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  1. 13th July 09, 02:57 PM #1
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    The Butchart Gardens

    My wife, mom and I were out at the Butchart Gardens on Friday evening and I took a few pictures to whet Panache's and the F-HCAG's interest because they'll be visiting there shortly. We wandered through the gardens in the late afternoon, had a picnic dinner, took in the big band concert, and then left after the sun set. I hadn't been there in a while; it sure is a beautiful place.



    The Sunken Garden.






    Looking out towards Todd Inlet, with the Malahat in the background.


    One of the many fountains.
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    Consider my interest whetted!

    I am looking forward to both the Gardens and meeting you and Anna in person in a couple of weeks.

    Cheers

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    Ooooh, that place looks lovely!
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    WOW! Those are some luverly pics !THe green is sooooo GREEN! Not like what i have around me

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    Fabulous pics, brings back happy memories of my visit to the Butchart Gardens in 1987. The gardens don't seem to have changed much since then.
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    beautiful place and...

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    What wonderful pictures.
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    Wonderful photos, thanks for them. I can see why you are looking forward to seeing the gardens yourself Jamie.
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    Wow! Great pics!
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    I must make it back out there soon.

    Nice scenery - thanks for sharing.

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