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This morning and early afternoon we spent time sweeping paths, dead heading, weeding and watering in preparation for a visit by Frances and her friends Annie, Kay and Dave. The others stayed for dinner and a very pleasant evening’s conversation. Annie was unable to remain for the meal.
First we sat enjoying convivial conversation on the patio, then went on garden tour.
Here Frances admires the dahlias beside the wisteria arbour.
Jackie called me to photograph a Red Admiral splayed along a dragon’s neck. I wasn’t quick enough, but if you look carefully you can see the butterfly making its escape past the wing.
Dave and Kay here stand by Jackie’s shed.
Kay leads the way along the Head Gardener’s Walk.
Annie possibly took more photographs than I did.
Jackie led the group down the back drive while Frances remembered how it had been when we first arrived here.
When Annie departed, she and Frances posed for a photograph reflecting that they had been friends from schooldays.
For the rest of us, Jackie produced a superb meal of beef in red wine, creamy mashed potato, and crisp carrots, broccoli and green beans. I drank Patrick Chadot’s Fleurie 2014, while Jackie and Frances drank Isla Negra sauvignon blanc 2016.
There’s no friend like an old friend!
True, Pauline. Many thanks
It looks like a beautiful day all around.
Many thanks, Merril
Friends from school days, are so very precious, and ever lasting.
That’s right, Ivor. Many thanks
Looks like another great day. It is always nice to get together with old friends.
Thanks very much, Lisa
Lovely!!!
Thanks a lot, Lynn
It’s always amazing to meet people you have known at earlier times, especially those you knew as a young adult or as a child, like retrieving a lost portion of innocence. By coincidence thanks to facebook I too just tied up with old friends I had lost track of
That’s good, Geetha. Thanks a lot
Welcome 🙂
Nothing warms the cockles of your heart better than a visit by old pals. They do have a tendency of taking off like the Red Admiral however. Great shots as always.
Many thanks, Uma
We see some more of your fun-loving friends!!
I must thank you for prompting Gwendoline’s post with your comment.
Thanks very much, GP
It took a moment but I found the butterfly. It’s wonderful when long time friends can get together. I’m glad you all had this time.
Many thanks, Elizabeth
Nothing like lifelong friendship.
Thanks very much, Inese
True friends are worth their weight in gold! Lovely photos, my dear friend!
Many thanks, my friend, Sofia.
Ahhh, friends. Something that will always be dear.
Man thanks, Steve
A very good day! Friends, flowers,and food. (An alliterative day, too!)
Thanks a lot, Laurie, lovely alliteration 🙂
Ah, yes, of course, the garden looks fantastic! Your talent for dead heading is unparalleled, Derrick; even a zombie wouldn’t have a chance with you. 😊 Loved the ivy and the again!
Sorry, I meant the ivy and the dragon. 🐉
🙂
How very special! 🙂
Many thanks, Amy
Looks like a great day. That Red Admiral is a fantastic shot (I’m assuming you intended to take a head-on picture) and must require great skill. 🙂
So pleased you liked it. Timing was all. 🙂 Thanks, Quercus
A masterclass in timing. 🙂
🙂
A wonderful day with old friends! We also had visitors this past weekend, from back east. It is good to see old friends.
Many thanks, Lavinia
This was a wonderful and lovely celebration of friendships.
You may have heard this simple song, “Make new friends but keep the old, One is silver and the other’s gold.”
True friends are lifelong family members. Jackie’s meal sounds delicious as always.
Thanks very much, Robin. So true
A chance meeting with school friends is beyond special. Please check out this similar post here: https://columntribe.wordpress.com/2017/10/23/a-break-from-everyday/
My best chance meeting story appears in this post: https://derrickjknight.com/2012/08/24/tom/