...this is a cactus blossom from a parent plant that I bought long ago, when living in Tucson, AZ. I moved the plant here, repotted it, and those arms that broke off, I just stuck in the ground and this is the result!!!
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I read and viewed a video clip over the weekend about "Ivy"...a missing cat. Now, it's not a regular domestic cat, I'll give you that. But it's no less a family member of people that live in Chicago and were vacationing in California when their pet got loose and they had to return back to Illinois. Before they left, they posted a reward all over LaJolla California....for $5000!!!! If I had the money to just spend without blinking an eye and thinking of what other good use the amount is to purchase this breed...I'd do it in a heartbeat!!! If I understand correctly, the missing cat [NOW found and returned] is only a 2nd generation of the new, rare, breed. The breed? A Savannah. A successful cross breed between a Siamese and an African cat, the Serval. If I had 'money to burn'...and offered to purchase one said Savannah breed, my reply: In Ms. Palin's words....You Betcha!! Oh, and the original cost of one kitten? $20,000 [or more] Bud shakes his head in disbelief upon my reaction. LOL Oh really, I don't have the money, and I'd probably talk myself out of it 'cause I would think of how so many are starving and I would be sure to use the money much more wisely ---but then again, if I bought TWO [a male and a female] I could start a new enterprise. Wanna reserve a Hootin' Savannah, from Hootin's Catery, Inc.?Wow....read this from wikipedia !!
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Enjoy your week my friend.
ReplyDelete...you too my friend....good luck tomorrow with your eye appointment.
DeleteCactus blossoms are simply fascinating! he he, thanks but no, thanks: we get regular visits from the neighbors' cat, that's enough for the time being :)
ReplyDelete...something so 'deadly' and having something so beautiful besides.
DeleteLove that cactus blossom! As for the new business...well, I think I would take a pass. It is a pretty cat though...just can't imagine that much money for it! Have a great day...
ReplyDeleteyep, quite a hefty charge for a cat...but it's so cool.
DeleteGorgeous cactus blossom and the color is delicious!
ReplyDelete...thank you kindly
DeleteA very gorgeous bloom!
ReplyDelete...thanks Jama
DeleteA purple blossom with a tinge of yellow. Quite a perfect match. I seldom see cactus blossom. Beautiful capture!
ReplyDelete...thanks Marlene.
DeleteThat is a gorgeous bloom!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine paying that much for a cat, but I sure hope they find it.
...me either. Unless I was a multimillionaire.
DeleteGlad to hear the missing cat has been returned, and those ears! Very interesting looking creature. The blossom is amazing, Anni!
ReplyDelete...thanks DJ
DeleteGorgeous photo of the cactus blossom.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that the missing cat has been returned. If I had $20k to "burn", I have to say I wouldn't spend it on a cat. ;-) Too many cats waiting for good homes at shelters.
...ya, I know, I agree about the cats...but look how exotic it is?
DeleteBeautiful macro flower you show Anni.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a good Monday / good new week :)
Hanne Bente
The flower is gorgeous! Have a fabulous week.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ MLC
Liz @ YACB
...thanks Liz
DeleteLovely bloom!
ReplyDeleteStrange cat tale.
Happy Macro Monday!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
...thanks Lea
DeleteWas für eine wunderschöne Blüte liebe Anni ♥
ReplyDeleteMeine Vögel zeige ich am Mittwoch...ist das ok?
LG Mathilda ♥
'Tilda...thanks, and yes, you can link up on Wednesday at the Bird D'Pot.
DeleteOkay the cat is pretty, but I am allergic to cats. So no 20K for me!!
ReplyDeleteI would travel and see the world.
Love, sandie
If I were to go 'round the world 20K would not be enough.
DeleteGorgeous macro! I'm a sucker for a water drop covered flower! Have a good week!
ReplyDelete...me too. It gives a photo that extra 'umpf'!!
DeleteSavannahs are beautiful and extremely smart....and if I had one it would go where I went ALWAYS!! But I don't have 20K and besides I live with a Diva that I paid about 75.00. LOL Madi made me type that.
ReplyDeleteHugs C
you go Madi!!!! You Diva, you.
DeleteLovely cactus flower!
ReplyDeleteWith 20K I'd give our son the down payment for his house! Medical expenses while a student in PA, for his wife who has ankylosing spondylitis, a son who at age 7 has arthritis, another son who is autistic and a daughter who had to have emergency bowel surgery, have necessitated that he return to Canada and find a job and continue his studies on the side. He is so close to completing his Ph.D.!! Their landlord now wants to sell the house they've been leasing and they'd like to buy a house instead of throwing $1500+ out for rent every month. 20K would be a God send!
ReplyDeleteLove your cactus blossom!
...I understand.
DeleteBeautiful cactus, I see why you wanted to take it with you when you moved.
ReplyDeleteWhile the cat is interesting and cute, I could not see paying that much money for Any pet, unless you just have money galore, which I do not nor ever will.
If I had 20K, it would sure go a long way in solving several problems!!! One can dream, I suppose.
...thank you kindly.
DeleteI'd put a sunroom on the back of my house....one with windows that could be opened so it could be a screened room also....
ReplyDeleteMama Bear
...I've always dreamed of having a house on a cliff by the Pacific ocean with no one else around, and glass walls to see the sea 24/7
DeleteI am chuckling over this cat cost! Wow! But I suppose if you have it, do what you like with it! If I had 20k I would make sure I could fly on a whim to Kansas to see my baby boy in college! Sniff Sniff
ReplyDelete...it IS a huge sum for a CAT. That's for sure.
DeleteBeautiful blossoms. What would I do with them? Take their picture of course :)
ReplyDelete...the flower or the cat?
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