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Late this morning I amused myself by poking my camera through the guest bedroom windows.
This afternoon Jackie and I shopped at Streets in Brockenhurst for a bag of coal, a spark guard, firelighters, gardening gloves, and a wheelbarrow. We continued on a drive into the forest.
On the moors along Rhinefield Road we spotted a mare suckling a foal. By the time I left the car and waited for a couple of cyclists to walk up the hill, the late lunch had been completed. The mother wandered off on her own, joining a few relatives. Her offspring gave chase. He then lay down for a rest. Off she went again. Up he rose and continued his pursuit.
When the ponies vacated this spot a longhorn cow advanced into it. She was joined by a black companion. These two drew closer together as the next member of the herd approached to commandeer its own pasturage.
Dappled sunlight slipped through the trees along Rhinefield Ornamental Drive reflected in streams running under the road.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s splendid pasta arrabbiata with which she drank Hoegaarden and Elizabeth and I consumed more of the Pinot Noir.
Fantastic photos; feels like being transported there.
That’s good. Many thanks, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Wonderful shots, Derrick – love it around Brockenhurst. Your garden is still a picture – a different story in the frozen north…
Sorry you are not getting some of our weather, Mike. Thanks very much
Can I offer you some of ours? Oh – hang on – it’s looking quite nice now… 🙂
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Love that woodland!
Thanks very much, Gary
I hope your other readers love the scenery the animals frolic in every day, because I sure do!!
I’m with you GP
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Very many thanks, GP
Another lovely day, Derrick, allowing your camera to bring out the best of the New Forest.
Thank you very much, Roland
Thems lovely aerial views of your garden today Derrick – but the prize goes to the forest scenes with water – just beautiful!! xoxo
Very many thanks, Pauline X
nice pictures all around – but the two bikers was my fav
That makes me pleased I included them, Yvette. Thanks very much
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It’s lovely to watch the animal world in action.
It is, indeed. Thanks very much, Cathi
Love the photos, as always.
You mention Rhinefield Road, which reminds me of a most pleasant visit we paid to Rhinefield House Hotel once to enjoy the ambiance, history, and food!.
We’ve often driven past it, but never entered. Maybe we’ll rectify that. Thanks very much, Leslie
It had high culinary standards, I recall, but the visit was worth it in any case for the tale of the eccentric lady who created it.
Your guests certainly have splendid views, Derrick! And the sights in your area of the world are quite lovely. Again, I couldn’t pick a favorite photo.
Your dinner sounds delicious. 🙂
Thanks very much, Merril
Lovely pictures.
Thanks a lot, Geoff
Beautiful views from your guestroom!
I love the sunlight playing hide-n-seek with the trees!
And that longhorn cow is majestic and beautiful!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn X
You live in paradise!!! Thanks Derrick for sharing this paradise with us!!!!
….I fell like I am lifting up like I can fly,
Nothing can bring me down from this heaven I have found,
Because, from the world, it has kept me safe and sound……
© Kayla R. Elewitz
Thank you very much, Efi. It certainly feels like that
wonderful. its nice
Thank you very much, Soo
You are welcome.
Nice gallery.
Thanks very much, Rupali
The garden is breathtaking derrick! That view is gorgeous!! I like your shopping list sounds interesting and the ponies, steer and ornamental drive were a treat!
Very many thanks, Lynn
Great shots of “dappled sunlight” through the trees. No signs of autumn in your neck of the woods!
Thanks a lot, Diane. Leaves are beginning to turn
Great galleries as usual Derrick
Many thanks, Andrew
I think your land over there must be rich in places for grazing for all beasts, and yummy vittles for the peeps of course 🙂
You are right, Kim. Thank you very much.
I love how Mdme Moo’s horns point in different directions. 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Widders
I love those forest drives and all the animals you encounter!
Your gardens still look so beautiful in autumn.
Many thanks, Lavinia
Beautiful!
Thank you, personalizegifts