind words, my dear SuzyandPuffpuff! Glad you enjoyed my journey! ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #36
These are beautiful! Diamond_Dog Tuesday #6
Ah, my dear Diamond_Dog! Thank you so much. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #37
Yay! So happy you are back, Peggy! SheltieLover Tuesday #7
Thank you, my dear SheltieLover! I love to share the beauty in my life. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #38
Beautiful. So glad you're up and about. sinkingfeeling Tuesday #8
Thank you, my dear sinkingfeeling! I am glad to be healing. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #40
Mmmmm, I can taste those cinnamon rolls! Easterncedar Tuesday #10
If I can make you happy with a few photos, then I'll do it! Thank you for your effusive praise. You lift me up. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #42
The photos are stellar, as always, Peggy True Dough Tuesday #74
Absolutely gorgeous, Ms Peggy. But the VERY BEST, MOST BEAUTIFUL PART is the fact niyad Tuesday #12
Ah, my dear niyad! Your extravagant words help me heal from this experience. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #43
hugggs. You are getting stronger every day. Your body suffered a HUGE niyad Tuesday #80
I'm a bit tired from my AM adventures! Time for a nap and I will return, later, to talk to all of you. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #13
REST!!!! HUGGGGGGS niyad Tuesday #15
Ahhh! You still have that magic touch w/ your photos!! SWBTATTReg Tuesday #14
Perhaps you're right, and thank you for your generous remarks, my dear SWBTATTReg! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #45
You are way, way too hard on yourself, your skills speak very well for themselves. Thank you for giving us SWBTATTReg Tuesday #47
You did just fine! 2naSalit Tuesday #16
Thanks so much, my dear 2naSalit! The flowers really turned out. I enjoyed the ride quite a lot! ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #46
Were you... 2naSalit Tuesday #49
I'd bought a wheelchair and we were using that. It was a great help! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #53
Won't be long... 2naSalit Tuesday #54
Luscious, Gorgeous, Intriguing and Friendly! Love the shots... But, how are YOU? hlthe2b Tuesday #17
Those are amazing adjectives for my photos and thank you, my dear hlthe2b! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #50
Have you developed a sweet tooth in recovery ? :D eppur_se_muova Tuesday #18
Nope, no sweet tooth for me! They were just setting up the display and this was all they had. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #56
Yay! Yippee! Hurray! JMCKUSICK Tuesday #19
Wow, thank you for your incredible response, my dear JMCKUSICK! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #57
:) Solly Mack Tuesday #20
:) back atcha, my dear Solly! Thanks so much. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #58
Glad to see you're out and about! BeneteauBum Tuesday #21
I am glad to be out and about too! Peace be with you, always. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #60
These are all wonderful CaliforniaPeggy. kairos12 Tuesday #22
Thank you for loving my work, my dear kairos12! It means a lot. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #62
This makes me so happy. So glad for you, CP! ❤️🤓💥 littlemissmartypants Tuesday #23
Your happiness makes me happy too, and thank you, my dear lmsp! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #63
Wonderful photos, Peggy Grim Chieftain Tuesday #24
Thanks for your kind words and the words of wisdom, my dear Grim Chieftain! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #66
Those are lovely PatSeg Tuesday #25
I echo your sentiments, my dear PatSeg! This is one of my fav flowers. Thank you! ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #67
They tend to be very photogenic PatSeg 16 hrs ago #91
Yummy pasties, and lovely flowers m! Welcome back! electric_blue68 Tuesday #26
These are beautiful, Peggy. It is so good brer cat Tuesday #28
Glad you are back, Peggy! COL Mustard Tuesday #29
Lovely 🥰 Clouds Passing Tuesday #30
She's back!...ooo..sticky buns! MiHale Tuesday #31
I could eat all of those 🍅 nt evemac Tuesday #32
The cinnamon rolls made me drool.. mountain grammy Tuesday #39
Yum! Pecan Cinnamon Rolls! OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #41
LOVE EACH ONE, Dear CP! Those Tomatoes....mmmmmmm. ColoringFool Tuesday #44
Hi Peggy, those photos are great wendyb-NC Tuesday #48
Welcome back. My dear CaliforniaPeggy, I should be so rusty; your photographs LoisB Tuesday #51
A feast for the senses - sight, sound... 3catwoman3 Tuesday #52
WOWZA! Real day brightener, and we can almost smell those scrumptious looking sweet rolls! Attilatheblond Tuesday #55
Yea! Glad you're out and about TexLaProgressive Tuesday #59
Aces. cachukis Tuesday #61
as my dad would say support local Musicians proud patriot Tuesday #64
Damn CP, soooooooooo happy you're up AND out taking photos!!!!!! a kennedy Tuesday #65
The world rejoices........Peg's BACK!!!! Fla Dem Tuesday #68
I'm hiring a private jet and will be there as soon as sprinkleeninow Tuesday #69
Doesn't look rusty to me.💕 we can do it Tuesday #70
OK! Here's the scoop: CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #71
You've still got it! Permanut Tuesday #72
Your photos are full of joy, as are we, knowing it was you taking them and courageously inching your way back from this KitFox Tuesday #73
Huzzah and hallelujah and hot damn! JohnnyLib2 Tuesday #75
It looks like you had a great day! surfered Tuesday #76
You're one tough cookie malaise Tuesday #77
Joy AbagailRose Tuesday #78
Beautiful! You have not lost your observant eye for colour and composition. question everything Tuesday #79
Well, now I kind of have a craving for a cinnamon roll... FemDemERA Tuesday #81
Mmmmmmm! Cinnamon buns. applegrove Yesterday #82
So beautiful, CaliforniaPeggy! HeartsCanHope 20 hrs ago #83
Didn't see shit after the cinnamon rolls. Prairie_Seagull 19 hrs ago #84
not so rusty! HAB911 19 hrs ago #85
Oooh, great to see your routine resuming IbogaProject 19 hrs ago #86
I'm eating a cinnamon bun while looking at your buns.... malthaussen 19 hrs ago #87
welcome back. you still have the "" touch" . AllaN01Bear 18 hrs ago #88
Wonderful! Dear_Prudence 18 hrs ago #89
Life is full of beauty... bleedingulcers 18 hrs ago #90
Welcome back! Hope you are feeling much better! mwmisses4289 16 hrs ago #92
My dear Peggy, you haven't lost a step. bluescribbler 15 hrs ago #93
Yummmm peggysue2 15 hrs ago #94
A lovely set of pictures!!! BobTheSubgenius 15 hrs ago #95
I guess those are tomatoes next to the zuchini? 70sEraVet 14 hrs ago #96
Yes, those are some sort of striped tomato. I bought some and we'll see how they taste! ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy 12 hrs ago #100
Lettuce know!! 70sEraVet 9 hrs ago #102
Welcome back, Peggy! SergeStorms 13 hrs ago #97
Absolutely LOVE these! calimary 13 hrs ago #98
Awesome! byronius 12 hrs ago #99
your photos always make me want to go to that farmer's market.... Gato Moteado 12 hrs ago #101

MIButterfly

(2,919 posts)
1. These are wonderful pictures!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:11 PM
Tuesday

It's so good to have you back, CaliforniaPeggy! I hope you're feeling better and stronger every single day.

I wish you all the happiness you've given me with your excellent photos.

Much love,
MIButterfly

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
9. Thank you for your very kind words, my dear MIButterfly!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:23 PM
Tuesday

My progress isn't rapid at all. It IS happening! So glad my photos please you.

jls4561

(3,211 posts)
2. I am so pleased that you are posting pictures of the farmers market. Not just because I get to see the fabulous
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:13 PM
Tuesday

photos, but because it means you are up and about and able to do something you enjoy.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
11. Thanks so much, my dear jls4561!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:26 PM
Tuesday

I guess you could say I'm up and about while riding in a wheelchair with my escort pushing me! I'm fairly feeble still but my spirit is intact!

Deuxcents

(27,343 posts)
3. Wonderful 🤗 The farmers market is open and the treats and beautiful flowers are a welcomed sight
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:14 PM
Tuesday

So happy your recovery is going so well that you’re strolling the farmers market and back to teasing us with your photos. I’m delighted 😀

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
34. Thanks so much, my dear Deuxcents! I was glad to see them as well.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:21 PM
Tuesday

I'm not exactly strolling; I was riding in a wheelchair and snapping pics from there! Eventually I will be walking.

Diamond_Dog

(40,792 posts)
6. These are beautiful!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:15 PM
Tuesday

How great is it to see CaliforniaPeggy farm market photos again! We missed you….. Glad you’re feeling so much better! TY for sharing!

Easterncedar

(6,395 posts)
10. Mmmmm, I can taste those cinnamon rolls!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:24 PM
Tuesday

Dear Peggy, seeing your pictures has made me Very Very happy! Thank you! You have been missed more than you could imagine.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
42. If I can make you happy with a few photos, then I'll do it! Thank you for your effusive praise. You lift me up.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:30 PM
Tuesday

True Dough

(26,997 posts)
74. The photos are stellar, as always, Peggy
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:45 PM
Tuesday

But taste-testing those cinnamon rolls would be even more delightful!!!



All the best!

niyad

(133,200 posts)
12. Absolutely gorgeous, Ms Peggy. But the VERY BEST, MOST BEAUTIFUL PART is the fact
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:26 PM
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that you are recovering enough to be out like this. Hugggggggs, and continuing vibes for swift (yes, I know, glacial!!!) and complete recovery and healing.

Note to self: La Baguette tomorrow morning!!!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
43. Ah, my dear niyad! Your extravagant words help me heal from this experience.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:36 PM
Tuesday

Going out today, even though with human help plus riding in a wheelchair, has made me realize that so much of my healing is simply up to me.

I was quite tired when I got home and needed a nap after lunch; I got that nap and now I'm much stronger. We think things will happen to us; today I realized that things happen when we make them happen. It's a good lesson for me.

niyad

(133,200 posts)
80. hugggs. You are getting stronger every day. Your body suffered a HUGE
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 10:56 PM
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injury/insult, so please be patient with yourself. We are all here for you and your family, so just remember to pull whatever you all need.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
13. I'm a bit tired from my AM adventures! Time for a nap and I will return, later, to talk to all of you. ...n/t
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:28 PM
Tuesday

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
45. Perhaps you're right, and thank you for your generous remarks, my dear SWBTATTReg!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:41 PM
Tuesday

A lot of these were taken when I was too close and so were a bit blurry! I liked them anyway.

I will do better as the weeks go on.

SWBTATTReg

(26,333 posts)
47. You are way, way too hard on yourself, your skills speak very well for themselves. Thank you for giving us
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:45 PM
Tuesday

a few enjoyable moments for us to view and enjoy your pictures. It pushes back the bad stuff that the likes of tRUMP and other thugs push in on us w/ constantly.

2naSalit

(103,407 posts)
16. You did just fine!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:30 PM
Tuesday

Of course, I like the flowers most. Hope your outing was refreshing and pleasant!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
46. Thanks so much, my dear 2naSalit! The flowers really turned out. I enjoyed the ride quite a lot! ...n/t
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:43 PM
Tuesday

2naSalit

(103,407 posts)
49. Were you...
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:47 PM
Tuesday

Scootering? I can imagine you're not quite ready for long strolls yet. All the same, glad you can get out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. All necessary for healing.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
53. I'd bought a wheelchair and we were using that. It was a great help!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:50 PM
Tuesday

You know I'm not ready for long strolls yet! But that time is coming.

hlthe2b

(114,244 posts)
17. Luscious, Gorgeous, Intriguing and Friendly! Love the shots... But, how are YOU?
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:43 PM
Tuesday

Seems like you are making good progress on getting back to our own CaliforniaPeggy!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
50. Those are amazing adjectives for my photos and thank you, my dear hlthe2b!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:48 PM
Tuesday

How am I? Good question!

Deep inside, I recognize myself. But there are parts that aren't working as they should and it troubles me a bit. I just keep working on my well-being and hope that I'll get there! (I'm pretty sure I will!)

eppur_se_muova

(42,160 posts)
18. Have you developed a sweet tooth in recovery ? :D
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 06:14 PM
Tuesday

There's an awful lot of glaze in those first few pix.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
56. Nope, no sweet tooth for me! They were just setting up the display and this was all they had.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:53 PM
Tuesday


Thanks for your provocative question, my dear eppur_se_muova!

JMCKUSICK

(6,378 posts)
19. Yay! Yippee! Hurray!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 06:18 PM
Tuesday

My favorite form of torture is back!

Pictures of good that contain carbs lol.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Thank you CaliforniaPeggy.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
57. Wow, thank you for your incredible response, my dear JMCKUSICK!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:56 PM
Tuesday

Glad I can solve your cravings so readily!

Grim Chieftain

(1,889 posts)
24. Wonderful photos, Peggy
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 06:30 PM
Tuesday

So good to see you posting again. I look forward always to seeing your posts. Please remember to be gentle with yourself and take all the time you need.

Hugs and best wishes to you, dear Peggy.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
66. Thanks for your kind words and the words of wisdom, my dear Grim Chieftain!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:02 PM
Tuesday

They are all good!

wendyb-NC

(4,708 posts)
48. Hi Peggy, those photos are great
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:45 PM
Tuesday

It's so good to read a post, from you and get to enjoy a feast of your wonderful photography. Your skills are not rusty in any way. Thank you for posting them.

LoisB

(13,165 posts)
51. Welcome back. My dear CaliforniaPeggy, I should be so rusty; your photographs
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:48 PM
Tuesday

are fantastic, as always.

3catwoman3

(29,608 posts)
52. A feast for the senses - sight, sound...
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:49 PM
Tuesday

…smell and taste.

It must feel so good to be getting back in the saddle, so to speak.

Attilatheblond

(9,071 posts)
55. WOWZA! Real day brightener, and we can almost smell those scrumptious looking sweet rolls!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:52 PM
Tuesday

So glad you got out and about! Best news in ages!

TexLaProgressive

(12,758 posts)
59. Yea! Glad you're out and about
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:58 PM
Tuesday

Loved alll the pictures but those cinnamon rolls are tempting to this diabetic.

Ask Russell what make and model of his guitar. My son has been texting me just now about guitars. I have an acoustic electric Godin 5th Avenue that he likes the look of.

a kennedy

(36,118 posts)
65. Damn CP, soooooooooo happy you're up AND out taking photos!!!!!!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:01 PM
Tuesday

and of course they’re all beautiful.

sprinkleeninow

(22,394 posts)
69. I'm hiring a private jet and will be there as soon as
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM
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to nosh some o' them mouth waterin' rolls.

Please save a few for moi.😇

Love to you always in all ways! 🫶

(It pleases me to know you're on a perfect mend.....)


CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
71. OK! Here's the scoop:
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:36 PM
Tuesday

I can no longer keep up with all your wonderful responses!

Therefore, I am going to give each one of you a REC. This will tell you that I read what you wrote, AND that I appreciate it very much.

I love you all.

KitFox

(587 posts)
73. Your photos are full of joy, as are we, knowing it was you taking them and courageously inching your way back from this
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:41 PM
Tuesday

medical mountain that landed in your path. I hope you continue to get stronger and stronger and know that all of our healing energy is heading to you every day. Love and hugs 🩷🩷

JohnnyLib2

(11,338 posts)
75. Huzzah and hallelujah and hot damn!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:54 PM
Tuesday

California Peggy is back in her happy place and sharing great photos! May recovery continue at an encouraging pace.

question everything

(52,244 posts)
79. Beautiful! You have not lost your observant eye for colour and composition.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 09:36 PM
Tuesday

And, dear Peggy, you used to write poetry and on occasions post on these pages. Still do?


FemDemERA

(866 posts)
81. Well, now I kind of have a craving for a cinnamon roll...
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 11:56 PM
Tuesday

Thanks for sharing these, Peggy. Glad to have you back!!!

HeartsCanHope

(1,707 posts)
83. So beautiful, CaliforniaPeggy!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 08:17 AM
20 hrs ago

Thank you so much for the post. So happy you are home and posting your gorgeous photos again!!

Prairie_Seagull

(4,753 posts)
84. Didn't see shit after the cinnamon rolls.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 08:54 AM
19 hrs ago

I have some cinnamon bread. Will have to do for now.

Glad to see you back. Whoop whoop.

malthaussen

(18,597 posts)
87. I'm eating a cinnamon bun while looking at your buns....
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:34 AM
19 hrs ago

.... wait a minute, that didn't come out the way I meant it...

-- Mal

Dear_Prudence

(1,181 posts)
89. Wonderful!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:20 AM
18 hrs ago

I am so glad you are back. I am so happy to once again see the world through your lens.

bleedingulcers

(87 posts)
90. Life is full of beauty...
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:41 AM
18 hrs ago

if we just pause and look!

You have done the looking, and given me the pause that my soul needed.

Thank you for this!

peggysue2

(12,560 posts)
94. Yummmm
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 01:21 PM
15 hrs ago

You just made me very hungry and kicked my sweet tooth in gear with those cinnamon rolls, Peggy. From my perspective, the pics are great and. you haven't missed a beat.

So good to see you back!

BobTheSubgenius

(12,239 posts)
95. A lovely set of pictures!!!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 01:23 PM
15 hrs ago

Except for the buns - you can go straight to hell for posting pictures of buns like that that I can't have.

I THINK I can imagine a life that revolves around all these....or the thread that winds its want through them all. Thank you!!!

70sEraVet

(5,539 posts)
96. I guess those are tomatoes next to the zuchini?
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 01:53 PM
14 hrs ago

Some kind of striped variety? I used to grow a few Cherokee Purple tomatoes in my backyard. They were the hit of the neighborhood!
Thanks for the pics, and its GREAT that your up and out!!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,773 posts)
100. Yes, those are some sort of striped tomato. I bought some and we'll see how they taste! ...n/t
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:01 PM
12 hrs ago

calimary

(90,382 posts)
98. Absolutely LOVE these!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 03:43 PM
13 hrs ago

Talk about feeding the eyes! Mine feel fat as can be after taking in all these luscious photos! (And throwing a handsome musician in there is like the cherry on top of the sundae!)

Gato Moteado

(10,185 posts)
101. your photos always make me want to go to that farmer's market....
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:04 PM
12 hrs ago

I'm gonna surprise you one of these days and show up unannounced.

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