This morning we retied roses loosened by the recent winds.
Nugget offered encouragement from various vantage points, such as this fence from which he could inspect the work on
Crown Princess Margareta. He nipped onto the path to present his opinion to Jackie. Here she responds to him.
For lunch we visited Elizabeth’s home where we joined Frances, Danni, and Ella. Paul Redmond arrived later. We enjoyed cold meats, cheeses, and salad followed by cakes and biscuits. Red, white and non alcoholic rosé wines were imbibed. Teas and coffees came later.
Elizabeth, Frances, Jackie,
Paul, and I conversed while Ella slept and Danni dozed.
On this hot and humid day Jackie and Frances made use of fluttering fans.
By coincidence, Frances and Paul had both spent some of their childhood years as “Singapore ’50s Ex-Pats”, about which they reminisced.
We got onto motoring stories. Suddenly Frances began giggling. When asked why, she forced me to recount the story of the “Death Of The Brown Velvet Suit”. Our sister-in-law remembers a lot.
This morning we had a debate about these lilies, knocked sideways by the storms. I liked their new arrangement and photographed it.
This evening the Head Gardener staked them up, then we nibbled on prawn snacks with which she drank Blue Moon and I drank fizzy water,.
Ah yes, I revisited the brown velvet suit incident and found it just as amusing second time round – we can’t really be surprised that your knees gave out in the end can we? I think those fans are a splendid idea for the heat!
Many thanks, Pauline. I suppose I did treat them roughly 🙂
What a great day! No fans needed here, no surprise really 😀
No – you are having a wet time of it. Thanks very much, Sue
What fun!
Thanks a lot, Leslie
You all were having such a lovely time! It warmed the cockles of my heart to see it.
Many thanks, Liz
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I am glad that Crown Princess Margareta was getting care. I like this rose a lot.
It is a beauty, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
I agree, the lilies look beautiful. Great candid shots, Derrick. So many smiling faces…it’s nice to see.
Thanks very much, Jill.
I love that lead picture of “the girls.”
I rather liked it, too, Jodie. Thanks very much
: )
Looks like a great day was had by all………..
Indeed, Ivor. Thanks very much
What a great day for all.
Thanks very much, Arlene
A lovely set of cheerful faces and flowers on a day of reminiscing.
Thanks very much, Uma
Sounds like another good day. I’m off to visit the story of the brown velvet suit, which may predate me following your blog.
If you don’t remember it I’m sure it does 🙂 Thanks very much, Lisa
What a lucky guy you are not to have been seriously injured in towing fiasco! Too bad about the suit!!!
Thanks again, Lisa. The suit was a price worth surviving for
Wonderful photos! Sweet day with new memories made! Beautiful faces and smiles! 🙂
It’s good to have a family member who remembers all of the stories! 😉
I have a few of those family members and they even remember those stories we-kids might have agreed not to share with our mum or dad! 😮 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…like the flowers and plants, we human-beans need to learn go with the flow and remain strong during the “stormy” times of life.
We do, indeed, Carolyn. Thank you very much X
Nugget certainly seems to be earning his keep! 🙂 I hope he has somewhere to stay safe from those storms?
I think the day-lilies were just leaning forward so they could show-off more in the sunlight.
Hope your weather becomes a little more clement which will hopefully leave people feeling a little more gruntled than does the high humidity. 😉
🙂 Thanks very much, Bob. Jackie has just read a post about hanging teapots from trees
As a bird shelter? Hmmmm… that gives me an idea….. 🙂
Everything looks great there. Here, we’re in our usual summertime steam-bath. It rains, then sun comes out to evaporate it – then it pours and starts all over again. The Vikings must have visited Florida years ago and it helped to develop the sauna!!
🙂 Thanks very much, GP
I was telling a friend about Nugget yesterday. I’m glad he’s continuing to offer advice. I love the fans and portraits.
I had to go back to re-read the velvet suit incident–quite amazing that you weren’t badly injured!
Thank you very much, Merril. It wasn’t very bright
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I love those photos of the three ladies, Derrick. Your photographic skills are many and varied 🙂
Thank you very much, Sandra
My gosh, what a story. Made me laugh out loud even though I’m sure it wasn’t funny to go through the experience. I am also amazed you weren’t injured. Also, you’re mother’s ingenuity is impressive. Hats off to her! (On another subject…I am now reading “Sweet Thames Run Softly.” A beauty of a book.)
Many thanks, Laurie. So pleased you are enjoying the book
Another great day for you Derrick.with your family and friends!
Many thanks, Gary
That is some story of catching your car in your bare hands! I am glad you only suffered minor injuries. It could have been far worse!
Yes, indeed, Lavinia. I didn’t think, really. Many thanks