I understand there have been smatterings of snow in Nottingham. We, on the other hand, have experienced nothing more chilling than the slight, short-lived, frost early this morning.
It seemed appropriate, therefore, to scan another batch of those recently discovered negatives from December 2003. These record a trip to Sherwood Forest with Jessica, Michael, Heidi, Louisa, Emily, Alice, Oliver, and Paddy the dog. This National Park is somewhat further north than ours.
That winter was also colder than the current one. The naturally cool tones of these images sets the scene.
Here, between Michael and Heidi, stands Louisa;
who then becomes the sole subject.
There was just enough snow to make fairly decent snowballs. After lobbing a few, one of which, from Louisa, seems to be coming my way;
with Alice bringing up the rear, it was time to move on.
This evening’s dinner was Jackie’s poky pork paprika, dancing onto the plate possibly because of the salsa dip, surplus to Christmas requirements, that the ingenious Cook added to the mix. Perhaps that is also why the rice was wild. There were runner beans as well. Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Costieres de Nimes.
I like the portrait of fair Louisa. The wintry atmosphere was certainly warmed by the fun. I know I would be hibernating on a day like that. Wake me in spring 🙂
Many thanks, Mary
You have such a large, fair and handsome family Derrick and you always look as if you are enjoying being together. Poky pork paprika hey? There was no responding salivation as I have no idea what that is – but it must be good if it made the rice go wild!! 🙂
Many thanks, Pauline.
Where can I find food that will dance on my plate? Because that sounds really entertaining. 🙂
I expect you’ve tried jumping beans. Thanks, Johnna
Come now, Sir Derrick, everyone knows that Mexican jumping beans are just a myth. However, I’ve recently ordered a package of Magic Beans from the Green Giant on Amazon, because those are real. 🙂
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Tiny, tiny amount of snow at the weekend, but none whatsoever yesterday or today. We.live in Sherwood, but it’s.the suburb near the City Hospital rather than the forest some thirty miles north. Nottingham itself has very, very little snow in fact, because of the warming influence of the River Trent supposedly.
Youngest daughter (Louisa) lives in Mapperley with her family. Thanks, John
Well, if the pork was pokey, it must have been slow-dancing with the paprika, and maybe that’s what made the rice wild….
🙂 Thanks, Cynthia
Where is Robin Hood in all this?
We did once encounter an archer in the forest. The little ones were convinced he was Robin Hood. Thanks, Bruce
You captured some great moments in these photograph. Very lovely and good-looking family you have, Derrick.
Many thanks, Jill
Lovely captures and what a cute moments… amazing. …
Thank you, Chitra
what a magical place! Thanks again for sharing. Your family looks wonderful 🙂
And thank you, Geetha
Welcome. I’m a fan of Robin hood’s legend so really liked this one 🙂
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A merry band you were. Thanks for the trip to Sherwood Forest.
My pleasure, Susanne
Thank you for this excursion to the ancient forest. You have a beautiful family!
Thank you, Inese
I like the bent look to the trees which seem to fit their growth to the rays of the sun. I liked the view of 2003, which show your special (attractive) loved ones out enjoying a walk in Sherwood Forest. Derrick, your photograph with the hazy sunlight was beautiful.
Now, seems to me, it would appear you needed to run into a Robin Hood there. Smiles!
Thanks, Robin. We did once meet an archer there, dressed for the part
Snowballs! Thank you for these lovely photos!
My pleasure, Sartenada
Lovely photos Derrick. Thanks for that journey with you in Sherwood
My pleasure, Michelle
Absolutely charming! Such a sweet gathering in an enchanted forest. Thanks for sharing, Derrick! 💘
My pleasure, Rose
Beautiful place to play with snowballs, Derrick 🙂
You have a beautiful family
💐 This is for Louisa
🌷🌷🌷 🌹 And these for Jackie 🙂
And 😎 sunglasses for you 🙂
By the way, you played with snowballs in Robin Hood’s forest, right?
We did. Thanks, Monica
A cha-cha-cha kind of supper. What fun! And, yes, snowballs in Robin Hood’s forest with your beautiful family.
Many thanks, Laurie
Lovely captures Derrick! Every day is a new excursion to some very interesting places and a trip down memory lane.
Thank you, Sofia
You are kindly welcome my friend!
It looks like a fun day. You have a lovely family!
Thanks, Merril
Gosh, what a gorgeous forest..(I didn’t know there was an actual Sherwood Forest!)and such interesting random pictures of the family! Happiness there. You always have good things to offer-thanks, Derrick.
Many thanks, Cynthia G
Surely dinner ought to have been venison after a walk in Sherwood?
Strangely enough, venison wasn’t a local meat then; however, here in The New Forest now, it is readily available. Many thanks for your continued interest, Mostly