Late in the day, I followed this hummingbird moth with my camera:
I was thrilled to get a clear picture of his proboscis/tongue in a curled up position and then extended as he went for the nectar from the phlox.
Pure luck, I assure you.
Thank you for all your joyous, happy comments yesterday. You are so supportive and kind. And now, I turn to packing up everything today in preparation for my drive to Hartford tomorrow. The garden is so beautiful at the moment and I hate to leave it! Ah well.
By the way, we decided to buy that stove before we knew about all of this and we did it because we knew we could afford it. Nothing to do with this tour or Broadway. It certainly helps, of course, but we wouldn’t have placed that order if it was entirely dependent on the hope of future employment.
Here are the tour dates:
New Orleans: October 20 – 28 at the Saenger Theatre
Houston: October 31 – November 5 at The Hobby Center
Chicago: November 9 – December 2 at the Oriental Theatre
I have no idea when I will be in each city – much too early for that!
I have to run. There is a lot to do today and I have to get moving.
Happy Wednesday.
Chy says
Such great news. Congratulations to you both! I’m sure Don’s production will be very busy but immensely successful. And exciting for you as well to travel and spend time with him. Best wishes on your Hartford trip as well. Safe journey. X Chy
Claudia says
Thank you so much, Chy!
Maralyn says
This is so exciting. Congratulations to Don and you.
I will be looking for tickets in Chicago for later this year!
Claudia says
I hope you can see it, Maralyn! Thank you.
Wendy TC says
Safe travels, Claudia. Your garden is beautiful.
Claudia says
Thank you, Wendy!
tana says
I love The Happy!
Claudia says
Me too!
Linda @ A La Carte says
Great photos! Enjoy your busy day. I know you hate to leave but you always enjoy the work when you get there! I love New Orleans and that would be my choice to see Don on tour! Hugs!
Claudia says
Thank you, Linda!
Robin says
Fabulous photos Claudia! I’ve never seen a hummingbird moth in person. Must keep my eyes peeled for one.
Have a safe drive!
Claudia says
They are amazing and when you first see one, you think it’s a hummingbird. Same sort of flight pattern. Thanks, Robin!
Diane says
We get hummingbird moths on our butterfly bushes and they are the most spectacular little creatures. Congratulations to Don, and how exciting that you will get to go to spend time with him!
Claudia says
Amazing, aren’t they?
Thanks, Diane!
Donnamae says
Your gardens are lovely…they’ll be waiting for you when you return, just at a different level. Great photos of the hummingbird moth….don’t think I’ve ever seen one. Good luck with the packing…and safe travels tomorrow! ;)
Claudia says
Thank you, Donnamae!
Siobhan McGrath says
Wonderful picture and wonderful news! Exciting times for you both.
Would love to both the shows that you have worked so hard on, but spouse and I agreed no US trips whilst the Orange one is in office…..
Could I revise that plan I wonder
Siobhan
Claudia says
Let’s hope he’s out of office soon, Siobhan! I think that’s on the horizon, from what I’m reading here and there.
Thank you!
Vicki says
Thanks for taking the time to post when you’re very busy!
Claudia says
You’re welcome!
Shanna says
Hummingbird moth is rather fantastic! He looks too heavy to become airborne with those wispy wings. I’m still sorta basking in the glow of yesterday’s ticket buying, but already wishing we could make a NOLA performance, too. Ahh, to be independently wealthy. Next life.
Claudia says
Independently wealthy would be very nice indeed!
Gina says
I read and enjoy your blog daily but post comments infrequently. Just wanted to say congratulations to you and Don! Exciting news!
Claudia says
Thank you, Gina!
Linda P. says
I missed the earlier announcement, so I want to add my voice to those who have already congratulated Don. What great news!
Claudia says
Thank you, Linda!
Marilyn says
You and Don are going to be so busy in the coming months.
Marilyn
Claudia says
We are!