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On a day balmy enough for pink roses, honeysuckle, and solanum to be blooming on the trellis in the front garden, and whatever this flower is in the West Bed (see rusty duck’s identification below),
it seemed rather incongruous to take a trip to MacPenny’s Nursery in Bransgore in search of Autumn colour, but we were not disappointed. The bush rose bringing up the rear of this set of photographs sits in the small garden of Robin’s Nest, the nursery’s cafe, where Jackie enjoyed a scone and a coffee while I went for a wobble in the main garden. I think it rather unkind of her to describe my current gait as such.
There is still a month of the pannage period to go. A motley collection of piglets snuffled their way around the verges of Burley in their frantic search for acorns. One actually sneezed. It wasn’t the black one going for a paddle.
This evening, together with Bill, Jackie and I are dining at Shelly and Ron’s. Should there be anything of moment to report I will do so tomorrow.
Siddy sneezes too when he’s doing his wuffling and snuffling job of floor hoovering just in case there’s something there in need of clearing up……… The thought of you wobbling round the garden is hilarious! Danella goes into Mercy Hospital tomorrow morning to have her plates removed from her leg – I hope she won’t emerge wobbling. I may be late visiting.
Give Danella my very best wishes, Pauline. Thanks a lot
Your photographs are beautiful, Derrick. I particularly love the shot with the steps and the purple flowers.
Thanks very much, Jill. The couple liked that one, too
Those piglets look like they’re sniffing around for truffles!
They do – they will settle for acorns. Thanks very much, GP
Your gardens and blooms are holding up well. Great job. Enjot your time this evening!
Thanks very much, Gary
You wobbled well then, Derrick, through another fine day. I love those paddling piglets.
Thanks very much, Roland. I was quite pleased to have negotiated the undulating, root filled, terrain
Love that single leaf picture!
Thanks very much, Andrew
The pigs are truly splendid beasts and it is a shame when they don’t roam as Freely as this
Thanks very much, Geoff
Unknown bloom is Acidanthera (Abyssinian Gladioli) also going under the name of Gladiolus murielae. Why oh why do they love to confuse us?
Glorious shots all.. especially my piggie fix!
Thanks very much, Jessica. Jackie thought it was a gladiolus – from a job lot. Will alert readers to your comment.
Some great shots there Derrick. I’m sure Jackie could never be unkind – accurate perhaps, but not unkind.
🙂 OK, OK. Many thanks, Quercus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeble
🙂 and thanks for that
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Great shots Derrick. I particularly liked the two ‘grasses’.
I liked those too, Paol. Thanks very much
I trust it’s the warmth of Autumn that makes you wobble. Those are beautiful shots —for once, I enjoyed the marauding piglets too.
Thanks very much, Uma
Pigs on the street?
Yes. They are allowed out for a couple of Autumn months to mop up mast (acorns and other nuts) which is poisonous to ponies. Thanks a lot, Arlene
Is this the pannage period?
Yes
So, I learned something new today!
You did some great wobbling and got some beautiful photos, Derrick!
Love the waterdrops on the leaf, the pink rose, the fall leaves, and the bright purple flowers!
The piggies sure keep busy, don’t they! It’s fun to see their different coats…some spotted, some two-toned, some one-tone, etc! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Many thanks, Carolyn. The pigs dart all over the place. X
Lovely captures.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Looks like a very nice nursery to visit. I’m glad you got a little walk, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Helen.
Your “wobbling” got you some wonderful shots. I can’t decide which I like best, but I do like the couple on the steps and the way they seem to be in the midst of a conversation. The little pig sneezing reminded me of how my daughter says their new puppy sometimes gets so excited she gets hiccups.
Nice alliteration in the title. 🙂
Very many thanks, Merril, for your usual close reading and commenting
What a beautiful gallery of your visit, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Amy
This was quite a beautiful and wonderful post of colors, Derrick. This held my reflected feelings of sweet tones of “The last hurrah for Summer 🌹; come on colors of Autumn!” 🍃 🍁 x
Thank you very much, Robin
Wonderful photos!
Many thanks, Leslie
Wonderful photos! And the things I learn from my blogging friends. I never new there was a word to describe the right to let pigs forage freely. But there is, and that word is “pannage.” Many thanks, Derrick!
🙂 Pleased to be of service to a writer. Laurie. Thanks very much
You have a great eye for color, I always look forward to your photos
Very many thanks, Pleasant
Wow gorgeous
Thanks very much, Lynn