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Sporting her Russell crow protection helmet Jackie spent much of the more overcast, but still hot and humid, morning watering her container pots and hanging baskets. The last picture features one of her reservoirs made from upturned bottomless plastic bottles. Russell did not put in an appearance.
This afternoon, among other tasks, Aaron of A.P. Maintenance pruned the wisteria, while
his companion Daryl watered the areas I had irrigated two days ago.
A little later I watched the first half of the World Cup football match between Spain and Russia; and slept through much of the second, waking in time for the penalty shoot-out.
Ian arrived to join us this morning, and the four of us dined this evening at The Royal Oak. I enjoyed my Sunday roast lamb with roast potatoes, excellent Yorkshire pudding, and a range of crisp vegetables, followed by Eton mess. I drank a glass of excellent Malbec. If any of the others would like to state what they had, I will leave that to them
Good that Jackie’s wearing head protection!
Thanks very much, Gary
Sounds like quite a strenuous day!
Good idea about the hat for Jackie – but I am concerned for Russell, I hope he has found another mama. What is Eton mess?
What’s left when Harrow is finished.
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Crushed meringue and strawberries. I think the legend is that the cook at Eton school had an accident with one and served it as it was
That story gives all us careless cooks hope!
Welcome home, Jackie! And I love her new RC helmet! 😀
Hmm…I wonder where he is?!
Looks like the garden got lots of love and attention! 🙂
We are not getting enough rain yet (this summer) so we have to water all of the plants and trees often.
HUGS to all of you!!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn X
Magpies can be a problem here when they’re nesting. Bike riders attach spikes to their helmets, and some folk have been known to wear a plastic ice cream container with eyes painted on it on their heads! I haven’t resorted to that one myself.
Thanks very much, Jane. I’ll pass on the suggestion 🙂
Glad to see Jackie is back in her happy place. 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Jill
I see Mr Crow(e) is quite the menace here. I am glad he has taken off to distant skies.
We hope so, Uma. Many thanks
I am glad Russell is leaving Jackie in peace. How bright and beautiful it all looks where Darryl is watering!
Thanks a lot, Clare. Jackie was pleasantly surprised when she returned and found everything not as parched as she had expected 🙂
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I had that same thought with those photos
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Thank you for sharing all this beauty and we enjoy it with you!!!
Kisses to Jackie!! Have a nice week!!!
Thanks very much, Efi
We have talk of a hosepipe ban, take showers not baths and so on. Absolutely disgraceful after the winter of rain, rain, rain we had. Lots of beautiful flowers! have you ever counted them?
I mean to count the number of planters and hanging baskets one day but fear I may scare myself.
Thanks very much, John. Definitely three figures
Do you think Russell has grown up while Jax was away and finding his own food now? Hope so! x
So do we. Thanks a lot, Helen X
The area that Daryl is watering is so beautiful!
I hope Russell is OK–and I also hope he’s off finding his own food now. But I did laugh at your opening line. 🙂
Many thanks, Merril. No sign of him today.
The garden never ceases to astound me. You have put in so much work and it’s extraordinary from every angle. I am glad to see some others in there bearing some of the burden. Nice to see so many photos of you, Jackie.
Thanks very much from us both, Crystal
So glad Jacki is protected now!!
🙂 Thanks very much, Lynn
Pinot rosé. In a bucket.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Beck XX
Wots Eton mess?
Meringue and strawberries all crushed up, as it was when the college cook once had an accident with it and served it anyway
Looks revolting but tastes delicious I’ll wager!
Quite so
Eton Mess – sugar, fat, more sugar. And strawberries. One of my favourites.
🙂 I don’t consider any of that. Thanks a lot, Quercus
You seem remarkably healthy so I may follow your diet. 🙂
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