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Becky and I are enjoying what is the only extended period of time we have spent alone together in our lives. There is much joint reminiscing and exchange of information, especially concerning my past, that is really quite new.
At one point, I accompanied Scooby, who wandered up the Gazebo Path, into the garden.
Having paid particular attention to hanging baskets and other containers, Jackie had thoroughly watered the garden before leaving yesterday.
In today’s baking heat, some plants, particularly the pansies in the first of these images, displayed considerable signs of thirst, so I managed to distribute the contents of a can or two.
Russell crow was not in evidence today, but Becky did spot a mouse in the compost trug outside the kitchen door. She freed it into the flower bed.
This evening Becky produced a tasty, well-filled, Spanish omelette which we enjoyed on trays in front of the television while we watched the 2nd XI World Cup football match between England and Belgium which was so thrilling that I am typing this when there is still 25 minutes to go. I drank Doom Bar.
The flowers in the hanging baskets are stunning. Father daughter time is always wonderful.
Thanks very much, Drew
The mouse was probably enjoying the trug and is now miffed.
I seems about time that an extended father/daughter time was enjoyed!
Quite so, Leslie. Many thanks
Derrick, you give me such hope with this post. Mine has been a less than orderly path and though my daughters are, I think remarkably balanced and certainly make me proud every day, the fact is that, for the youngest particularly but also for the middle two, daddy-daughter uninterrupted for a decent pause time has been lacking. I don’t want to detail but I just feel so much better for seeing this post about something that I don’t ever talk about. There is always a tomorrow, until we know no more, yes? Scooby has a particularly fine bumbly bum and I am still on air after living through the England-Belgium match …. would ye credit it? Well maybe having less expectation suits the lads and the manager so please please please please pleeeeeeaaaaase British press, pipe down and just let them be ….. Happiest of happy Thursday nights to you and may Russell just be resting 😊
Very many thanks, Osyth. I’m pleased this one was significant for you.
One day I hope that you and I and Jackie and not forgetting Two Brains will be able to enjoy a glass and a discourse on life and it’s turns and I rather think we make find more than some common ground between us. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy your time with Becky please do x
I’m sure we would. That would be good X
He is very up for this idea. We just need to be in Blighty together at the same time or you need to be in New England together at the same time. All good things shall come to pass ….. x
It’ll probably have to be Blighty – but look forward to it X
Sounds very reasonable to me and I will state that whether or not The Brains are available, if the opportunity affords I’ll be there like something rather more attractive than a rat up a drainpipe!
Some things are too good to pass by …..
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Is that a little hint of Knightly sarcasm nipping into your final sentences? 🙂 I love the mother-daughter chats that can arise when there are whole days and no agenda in need of filling. And you know, we are girls and talk all the time any way ……. I’m sure Becky is loving the autobiographical reveals too. The aged P has had quite a life! xo
Sarcasm? Moi? Yes. 🙂 Becky and I are very much in tune
There’s nothing better than father/daughter time…enjoy! I love hanging with my father. Speaking of hanging, the baskets look beautiful, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jill
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Many thanks, Candy X
Lovely. I can relate as I had a good Mother – Son visit this week. We talked about everything.
Pictures are wonderful!
Many thanks, Pleasant. Synchronicity
I think you’re a bit spoilt Derrick, one bird flies the nest, and then you’ve another lovely one to look after you…
🙂 Agreed, Ivor. Thanks very much
Enjoy your time with Becky. Looks like you have your work cut out with all that watering to do! Take care, Derrick!
I’ll only do the minimum necessary, Clare. Many thanks
Ah, good to see Becky looking well. Enjoy your time together.
The baskets – starting high and dripping down onto the ground – photo is just amazing.
It is one of my favourite arrangements, Jodie. Thanks very much
How lovely to spend time with Becky … and she can cook a good omelette 💕
She certainly can. Many thanks, Val
Enjoy the family bonding Derrick. I love your climbers, so colorful!
Thanks very much, Arlene
An odd name, ‘Doom Bar’ when you’re watching your fav team. Don’t you have some ‘Happy Suds’? Is there such a thing? Who won?
It wasn’t England – but then neither side wanted to win, which was why it was so boring, and why Doom Bar was so appropriate, Steve. 🙂 Thanks very much
Soccer, or, your football, is gaining in popularity in the States but one of the obstacles to growing much faster is the lack of scoring. Too many ‘nil’ games in a country that’s used to high scoring games – basketball, American football, baseball, and in my case when unused to play it, golf 😂. But the kids are playing it much more than when I was a kid. Never saw it, then. Another game gaining popularity is LaCrosse, the National Game of Canada, incidentally. Have a great day!
The same to you, Steve
The father and daughter moments are as rerefreshing as the flowers in the hanging basket. Enjoy!
Many thanks, Uma
Perfect Clicks ❤❤
Thanks very much, Ritu
You are very much welcome 🙂
Beautiful clicks.
Many thanks, Rupali
Don’t worry about England. It’s all part of a cunning plan.
Quite so. But if I’d bought a ticket and travelled all that way I would definitely not be pleased. Thanks a lot, John
Every day i learn something new for your beautiful family and life!!!!
Be happy among your members of your family !!!!!
Send you all my love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks, Efi X
Daddy and Daughter time can be so wonderful! I’m glad you and Becky are having a good time! Do share about your life with her…she will treasure that/those stories always!
Maybe Russell Crow is off doing a movie. 😀 ?!?!
Or out and about trying to find Jackie!!! 😮
That omelette sounds delicious!
HUGS for you and Becky!!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn
Nice that you got to spend some good father daughter time. Beautiful flowers as usual
Thanks very much, Geetha
Most welcome Derrick 🙂
How wonderful that you and Becky are getting some father-daughter time! I hope you are both enjoying every minute.
The flowers are beautiful–the ones under the basket seem to be floating in the air. 🙂
Many thanks, Merril
Always nice o spend some time with our children and to talk about good times of the past.
Quite so, Gary. Many thanks
I’m so glad you and Becky are enjoying this father-daughter time. Some of my best memories are of times I spent with my dad.
Thanks very much, Leslie
I know it has not exactly been a treat to recover from knee surgery, but what a treat to spend time alone with your daughter. Also, love how she let the mouse go. Now, let us hope the crow has moved on to greener pastures so that Jackie can garden in peace when she comes back..
I DO hope so, I was actually getting scared to go in the garden!
I bet! A little Alfred Hitchcock going there. 😉
Sounds like a nice time.
It is, Cathi. Thanks very much
Becky is such a lucky girl – not only cooking for the aged parent but getting to listen to his stories of his lengthy past. I note that the only shot of Scooby features him making a break for freedom. 🙂
🙂 So perceptive, Quercus. Thanks for that
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Your daughter isn’t living with you?
I love your garden time.
Thanks very much, Tabarka. She lives about an hour’s drive away. We have spent much time together over the years, but never such a length on our own
Hmm good to see that 🙂
Your hanging plants are delightful mate, something that evades my gardening skills, they tend to die quickly, think its our weather and potting, yours are a feast for my envious eyes.
Thanks a lot, Ian. Even in our cooler heat they need loads of water
Sounds like quality time derrick and good food
I will treasure forever the stories from my father and the time we spent together as he got older. I wish you many more father – daughter visits in the years ahead.
Many thanks, JoAnna. I am pleased about your experience
Awesome you have some time with your daughter- even more so in your surroundings! Memories to keep the heart warm!
Thanks very much, Rob