Saturday, August 30, 2008

Pink Saturday - Apples

Beverly at how sweet the sound hosts a Pink Saturday, and I've joined in the fun this week. Although I'm not a pink person, I have found something to share with you.









An apple a day keeps the doctor away! I collect apples, and this is one of my first. When my children were married, I began to go to college. I went for four years, got my degree, and began to teach. My daughter bought me this beautiful apple to commemorate that special happening. It's a soft opaque pink with a clear green stem. I just love it.


This pink apple does not show well in pictures. I worked so hard to get a good shot. It hardly showed up at all sitting on my kitchen counter, so I moved it to my white kitchen table. (You know I'm not a very good photographer.) This apple has a crackled look to it and is a clear, pink glass. I'll admit, it kinda looks like a squashed pink tomato here, but it really is quite pretty.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!



PS I've decided to do a Blue Monday. Every Monday, I'll have a blue post.

44 comments:

  1. Love those pink apples...they are really pretty! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  2. Well how appropriate for a teacher to collect apples :>) They are so pretty. I can see why you love them. I'm like you. I really don't have a lot of pink things around my house but I just might join this group. I hope you have a great Labor Day weekend.

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  3. Sally those apples are beautiful! I like them both very much. I have dwindled down the collection of apples that I had. I'm glad you have joined in for pink Saturday.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    take care,
    Dawn

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  4. A Pink morning to you, sweet Sally! First of all, yes!! you're hired. Although I can't pay you any salary!! Alas, I only spend Mr. Precious' money - maybe he'll pay you! That's an idea!

    Now, aren't you the most educated one! I'm so proud of you getting your degree! What a sweet pink memory with the sweet pink apple!

    Have a wonderful Pink Saturday and long holiday weekend and
    be a pink sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  5. Your PINK apples are delightful !
    Thanks for sharing...
    Oh, and I like your BLUE MONDAY idea...I just might find some blue to post. :o)
    love, bj

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  6. welcome. a wonderful tribute to you from your daughter. have a great pink day!

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  7. Welcome to Pink Saturday! Have a great weekend! Vanessa

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  8. Sally, I was so happy to read your comments this morning. I do have to do the other knee. Oh, that will take alot of nerve. I am so glad to hear of your happy results. I have suffered several years with these bad knees. Now I know where to go for questions. Smile. I love your blog name. You might be alot like me. I smile alot too.

    Your apples are beautiful. I too collect glass apples and other glass fruit in the form of paper weights. I did a three day post back in May or June. I agree, they are hard to photograph. I used black fabric over a counter stool, out on my deck. It worked real well.

    It is a pleasure to meet you.

    Jeanne

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  9. love the pink lady. What a special apple. I really like that too. I have a couple of things that I am struggling with to get a good picture...some things are just that way.

    Have a great weekend.

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  10. Happy Pink Saturday!

    Lovely PINK apples!

    ~ Gabriela ~

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  11. Hi~ You have a great "pink" post today. I adore that apple, what a treasure. Thank you for the posting tip.

    I'll see you on Blue Monday. :)

    Take care~ J.

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  12. what a great idea for a teacher to collect apples. I bet you have a great collection! I love both of the ones you've shared with us!

    Happy Pink Saturday - and Blue Monday sounds like a good idea. Boohoo - Monday!

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  13. Thats beautiful! I've been enjoying the pink but I LOVE blue. Blue Monday is a great idea!

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  14. Thanks for sharing a bit of Pink even though it's not your favorite color! happy Pink Saturday!

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  15. Hi Sally, It's so nice to meet you and I enjoyed seeing your gorgeous pink apples. Congratulations on going back and getting your degree! :)

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  16. Hi Sally,
    Your pink apples are really pretty. I think it's very appropriate for a teacher to collect apples!
    Have a great day,
    Diane

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  17. Both pics are really lovely! And the last "crackled" one is quite intriguing!

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  18. Sally, those are really unique. I've never seen a pink apple collectible before!

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  19. I love your *pink* apples! They are so very pretty! They remind me of one of my favorite delicious apples that hubby and I eat all the time *Pink* Lady apples! They are yummy!

    Wow! going back to school to get a degree to teach! that's wonderful!

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  20. Pretty pink tomato!
    Thanks for visiting me... I never even thought about the pink rug... I was too late to join in the FUN! Enjoy your weekend! Fifi

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  21. oh, I love, love, love your pink apples! how very unique!

    thanks for stopping by and welcome to the fun - have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  22. I think the second photo captures the loveliness of your glass apple. Apples and strawberries, my favorite for a kitchen. Thanks for visiting!

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  23. that is a very beautiful apple and we can imagine what it looks like it real.

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  24. What beautiful apples. Have a happy holiday weekend.
    Patricia
    http://theunfinishedflower.typepad.com/

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  25. Hello Sally, love your pink post pictures!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    love, Ann

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  26. I love rose colored glass. Your collection is so lovely. Happy Pink Saturday. Karen

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  27. Love that crackle glass - it looks like Blenko glass which I adore! Thanks, Nancy

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  28. I'm not a big "pink" person either Sally! Each week I look around and ponder participating. Maybe I'll join in sporadically.
    I could do blue Monday much easier. I'll start gearing up for next week!
    Happy long weekend!

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  29. Beautiful apples! Congrats on completing college after raising children. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  30. I love the pink apple with the crackle glass! How sweet of your children to think of you like this!

    Kady

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  31. You are my hero. I just retired from teaching school 33 years. My mother started to college after my sister and I married. Mother's are heros! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  32. What a beautiful apple.Is is solid or hollow?
    Happy PS Day!

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  33. Hi
    Sally- Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier-Love your apples-I will try blue monday even though I am not a big blue person- http://sweetpeasuescottage.blogspot.com/

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  34. I think almost everyone has some pink somewhere in or around their home - if they look! Happy Pink Saturday belated!

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  35. Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Sally.

    Congratulations on your achievement, and the apples are a perfect reminder.

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  36. Welcome to Pink Sat.. You did a great job photographing the apples--it's not easy! Dana

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  37. I love your pink apples. They remind me of "Pink Ladies" apples...my favorite! Happy pink weekend

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  38. Hi! Hola! Nice to meet you too! Love those pink apples!!! so cute!

    xoxo

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  39. Hey Sally! Your pink apples are adorable. Congrats to you for getting your degree after your children were grown up...that is a wonderful accomplishment...my Aunt did the same thing and she was so proud of herself, and we were so happy for her also. Happy Pink Saturday belated! Have a great week!

    xoxo,
    Queenie!

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  40. Lovely pink glass apples. What a wonderful thing to collect. That's neat that you didn't think you were pink person but look at those great apples. :)

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  41. Cute pink apples! I have very little blue so I won't be able to join the Blue Mondays but I wish you luck with it.

    Kindredly, Lynne Laura

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  42. What pretty pink apples!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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