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Today, Jackie drove us to Frances’s home in Wroughton, near Swindon and back.
We sat and talked in her garden, where
her trug and its contents had clearly been put to good use.
Prospect Hospice where Chris died two years ago, has a Bluebell Walk which is undergoing a cleaning process at the moment. This is a paved path funded by the purchase of bricks and stones bearing the names of people who spent there last days in this peaceful final care home.
Our sister-in-law drove us there to show us Chris’s paver. She and the family had gone for the tasteful, simple, option.
Back at The Mountings Frances gave us a welcome lunch of pasties and chips.
Afterwards, in the garden, I watched sparrows on the bird feeders, which tended to become a little crowded.
As in all the best restaurants, it was necessary to queue for a table;
then the more fortunate visitors had one to themselves.
This evening Jackie and I dined on her excellent chilli con carne with rice and peas, followed by vanilla ice cream. I drank more of the Fleurie and Jackie didn’t.
A really beautiful garden and great bird shots. I love your title, Derrick. ?
Thank you, Sylvia. At least I didn’t have to look through the bathroom window. 🙂
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Frances’s garden is so beautiful, Derrick. As for the sparrows we’ve have hundreds that have invaded our property. Almost a little too Alfred Hitchcock for me. 🙂
Thank you, Jill. Nice Alfred Hitchcock reference
Wow! We never see sparrows in those sort of numbers.
They are not as plentiful anywhere as they were, John. Thanks
Beautiful garden, lovely remembrance.
Thank you, Laurie
A simple but very tasteful tribute to Chris. I wish I saw more more wildlife around here!
Thanks very much, GP
Proof that simple is effective …. What a lovely memorial. And that garden! Absolutely beautiful. Sparrows never fail to please ☺️
Thanks very much, Osyth.
Beautiful gardens and beautiful photos. The paver is simple and heartfelt.
I laughed at your remarks about the sparrows queuing for a table.
We have a bird feeder at a kitchen window, and sometimes there is quite a queue. 🙂
Many thanks, Merril
What a nice garden Frances has and the brick on a bluebell path is nice. It sounds like a good day!
Thanks very much, Lisa. It was
I bet Jackie enjoys talking horticulture with Frances. I would like to have a friend to talk about gardening with. Unfortunately, all my neighbors are into weeds. That is weeds, not weed!
Many thanks, Ginene. They certainly do.
What a peaceful place! Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you, Leslie
Frances’ garden is as neat as mine is messy 🙂
We don’t see sparrows in Sydney anymore since the last long draught brought bigger birds from the bush; all our small birds seem to have disappeared 🙁
I read your piece about Chris. So sad.
Many thanks, Mary. Sparrows are becoming scarcer over here, too.
The birds look happy to be in your beautiful garden 🙂
Thank you, Maniparna
D were you near Malmsbury or Minety?
Not really, Candice. Both further North. But you got us looking for them. 🙂 Thanks
Because that’s where I stayed last time I was in the UK so was trying to work out how far from you and thus, a trip ..
That’s what I thought, Candice. Another time, maybe. Wiltshire and Hampshire are both big counties.
A beautiful homage to your lifelong buddy. And I loved the wedding shot of Jackie on the linked post,
Many thanks, Gwen
Nice photos, Derrick. The sparrows only get near our feeders when the Great Tits and Bluetits have had their fill!
Thanks a lot, Keith
It is good to see sparrows 🙂
Thank you, Lakshmi
What a beautiful garden to get together. Love these photos, Derrick.
These bird captures are lovely! 🙂
Thanks very much, Amy
I enjoyed seeing Frances’ gardens and sad to see the paver stone with Chris’s name on it. This is always sad someone go too soon. You have lived through this, too. <3
The birds at feeder are always so entertaining! 🙂
Many thanks, Robin
Precious images. Thank you. 🙂
Many thanks, Micheline
Those are the beautiful sparrows that are now no more seen in New Delhi…
Thank you, Zigyasa
Lovely garden.
Thank you, Timi