This morning I made an A3+ size print of the Alpine sunset photograph in this post:
https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/126640027/posts/2170
from that splendid blogger bereavedandbeingasingleparent. I will send it to him after Easter.
Our tulips now worship the warm sunshine with open arms, while
Jackie mends a leak in the water feature. The granite sett is for birds to stand on while drinking.
Becky, Ian, and their friend Louis arrived this afternoon to spend Easter with us.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s classic cottage pie; crisp roast potatoes; crunchy carrots and cauliflower; tender curly kale and runner beans. This was followed by lemon tart with cream or natural yoghurt according to taste. The Culinary Queen drank sparkling water, Ian drank San Miguel, Louis drank Corona, and I drank more of the Toro Loco.
Is there anything Jackie can’t do? Beautiful photos of your flowers sunbathing Derrick – and that is such a nice thing to do for your blogging friend!
Thanks very much, Pauline. Nothing practical 🙂
Gorgeous photos! Looks like so much fun. I love being out in the garden.
Thanks very much, Michelle
You’re most welcome Derrick. Happy Easter!
You, too
Thank you 🙂
Happy Easter to you all. Garden is looking good.
Thanks a lot, Quercus. and to you and your family
Stunning colours sir. Thank you for the mention.
Thanks very much, Gary. I hope the mention helps
Jackie seems to be bathing the little stone fella, or at least showering him. Beautiful tulips!
Thanks very much, Cynthia. She did, indeed give him a good dowsing
Those flowers are stunning–yes sunning themselves. I think Jackie’s enjoying the sunshine, too.
Thank you very much, Merril
The tulips seem to reflect the molten gold of the sun – fantastic photos, Derrick
Well seen, Dolly. Thank you very much
Very welcome, Derrick
Lilac, like violet, a wonderful soft colour
“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.” – Alice Walker
Thanks very much, Ivor. Apt quotation
Oh my, beautiful.
Thanks very much, Laleh
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Beautiful flower Pics Derrick
Jackie is a master of all trades!
Happy Easter! Enjoy time with your family.
She is indeed, Gary. Thanks very much
You’re welcome
Still cute Jackie!
🙂 Many thanks, Flower
Glorious tulips! I especially like the ones you have as your header photo today.
Thanks very much, Clare
Oh my! The flowers are amazing. You certainly know how to brighten someone’s day, Derrick. And Jackie…looking beautiful as ever.
Very many thanks, Jill
Your tulips are scrumptious: such color, and such fancy designs! I can well imagine just seeing them would make the day more pleasant. Fun to see Jackie “at work,” too. I suspect there’s a never-ending list of little things to be done in such a garden, and I also suspect working on them gives a great deal of pleasure.
Very many thanks, Linda. Jackie is indeed happy in her element
It does give a lot of pleasure, tho’ I could have done without the trouble with the fountain and pond yesterday!
Beautiful photos, Derrick. Every one. 😀
Thank you very much, Diana
Beautiful! Hi Jackie!
Thanks very much, Arlene
Hi there Arlene. X
Soulful petals symbolise both aching beauty and evanescence of life.
Nicely put, Uma. Many thanks
I checked out that blog you linked – as sad! And bet he will love the photo
Thanks very much, Prior. He is also witty and entertaining
Oh right on –
Those flowers are beautiful and very Easter like
Thank you very much, Sylvie
🙂
Beautiful! Purple and yellow flowers ARE spring to me!
Happy Easter to you and Jackie and your family!!! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
And to you, Carolyn. Thanks very much X
Wonderful flower photos today Derrick, and i include the flower most dear to you in that, the one holding the granite. 😉
May this easter time be one of renewed spirit for you all.
(Well done on the alpine print too!)
Very many thanks, Bob
How wonderful to have family and friends for Easter. I wish you and Jackie all the best on such a holy day.
Thank you very much, GP
Love to see that smiling face in the garden! Enjoy your family time Derrick 💛
Thanks very much, Val
Beautiful, beautiful pictures. Also, what a kind thing to do for your blogging friend. Have a wonderful weekend.
Very many thanks, Laurie
The spring flowers are beautiful, Derrick and Jackie, and I love that photo of the moon over the mountains from bereavedandbeingasingleparent
It was quite warm here yesterday, with another splendid day in progress.
Splendid here today, too, Lavinia. Thank you very much
I’ve always put a good sized rock or two in any birdbath/water-feature, for that very same reason. 😀
Great minds, Widders. Thanks very much.
You have flowers, but it is still snowing in Canada. 😉
I hope it stops soon. Thanks very much, Micheline
That is such a thoughtful Easter gift. Jackie is thoughtful too: providing a granite rock for birds to use.
Thanks very much, Crystal