Regular readers may know that our downstairs loo is designated ‘Print Room’ because that is what the walls carry.
She already has a copy of this one from “Christmas at Downton”, beside her computer station. Today, at her request, I printed another to be enjoyed at her convenience. This time I toned the colour saturation down a bit.
The Head Gardener worked hard on clearing and planting phlox in the rock hard Palm Bed. I transported clippings to the compost.
Nugget kept an eye on proceedings, darting to snap up any escaping insect prey
and warning bees off the nearby agapanthuses.
At the end of the day the Head Gardener transmogrified into the Maintenance Department and
framed the new print, after which, as Culinary Queen,
she produced our dinner of pork chops in sage and apple stuffing; creamy mashed potatoes; crunchy carrots and Roman broccoli with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Saint-Chinian.
I can see that both you and Nugget admire a woman with many talents.
I was just wondering–are there other robins about, and do they come around, too?
We have seen no others this year, although Nugget was clearly hatched here. Males are most territorial and are known to fight to the death – so we are building him up 🙂
🙂 I think robins are different here. We have lots of them about.
Good heavens – that Jackie, she’s like the Energiser Bunny! I got out of bed today ……… 😀
Could not wait to get back into bed last night! I think my battery is finally running down just a bit. I was always very energetic as a younger woman, so glad I am retired. X
I was too – now I’m just retired 😀
Well that was a start, Pauline. 🙂 Thanks very much
I was going to say exactly what Pauline said. What kind of coffee does she drink? So nice to see little Nugget. The bottom left photo of him would make a gorgeous jigsaw puzzle, Derrick. 🙂
You make me wish I had learned to make jigsaws myself, Jill. Strong Lidl cafetière coffee. And half the price of others.
It’s never too late to learn! 🙂
🙂 So they tell me
I was thinking the exact same thing about Nugget’s photo!
He is so handsome! 🙂
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Those pork chops look luscious. There’s nothing worse than a dry chop, but together with that stuffing, I’d say Jackie’s are top grade. And there’s nothing like having a congenial companion around while gardening — that Nugget is a dear.
Very many thanks, Linda
Goodness, what a busy day Jackie has had, I would be exhausted before lunch! And little Nugget is just lovely. Looking at your lovely evening meal reminds me how many hours of passed since teatime… ah well, Horlicks will have to do!
Thanks very much, Sue. Sorry you had to make do with Horlicks
I’ve been cutting back on everything lately, tonight though is an exception, I have wine!
Cheers
HA! Whatever Jackie is “on”, can I have some?!?!? 😉 😛
Just teasin’…I know she does all of those amazing jobs outa’ of a heart of love and caring!
Glad she and Little Nugget got their hard work done, and you documented it all in photos! 🙂 You do have a good eye for photographing! 🙂
Love your Print Room! Love the print! I’d hang that on my walls! How nice of you to make a copy for Jackie, and all, to enjoy! 🙂 It makes me think of all the hours I’ve enjoyed in reading to the children in my life! 🙂
In one of our bathrooms I have some framed prints by C. F. Payne (an great illustrator and artist). They are very humourous scenarios he’s captured, and everyone who uses that bathroom comments on enjoying his artwork.
HUGS!!! to you and Jackie! 🙂 🙂
Tweets!!! to Little Nugget! 🙂
Thanks very much for your usual in depth comments, Carolyn
You’re welcome! 🙂
You always share so many wonderful and ponder-ful things in your posts and it’s get me thinking…so I have much to say. Sorry if it’s too much! 😮 :-/
Happy Weekend! 🙂
Never too much 🙂
It’s good to have a supervisor. I hope Nugget continues to keep an eye on things.
🙂 So do we. Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Your wife Jackie is amazing Derrick!
She is, indeed. Many thanks, Gary
Oh I’m jealous that looks delicious
And nugget is great
Jackie does excellent with that garden
Thank you very much, More
You are all engrossed in good karma
Many thanks, Uma
Compliments to Jackie for all her continued hard work!
Those pork chops do look delicious. If Mr Johnson achieves his stated objective come November will you still be able to procure Roman broccoli, i wonder?? 😉
Thank you so much for posting more of your wonderful photographs of your delightful entomophagic companion! 🙂
Thanks very much, Bob
I enjoyed the post and the comments as well!
Thank you very much, Liz. The comments are what enhance it for me
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My goodness the energy Jackie has is incredible! Plus she drives you around and keeps house. That meal looks outstanding!!
Very many thanks, GP
No surprise to read that Jackie was energetic as a young woman. Must have been the Flash. 😉 Wonderful photo. Love the little hand on the big hand. So tender and says so much.
Thanks very much, Laurie; Matthew reading to Poppy
Lovely!
That picture of dinner certainly made my mouth water!
Thanks very much, John
Me too!!
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Hope Jackie’s above the minimum wage, Derrick! 🙂 Lovely shots. Agapanthi? 🙂
Lovely picture well worth framing.
Thanks very much, Sherry.
I love your blog Knight….and that little bird, Nugget.
Many thanks, Flower
A woman of many hats, the Head Gardener. 🙂
And many specs, Widders. 🙂 Thanks very much
Heh, heh, heh 😀
Aww, you took the words right out of my mouth. Guess I need to get to the comment section sooner. But the point is, we are all impressed with Jackie, ha ha!
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She is a force of nature. 😀
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That is a lovely study in the print room.
Can we borrow Jackie for a while? There is a great deal that would benefit from her attentions!
It’ll cost you, Leslie. Many thanks
You and Jackie are quite blessed to have each other, Derrick. She has an incredible amount of talent and energy!
We are indeed, Lavinia. Thank you very much
I love the print (an interesting composition with colours which are in harmony). Jackie had a busy day!
Thank you very much, Helen. Appreciated
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What a precious photograph!
Clever Nugget, he made friends with people who are so different from his own species. Now he enjoys his meals, his open-mindedness pays off 🙂
Thank you very much, Inese. I’m pleased you liked that photograph