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Today being Elizabeth’s birthday, we met her at Mottisfont this afternoon in order to visit the William Heath Robinson exhibition, after which we dined at The Crown Inn, Everton.
A pair of swans occupied the lawn
as we approached the house, where Jackie examined a site map in the 13th century crypt, and a bronze sculpture stood at the bottom of the stairs leading to the exhibition.
By the time we had finished the evening, I was not up to doing justice to the exhibition, so offer ‘Luck’ as an example of what I will feature more fully tomorrow.
The meal at The Crown, with impeccable friendly service, was as first rate as ever. My main course consisted of perfectly cooked fillet steak, chips, tomato, mushrooms, and peas. Elizabeth chose salmon en croute; Jackie’s choice was belly of pork served on apple mashed potato with cream cider sauce. The ladies each enjoyed mixed vegetables in cabbage envelopes. Elizabeth and I both savoured bread and butter pudding in creme anglaise topped with sliced strawberries; Jackie’s dessert was a zestful lemon tart. Elizabeth and I both drank Espeto Tempranillo 2016, while Mrs Knight drank Peroni.
First, happy birthday Elizabeth. To view anything from the 13th century is fascinating. Thanks for sharing Derrick
I’ll pass on the greetings, Andrew. Many thanks
I think you get quite the kick out of referring to your wife as ‘Mrs Knight’ again <3 I think I would be equally as fascinated with the crypt as the exhibition – but tomorrow you may change my mind.
Many thanks, Pauline. Actually I don’t think I will change your mind. The lighting in the exhibition was not really conducive to photography.
It’s looking a bit fishy if you ask me…
All those fish and they didn’t get one 🙂 Many thanks, Bruce.
It looks like a lovely birthday celebration. A thirteenth-century crypt!
Thanks a lot, Merril. The building started out as a priory
Oh, that makes sense. 🙂
A wonderful way to celebrate. Happy birthday to Elizabeth… 🙂
Thanks very much, Maniparna. I will tell her
What a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday. Happy birthday to Elizabeth!
Many thanks, Jill. Will pass it on
Those images afford an immensely pleasurable time travel. The swans add to the serenity of the frames.
Many thanks, Uma
That was awesome. Loved the way. Pictures are also perfect.
Many thanks, Shreya
You are very fortunate Derrick, to have those great historical buildings so close, that allows you a glimpse into the fascinating part of England.
We certainly are, Ian. Many thanks
“Luck” is a fascinating painting and looking forward to tomorrows coverage of the exhibition.
Many thanks, Ivor
I’ll put Mottisford on my list of places to visit. You certainly go to some beautiful and interesting places.
Many thanks, Helen. They are all around us
😊
What a lovely celebration for Elizabeth’s birthday. If I were Jackie, I would also be fascinated by that 13th century site map.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Here, in the ‘new country’, we are fascinated by your history. When I visited England many years ago, I wore out two pair of shoes tramping around graveyards and monuments. I’ve never forgotten some of those images. I took few pictures, since buying and developing film was so expensive then!
The digital camera has made us profligate 🙂 Many thanks, Diane
Happy, happy to Elizabeth! The food sounds splendid. Look forward to reading more about “Luck.”
Many thanks, Laurie
What a lovely place to spend a Birthday.. Many happy returns to Elizabeth.. Sounds like you had a wonderful day out Derrick. 🙂
Many thanks, Sue. I’ll pass on the greeting
Looks like a lovely outing and a delicious meal!
Thanks very much, Lynn
Most welcome
I thought the photo of Jackie was a painting.
That’s good, Mary. Many thanks
Looking forward 🙂
Thanks very much, Rupali
That sounded like a delicious meal! Mottisfont has been on my ‘must visit’ list for some time – thanks for the link back to your former post. A late Happy Birthday to Elizabeth.
Many thanks, Clare
The grass. So green. How? All white here.
Mrs. Knight. Sounds right.
Many thanks, Susanne. 🙂
Beautiful pictures.. !!
🙂
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Thank you!
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Thanks, Sakshi
Fillet steak with chips??? Really???
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<exit stage left shaking head in disbelief
Of course 🙂 Thanks a lot, Brian
Barbarian! 😈
🙂
What else would you eat with steak?
Quite
A Happy Birthday to Elizabeth! Looking forward to reading about “Luck”, Derrick. 🙂
Thanks very much, Lavinia
I presume Mrs Knight was driving…
Naturally – I don’t drive and photograph. :)Thanks very much, Quercus
🙂
Night, night