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

MIButterfly

(3,040 posts)
1. These are wonderful pictures!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:11 PM
Apr 21

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

(156,805 posts)
9. Thank you for your very kind words, my dear MIButterfly!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:23 PM
Apr 21

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

jls4561

(3,249 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
Apr 21

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

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
11. Thanks so much, my dear jls4561!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:26 PM
Apr 21

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

(27,488 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
Apr 21

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

(156,805 posts)
34. Thanks so much, my dear Deuxcents! I was glad to see them as well.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:21 PM
Apr 21

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

Diamond_Dog

(40,886 posts)
6. These are beautiful!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:15 PM
Apr 21

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

(6,432 posts)
10. Mmmmm, I can taste those cinnamon rolls!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:24 PM
Apr 21

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

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 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
Apr 21

True Dough

(27,157 posts)
74. The photos are stellar, as always, Peggy
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:45 PM
Apr 21

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



All the best!

niyad

(133,614 posts)
12. Absolutely gorgeous, Ms Peggy. But the VERY BEST, MOST BEAUTIFUL PART is the fact
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:26 PM
Apr 21

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

(156,805 posts)
43. Ah, my dear niyad! Your extravagant words help me heal from this experience.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:36 PM
Apr 21

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

(133,614 posts)
80. hugggs. You are getting stronger every day. Your body suffered a HUGE
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 10:56 PM
Apr 21

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

(156,805 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
Apr 21

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
45. Perhaps you're right, and thank you for your generous remarks, my dear SWBTATTReg!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:41 PM
Apr 21

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

(26,360 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
Apr 21

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

(103,788 posts)
16. You did just fine!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:30 PM
Apr 21

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

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 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
Apr 21

2naSalit

(103,788 posts)
49. Were you...
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:47 PM
Apr 21

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

(156,805 posts)
53. I'd bought a wheelchair and we were using that. It was a great help!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:50 PM
Apr 21

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

hlthe2b

(114,402 posts)
17. Luscious, Gorgeous, Intriguing and Friendly! Love the shots... But, how are YOU?
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 05:43 PM
Apr 21

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

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
50. Those are amazing adjectives for my photos and thank you, my dear hlthe2b!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:48 PM
Apr 21

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

(42,322 posts)
18. Have you developed a sweet tooth in recovery ? :D
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 06:14 PM
Apr 21

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

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 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
Apr 21


Thanks for your provocative question, my dear eppur_se_muova!

JMCKUSICK

(6,515 posts)
19. Yay! Yippee! Hurray!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 06:18 PM
Apr 21

My favorite form of torture is back!

Pictures of good that contain carbs lol.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Thank you CaliforniaPeggy.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
57. Wow, thank you for your incredible response, my dear JMCKUSICK!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:56 PM
Apr 21

Glad I can solve your cravings so readily!

Grim Chieftain

(1,946 posts)
24. Wonderful photos, Peggy
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 06:30 PM
Apr 21

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.

wendyb-NC

(4,718 posts)
48. Hi Peggy, those photos are great
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:45 PM
Apr 21

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

(13,258 posts)
51. Welcome back. My dear CaliforniaPeggy, I should be so rusty; your photographs
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:48 PM
Apr 21

are fantastic, as always.

3catwoman3

(29,696 posts)
52. A feast for the senses - sight, sound...
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:49 PM
Apr 21

…smell and taste.

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

Attilatheblond

(9,131 posts)
55. WOWZA! Real day brightener, and we can almost smell those scrumptious looking sweet rolls!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:52 PM
Apr 21

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

TexLaProgressive

(12,771 posts)
59. Yea! Glad you're out and about
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 07:58 PM
Apr 21

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

(36,238 posts)
65. Damn CP, soooooooooo happy you're up AND out taking photos!!!!!!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:01 PM
Apr 21

and of course they’re all beautiful.

sprinkleeninow

(22,417 posts)
69. I'm hiring a private jet and will be there as soon as
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:09 PM
Apr 21
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

(156,805 posts)
71. OK! Here's the scoop:
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:36 PM
Apr 21

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

(592 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
Apr 21

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

(11,340 posts)
75. Huzzah and hallelujah and hot damn!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 08:54 PM
Apr 21

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

question everything

(52,298 posts)
79. Beautiful! You have not lost your observant eye for colour and composition.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 09:36 PM
Apr 21

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


FemDemERA

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

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

HeartsCanHope

(1,736 posts)
83. So beautiful, CaliforniaPeggy!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 08:17 AM
Apr 22

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

Prairie_Seagull

(4,778 posts)
84. Didn't see shit after the cinnamon rolls.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 08:54 AM
Apr 22

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

Glad to see you back. Whoop whoop.

malthaussen

(18,603 posts)
87. I'm eating a cinnamon bun while looking at your buns....
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:34 AM
Apr 22

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

-- Mal

bleedingulcers

(88 posts)
90. Life is full of beauty...
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:41 AM
Apr 22

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

(12,568 posts)
94. Yummmm
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 01:21 PM
Apr 22

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

(12,245 posts)
95. A lovely set of pictures!!!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 01:23 PM
Apr 22

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

(5,578 posts)
96. I guess those are tomatoes next to the zuchini?
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 01:53 PM
Apr 22

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

(156,805 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
Apr 22

calimary

(90,538 posts)
98. Absolutely LOVE these!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 03:43 PM
Apr 22

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

(10,195 posts)
101. your photos always make me want to go to that farmer's market....
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:04 PM
Apr 22

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

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