Closer to blooming now My creek, after a rain The red, red grass of home Corn's a'growin' and all is well The forest primeval Torin Tindongan, his dad Mamerto, and the canoes The canoes are prepared for launch A traditional ceremony precedes launch To the water! Whee! It floats! Mamerto in his canoe Enjoying the ride Not entirely convinced It's pretty stable . . . Mamerto and son Outriggers add stability Both canoes Mamerto comes in for a landing More spectators take a ride And a swim Refreshed Off in the distance Off to explore the jungle Looking up Almost ready The school bus flower Right after the rain The dreaded red-eyed flower monster Cockleburr Japanese beetle Dewdrop Soon, but not yet The world-famous Miller's Chicken Not lemons Pollinating Work to do I love . . . Good thing . . . Japanese Lanterns Reflection in a diner side Storm's here Storm's a'comin' Bee it ever so bumble The conductor Hugo Vianello Flowers of great tinyness