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Today, Jackie drove us to and from Upper Dicker to visit Mat, Tess, and Poppy. We had the added bonus that Becky was staying there for the weekend.
Our house stands beside the A337 which takes us all the way to the Cadnam roundabout where we join the M/A27 to Mat and Tess’s home. I amused myself photographing the A337 through the car windscreen.
After a large group of walkers had completed their meal in the shop cafe, we all took our places at the large pine table.
We can’t remember the name of Jackie’s choice of avocado, bacon, tomatoes, and perfect fried eggs on toast.
Becky enjoyed burger, chips, and salad;
while my selection was coq au vin.
Matthew was happy with a couple of massive, meaty, sausage rolls. He and I both drank an Oyster Bay merlot 2013. The others drank coffee and water.
Poppy received a selection from Tess’s chicken goujons, but preferred what she plundered from Becky’s plate. She was given a fork, but used it in the well-tried method of her age group, namely spearing the food with the tines in one hand and taking it off and stuffing it into her mouth with the other. It was, of course, soon abandoned. After all, you can’t hold a delicacy in each hand if one is holding an item of cutlery. When she was replete, Poppy wiped the surface clean with a tissue, looking very pleased with herself.
Our happy, and contented, granddaughter then posed for a family group photograph with her parents. On Tess’s Specials Board behind them can be glimpsed her little bilingual joke.
The sun was setting above Coldharbour Lane as we set off for home. We needed no evening meal.
What a lovely family get-together – Poppy must be such a treasure that everyone gets to enjoy! Was that a NZ Oyster Bay Merlot? If it was it’s a nice drop isn’t it!
They do get some good wines over there in England, eh?
Well, Tess is a Kiwi 🙂
Thanks a lot, Pauline. It was NZ. And it is good. Tess is a Kiwi. 🙂
Ah, I think you told me that before – I forgot.
So did I 🙂
Wonderful pictures! I love this post
Many thanks, Lynn
most welcome
It’s my granddaughter, Poppy May’s first birthday, next Monday the 12th, and I have been commissioned by her mother, to produce several dozen of my world famous sausage rolls. (says he modestly) also a few dozen vol au vents; (chicken & asparagus in a cream sauce topped with prosciutto) XD.
Perhaps I’ll try and take a few pictures to tempt you Derrick 😈 and post them, then again I’d probably make a non edible hash of it!
I must admit I’m starting to worry about your, and Jackies, cholesterol,then again I’m probably just envious of all that lovely tucker.
Thanks a lot, Brian. Have a happy day on 12th. I welcome your pictures. Not bad for Village Shop fare, eh? As far as I know, cholesterol is OK.
Sadly, for family reasons the birthday party has had to be postponed to a date as yet not fixed.
Those eggs, tomatoes & bacon make me drool, was my favourite food; I used to be able to eat it at anytime. 🙁
Your Poppy is a little darling, hope she gets lots of cuddles and kisses. 🙂
Thanks very much. Hope your Poppy’s party comes off soon.
I think Poppy may know she’s the star of the show. 🙂
Thanks very much, Oglach. She’s still very quizzical about the camera
The second to the last photo of Poppy is priceless, Derrick. What a blessing she is to your family. Beautiful photos!
Many thanks, Jill
Poppy is looking completely like a little girl now rather than a baby. Goodness, she’s growing delightfully.
Thanks, Lisa. It is amazing, isn’t it\/
I love your adventures. I often have google maps open on my computer and follow along. 😀
Thanks a lot, Widdershins. So you will know it was a long drive yesterday.
I love how Poppy looks so well adjusted and very happy! You can tell she is a much loved little girl, Derrick. Your family seems like such a wonderful, jolly spirited group. <3
My Mom had a 'bout' in the hospital a few days after Thanksgiving so I stopped posting, glad she has rallied. Fever, infection and back pain turned out she needed to eat, have an IV bag and lots of tests. All pretty much proving she is okay after all. 😉
Many thanks, Robin. Glad your Mom is OK
Thanks for good wishes and I enjoyed seeing a few posts. Heading to bed but still need to catch up with your blog! 🙂
I appreciate what you do X
What a perfect family day out!
Thank you, Miriam. It was
Happy Days!!
Thanks, John
I’m not often speechless but avocado and eggs (trendy fodder) with bacon and sausage (traditional breakfast) has done the trick.
Not sure if I’m dumb with admiration at Jackie’s sense of adventure or indignant at the lack of black pudding and mushrooms (and possibly a raspberry coulis). Still thinking…
Tomatoes! I meant tomatoes not sausages!
See what confusion you have cast me into.
🙂
Many thanks, Quercus. You’d love the shop
Food looks OK. Company looks OK. Yes, I think I’d love the shop. 🙂
Delightful as ever. What a poppet Poppy is!
Many thanks, Osyth
It looks like a splendid lunch and family get-together!
Many thanks, Merril
Oh, Poppy’s adorable face 😍. What lovely pictures. ❤
Many thanks, Persia
Yes, Poppy has become a darling toddler, and how adorable she is! Such a bright, shining face.
Many thanks, Laurie
What a delicious post! Love Poppy’s beautiful smile! 🙂
Many thanks, Amy
Your granddaughter looks adorable. Beautiful sunset here and the portions look huge. Thank goodness for those restaurants that still serve decent portions!
Many thanks, Geetha. These portions do cover you for the day
Welcome Derrick. They certainly look like they would do 🙂
Lunch looks delicious and that Poppy is adorable 😊
Many thanks, msw