Fall Decorations Seen While Out

@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 12, 2022 2:11pm CST
Was gone most all day yesterday. Lots to take care of. I saw this landscaping in front of the building I visited. I thought it was well done. Nice colors for fall. I recognized Lantana and Begonias. There were a few butterflies as well. Makes a nice combination. And the green plant in the middle was a nice addition as well. Stopped and ate at Logan's Roadhouse. A nice lunch/dinner was enjoyed. Sad to hear they were short staffed. The waitress shared that seven employees left last week. So many businesses hurting and needing help. She said some places like Chili's were only taking orders to go for now. Many choose to sit home on the sofa or in their parent's basement apparently. Such a shame. The weather has been so beautiful. Finally got some rain overnight. More coming tonight. Looking forward to it as the yard is very dry. And things will be cooling off later this week. That is a favorite part of fall. Hope you are all enjoying your week so far. So peaceful and quiet here. Glad to be back home for now. Brendel and the Dude is always glad I am home as well. Photo is mine.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
13 Oct 22
This is a pretty landscaping, I like how the plants are arranged. It is a shame that many do not want to work anymore. Business need workers and many spoiled young adult prefer to do nothing and live with their parents. I am sure that Brendel and the Dude were happy to see you back.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
13 Oct 22
@CarolDM How can our economies get better when we have so many lazy people who want to do nothing?
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Oct 22
I agree with you. And there is so much about today’s world I do not understand. Very sad to say the least.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Oct 22
@LadyDuck It cannot get better. We are in a recession here and many do not see it.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
12 Oct 22
I'm glad you enjoyed your time away from home. I'm glad you're getting much needed rain, too. We've been having storms for the last two days that dwindled to a slow soaking rain late this morning and then stopped and the sun came out. Everything looks well watered here.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
12 Oct 22
@CarolDM You're welcome. Yeah, weather usually goes from west to east in the US.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
@DaddyEvil Thunderstorms as I type.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
Thanks. There was a lot to get done but a gorgeous day to do it. The weather makes a huge difference when you have to be out like that. I think our weather is coming from your direction.
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@kaylachan (57371)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Oct 22
That does sound pretty. We have cloud cover today. Not sure how I feel about the possibility of rain tomorrow, given we're still cleaning up from Ian. Although we can't let things get to dry, either. Glad the Dude and Brindel, were happy to see you. I love it when Chilly is happy to see us.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
The landscapers really did this one nice. Clouds here today too. Rain is close. We need it here. They are our children. Hope Chilly is good today.
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@kaylachan (57371)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Oct 22
@CarolDM He seems to be doing fine today.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
@kaylachan That is great to hear.
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@Juliaacv (48255)
• Canada
12 Oct 22
That is a pretty flowerbed. I love begonias, they are a flower that takes us from summer to autumn and they always look great. Our geraniums are getting prettier by the day as the season wears on and the weather cools. Even though we are vaccinated and boosted we do not feel comfortable eating out, too many people with covid eat out and I do not have alot of trust in the general public. There is no longer any contact tracing, so its every person for themselves I feel. It is a shame that it is having a trickle down effect on the hospitality sector, who has already been hard it.
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@Juliaacv (48255)
• Canada
12 Oct 22
@CarolDM I do feel for those in the hospitality sector.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
I thought it was well designed too. I have never had geraniums. But a few years ago I had begonias on the deck. I need to try to get those again in the garden. Such a pretty color. It is rare that we eat out. But we had been gone all day with nothing to eat, so it had to be done. Such a sad situation to see the waitress practically in tears. So much pressure on her.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
@Juliaacv My heart goes out to all of them. So many have never re-opened since Covid hit.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48890)
• United States
13 Oct 22
We had a light rain last night.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48890)
• United States
13 Oct 22
@CarolDM We had a lot of thunder too and some brief hail.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Oct 22
Thunderstorms a big part of the evening and night here. We needed the rain.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
@Tampa_girl7 We have a light rain here today.
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@arunima25 (85265)
• Bangalore, India
13 Oct 22
That's a beautiful landscape and quite well kept too. Glad that you had a wonderful day. It's a pleasant fall time there and you should enjoy as much as you can. It's short lived. I wonder why would people not work and sit in basements.
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@arunima25 (85265)
• Bangalore, India
14 Oct 22
@CarolDM That's unfortunate. Some government subsidies are required. But most of these freebies spoil people. They fail to value money and hardwork. Here too freebies are misused. They are making people lazy and spineless. And that would definitely hurt the nation in long run. People have to earn and deserve what they get
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
@arunima25 It happens very often here. Many are spoiled. I worked for everything I have.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Oct 22
I thought so as well. Professionals did the landscaping work. I have no clue as to why people do not want to work; except many are being taken care of by family members and other government subsidies, which means some have no reason to work. Very sad.
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@shaggin (71659)
• United States
12 Oct 22
Wow that’s just awful they lost 7 workers. To me they actually says more about the place then the workers. If they are treated poorly they won’t stay. I like the bright green tall plant in the middle of the photo.
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@shaggin (71659)
• United States
12 Oct 22
@CarolDM poor girl is probably so overworked.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
The waitress was almost in tears. She was really trying to hold it together. I am still trying to figure out the tall green plant. I looks perfect. Just wish I knew the name.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
@shaggin She was helping in the kitchen as well. I left her a good tip.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
20 Oct 22
Love the landscaping
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Oct 22
I did as well. Very impressive.
@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
16 Oct 22
I find the colors very soothing to the eyes
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
I did as well, great job.
@Ronrybs (17836)
• London, England
12 Oct 22
That is nice, and balanced, bit of gardening there. It does re leave the drab city environment. I have been reading about employee shortages and that no one really knows why it is happening
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@Ronrybs (17836)
• London, England
12 Oct 22
@CarolDM I left home at 17 and went into the RAF
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
@Ronrybs I am sure you enjoyed the day.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
I thought so too. Professional landscapers keep this one up. There are many issues here. Many younger employees have it made staying at home living under their parents roofs, and this is very sad to see. I got out early and made my own way. A different world these days.
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@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
13 Oct 22
That's lovely landscaping. Looks like I would like our yard to be. Unfortunately restaurants are short-staffed everywhere. It's a shame. We are expecting s**w showers on Tuesday. Much too early. Have a good day.
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@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
14 Oct 22
@CarolDM Thanks. Hope you have a good weekend.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Oct 22
I thought it was nice too. So many things happening in the world today. Much could be prevented. Enjoy your day too.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
15 Oct 22
Pretty flowers! Mums are a favorite of mine. With Covid fears and inflation eating out at restaurants will become an endangered species.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
16 Oct 22
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
I thought they were well done too. I have gone out to eat maybe three times in two years. Not too bad. And I am not afraid. Just careful as always.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
13 Oct 22
Nice picture! Glad all errands done. My week, ok. Can't do my laundry today, drizzling.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
16 Oct 22
@CarolDM Yes! So nicely sculptured to enjoy!
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
@oahuwriter Agreed. Enjoy your day.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
I thought the flowers were pretty.
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@Beestring (13275)
• Hong Kong
13 Oct 22
The landscape in front of the house looks really lovely.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
This is a medical building but still nice.
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@Beestring (13275)
• Hong Kong
17 Oct 22
@CarolDM Yes, it's nice.
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@akp100 (13640)
• India
13 Oct 22
Photo is amazing. Nice decoration there for sure. Here rain almost gone, I was hopping for some cold weather soon enough as it was bit cold few days back, but nope, its again too hot here.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Oct 22
Thanks I thought so too. Sunshine here today.
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@RebeccasFarm (86511)
• United States
12 Oct 22
Very pretty landscaping there Carol. Glad your weather is very nice.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Oct 22
Thanks. We have thunderstorms here now but we need the rain.
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@wolfgirl569 (94778)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Oct 22
That is pretty
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
I thought so too.
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@sallypup (57729)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Oct 22
That is a pretty scene in your photo. Still no rain in my area.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Oct 22
Thanks, I enjoyed seeing the colors. Sunshine here today.
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@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Oct 22
That is certainly attractive landscaping. Begonias are popular here too and always look nice.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 22
I agree with you. Very nice.
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@Deepizzaguy (94293)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Oct 22
I am enjoying my week at home with nicer weather with a brief shower passing by my neighborhood before lunch today.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Oct 22
I am glad to hear that. Enjoy the rest of the week. Thunderstorms are here now in Tennessee.
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