Gusts from the recent storms still swept the garden today.
The plastic cover wrapping the garden chairs was sucked in and out like bellows. We did our best to loosen yet still implement the rope ties applied yesterday.
The pink rose seen in the background swayed to and fro;
as did all the trees. The Weeping Birch limbs lashed like cats o’ nine tails, while flickering Japanese maple foliage frolicked on tightrope branches.
This afternoon we drove down to Milford on Sea for a brief look at the turbulent waves and spray soaring over the protective walls and raking the rocks below. The Isle of Wight was barely visible, although I could clearly see an intrepid couple walking along the distant sea wall while I struggled to keep myself and my camera steady.
Some gulls swooped and hovered above the waves, but most kept their heads down on the lower ground of the car park.
One photographer sensibly employed a tripod.
From here we continued on to visit Helen and Bill in their new home at Fordingbridge. They have downsized to a bungalow which offers a most comfortable sense of space. With Jacqueline also engaged in selling her house and buying another, there is definitely a sense of sisters on the move.
This evening we dined on meaty beef burgers with sautéed potatoes, onions and mushrooms. Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Domaine Bonval Cote du Rhone 2016.
I liked the rose, the moving Japanese Maple leaves and of course, the waves. Dinner sounds delicious as usual.
Thanks very much, Lisa. It is difficult to catch the effect of the winds in the garden, so I’m pleased you saw the movement
That rose is just standing out there shining! The spray from the waves is stunning Derrick! Wonderful photos
Very many thanks, Lynn
Love the photo of the gulls in the car park. Hope the worst of the wind is over now.
All calm today, Quercus, but due back with a vengeance tomorrow. Many thanks
Good luck with it. Out of all the bad weather wind is my least favourite.conditions I
60 mph at the moment – and the Velux window is leaking
Oh dear…
Leak stopped – it’s pretty hit and miss
Frustrating. We just had the shop roof patched as rain was coming in and running into one of the internal security cameras.
Your tree reminds me of one in our yard which holds onto its leaves even in fierce winds. Great pictures!
Thanks very much, Barbara
I really like the photo of the gulls on the tarmac. Most sensible of them judging by those waves!
Many thanks, Pauline
You black and white photos are fantastic, Derrick. I hope the winds have settled. Do you lose power often during storms?
Thanks very much, Jill. All calm today, but due back with a vengeance tomorrow. We don’t usually lose power
We’ve had cold, gusty winds the last few days, but no wonderful photos, like yours. 🙂
I love the photos of the turbulent waves.
Many thanks, Merril. May your weather improve
We’re getting some well-needed rain here in Los Angeles.
I’m pleased to learn that, Rosaliene. Many thanks
Dramatic shots of the sea.
Thank you very much, Arlene
A sea like that always makes me grateful to be ashore!
🙂 Thanks very much, Judy
And there is beauty in turbulence too but not everyone is equipped to capture it in words and images.
Thank you very much, Uma
The rose stands alone! 🙂
The wind can be harsh on the delicate plants and trees. 🙁
Your photos of the powerful waves are beautiful!
And I love the gull gathering. I wonder if they are looking for their cars?! 😉 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
Many thanks, Carolyn. Lovely image of the gulls waiting for their cars 🙂
Maybe they called a taxi or a car service like Lyft or Uber. ??? 😀
🙂 even better
Your first picture of the grey seas and the gulls is really, really good! Congratulations!
Very many thanks, John
Derrick, Waves looked rough and turbulent. I know what a pain it is to prep your gardens to save what you still can so you can enjoy them for as long as the winter months will let you.. I used to hate the high winds when they used to come thru our Dallas home No matter how tidy you had everything, the winds would cause havock and then we used to spend all day once the storms passed to clean everything up. It was a never ending job! Now, I simply have a plan and space dedicated to bring my plants into my RV when weather is going to be yucky or too cold since nothing is planted into the ground makes it easier to deal with and the weather here is a bit warmer than in your neck of the woods…
Derrick, on a side note, can you let me know if my blogs are getting through successfully for the e past last week or so (from 11/23 and forward) as I not sure? Haven’t gotten any comments from anyone for the last several days? I am not really good on navigating around word press, as I just “wing it” on what Terry originally set up. I did notice last night that for some reason, I must of hit the “no comments” button and now have managed to set it once again to allow comments (I think). Not sure if when that button is reset, if it lets people comment to any of the older blogs when the button was inadvertently off. I notice this after I posted my newest post “Homebound for the Holidays”, then fixed the button to allow comments, then updated the blog just aforementioned, I am not sure if from your end you can now comment on my newest one because I updated that blog again after the comment button was turned back on? Don’t mean you or for anyone has to comment on each and everyone of my blogs, but just want to make sure I leave that option open and problem is fixed and at least that my blogs are successfully getting thru okay so people can enjoy them. Someday I need to update my blog and the introduction, but I hate to remove what Terry setup. I still wanted him to at least have a rightful place as the main person on his blog. I just don’t have the heart to take him off. I know it must make my blog confusing to new readers who don’t know the background and first see Terry intro and them read most current blogs from me. Thanks for your help Derrick..
Thanks a lot Gary. What we get is a little blue box at bottom left saying ‘project not found’. I’ve just been back to the harrowing ‘Homebound for the Holidays’, and it is unchanged. I’m having to stop now, but I hope you get it sorted
Okay Derrick. Appreciate your help. So I understand you could see new post, but comments button still a problem. Sorry for add all my messages, just teying ti figure what the glitch is.
It was the same here. Only the gulls had the strength and the skills to fly in the wind.
Thanks very much, Sylvie
Sisters on the move and wild weather. Sounds Shakespearean!
It does, indeed, Laurie. Well said. Thanks very much
Beautiful photos, Derrick, and that rose just waiting to be photographed. Stunning!
Thanks very much, Eugenia
You’re quite welcome!
Absolutely loved those wave shots.
Thanks very much, Paol. You are rather a long way from the sea at the moment 🙂
A wild and woolly day. 🙂
Thanks very much, Widders
As usual, your artisitic eye caught some great shots here. Of course, you might guess, I had to linger on the rose <3
Many thanks, Jan
Thrilling photos of the waves in a variety of hues! Your words are superb as usual; especially “while the flickering Japanese maple foliage frolicked on tightrope branches.” 💋
Many thanks, Rose X
The black and white photos of the waves are incredible, Derrick, but what impressed me the most is the little pink rose bravely standing up to the storm. What an image!
Many thanks, Dolly
My pleasure
The black and white photos are quite atmospheric.
Thanks very much LL/PS
Beautiful pictures Derrick. I love them, it reminds me of my beach Hideaway in Umdloti. 🌺🌸
Many thanks, Kavitha