Today dawned bright and sunny. Taking her camera with her, Jackie photographed the garden, glistening after yesterday’s rain. I joined her after a while, adding a few images of my own. We have merged our results.
Raindrops bejewelled individual blooms,
and sunshine brightened every view.
While Jackie was working on the lawn, Nugget did, of course arrive to inspect the works.
He took up a viewing station in his favourite New Zealand hebe,
then dropped down onto a bench to carry out a preening session within inches from the Head Gardener. Suitably satisfied with his ablutions he went into hiding in broad daylight.
“Where’s Nugget?” (19).
This evening we dined on tangy fish pie; crunchy haddock goujons; wholesome champ – an Irish dish consisting of mashed potato and spring onions – tender runner beans; piquant cauliflower cheese; and moist ratatouille. Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Gajewski Shiraz 2018 – an excellent Australian wine brought by Elizabeth on Saturday.
I think this time Nugget wins and I lose. Too enamored of “raindrops on roses” and the rest of your marvelous profusion of colors and shapes, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly.
Very welcome, Derrick
Beauticul gardens as always and Nuggett agrees with me!
🙂 Thanks very much, Gary
Ι just love Nugget!!!
Thank you very much, Sofia
You both make an excellent team! Your photographs are stunning. Look at little Nugget…he’s a good supervisor! There’s another good puzzle. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Jill. We don’t forget that you named him
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It seems that Nugget keeps you on your toes.
Ha Nugget – very clever! A quick dash through the spotlight and he’s gone! How’s he getting on with those teapots?
We don’t think he’ll be looking until the spring – but he must me sleeping somewhere. Thanks very much, Pauline
Fabulous photos 🌷🌹🌷
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Thanks very much, Melanie X
Breathtakingly beautiful photos. It just occurred to me that there’s something spiritual about Nugget being there in your garden.
There is, isn’t there, JoAnna? Thanks very much
I certainly feel so blessed to have him close by.
Great shots of Gorgeous flowers. Oh, and I loved the close-up of Nugget, you just need snow and you have a Christmas card!
Later I struggled to find him and I’m not even certain if my sighting is correct. Rather than spoil it now I will give you the map reference in the morning!
Thanks very much, Sue
I see the garden is still looking magical! 🙂 Beautiful, beautiful pics.
Very many thanks, M.B.
Stunning flowers sir
Thanks very much, Gary
You’re garden is the most beautiful
Nugget must really love it There.
Great post as always, Derrick
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome
You and Jackie make an excellent team in all sorts of ways. The bejeweled flowers are lovely. I’m glad Nugget approved your work.
Thanks very much, Merril. It was good to merge the photos
The first gallery of bespangled flowers was a delight.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Such beautiful pictures. It took me awhile to find Nugget, but once found he’s impossible to miss.
Thanks very much, Leslie
Beautiful flowers. And how can anyone not be charmed by Nugget? 🙂
Thank you for sharing,
Takami
Thanks very much, Takami
Beautifully colourful, and again a joy to wake up to your glorious photos Derrick (and Jackie’s)
Thanks very much, Ivor. Your spring is on the way
Yes it’s been a gorgeous day….
Raindrops on petals deepen the sensuousness of both. Me Nugget is indeed hidden in plain sight on the sun kissed patch of the brick path.
Thanks very much, Uma. You followed the clue successfully
Bejeweled indeed!
Many thanks, Sheree
j’adore nuggets j’adore votre jardin je vous remercie infiniment d’être ce que vous êtes
Merci beaucoup, Marie-Dominique
Such a beautiful gallery.
Thanks very much, Rupali
The flowers are stunningly beautiful!
Nugget is a gem!
But you and Jackie are the sparkling jewels to me! You two bring beauty, joy, smiles, warmth, and so much, with your photographs and your words! You lighten the burdens of life and you brighten the days! Thank you!
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…I think Nugget thinks it’s his place and he is allowing you and Jackie to live there! Ha! 😉 😀 😛
Thank you for these lovely comments, Carolyn. It’s a good job Nugget allows us, because robins fight to the death over territory. X
You’re most welcome!
Lovely looking flowers Derrick!
Thanks very much, Stuart
Such a glorious looking garden. I think they always look better in the sunshine after a shower. 🙂
Just adore the Nugget photos, as ever. 🙂 I believe today Nugget is doing his ‘Me and My Sha-dow!) routine on the ‘avenue’ – he’s such a ham! 😉
🙂 Many thanks, Bob
Ah-ha, Nugget is getting to be a master of disguise! I had to enlarge the image to full size before I could find him!!
🙂 Thanks very much, GP
Raindrops on roses might be grand, but Nugget wins the day.
Thanks very much, Laurie
So much loveliness!
Thanks very much, Julie – you had to like that one 🙂
Yes, I did! 🙂
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Your garden looks wonderful, and Nugget is such a tease. I have some bird news too; last week, I was thrilled to see a Downy Woodpecker in my garden. A rare treat! 😀
I’ll say. Thanks very much, Anna
The raindrops on petals make for some wonderful photos Derrick. Nugget was a little trickster in this one. Proving that he is as adept to hiding in the light as he is in the shadows as he strolls around in plain sight.
Thanks very much, Jerry. Well spotted
Hi D – thanks for the blooms and my favorite of this post are the four shots of nugget and the bench and the flowers there – so cool in the grid like that
Thank you very much, Yvette
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A beautiful collection of garden photos, and little Nugget!
Thanks a lot, Lavinia
It must be so wonderful to be surrounded by beautiful flowers every day!
Yes. We are so fortunate. Thanks very much, Liz
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Such splendid photos!
Thank you very much, LL/PS
Bejewelled indeed. Those roses are even more beautiful when sparkling in water droplets. And I loved this “Suitably satisfied with his ablutions.” I am envious of your great photos of Nugget. You are getting so many finely detailed close ups.
Very many thanks, Crystal