First poppies (May 13 2013) in the rain.

Wow! They're really bright. Don't know that type of Poppy, quite different.

I do not know this kind either Feverview. I have lots of poppies and these always come to bloom first. I inherited all of them (came with the house) I was never a big fan of poppies because they bloom short time and then are sort of messy but with time I have learned to appreciate them more and more and the other day I even bought one :-)

Very bright and cheerful on a rainy day.

:-) You got that right Delonix...something cheerful on a rainy day.

Is it still raining?

We've been having a little below normal temps the last couple of weeks. It's been perfect weather for me, though.

Yes, still raining on Vancouver Island Delonix. But not really cold , so plants are growing well. The only problem is that we cannot enjoy them as much.

It's been very dry here. We're having lots of fires this year in California, already! The very dry weather will be with us until late November or December, most likely.

I was thinking to go somewhere dry for a few days or a week. We should ship some of this rain to places where they need it. Would not that be wonderful if we could do that?

Sounds like a good idea. :>)

Yes, I wish we could get some nice warm rains for a couple of days. The plants would love it!