This morning I printed a copy of this photograph for Aaron;
I then e-mailed this image, taken from “Sherwood Forest Snowballs”, to Michael’s children;
and scanned and sent this print of Michael and Louisa taken at Oxton in May 1999 to my daughter.
This afternoon we took a short drive in the forest, ending up at Burnt House Lane, Pilley where we helped Elizabeth and Mum sort some of our mother’s belongings.
Cattle foraging on the verges wandered onto the road at Sowley;
Further on, a miniature pony joined the big girls on the road in front of us.
Dog roses are now prolific on the hedgerows.
Valerian clings to the walls of St Leonards Barn.
Nearby a phalanx of cyclists sped down and up a steeply concave hill confronting us in such a manner that Jackie was forced to stop and let them pass.
Pilley Street was occupied by a swarm of donkeys, some of whom, not realising it was Sunday, waited listlessly for a bus; another pair engaged in mutual grooming.
There was enough left over from last night’s takeaway Indian meal for us to dine on that before setting off to Evereton Nurseries where I was to
collect my prize for the Festival photographic competition from Louis. Unfortunately my three digital images had not been considered, because the organisers had been locked out of the e-mail account and did not know who had entered. They asked those they thought might have entered to resubmit. They didn’t know about me. The winner was one of those digital entries. It was not on display. Never mind, I received a round of applause and an engraved glass.
Elizabeth came for the presentation and returned home with us to drink more of the Galodoro. Naturally I Christened my prize.
Congrats on winning the prize for the Festival photographic competition!
Many thanks, Rosaliene
Congratulations sir.
Thanks very much, Gary
Congratulations!
Thanks very much, Cindy. I bet I would have won with one of your birds.
Delightful post Derrick!
Thanks very much, Val
Congratulations Derrick. You are looking dapper my friend.
Many thanks, Drew
So happy for you, Derrick! Congrats. And thanks for all the lovely pix.
Thank you very much, Cynthia
Blimey Derrick, the roads sure are busy down your way … with animals! 🐄
Congratulations on your presentation. 😁
They really are, Lesley. We don’t go anywhere in a hurry. Many thanks. 🙂
That’s good. I expect people are well warned about animals on the road and take precautions.
There are plenty of warnings, but, unfortunately, animals are still killed
That’s sad. 🙁 There are always those who take no heed of the warnings.
Nice family photos and that last one of you is rather dapper too. Bit of a bummer re the digital loss though – still, a nice enough new wine glass to put to good use 🙂
Many thanks, Pauline. As Steve suggests in his comment, a snafu.
Congratulations, Derrick! I love the Sherwood Forest Snowballs photograph. It would make a lovely jigsaw puzzle. 🙂
I do like your jigsaw puzzle suggestions, Jill. Thanks very much.
Very hard to be be beaten by an invisible picture. It is quite right that motorists should give way to cyclist of course. However annoying cyclist are, they cannot hurt motorists and motorists can also too easily damage cyclists. Also, cyclists don’t have a motor to help them get going when they have stopped. E-cyclists are probably fair game.
I would of course always give way to cyclists! Especially if they are labouring uphill !!
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. Jackie is always careful of cyclists – these, however, swept up out of the mirk coming straight at her on this narrow lane.
Looks like you had a nice day Derrick. Congrats again on your prize! Use it to drink to your’s and Jackie’s good health!
Thanks a lot, Gary. Will do
Very enjoyable, Derrick. Love the cattle, mules and horses. Funny story on the photo contest snafu…I think.
Thanks a lot, Steve – ‘snafu’ is perfect
Oh beautiful photos, those animals must have been exciting and beautiful to see in person.
We never tire of them. Thanks very much, Cinnamon
You’re quite welcome
Congratulations on your (properly utilised) prize.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Oglach
The name ‘Burnt House Lane’ always reminds me of an Enid Blyton mystery. I kind of think you are the Two Find Outers in Modus the Car. The miniature ponies put me in a frame of mind befitting fairy tale stories. Pity the bus wouldn’t take the donkeys to the Faraway Tree.
I am happy for the prize you have deservedly won. The locking out of the organisers’ email is rather anticlimactic.
It was a bit of a disappointment that those I e-mailed were not considered, especially as one was your cows trimming the hedge favourite. I am in awe at the breadth of your reading. Thanks very much, Uma.
We all read Enid Blyton in our childhood!
And you continued reading so much more
I’m glad you were recognized for your wonderful photo. Maybe you will enter more!
Thanks very much, JoAnna. Not something I normally do, but we’ll see
Love the photos of valerian clinging to those rugged walls!
Thank you very much, Becky
Wonderful photos. Sorry about the awards – that was a little weird. Ha! But at least you were honored.
Thanks very much, Lisa. Not bothered about the awards, although I would have liked my e-mailed ones to have been considered
Yes. That would have been nice. Doesn’t sound like they ran things very well this year
🙂
Congrats and those photos are lovely as usual.
Thanks very much, Arlene
I love the donkeys and I wonder why some cyclists think they are better than we mere mortals.
They can be so arrogant when taking their lives in their hands. Thanks very much, Paol
Looks like you had a wonderful family day! Once again, the pictures of the ponies are terrific, especially the miniature one, who doesn’t have much of a problem keeping up to the others!
Thanks very much, Diane
Congratulations! Wonderful selection of photos. I particularly liked the one of the donkeys at the bus stop.
Thanks very much, Sheree
Well done, Derrick. It would be nice to know though, which photograph was better than yours.
I am promised an e-mail of it – but I’m not holding my breath. Thanks very much, John
UGHS on your digital images not being considered. 🙁
But, so glad you got your prize and some applause! 🙂
Looks like all of the furry-friends are happy and enjoying their day! Love that teeny-tiny pony! What a cutie! 🙂
The two family photos are beautiful and sweet…and made me teary-eyed.
You’ve captured some amazing moments on film, for your family, Derrick.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you very much indeed, Carolyn X I liked your UGHS 🙂
HUGS always help with the UGHS
🙂
If only the Organisers of the photo comp had been better organised! – Still there’s no shame in being awarded Runner up prize! 🙂
That’s a wonderful shot of the Donkey’s waiting for a Sunday Bus – it made me smile ;-), as did those of the small pony with is longer legged friends.
Many thanks for the photographic ramble. 🙂
Thanks very much, Bob
Congratulations, Derrick. 👏🏻
Thanks very much, Sylvia
Well done, Derrick. Congratulations on winning the photography prize.
Thanks very much, Roland
Congratulations, Derrick! Love the photos of these cattle’s and pony.
Thanks very much, Amy
Congratulations on your recognition for excellent photography – it is overdo – we’ve been telling you how great they are for years!! Bravo!
Many thanks, GP
Thanks very much, Reporter
That’s a bummer there was a glitch with the organizers being locked out of their email resulting in your images not being considered, but nice to receive some applause and a new wine glass. 🍷 That’s a great picture of you, I love seeing the smiles. 😁
Thanks very much, Julie
What a lovely post, from linked arms to miniature ponies to dog roses to aggressive cyclists and almost-but-not missed awards. Thanks for making my Monday that much nicer.
Very many thanks, Ellen
Multiple…. so many…. mixed emotions:
😢 Photos of Mike et al.
😡 Tech trouble at t’festival.
😁 Winner winner with your picca!
Many thanks, Becky XX
Congratulations on your win, though it’s a shame about the digital mix-up. Still, I’m happy to hear you put your prize to good use–as I thought you might.
Lovely photos, as always. I love those donkey faces, but your remark makes me wonder if Samuel Beckett ever observed a similar waiting scene. 😉
🙂 I liked the Becket reference, Merril. Many thanks
I’m pleased you did. 🙂
What an interesting busy day. I love the donkeys at the bus stop!
Many thanks, Sue
Congrats, congrats! And those on wheels should always watch out for those on foot.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Well done, Derrick! How unfortunate your other photos weren’t seen!
Many thanks, Clare. It was rather
Pilley Street was occupied by a swarm of donkeys, some of whom, not realising it was Sunday, waited listlessly for a bus – Laughing out loud at that.
Congratulations on your prize, my friend!
Very many thanks, Jodie
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Congrats on your prize, Derrick! Well deserved.
Thanks you very much, Inese