It is almost two months since last we saw a puddle in the gutter alongside our front drive.
After fairly steady rain for most of the morning one built up for a brief appearance (by midday it had drained away). Jackie just had to photograph
it with its raindrop rings; a lesser pool on the patio; further fountain ripples;
more precipitation on pelargoniums, petunias, begonias, hollyhocks and Hagley hybrid clematis.
I, in the meantime finished reading V. S. Naipaul’s ‘A Way in the World’ and, after lunch, posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/08/16/a-way-in-the-world/
This afternoon, dropping Flo and Dillon off in Lymington, we met Karen and Barry at the Community Centre where we handed them
their completed wedding albums. Jackie took these photographs.
Our friends gave us a thank you card bearing a fond message and a splendid picture someone else had produced of the confetti moment; with tokens for afternoon tea at Rosie Lea, which has become one of our favourite venues.
As we made our farewells Flo and Dillon rejoined us and we did some shopping in the town before returning home.
This evening we dined on a variety of flavoursome sausages; creamy mashed potatoes; firm carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli; cabbage fried with leaks, and tasty gravy, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden, I finished the Bordeaux, and Flo and Dillon drank Ribena.
I am glad the couple got their wedding album, congratulations! Isn’t the rain so wonderful? There was a nice storm here last night that gave us a bit more rain which is so wonderful! Sausages sound so delicious! ☺️🇬🇧❤️
Thank you very much, John.
Congratulations on the rainfall. Looks like the photo albums were enjoyed and appreciated. Dinner sounds good. I’ll bring the wine.
Thanks so much, Pat
A delightful post all around–much wanted rain, happy flowers, and happy bride and groom. I’m sure they appreciate the albums. (They look pleased.)
Thank you so much from us both, Merril
I guess Jacky was happy to get rain for her garden . Here in northern France we still have drought! Is the groom a scotsman ?
in friendship
Michel
Yes Michel, I was thrilled.
I understand <3
Thanks from me, too, Michel. Yes, Barry has Scots origins. The tartan is of the Bruce clan.
That is a huge album. I can only imagine how beautiful the photos are, to be bound up in such a heavy album. That capture of the confetti on the couple looks lovely. My niece’s daughter married a Scotsman in Inverness, and some of her photos have similar photos of them ducking the confetti.
What beautiful pictures of the rain and the puddle. Love the rain drops on the blooms in your garden. How happy they must have felt to feel those drops of heaven!
Thank you very much from us both Zakiah.
It’s good to see that you are getting some rain, finally. The album looks like a true work of art, duly appreciated by your friends.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
No need for watering cans today!
Thanks a lot, Sheree
What a relief that you finally got some rain! I hope it was enough to help the drought situation. Karen and Barry look thrilled with their wedding albums. I feel sorry for the old woman in the background. She looks lonely.
I was watching that lady in the background, she was alone and ordered a piece of cake and a drink, she was still there when we left, like you my heart went out to her, but I applauded her strength to come out and visit the community centre, where the waitress chatted to her. It’s a lovely place.
Thank you for the additional context for the photo, Jackie. I’m glad the woman was able to have some human interaction.
Thank you very much, Liz. As you know, Jackie was so pleased that you noticed the old woman – enough for her to make a rare comment herself.
You’re welcome, Derrick. I was very pleased to receive a comment from Jackie.
It’s started raining here and very welcome it is! I haven’t heard the noise of falling raindrops for quite a time and it’s fascinating me at the moment. Such a srtrange sound.
You are right, John. The sound was strangely unfamiliar. Thanks very much
I didn’t realize until I looked again at these photos that the bride had a plaid sash around her waist; what a nice touch. We’ve finally had a bit of rain, too, and high temperatures are below 40C at last. Granted, they haven’t declined by much, but I can tell the difference by the extra hour or so I can work before having to take an early afternoon break.
Thanks very much, Linda. At least we don’t have to work
Well done for getting the albums done so quickly. I am pleased about your rain. Send it up here when you have finished with it.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Jackie did a wonderful job capturing the joy of the newlyweds as they perused the memories on those pages. Wonderful work from both of you, Derrick. This post was a most enjoyable one.
Thank you so much from us both to you both Maj and Sher
If you could only hear your flowering plants laugh with the raindrops 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Yeah for the rain Derrick … and well done with the Photo Album …
Thanks very much, Ivor
I’m so glad you finally got some rain and hope it reached the ponies. Are those steppingstones in the fountain for small creatures?
The stones are covering the wire from the solar panel to the pump, but small birds do use it.
Thanks very much, JoAnna.
I’m happy to see droplets of rain on your flowers.
Thank you very much, Jill
Can’t help but smile. Thank you Derrick
I’m pleased to give you a smile, Gary. Thanks very much
Rain! I’m so happy for you, and of course envious too. We’re in a similar boat here. Every drop counts.
Thank you very much, Alys
Whenever we get a shower of rain I too want to capture the drops on all the plants. What a welcome sight they must be after your long, hot and dry period. It is wonderful to see the joy with which the wedding pictures have been received. They made a good choice for their photographers!
Thank you so much, Anne – from us both
A cooling, refreshing rain is something we won’t see here for a while now. Raindrops on flowers and foliage both clean and festoon with tiny prisms.
You and Jackie are excellent photographers!
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia
Such hard work went into those albums, what wonderful memories you’ve given them.
Good news about the rainfall, albeit temporary. We had steady rain for a week after the first heatwave, but nothing since apart from last night’s overnight rain, this morning it continues steadily.
Yorkshire Water has declared a drought and the hosepipe ban begins on the 28th.
This week I’ve had problems leavng comments on the sites I visit including clicking LIKE. I never log out of my account but I’m constantly asked to log in, and when I’ve done that my comments are still refused.I did think the problem was with my iPad and Apple, but my problems continue on my Windows computer.
This morning the computer screen is showing that I’m logged in, so fingers crossed this comment appears.
As you see, Sue, the comment appeared. It would have been such a pity to have wasted all that effort, for which I thank you. My biggest frustration is having to put all my details in to comment each time on some blogs
Exactly, mine too!
I copied my comment to you so that I could try again if needed.
I am driven to that copying too
Karen and Barry look like such nice people. I hope their future together is long and happy.
Rain at last. I hope is a tad cooler for your part of the world.
Thanks very much, Yvonne. You are right about the couple. Wea re cooling down and might get some more rain tonight
YAY for the rain! I know all of you AND all of the plants, flowers, trees, and animals are rejoicing and smiling! 🙂
YAY for the photo albums given! I know Karen and Barry must be thrilled! I continue to wish them much love, laughter, and life together! 🙂 What a beautiful gift you and Jackie have given to them! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thank you very much from us both, Carolyn X
The happy couple look even happier with the albums. You both did an incredible job!
Thank you so much from us both, GP
The flowers look happy
Thanks very much, Geeta
This post sure made me smile: Your much-needed rain—it’s raining here, too!—and the utter delight on Karen’s and Barry’s faces as they looked at the albums.
Thank you so much, Laurie
The newlyweds look to be delighted with the albums! I’m so glad you got rain in your area.
Thank you so much, Eugi. They really were delighted
Looks like they enjoyed the albums.
They were so pleased, Andy. Thank you very much
You’re welcome.
Beautiful post.. beautiful pictures 😊
Thank you very much, Brijash
You’re most welcome 😊🙏
Oh, YAY FOR RAIN! I bet it must have felt incredible to give the newlyweds such wonderful gifts. xo
It was very pleasing, Jodie – especially as it will be the last I will do, making it even more special. Thanks very much X
Oh, yes! That is extra special. You put so much into it – that is quite understandable.
After the rain looks so refreshing!
Thanks very much, Val
You have produced outstanding compilations of the newlywed friends. I appreciate the tenacity with which you two have covered the marriage ceremony and turned out such precious albums.
Thank you so much from us both, Uma
Yay! The flowers look happy 🌸🌹 💦 And the couple too 😍
Thank you very much, Ribana
Glad you had some rain! The albums look great
Thank you very much, Aletta