Surfin' the Blues Away (Rainbow Connection Winners)

If you're like me, there's something about surf blue that really rings my bell.

If someday you meet me, and see a big smile on my face

You won't have to guess why - you'll be able to tell

That I've just had a thought, or been to a place

Where surf blue is king.

It's a color that makes my heart sing.

When my day's been too taxing....

I find it relaxing.

No need to grill me...

As to what my favorite color might be...

As you can see, surf blue thrills me...

That's why I like to have it around.

Whether I happen to be looking up or down...

Surf blue always seems to be there...

Surf blue can be found anywhere...

If you only open your eyes...

Believe me...

and if you ever wonder why Surf Blue is so special...

Just look up at the sky.

Please join me in congratulating the Winners of Rainbow Connection's Surf Blue Competition!

My sincere thanks to everyone who entered! (Although, you made my job very hard this week... I've never seen so many exceptional photos!)

Random Rainbow Sightings

1st Place is by Tim T: Noah's Ark in Glass

2nd Place is by elizabeth e:  Irish Step Dancing

AND A RAINBOW of Colors From a Round the World

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Videos

1st Place is by JoAnn C:  Surfer Dude - Sunset Beach, Hawaii

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Photos

1st Place is by j - Frugal Mom - r:  Dolphins

2nd Place is a Pair of Photos by Rick *Don Rico* J: Blue Surf AND Amigos 

3rd Place is by Phyllis R:  Twins

4th Place is a Tie Between Aunt Shanny: Bachelor's Button

AND Cristina S:  Bluebells in Verberod, Sweden

5th Place is by Tim T:  Sorrowful Angel

6th Place is a Trio of Photos by Joy McCormick:  Princess Shoes in the Sand AND Katie's First Communion AND Katie at the Pier

7th Place is by Dianne J:  Wake, Empress of the North

8th place is by Susy R:  Enjoy the Simple Things in Life

9th Place is a Pair of Photos by Marianne R:  Under the Sea AND Take a Load Off

10th Place is a pair of Photos by elizabeth e:  Peacock AND Feeling Blue in the Snow

11th Place is by Jennifer aka Jenn B:  Night Lights

12th Place is a Tie Between Trudy P:  "Swamped"

AND Jessie L:  Jelly Fish

Lucky 13th Place is by Carol B:  Regatta

14th Place is by F Jeanette c:  Zip Line on Labradee Island

15th Place is by Denise E:  Indiana Public Library Foyer

Sweet 16th Place is by Rose (just an old GA peach) Williams:  Pinyon Jay in Blue

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Photo Essays and Particularly Nice Posts

1st Place is by j - Frugal Mom - r: South Pointe - Miami, FL

2nd Place is by Curt L:  Just the Facts; A Floral Mystery for Arlene Hodge & You!

3rd Place is by Susan Roberts:  Blue Skies

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Creative Alterations and Images

1st Place is by Lisa C:  Water Fall

2nd Place is by Bhawana *Buzzy*:  Popular Color

3rd Place is by Bhawana *Buzzy*:  May be! She'll Come

4th place is by Susy R:  My Nephew After Eating Something... Blue

5th Place is by Susy R:  Lake Michigan Harbor

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Poetry

1st Place is by Poddar Kushal:  Surfer's Blue

2nd Place is by Sheila Deeth:  Feeling Blue

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