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Sep 14, 2020 6:01 PM CST
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Name: Valerie
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Daylily 'Big Kiss' and Katydid

This katydid stared me down when I was taking a picture of Daylily 'Big Kiss'.

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Sep 14, 2020 9:33 PM CST
Name: Frenchy
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Great banner Valerie!
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Sep 14, 2020 9:35 PM CST
Name: Rj
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Excellent banner Valerie!
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Sep 15, 2020 5:53 AM CST
Name: Karen
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Great photo Valerie!

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Sep 15, 2020 6:26 AM CST
Name: Kristi
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touchofsky said:Daylily 'Big Kiss' and Katydid

This katydid stared me down when I was taking a picture of Daylily 'Big Kiss'.

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Rolling on the floor laughing And that is exactly what I thought when I saw this banner. That Katydid is staring me down. It makes for a really neat banner. Looks like a pretty bloom too.
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Sep 15, 2020 4:21 PM CST
Name: Leon
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This is such a nostalgic banner for me. Partly because of the daylily, but also because katydids have always played a role in my life. As a child I often wondered what animal or insect made that relentless noise; and usually beginning at dusk in the late summer and early fall. As I grew and learned more I found them to be the "Katydids" which were often joined by cicadas and crickets. Now in my senior years I always like to stop and listen whenever they begin to 'sing'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

It also reminds me of an article written by the late Sharon Brown a beloved member of NGA. I share its link here for those who care to enjoy it. https://garden.org/thread/view...

Thanks Valerie for a unique banner; and for refreshing my memory. Thumbs up
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Sep 15, 2020 6:26 PM CST
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Name: Valerie
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Thank you, everyone for your wonderful comments, thumbs up and :acorn:

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Leon, I love the sounds of nature, too, and the links you posted. The post by Sharon is lovely and brings back memories of summer sounds and insects, some different during my northern childhood from the ones she mentioned. I am so glad you took a walk down memory lane prompted by my banner.

Kristi, funny you had the same thought Hilarious!
This little girl or boy katydid was not bothered by my photo taking efforts. It just watched me intently, as though to ask "Are you finally finished?".
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