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This morning Aaron began weeding the Brick Path.
Bees were feasting on the tiny blooms of tellimas which grow quite profusely.
Noticing Becky wandering around the garden gathering up Scooby’s poo bag contributions, Aaron quipped that she had missed Easter, so there was no Egg Hunt today.
This afternoon Jackie drove Becky and me to Elizabeth’s home at West End, where we enjoyed a roast lamb meal cooked by Adam, in honour of Danni, Thea, and Andy’s 10k run in aid of Cancer Research.
These are before and after photographs e-mailed to me by Danni.
As soon as I opened the front door it was apparent that such an event had taken place. a medal on the stairs and discarded trainers provided the evidence.
My great nephew Jasper earnestly concentrated on his father’s train set
details of which he explained to Becky and to Danni.
The constituents of Adam’s excellent meal, namely roast lamb, potatoes, parsnips and carrots; cauliflower cheese and red cabbage were laid out on the kitchen table from which we helped ourselves and repaired to the dining room. Of the drinks on offer, I chose red wine.
During the meal, Mum was prompted to relate a story of a particular Easter when I had gone to bed after eating too much chocolate and emerged later with the liquidised version all over me.
Afterwards, an Easter Egg Hunt was laid on for Elizabeth’s grandson. He was a little frustrated at first when he could not find any of the treasure,
but soon got into the swing of things.
The highlight of his afternoon was the final large package containing a train that had to be embarked upon immediately.
At this time of the year, it is best to avoid Lyndhurst on this journey, because you are likely to be held up by traffic jams. That is what we did. The donkeys at Beaulieu were determined to demonstrate that they were perfectly capable of providing a similar delay.
While the others grazed a bit, I needed no further sustenance this evening.
I want to be that donkey 🙂
Many thanks, Mary
A whole train made of chocolate! That’s my kind of hunt! 😀
Many thanks, Widders
What a fun day, and a chocolate train to top it off! 🙂
Thanks very much, Terry
Personally I was quite captivated by the super-hero costume – not sure who it is – but it has abs and everything. And the three year old gesture of frustration is a winner! 🙂
Very many thanks, Pauline.
Great photos as always. Thanks for sharing your day with us.
These are fantastic photos, Derrick. What a lovely day is was for you and your family. The photo of your mum is so sweet.
Many thanks, Jill
What a thing to discuss at table, that’s the sort of thing my mother would have relished telling whilst everyone was tucking in.
Quite. Thanks Brian
Mothers eh? Seem absent minded then they hit you with a 70 year-old anecdote. I assume it was 70 years ago… 🙂
Yep. Possibly bang on. Actually Mum is a great store of memories.Thanks, Quercus
Nice to know she’s still keeping you in order. 🙂
Another great day!
Thanks a lot, Ann
Such good things to read about and view… Loved the child’as expressions and the fun he must have had and then that chocolate train– so very worth nibbling! (But I do worry about the creatures that hang out in the roads all over–does any one of the four legged animals or human ones get hit or otherwise hurt?)
Thanks very much, Cynthia. There are a number of animal deaths each year. I am also told that the ponies can bite, but I have never experienced this.
Shared roads can pose risks everywhere for all creatures.
What a lovely age spread, from your great nephew to your mother. And a chocolate train? Bring it on! Toot, toot!
Many thanks, Laurie. 91 year span
Wow! Very impressive.
The chocolate train looks great!
What a lovely post of family, garden, food, and local sights, Derrick. I love the superhero outfit. It reminds me of how my niece used to wear her Wonder Woman “underoos” all the time when she was about that age. Your mother looks great–I wish I could have heard her tell the story. 🙂
The chocolate train is amazing!
And congratulations to the runners!
Very many thanks, Merril
The story your mum told had me chuckling – sorry! And Jasper in his Captain America costume is just adorable! That was a big chocolate train too!
Thanks very much, Persia. Here’s one for Max: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plzwDLnieAk&w=560&h=315%5D 🙂
Many thanks, Persia
Your photos are absolutely stunning Derrick.
Very many thanks, Sumith.
I love this post!!!!
Many thanks, Lynn
Jasper’s Easter Egg hunt frustration was understandable. I was jealous of his large chocolate train. 🙂 Yummy!
I liked the feast and could understand why you were full the first round, Derrick. I missed this post!
I liked the warmth I felt from Danni. She is such a beautiful young woman with a sweet smile. This looked like such a happy Easter! ??
Thanks a lot, Robin. It was a good day, and Danni is lovely