Just T
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Post by Just T on Sept 9, 2017 1:08:41 GMT
A friend and I are going to the Kansas City area tomorrow to visit another friend who is taking us here: www.kansastravel.org/lawrence/grinterssunflowerfarm.htmWhat better way to end the summer?? I'm so excited! The weather is supposed to be beautiful...sunny, low 80's. The only negative is my son went back to college in Colorado and accidentally took my camera battery charger with him, so I have to rely on my phone for photos. |
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Peamac
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Post by Peamac on Sept 9, 2017 1:13:32 GMT
Have fun! We drove from Colorado to KC, MO last month and there weren't any sunflowers in Kansas. We saw more in CO!
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Just T
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Post by Just T on Sept 9, 2017 1:15:17 GMT
The friend we are visiting went there last weekend, and she said they will be in bloom for another week or so. I have never seen anything like that, so I hope I am not disappointed.
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Post by anonrefugee on Sept 9, 2017 1:16:58 GMT
That looks like a wonderful photo op, have fun!!!
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Post by flanz on Sept 9, 2017 1:18:27 GMT
Have a fabulous time! Sunflowers are so cheerful!
EXCEPT the one experience I had about 4 years ago. We were driving north of San Francisco to a mountain town, a 4-5 hour drive.
Somewhere along the way we came upon the most eerie sight I have ever seen with my two eyes - at least a mile long field of sunflowers, upright in a field, but they were solid black from top to bottom. couldn't have been a fire - they were upright. Spray painted for some horror flick? I don't know, I never Googled it to see what it could possibly have been.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 9, 2017 1:43:00 GMT
Not much better than a big old field full of sunflowers. Have fun!
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Sept 9, 2017 1:47:07 GMT
It looks like heaven. Have the best time.
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snyder
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Post by snyder on Sept 9, 2017 1:53:29 GMT
I've been seeing a few people on FB post pictures from here. Pretty neat. If you haven't been around sunflowers like that, be sure to wear long sleeves and they can cause itchiness.
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Sept 9, 2017 1:56:13 GMT
Perfectly understandable to be giddy. You are going to see something beautiful AND you are doing it with a friend. Have a great day!
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bethany102399
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Post by bethany102399 on Sept 9, 2017 2:13:19 GMT
Have a great time! it's been on the cool (but comfortable) side here lately, perfect weather for doing this. They've also set up a country store with homemade goods and T-shirts that look really cool. I follow them on facebook and the people who own the land come across as just lovely "midwestern nice" folks. Enjoy the flowers and fingers crossed that there isn't too much traffic.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Sept 9, 2017 2:18:12 GMT
Sounds like it will be beautiful!
Have fun!
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Post by anonrefugee on Sept 9, 2017 2:30:23 GMT
I just looked at their Facebook post, Grinter Farms, August 28th, Rules of Engagement. It's cute. If she's not already among us then we should invite her to be a RefuPea!
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Post by Horse scrap on Sept 9, 2017 2:45:51 GMT
This farm is just up the road from us. It's is absolutely beautiful, especially near sunset! Enjoy!!
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Post by papersilly on Sept 9, 2017 4:07:32 GMT
Lucky you! I love sunflowers.
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Post by elaine on Sept 9, 2017 5:20:44 GMT
How fun! I hope you have a great time. We need pictures!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 6:33:20 GMT
Have a fabulous time! Sunflowers are so cheerful! EXCEPT the one experience I had about 4 years ago. We were driving north of San Francisco to a mountain town, a 4-5 hour drive. Somewhere along the way we came upon the most eerie sight I have ever seen with my two eyes - at least a mile long field of sunflowers, upright in a field, but they were solid black from top to bottom. couldn't have been a fire - they were upright. Spray painted for some horror flick? I don't know, I never Googled it to see what it could possibly have been. There are some fungi that attack sunflowers and will turn them black. |
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Post by flanz on Sept 9, 2017 6:40:13 GMT
Have a fabulous time! Sunflowers are so cheerful! EXCEPT the one experience I had about 4 years ago. We were driving north of San Francisco to a mountain town, a 4-5 hour drive. Somewhere along the way we came upon the most eerie sight I have ever seen with my two eyes - at least a mile long field of sunflowers, upright in a field, but they were solid black from top to bottom. couldn't have been a fire - they were upright. Spray painted for some horror flick? I don't know, I never Googled it to see what it could possibly have been. There are some fungi that attack sunflowers and will turn them black. Thanks! I wondered if it could be something like that, but i imagined that they would also rot and not be standing. It was CREEPY!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 7:19:36 GMT
There are some fungi that attack sunflowers and will turn them black. Thanks! I wondered if it could be something like that, but i imagined that they would also rot and not be standing. It was CREEPY!!! They normally do rot pretty quick so you must have caught them at just the right time! Yes, it IS creepy! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Sept 9, 2017 8:57:46 GMT
I would be game for this myself! I love sunflowers so much!!!
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Post by bratkar on Sept 9, 2017 10:35:33 GMT
We have a local one here on the far west side of the Cleveland Ohio area. It's truly a beautiful sight and such a happy peaceful place. They are expected to 'bloom' sometime the middle of this month. I cant wait to make the drive again Sunflower Field |
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Post by gailoh on Sept 9, 2017 11:57:21 GMT
I love the look of the Sunflower, it looks happy to me...I am happy for you and hope you can post pictures...maybe your friend will let you borrow a camera , all you need is a card...  |
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