Having slept much of yesterday, my head was much clearer today, although I was still rather wobbly.
However, I did manage couple of short walks in the garden. The first was before the sun emerged.
Cars drove with headlights on Christchurch Road; grey skies hung over the garden; yet I was still able to find reasonably lit flowers.
Later as the sun emerged, Jackie removed her protective covers from her more tender plants; more flowers were well lit; and the sun’s rays striated the clouds of mist.
This afternoon I settled down to watch the Six Nations rugby matches between France and Scotland, and between England and Wales.
This evening we dined on small supermarket chicken jalfezis – just what I could manage.
I enjoyed the progression of your photos from dark and dreary to hopeful. The spring flowers do cheer a body. Glad you are feeling revived after your bout of flu.
Thanks very much, Susanne
Very atmospheric photos, and I hope you continue to feel better–
Thank you very much, Donnalee
It’s a beautiful shot you chose as today’s header. Glad to hear you are a little better.
Many thanks, Pauline
Some brilliant photographs there, though not Jackie’s best side. 🙂
The sunbeams were particularly atmospheric, and the camellias are looking lovely.
Many thanks, Quercus. I think Jackie would agree with you
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I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better. The photos are superb–mist and color.
Thank you very much, Merril
I hope you continue to feel better with each hour today, Derrick.
Glad you got out for some walks.
Jackie’s tender loving care of the garden shows in those beautiful flowers! I know you two are taking tender loving care of each other, too.
Your photos remind me that during a dreary, misty, foggy time we need to be like the flowers and keep lifting our heads to find the sun. Not just survive, we must thrive.
(((HUGS)))
Beautiful, loving, comments, Carolyn. Very many thanks
Lovely.
Flowers are lovely. So glad you are feeling better.
Many thanks, Laurie
Lovely photos (particularly the snowdrops which are some favourites of mine). Feel better soon, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Val. Slowly improving
I hope that you enjoyed the rugby. The Scotland-France game had the more entertaining rugby though the Welsh game was more tense.
Too much kicking, Tootlepedal. Correct analysis, though. Thanks a lot
Stunning photos.
Many thanks, Dad
Love the shot of the rays filtering through the trees. I’m so happy to know you’re feeling better, Derrick. My Derek tuned into some rugby today too…we thought of you. 🙂
Thanks very much, Jill. Tell Derek there was too much kicking
Such beautiful photos that make me long for some spring flowers here.
Thanks very much, Becky
You’re so welcome, Derrick!
There’s a deep and mysterious beauty in these photos. I hope you continue to feel better.
Very many thanks, JoAnna. I’m getting there
Nice.
The walks probably did you a world of good. So glad you are feeling better. I’m envious of your flowers, our spring is at least six weeks away!
Thank you very much, Diane
Hope you feel better soon
Better each day, Mrs W. Thanks very much
Your welcome
You have a rare mastery over exposure. I am happy the mist is dissipating gradually, although there will be the bits of ever stubborn patches refusing to budge.
Thanks very much, Uma
When I was a lot younger we lived in the Dandenong Ranges to the east of Melbourne. There it was common to have day after day of misty cloudy mornings that were very much like those you showed here. Very nostalgic Derrick.
I’m pleased to have evoked memories, Paol. Thank you very much
Glad you’re up and about. Beautiful flowers. ?
Many thanks, Dorinda X
Beautiful!
Many thanks, Cindy
I’m glad you got out early to take such beautiful pictures through the mist. Lovely bright yellow daffodils.
Thanks very much, Nicki
“Mist rolling in from the Sea…” I’m hearing Sir Paul as i peruse your atmospheric pictures!
It’s good to see your daff’s are blooming and Jackie has been taking good care of the camelias! (and of you too, i hope!) 😉
Good to see you making steady progress. 🙂
Thanks very much, Bob
Love the moody pictures. The abnormal temperature in the East has accelerated the early demise of the snowdrops!
Sorry about your snowdrops,Andrew. Thanks very much
Beautiful atmospheric pictures.
Many thanks, Rabirius
Glad your starting to feel a bit better Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Gary
Don’t you love that early time of day? It’s as though you have the world to yourself.
Indeed, GP. Many thanks.
Sending warm hugs.
Many thanks, Leslie X
I am glad to hear you are walking, Derrick. The photos of your gardens in late winter are beautiful, especially in the misty light of morning. Jackie has done a fine job!
Thanks very much, Lavinia
The snowdrops are wonderful. I keep telling myself to get some. This time of year my longing for warm weather could really use the boost that snowdrops bring.
Swathes of snowdrops would look so good in your yard, Crystal. Many thanks
Your garden looks beautiful. I’m glad you are on the mend and could get out this morning.
The mist has moved up here this evening and it is very atmospheric. The darkness isn’t ideal for photography, though!
Thanks very much, Helen. Photography is painting with light
It is ?
I’ve just learned it isn’t must (or fog) here. It’s air pollution – particulates and NO. No wonder I feel rough this morning!
No wonder, indeed
A quiet day’s probably what you needed. Glad there were flowers to brighten the day 🙂
Quite so, Widders. Thanks very much
I’m so pleased you are feeling better. The flowers are beautiful and I enjoyed seeing the sun’s rays through the mist.
Thanks very much, Clare. If Jackie hadn’t tempted me out for a second walk I would have missed that one
The mist photos are quite atmospheric.Mist makes one always wonder what will come out of it.
Nice comment, LL/PS. Thanks very much
Beautiful photos, Derrick. I can almost smell the spring air.
Thanks very much, Jodie
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Beautiful colourful flowers in all their glory, and still sharing their beauty even under an overcast misty sky, credit to you Derrick for venturing out to capture those images.
Thanks very much, Ian