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Today I scanned more of the black and white negatives from the French holiday of 1985.
Whilst we were in the woods featured yesterday, Matthew helped Sam make himself a den.
We then explored the pastoral landscape,
taking time out for Mat and Sam to play catch on top of a shifting pile of grit.
As was their wont, Sam and Louisa found a dog to befriend. Jessica’s arm was ready in case of mishap.
Back at the gite in the evening, Jessica aspired to become a yokel chewing grass whilst basking in the sunlight.
For our dinner this evening, Jackie produced roast lamb breast with roasted vegetables, crisp carrots, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Jackie drank her Hoegaarden and Bavaria mix, while I finished the Chateuneuf du Pape.
These 1985 black and white photographs are among, in my opinion, your best. They are drenched in light, pattern and beauty.
Lovely comment, Ginene. Thank you very much
Derrick… that meal at the end totally distracted me…from what I was about to say..
now I can’t even remember what I was looking at… at first..
Yum 👅 yum 👅 yummy 😋..
it looks so good…
Maaan..
and that wine 🍷.. 😐 ummmm
🙂 Thanks, Nita.
I must admit. There have been times when I have envied the life of the hotel!
🙂 thanks, John
I must admit. There have been times when I have envied the life of the yokel!
Thanks, John 🙂
Oh my, these are wonderful, Derrick. The expression on Louisa’s face…absolutely priceless. I love that shot! Thanks for sharing.
PS
Jackie’s meal looks like a masterpiece!
Thanks, Jill
Many thanks, Jill. It is one of my favourites, too
The mother’s protective hand – allowing exploration but ready to act at a moment’s notice – I can relate to that.
I’m sure you can, Jodie. Thank you.
: )
I too was mesmerised by the meal – it must be the photograph 🙂
🙂 Thanks so much, Pauline
I love the photos of the children with the dog. Lovely photos, as always, Derrick!
Many thanks, Merril
The childish woody den and Kessica with a long peice of grass in her motuh are beautiful–so many stories here! … all the play, life being lived. Sweet memories.
Very many thanks, Cynthia
What glorious countryside, and nice, lush den amongst the leaves. A dog is a special friend, indeed. Beautiful memories depicted in these photographs.
Many thanks, LT
Great photos! Roast lamb is a great way to finish too. It’s one of my all-time favorite dishes!
Many thanks, Bun. Me too
Louisa and the dog. Magic photo that one.
One of my all-time favourites, John. Thanks
I’d always wanted to be a yokel! Perhaps one Halloween, I will — I’ve got the perfect overalls 😀 Fantastic photos of sweet memories.
Many thanks, Rose
Such a carefree day.
Thanks very much, Kim