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Early this morning we attended to bits of my body.
First, Jackie drove us to the GP surgery in Milford on Sea where I set in motion a long overdue referral for an orthopaedic assessment of my knees, and learned that I am on a list for a cataract adjustment to my left eye. I should be fully bionic soon. Next was a visit to our dental hygienist for a routine treatment.
We then returned to Hockey’s Farm Shop for a box of eggs we had left on the table yesterday.
Today the weather was decidedly soggy with occasional rain. Just one pony appeared to have ventured out. As it struggled to find nourishment along the verges of Holmsley Road it must have regretted the lack of
one of the rugs its more pampered field residents were still wore. They didn’t all even have to find their own food.
These latter animals were kept at South Gorley, so let us here return to Holmsley Road, the forest floors on either side of which are now full of temporary pools covering the terrain and reflecting branches, trunks, and mossy roots.
Crossing the A35 we come to Holmsley Passage, bordered with its own pools of precipitation and wind-blasted branches.
A woman with a dog strode down the hill and across the swollen ford just in time to enhance my photographs.
At Gorley Lynch, light rain seeped from silver-grey skies, supplementing ditchwater flowing across the crumbling road, and brightening moss on the thatch of the house alongside the farm café. This was in stark contrast to the cerulean canvas that had covered the building the day before. Note the mistletoe in the tree. There is much of it about the forest.
This evening we dined on Hockey’s Farm hot and spicy pickled onions accompanying Mr Pink’s fish and chips, and pineapple fritters in Lyle’s golden syrup. I drank Don Lotario gran reserva Navarra 2009.
The contrast between one day and the next is fascinating. All days have their pleasures, so well brought out in your photographs, Derrick.
Very many thanks, Roland
Such wonderful images Derrick. Many have an appeal for me – particularly the roots of the tree in one, today.
Many thanks, Frank. I could see you writing a poem on that
Yes, I like it when someone walks into my picture at just the right moment 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Mary
I love the look of Hockeys. I will google it.
Thanks a lot, Cindy
A wet horse or a wet sheep always look quite depressing to me. Especially on really cold days with the steam rising from their backs.
Yes. It wasn’t actually cold enough for that, but the poor pony looked most unhappy. Many thanks, Paol
Wow what an overcast but lovely day! I really like those overcast days! I am sure you are glad to be done tending to knees and teeth for now!
Thanks a lot, Lynn. I won’t be done with knees – X-rays next
oh boy!
I’m glad to see you are attending to those body bits before they stop working altogether. Once fully bionic of course all you will need is a can of oil…….
Many thanks, Pauline. Steve Austin couldn’t hold a candle 🙂
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Hockeys looks very inviting. Have you ever stopped there, Derrick?
Often, Jill. Many thanks
I have never seen a picture of growing mistletoe. The things I learn from my blogging friends.
Thanks very much, Laurie. Some of the trees have so much they look like rookeries
Gosh! That would be something to see.
Looks wet and slushy which is sometimes the best time for invigorating inspired walks. Lovely pics as always Derrick.
Many thanks, Miriam
wet wet, time for a cross country run… funny that you’d have enjoyed that while I hated it with a passion…
Thanks a lot, Geoff. I hated it at school, Did anything to wangle out of it. It wasn’t until almost 40 that I got into it
Glad to hear it. Across Setley plain it was a punishment…
I can imagine
It was certainly a wet day; we got soaked wandering round Norwich. I feel sorry for horses out in all weathers, though they are probably quite alright. I loved the reflections and the mossy thatch.
Thanks very much, Clare. Much of the older thatch now bears bright moss
The beauty of life lies in contrasts. Nice pictures bringing out the best of nature in all its permutations.
So true, Sofia. Many thanks
The million dollar man!
Call me Steve, Leslie. Many thanks
Will do.
Looks like you had a productive day today Derrick.
We did, Gary. Many thanks.
You leave me in no doubt about the drenched, soggy day. The image of the Hockey’s Farm is like a painting —that could have been a photograph from the Elizabethan era.
Thanks for the reading and the lovely comments, Uma
Lovely photos. I especially like moss covered surfaces. Looking forward to future adventures of Bionic Derrick. 😃
Many thanks, Cheryl
Thank goodness your photograph wasn’t ruined by hooligans kissing under the mistletoe. Like Uma, I like the Hockey’s Farm photo.
Thanks a lot, Bruce. I hoped someone might use that opportunity 🙂
Such beautiful photos, Derrick. I always love the reflections–both your thoughts and the images.
I liked the photo of just the legs in the water, too. Interesting about the mistletoe. I wouldn’t have recognized it.
Make sure the bionic Derrick still has tastebuds and stomach so you can continue to enjoy all the fabulous food and drink! 🙂
Will do, Merril. Many thanks. The owner of the legs, although very friendly, didn’t want the full face picture on the internet, so I turned it to good advantage 🙂
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O to be in England…Oh, well, maybe by the time April comes, the rain will stop!
🙂 Thanks very much, Diane
The day might be dull but the pictures are lovely!
Many thanks, Rupali. As you know, we must do our best with what we are given
Exactly!
It looks like totally miserable weather, Bionic Man. Thank goodness for the NHS, eh?
Absolutely, Yvonne. Thank you very much
Your reply covers both of my observations very nicely!
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Equally soggy, but less beautiful, round here.
Thanks very much, Hilary
I’m feeling rather bionical these days, too. 🙂
Thanks for the solidarity, Widders
Lovely images Derrick Soggy or not.. And I hope you are not waiting too long for your ‘bionic parts’ lol 🙂 well wishes sent my friend.. And I agree the weather can not make up its mind what it wants to do.. A soggy day here too Derrick.
Take care, and many thanks my friend for your lovely visit.. Just getting back now to answering them .
Hugs Sue 🙂
Those are lovely photos of your day, especially the vernal pools reflecting the forest. Mistletoe grows well in my area, too
http://www.corvallisadvocate.com/2013/0124-mistletoe-friend-or-foe/
Good luck with your knees and eyes, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Lavinia – for good wishes and for the link.