On the decking an unusual new pair of pigeons glistened in this morning’s drizzle,
which bejewelled ornamental grasses alongside the Phantom Path.
Heavier rain had spattered rose Just Joey with up-tossed soil.
Tom Jones’s parents had featured in the last of yesterday’s scans of Park Life prints from 20th July 1996. Now a teacher himself, he co-starred in the next scene:
Even lollies didn’t detract from audience rapture,
although Jessica, in the centre background, had spotted something to divert her attention,
which she then conveyed to Jane Keeler.
Care was on hand to administer a puffer to a young lady who had perhaps become overexcited.
Barry, of New Forest Chimney Sweep and Repairs, visited on time, to sweep the chimney and check on its condition. It will come as no surprise to anyone who has read about the general maintenance of Old Post House under the previous ownership, that the sweep extracted 65 litres of soot, and pronounced a relining, although not essential, to be advisable. He would be unable to do that until the Spring. He left our sitting room spotless.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s classic chicken jalfrezi, pilau rice, and vegetable samosas, followed by mango Soleros. I drank Kumala reserve shiraz 2013. Jackie and Ian chose Kingfisher, and Becky a Grenache rose 2014.
What a strange tale was being told, or not for it being a mime. I guess there was much speculation by the look on the audience’s faces. I do enjoy people-watching!
That’s my kind of dinner party: to each his own bottle!
Thank you, Oscar
The first commenter said everything I was thinking! Thank you Oscar! 🙂
Thank you, Pauline
I must admit I’d never warmed to mimes but your photographs were expressive. 🙂 Love Just Joey; it’s popular here.
Thank you. Mary
I love the expressions on the masks and wonder what the story was. also loved the people watching crowd pictures. Your doves are charming as well.
Thank you, Lisa
The mummers look as surreal as the wondrous ornamental grasses.
Thank you Bruce. It’s especially odd, knowing some of the young people behind the masks.
Absolutely love your photographs of the Park Life.
More thanks, Inese