Monday, August 16, 2010

Ruby Red Watermelon

It sat for weeks in the garden. Getting bigger and bigger.

Finally a thump, thump, thump on the hard shell said it was time for pickin'.

Cutting it in half revealed the sweet pink-red flesh inside.
Prepare for sticky hands, drippy elbows and spitting of seeds.
Yum, Yum, Yum!
Before I bit in I could swear it winked and smiled at me!

This small but delicious watermelon was grown right here Round The Bend.
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42 comments:

Lola said...

That last shot is so amusing - looks so yummy too!

Happy Ruby Tuesday,

LOLA:)

btw My Ruby Tuesday is posted if you can join me… HERE!

maryt/theteach said...

Oh yes, Carletta, YUM!! :)

☺lani☺ said...

Refreshing! Happy Red Tuesday!

Chubskulit Rose said...

Oh I so love the last shot, it sure looks like a smiley face heheheh..


Wedding Anniversary for RT

Fashion Momma said...

I love watermelon!

I played too. Mine are here and here.

Ralph said...

The soft ruby is sweet, with a satisfying crunch. The ripe red fruit is the tasty end to a perfect meal...

Anonymous said...

Looks so mouth-wateringly delicious!

anemonen said...

I love that red water melon.

Kim, USA said...

Oh my now I am thinking of getting one of this. Love it!
A Chevrolet red pick up

maria said...

Looks so juicy! Happy RT.

Maria @ LSS

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Hi Carletta-- Your watermelon looks so good.... I can almost taste it when looking at your pictures.... YUM!!!! Glad it came out of your garden--because that is the best kind!!!!!

Hugs,
Betsy

Anonymous said...

OMG you grew that? Did you send me a slice? LOL It looks yummy!!! And I love the smile in it. It must have seen all the beauty and goodness from your heart :) Have a wonderful Monday :)

EG CameraGirl said...

This is definitely the time of year for watermelon. This one looks really tasty!

Leora said...

What a fun series. How clever that you found a smile.

Loree said...

I am amazed that you grow your own watermelons. It looks delicious.

Rinkly Rimes said...

How clever! To start wit the green and end with the red!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

What a great post! I can just taste smell and feel the juice from that melon slice.
Nothing better than straight from the garden.

Carolyn Ford said...

Oh Carletta, you are SO cruel...that looks so darn good. I'm going to have to go to the market and get one NOW! Beautiful macro...

eden said...

That looks yummy.. Great photos.

SquirrelQueen said...

Oh how yummy looking, I can almost smell the watermelon. I love that last shot!

Becky said...

I hope you saved me some. LOL I just love watermelon. Our kids raised some, and they will be ready this week. It has been a super year for melons. Yum!
B.

rapunzel said...

Love watermelon and love your shots. I think it winked at me, too. Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

The Cunning Runt said...

Ahhh, one of the great gifts of summer - nice shots!

Rose said...

Save a piece for me--I will be right over!

George said...

Nothing says 'summer' like home-grown watermelon. I'll bet it was (is) delicious.

Mary Lou said...

YUM.I have one in the fridge..Can't wait.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

Did yu feel that you should eat it after it smiled at you? I grew a pimpkin vine, it had 2 pumpkins. i gave one to a friend. The other I kept just to make me happy because I don't eat pumpkins. Not long after, it started to rot. What a waste.

Neal said...

Send me a piece....with salt on it. :) I've had as many good watermelons this year as I had in the previous 10 years. Hope all is well with you.

Jientje said...

Mouthwateringly delicious!Mary made me crave a peach and now you made my mouth water too!

Spadoman said...

What a beautiful delicious gift from the Sacred Earth Mother.

Peace.

Lina Gustina said...

Love your last shot. I looks very friendly and fresh :)

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Dianne said...

that's one fine melon!!

reg said...

That watermellon is just geat

niko said...

yummy post for ruby tuesday!! oh my.. you made me crave for watermelon!

thanks for dropping by my blog..

Meri said...

It looks like a happy little watermelon, despite being sacrificed.

Raven said...

How cool to grown your own! Brava! I love watermelon!

kayerj said...

yum, my mouth is watering, loved this post

Marice said...

awww my fave ;) can I have some?

u may view mine here

Suburban Girl said...

Love the first shot...a new way to look at a watermelon.

JunieRose2005 said...

Perfect summer Ruby Tuesday!! Love it!! :)


Junie

EG CameraGirl said...

This has been a great year for watermelons. :)

Pat said...

That looks so yummy! I made watermelon mojitos with the last watermelon that I bought! They were quite refreshing!