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doodles pumpkin

Tomorrow is the 4th of July in the USA, but We are Thinking of Halloween

@DianneN (246525)

United States

July 3, 2020 3:29pm CST

Not to worry. Hubby and I will be celebrating our wonderful country’s independence from the British rule of the monarch of Britain, King George III tomorrow. There will be no parades, concerts, family get-togethers, baseball games, or fireworks. We will have a nice and special barbecue at home and give thanks for our freedom and living in the greatest country in the world, despite our current leader. The pumpkin blossom in my photo is very special. It comes from a pumpkin that Doodles the cat sniffed two weeks before he passed away. The pumpkin he sniffed came from the seeds when a jack o’lantern was tossed into the woods. That pumpkin’s seeds were saved and planted this spring. There are many more blooms ready to pop. We are hoping for another Doodles Pumpkin for Halloween. I will nurture it on the 4th of July, too.

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@rebelann (111125)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Jul 20

Beautiful bloom. I've tried to grow pumpkin but it's just too hot for them here.

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@rebelann (111125)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Jul 20

I think I'm jealous @DianneN

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

I will send you a few. It looks like we will have more than we could ever use. @rebelann And it's a Doodles Pumpkin. Very special.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

Thanks. They must like it here. They started growing in the woods where they do receive some sun. We were shocked to see them growing at all! Life is full of surprises when you least expect them.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305864)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

3 Jul 20

That's awesome. I hope you get some nice pumpkins. I don't know how I'm celebrating tomorrow. I know I'm making a red, white, and blue fruit salad, but so far that's all I know about tomorrow. Have fun with your special barbecue.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

Each pumpkin will be a Doodles Pumpkin and extremely special. Your fruit salad sounds delicious.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

@just4him Oh, that sounds so delicious! Enjoy!

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305864)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

3 Jul 20

@DianneN I'll make it in the morning. Thank you. I bought strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and bananas. I'll mix it with Almondmilk yogurt and whipped cream. I found it to be an excellent combination when I used it together for the dinner party I had last month.

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@wolfgirl569 (95042)

• Marion, Ohio

3 Jul 20

Hope it gives you several nice pumpkins.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

I hope so, too. All Doodles Pumpkins! They will light up my life.

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@wolfgirl569 (95042)

• Marion, Ohio

3 Jul 20

@DianneN I know they will

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (57809)

• Centralia, Washington

3 Jul 20

That Doodles blossom is lovely. We're watching the movie musical 1776 tomorrow and eating potato chips. And preparing for Monday's big floor work. Go us!!

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

Thanks! I have to check out that musical. Sounds like a fun and patriotic day for you, too! Yay to the floor! I didn't realize it would be done so soon. That will be very exciting to see done.

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@sallypup (57809)

• Centralia, Washington

3 Jul 20

@DianneN Even though its just a partial fix, its going to disrupt the household a lot so we are hoping it will only take two days.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

@sallypup That sounds like a reasonable time. Just think how nice it will look!

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@JudyEv (325584)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jul 20

I thought 'what a pretty flower'. My next thought was 'it's a pumpkin flower!' I didn't know it was from a Doodles pumpkin and therefore extra special. Enjoy your 4th July.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

You know your flowers! Yes, it’s a very special flower to us. Thanks so much!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 20

How sweet, the story about Doodles and the bloom.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

Thanks and Happy 4th!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 20

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@snowy22315 (169851)

• United States

9 Jul 20

That is pretty. My sister showed us a pic of her late cat sitting with a sheltie, and promptly burst into tears. I am glad I thought better of wearing my Tuxedo cat shirt up there. Poor kid..well I hope a new kitty maybe come fall will make everyone feel better. I hope they get an affectionate one though..and not a standoffish guy like Mr. Nico.

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@snowy22315 (169851)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@DianneN Yes you are likely to be there the next several months you should get another.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

9 Jul 20

I hope so, too. We both know how awful it is to lose a beloved baby.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

9 Jul 20

@snowy22315 My son's gf has 2 of her own and her mother has 4. One of these days I'm going to cuddle the two Ragdolls.

@jstory07 (134388)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 Jul 20

It should be very special/ You will have good memories of Doodles when you see the pumpkin.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

You are right! We will pass them out to those who knew and loved him.

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

4 Jul 20

Beautiful Pumpkin blossom, hope you get many Pumpkins , though I don't like them. i know I am weird my kids tell me that all the time.

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@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

4 Jul 20

@DianneN I can imagine it will be bitter sweet when you harvest them

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

@gr8nana6 Oh, yes, but wonderful, too. I just visited his grave and his sister's too.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

I hope so, too. These will be very special pumpkins to remind us of our poor kitty cat.

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@Elizaby (6902)

• Pensacola, Florida

3 Jul 20

No plans for tomorrow except for puppy sitting the new puppy my brother brought into the household last night. She is quite cute and very active. this one he say is a shiztsu and chichulah mixed. She is very light tan with one good size brown spot on her back and he is calling her One Spot. Probably we'll have hot dogs and I'll watch fireworks on TV since most of the fireworks along the coat are cancelled.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

Oh, you lucky stiff! The puppy sounds so adorable!!!!! I'd love to see a photo. I hope the kitties accept her. They should, since they were there first. Happy 4th! Enjoy the day. It will certainly be different this year.

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@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

3 Jul 20

That is a lovely pumpkin blossom. Enjoy your 4th of July.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

Thank so much. Looking forward to it.

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@LindaOHio (155961)

• United States

3 Jul 20

I hope you get another Doodles Pumpkin. Have a great 4th. Nice photo...

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

Thanks so much. I wish you the same. Happy 4th.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

4 Jul 20

It is always funny to me, it took two days for them to write the Declaration on the fancy paper for the formal announcement. can you imagine that today?

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

It was a sign of the times. I can remember the days before computers.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

@DocAndersen Wow! I only read of them, but didn't actually use any until our sons were introduced to them in elementary school and beyond. Our younger son led a group of parents in how to use them. Today, I can barely log on to myLot. I am a true techno dummy! I admire your skills.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

4 Jul 20

@DianneN I remember the days when computers were huge. My first computer experience was in the High School Physics lab (a PDP11,) or my dad's office. He had a terminal connected to the University of Illinois Plato system in the 70s!

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@aureategloom (8344)

• Bosnia And Herzegovina

3 Jul 20

it's good that you don't forget about Doodles

and happy holiday!

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

3 Jul 20

Thank you. He was the sweetest and smartest cat we have ever had.

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@cherriefic (10400)

• Philippines

4 Jul 20

Is there any celebration this year?

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@cherriefic (10400)

• Philippines

5 Jul 20

@DianneN Everything really changes this year. I hope you will enjoy your own 4th of July celebration.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

Not in my state. We are going to have a little barbecue together. My son is spending the day with his girlfriend and our older son is staying put at his "country" house with his family.

@DianneN (246525)

• United States

5 Jul 20

@cherriefic Thanks. It was as pleasant as we could make it.

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@LadyDuck (457885)

• Switzerland

4 Jul 20

Happy Independence Day Dianne, I love to eat the flowers of pumpkins.

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@LadyDuck (457885)

• Switzerland

5 Jul 20

@DianneN I can understand, Willy loved to smell my hydrangea, I will never move that plant from its location.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

5 Jul 20

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

Thanks, Anna. These flowers won't be eaten. It would be like eating Doodles. I do love squash flowers to eat.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

4 Jul 20

Awww, what a sweet thing to do. I'm sure you are making Doodles so proud and happy.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Jul 20

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

I hope so. Thanks!

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@MALUSE (69413)

• Germany

7 Jul 20

I wonder how many peoples consider their country the greatest country in the world. This would be a great topic for discussion. But myLot isn't the right place for this. I only know which are the largest countries of the world. No.1 is Russia. No.2 is Canada which is about half the size of Russia. It's closely followed by the USA.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

7 Jul 20

Haven’t you heard that size doesn’t matter? It’s how you sign your name.

@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

7 Jul 20

that flower looks like the squash here, a flower that we can add to our simple native dish where we put vegetables and flavor with fish paste or salt, and dried small shrimps. many celebrations are not done now, because of the virus. i hope Doodles sniff that flower. i also miss your discussions about him and Kuma

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

7 Jul 20

It is part of the squash family, and I love squash blossoms cooked. Thanks so much. I miss those kitties so much.

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@Miracle_Maya (2244)

• India

4 Jul 20

The bright yellow and green looks so fresh and beautiful

It's very emotionally touching to think Doodles gave that to you as a parting gift

I'm sure he's watching and smiling at these lovely flowers... Happy 4th Dianne! Hope you have a nice family get-together!

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

4 Jul 20

Thanks so much! We all decided to name the pumpkins Doodles after our kitty. I just hope they grow well and we get at least a few good pumpkins out of them.

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@DianneN (246525)

• United States

5 Jul 20

@Miracle_Maya Thank you!

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@Miracle_Maya (2244)

• India

5 Jul 20

I wish the same for you and hope to hear that you got a lot of Doodles out of them

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