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Soon after Mat, Tess, and Poppy returned home I watched the recorded thrilling final quarter of the Six Nations rugby match between England and France; and the second half live of the Wales v. Italy game.
It has been a dull day, but one that was dry enough to wander round the garden and view our ever increasing daffodil, camellia, and hellebore blooms. I am indebted to an exchange with Cheryl to give me the confidence to hold up the bowed head of the single hellebore. The photo cyan speck on one of my fingers came from my Canon printer ink as I changed the cartridge when printing for Aaron a set of the photographs I took of him pruning roses last week.
The moss-covered branch seen here is what is left of a New Zealand hebe that had snaked along the bed during the time the West Bed was largely overgrown. To its left a new stem, having reached the light, stands proudly covered in foliage which will soon produce flowers.
This Mother’s Day evening Jackie, Becky’s mother, and Becky, Flo’s mother were joined by Flo, Dillon, Ian, and me for dinner at Lal Quilla. We’d mostly finished our meals before I remembered my camera, and waiter, Raoul took this photograph. My main course was king prawn Ceylon. We shared onion bahjis, various rices, two ponir dishes, parathas, and naans. Kingfisher, red wine, lemonade, and water were drunk.
Beautiful flowers, beautiful family! Happy Mother’s Day!
Thanks very much, Laurie
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers! Jackie looks so happy and you’re looking quite devious, Derrick. 🙂
Oh, ha! I thought so too Jill! 😀
Thank you both for that 🙂
Thanks very much, Jill. I blame Raoul 🙂
You can’t keep a good NZ Hebe down eh Derrick! The garden is waking up which is wonderful to see and three generations of Knight women is a lovely treat to see also!
Thanks very much, Pauline. As you know, three together is only possible in this combination
Beautiful photos as usual.
Thanks very much, Byung
It’s so wonderful to see your spring flowers springing forth, Derrick. Happy Mother’s Day to Jackie and the other mothers. I agree with Jill and Pauline about Jackie looking happy and you looking devious. 🙂
Devious? Moi? Many thanks, Merril
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Derrick, you’ve mastered the art of one-handed photography:) I’m glad I could be of help. Beautiful photos of your garden, as always. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. Nice family photo!
Thanks very much, Cheryl
Beautiful flowers in your garden Derrick and nice family gathering.
Thanks very much, Gary
Denizens of your garden have outlasted the winter and now readying themselves for a waltz. Those are traditional Indian paintings on the walls of Lal Quilla.
Thanks very much, Uma. I’m pleased you recognised the paintings. My photos are at the framer’s
I’ve seen some of the same flowers recently on my walks, but yours are particularly lovely. I like the close-ups.
Your Mothers’ Day meal sounds delicious. We don’t celebrate Mothers’ Day until May.
Thanks very much, Nicki
Oh so it’s Mother’s Day there. We celebrate it in May. Happy Mother’s Day to Jackie.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Tricky thing to do that – shoot one-handed, Derrick. Always gives me the wobbles.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Roland
such joy in that dinner photo – HMD – and the garden shots – ugh – so nice this morning as I wake up slowly
Many thanks, Prior
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What a wonderful dinner for Mother’s Day!
Many thanks, Luanne
Goodness me, the NZ hebe must have been huge!
It was. Many of our shrubs had developed into trees. Thanks very much, Helen
Interesting to know… in case my hebe takes over all the neighbours’ gardens ?
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Derrick, can’t wait to see your spring flowers in full bloom!
This past weekend, I watched the first season (6 episodes) of the Monty Don’s show, “Big Dreams, Small Spaces,” now on Netflix. What a delight!
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful flowers!
Thanks very much, Rupali
Your garden is looking beautiful, and that was a lovely family gathering. 🙂
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Your moss covered branch appeals to my liking Derrick, every time I come across moss covered ground it gives me a comfortable feeling of stepping back in time, much like a gentle reminder of the past and evolution. That’s it for my maudlin thoughts mate. Cheers
Cheers, Ian. I have the same feelings about moss – not maudlin
Happy Mother’s day! Lovely garden, Derrick. 🙂
Whoever is the decorater there is amazing! I literally just screenshot that wall color for my dream home. Flowers are just so lovely ☺️
Many thanks, LDW