September 30, 2013 by Born To Organize

Spina Farm with Boomdee

The sweet, lovely and indefatigable Boomdee’s in town. We’re having a great time.

If you’re new to Gardening Nirvana, it may surprise you to learn that the two of us met through blogging. We live in different countries, thousands of miles apart, but quickly realized we had something special. The ‘written’ word brought us together, with an assist from technology. We became fast friends. Like a twin, I missed her even before I knew she was there to miss.

Now she’s here for a week, so we’re eating, site-seeing, touring, laughing, photographing and talking our hearts out. She came all the way from Canada to be here the week of my birthday. Happy Boomdee to me!

A playful Boomdee at Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch

Field of Pumpkins

Honey, I shrunk the bloggers!

Spina Farm Pumpkin Patch

Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch Highlights:

Hay rides through the beautiful sunflowers fields
Over 60 pumpkin varieties
Locally owned and operated
The opportunity to meet and snuggle a few small animals (I got to hold a chicken!)
Climb on the over-sized Adirondack chair and feel like a child again

26 thoughts on “Spina Farm with Boomdee”

compassionatecitizen | September 30, 2013 at 10:40 pm

What a fun time, and a very special birthday treat! Darling pics of the two of you! I see from your lovely photos that you were blessed with a gorgeous day at the pumpkin patch. Happy Birthday/Boomdee Week! Cheers!

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- Born To Organize | September 30, 2013 at 10:46 pm
  
  Awww! Thanks so much, Sweetie. It was a gorgeous day: blue skies, soft breeze, warm and that yummy smell of autumn we know and love.
  
  Thank you for your well wishes. xox
  
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- Boomdeeadda | September 30, 2013 at 10:50 pm
  
  Thanks for cheering us on. I’ve always loved your Gravatar with your sweet little lamb. I feel so blessed to be here to spend time with Alys and catch up with all the girls she’s introduced me too. I am being so darn spoilt. I just couldn’t have dream’t Blogging would bring so much goodness and joy to my life.
  
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  - Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 2:20 pm
    
    Boomdee you would love Alicia, too. She is an animal whisperer. She takes in strays, advocates on there behalf, and has a tender heart for kitties like we do. That sweet little photo of her is from an animal sanctuary in Hawaii…Maui I think?
    
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    - compassionatecitizen | October 6, 2013 at 2:33 pm
      
      Thanks, Alys! Yes, I can tell Boomdee and I would hit it off, the three of us sharing a compassionate nature! I enjoyed your reunion vicariously. And correct, my gravatar photo was taken at Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku, Maui. That’s Freddy the goat I’m holding. He was just a little kid then, an orphan; on our last visit this past June, we were delighted to see him all grown up, living a happy life among his friends.
      
      Speaking of rescuing kitties….. Ahem…. I’ve got an adorable little guy snoozing comfortably next to me right now. Pulled him from a squalid vacant home a month ago. Will email you details, pics. Prepare for cuteness overload. =^,,^=
      
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      - Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 3:38 pm
        
        Oh my goodness, a new kitty. Thanks for rescuing the little guy. What a sad story.
        
        Freddy is a cutey pie. What a wonderful place. I hope we can visit one day.
        
        I’ll check my email.
        
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Boomdeeadda | September 30, 2013 at 11:02 pm

I’m still pinching myself hon! That you found me and took a leap of faith. Not everyone would, they’d be too scared. Because of you, I have a little more confidence that the world is really a good place. It can be easy to be cynical when there’s so much craziness around us. Thanks for extending a friendly hand an pulling me into the lovely world of Alys. Filled with pumpkins, gardens, moths, optomism, girlfriends, sunshine, wisdom, support, kitties and so much more. Mwaaaaa for all you give and do. I love you!

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- Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 2:18 pm
  
  Awww. There you go again, being charming and kind, making this blogger grin from ear to ear.
  
  We both took a leap of faith I suppose, but honestly, it has always felt just right.
  
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LB | October 1, 2013 at 1:34 am

Aside from the fact that i’m thrilled ya’ll are having such a great time, these photos are excellent!! I knew the history of your friendship but reading about it again made me smile. Enjoy!!

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- Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 12:50 pm
  
  Thanks so much! It’s nice to put a smile on anyone’s face.
  
  We had a blast. Now I’m trying to come down from the experience and adjust to the fact that she’s not a quick phone call away.
  
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craftysorcha | October 1, 2013 at 2:55 am

It looks like you had a lovely time!
Are those black pumpkins in the photo? I never even knew they existed!

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- Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 12:51 pm
  
  Thank you for that.
  
  The pumpkins are actually a very dark green. We took pics in full sun, so the color probably seems more intense.
  
  We grew them ourselves one year (I got two). They are native to Australia. Let me find a better link.
  
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  - craftysorcha | October 7, 2013 at 1:36 am
    
    Thanks for clarifying!
    
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- Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 12:55 pm
  
  Here you go:
  
  https://www.google.com/search?q=green+pumpkins&client=firefox-a&hs=nHb&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=w79RUsPYCorhiAKywYG4Cg&ved=0CDUQsAQ&biw=1262&bih=941&dpr=1#q=green+australian+pumpkins&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgrc=bxUTwAnOPK9ItM%3A%3B9GcROY67j2DlhM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F4.bp.blogspot.com%252F_SVo5VmdgpCg%252FTMZkl87EvHI%252FAAAAAAAADmo%252FXhIG3dbM9qw%252Fs1600%252Fblue%252Bpumpkin.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fdelightfuldelicacies.blogspot.com%252F2010%252F10%252Fwinter-squash-guide.html%3B1600%3B1067
  
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  - craftysorcha | October 7, 2013 at 1:36 am
    
    Thanks a million!
    
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Pillows A-La-Mode | October 1, 2013 at 7:44 am

What a perfect birthday week! Love your fun photos! 🙂

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- Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 12:55 pm
  
  Thank you, K! We’ve had such a good time. I’m still floating on clouds
  
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insearchofitall | October 1, 2013 at 11:23 am

Happy Birthday Alys, whatever day it is. It looks like it’s an extra special week for both of you. Love all the photos of you 2 smiling and looking for trouble. 🙂

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- Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 12:56 pm
  
  She and I have that in common too: trouble and the same middle name!
  
  Thanks, Marlene.
  
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thecontentedcrafter | October 1, 2013 at 5:16 pm

Fingers crossed this message gets to you – computer trouble 😦
Just want to send my happy thoughts for a wonderful time together – it looks such fun! I’m keeping up with your adventures when I can, but as said laptop temperamentally goes to sleep whenever it feels like – can’t guarantee – well anything really !!! Hugs to both.

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- Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 12:57 pm
  
  You’re getting through, Pauline. I hope you get this return back and that your computer problems are fixed once again.
  
  Darn that laptop, messing with your social life. It’s just jealous.
  
  Hope you’re online again soon. This place isn’t the same without you.
  
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  - thecontentedcrafter | October 6, 2013 at 3:34 pm
    
    Today it hasn’t crashed once – yet …..[fingers crossed!] I couldn’t join in with your fun last week as flat and shiny kept freezing and blanking me – so frustrating! Yesterday we thought she had gone to the great computer in the sky, but something happened and she rallied and has been well behaved so far today. It is another two weeks before the sales start so hoping she lasts the distance – just don’t be surprised if I disappear from the ether 🙂
    
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    - Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 3:36 pm
      
      Hurray for the break throughs. Is there a local shop that does computer rehab? At least a stop-gap for the time being till you can find a replacement?
      
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gardeningkiwi | October 3, 2013 at 10:05 pm

Happy Birthday Alys. It looks like you had a awesome time. Cheers Sarah : o )

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- Born To Organize | October 6, 2013 at 1:05 pm
  
  Thank you, Sarah. We had a great time. It was a special, special day.
  
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