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Much of my morning was spent reminiscing with my sister, Jacqueline. A number of my stories are contained in ‘Maureen Potter And Plasticine’.
This afternoon Jackie drove us to Ferndene Farm Shop to buy three large bags of compost. We went on to admire more of Nature’s changing palette.
By mid-afternoon we arrived on Boldrewood Ornamental Drive where the lowering sun still lit overhead leaves. At that time it didn’t quite catch the bracken
which, a little further into the day, glowed on sloping banks at Appleslade;
back along Boldrewood Drive it was really set aflame.
From two different sections of the gravel at Woosons Car Park I rescued sets of spectacles, planting them on posts for the owner’s collection.
The speedy sow who had shown me two clean pairs of heels a couple of days ago, was far more sedate today, as she led her piglets on an acorn foray.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome heart and sausage casserole, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots and broccoli.. Mrs Knight drank Hoegaarden, Jacqueline drank more of the sauvignon blanc, and I finished the Minervois.
What a beautiful place your sister took you. Nature is stunning.<3
Thanks a lot, Laleh
Always pleasure Derrick ❤️
I just commented on the specs in the wrong post. Also like the pig photos. I like pigs. And bacon. The two things may be linked.
Pannage pork is now being sold at Hockey’s Farm shop. Apparently the acorns give an extra special flavour even to the crackling. Thanks a lot, Quercus
It’s an interesting slant on food production. I just looked up acorns – very interesting from the point of view as to how some animals and others die when they eat them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acorn
I enjoyed reading your earlier post about your school memories – those teachers wouldn’t last two seconds nowadays! You do have an extraordinarily good memory for most events – trauma of course wipes the slate clean……. More lovely forest pics <3
Many thanks, Pauline. Jacqueline is five years younger than me, so it was interesting to hear her memories of the same school
Boldrewood sure is beautiful. Gosh, if I were to lose my specs, I’d never find my way out of the forest!
When walking into the trees I would often get lost. Many thanks, Jill
What gorgeous places! And your photos captured them beautifully!
I love in the woods…how the trees are protecting everyone, and everything, under them.
Oh, and the little piggies seem to be eating well.
No, those aren’t my specs! My reading specs are here on my head. Ha! 😀 I’ve lost them on my head before. 😛
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Clare. Jackie has reading specs all over the house
Thank you for sharing the link. Your school memories are so well written and they evoked strong emotions of fear, sadness, joy, etc.. in me as I read.
I’m so glad that among the not-so-kind teachers there were some very kind ones. 🙂
More HUGS!!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Clare. I’d forgotten all this was in the one post. X
Oopy! Carolyn, not Clare. Although I love the name Clare! 🙂
Very sorry about that, Carolyn X
No problem. 🙂
Your photos evoke strong memories of my Hampshire childhood! I still love beech woods above all. My wife and I were from Warsash and Netley Abbey. We explored the New Forest with our parents, and then on our 1960s Lambretta! 40+ years on the east coast of the USA have not erased the pleasant memories! Thank you!
I’m so pleased to have triggered these, Peter. Thanks very much
Here’s what I’d like to know. Do you have a wine cellar or do you procure your daily libations at a local liquor store? I’ve never heard of Minervois but then again I’m hardly a connoisseur.
We have a wine rack in the library – the former garage, Susanne. Thanks very much
A LARGE wine rack.
🙂
There should be a way of turning that into a lucrative hobby, Derrick. I’m just spec-ulating of course!
🙂 I should have claimed a reward. Many thanks, Roland
Love that you unearthed the spectacles just like the pigs unearthed the acorns. And truffles???
Thanks a lot, Judy. Nice like between specs and acorns. Don’t think we have truffles
Those photographs are a reminder how beautiful our dear planet could be. I am getting envious of your meandering opportunities!
Very many thanks, Uma
Beautiful countryside, Derrick. Those specs won’t cause brush fires, will they?
I never thought of that, GP. Many thanks
You and your sister must have had a wonderful time reminiscing–but to me, your school sounds like a horror. I love the way the light shines through the trees–beautiful photos.
And the pig family!
And how strange to find the two pairs of glasses.
Very many thanks, Merril. Our school was normal in those days. Yes, the second pair of glasses was an extra surprise
Loved taking a walk with you Derrick, and I hope those who lost their specs! See where you left them.. <3
Many thanks, Sue
Great study of light and shadows! Although I can’t say I like your choice of domesticated animal—where are the ponies?
I like to vary things a bit. Will soon rectify the omission 🙂
Lovely place.
Thanks a lot, Rupali
So beautiful! Wow you rescued those specs nicely!
Thanks a lot, Lynn. There is every hope that whoever lost them will return to that car park
You know I bet they will! So nice of you
always a wonderful tour through your stomping grounds my friend and sausage casserole sounds good if you leave the <3 out of it 🙂
Many thanks, Kim 🙂
Your forest photos are wonderful. I particularly like the light on the ferns. Is that what you call bracken? I don’t use that term.
Beautiful landscapes.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful autumn palette, and I so love the foraging pigs 🙂
Thanks very much, Inese
You haven’t mentioned your knee for a while, (unless I’ve missed it) … how’s your mobility and stamina coming along?
Thanks very much for asking, Widders. Still painful, but mobility improving, albeit slow. The next one to be done hurts a bit more now. I can do 100 yards or so on undulating surface.
Good news. 🙂 … imagine how you’ll feel, eventually, when they’re both done. 🙂
I’m focussing on that 🙂
What a lovely walk! Was the sausage casserole inspired by seeing the pigs, we wonder?
Always an unfortunate juxtaposition 🙂 Thanks very much, LL/PS
Nice serene photos. If I was in England recently….those glasses would probably be ine as I am always leaving mine somewhere !
🙂 Thanks a lot, Gary
Two pairs! I really like the description of the sow’s heels.
Ah the joys and variations of nature. Some lovely shots. thank you!
Did you ever return to see if they found their specs? I need someone like you to just find them in my own house! Before the dogs do!