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Hollyhock and (another) bee


Hollyhock and (another) bee (Alcea biennis)

Don't you think he looks a little drunk??



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Steamin!!

2 Sep, 2011

 

Agree, Scottish...He's rolling around there, oblivious! lol!

2 Sep, 2011

 

I had a 'massive' black bee in the garden today, but it would not settle on any of the plants long enough to get a picture....my first thought was of you!!

2 Sep, 2011

 

Heehee, Scottish!!!...you've got to track 'em...
...and, HONESTLY, believe that they do NOT want to sting you!!
Brave or stupid??...eh? lol!

2 Sep, 2011

 

Yep, I think he's going to go shop on eBay now :):)

2 Sep, 2011

 

Is that what you do when you're 'pished' lil?

2 Sep, 2011

 

Lol, no, not yet. Was referring to a blog written today, I think Mark(??)

2 Sep, 2011

 

Oh Lord!...now I have to catch up more!!

2 Sep, 2011

 

Me too! :)

2 Sep, 2011

 

I've been running the vacuum for a minute or two, then checking back in, and on it goes.......sorry, can't hear you now:)

2 Sep, 2011

 

Lol! Lil! Can't hear you...turn the hoover off!!!

2 Sep, 2011

 

Eh? I've only had one glass of red...can't keep up! You lot must have had a whole bottle each! ;)

2 Sep, 2011

 

I wish!!!!

2 Sep, 2011

 

Umm?...shtoom! lol!

2 Sep, 2011

 

lovely shot K,

2 Sep, 2011

 

Beautiful photo Karen......

2 Sep, 2011

 

Am no scared o' a wee beastie bumble bee! I did chase him aboot....but gave up after half an hour!!!
You are probably a' pished by now!!!! Enjoy girls and Lil, I hope you finished the hoovering and didnae miss any corners!

2 Sep, 2011

 

Big Storm!! All the power went off!!!
I know what you mean, Scottish...I've got this long border and I'm up and down it like a yo-yo! But, wasps...they're a different story!

3 Sep, 2011

 

Is is jsut me or did all that make not a lot of sense?
Nice pic :)

3 Sep, 2011

 

Lol! Pixi...it just about does...if you read it all twice!

3 Sep, 2011

 

Thank you, W and Milky...I really enjoy taking these pics of bees :))

3 Sep, 2011

 

I read it 3 times..got lost in the middle! lol

3 Sep, 2011

 

Ah! But, I forgot to say...you have to read the blog as well! :))

3 Sep, 2011

 

I read it all! lol

3 Sep, 2011

 

Maybe you're just missing the wine lol!! :))

3 Sep, 2011

 

Oh aye ..that'll be it! WHAJL!

3 Sep, 2011

 

Am thinking...

3 Sep, 2011

 

pm!

3 Sep, 2011

 

OK!

3 Sep, 2011

 

..lol..excellent ladies! lol

3 Sep, 2011

 

Great photo.

3 Sep, 2011

 

Thank you, 6d!

3 Sep, 2011

 

a little - maybe it has hay fever :D

3 Sep, 2011

 

Excellent photo :)))))))))

3 Sep, 2011

 

:o)) Your welcome Karen

3 Sep, 2011

 

:)))))

3 Sep, 2011



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