Although Dennis kept the wind up throughout the night and the morning, the rain desisted and some of the rainwater subsided.
The swirling skirts of the weeping birch gave testimony to the strong breezes.
Aaron had cleared up much of the garden debris yesterday, and no further untidiness manifested itself. Daffodils, snowdrops, camellias, and more, have survived.
With followers like mine it was clear what our afternoon’s drive should entail. We dutifully made our way to South Sway Lane and our equine friend in the sodden field.
Much of the water had returned to the river and the pony was happily once more chomping on grass,
taking time to polish her hooves
and drink from the normal stream.
I must admit to feeling somewhat rejected as she determinedly pursued her grazing.
It was when Jackie called to ask me if I had the carrot that the mood changed. The animal lifted her head, whinnied “did someone mention carrots?”, and trotted over to the barbed wire fence.
She was quick to relieve my outstretched palm of an extra-long Tesco’s finest root vegetable.
Far too quick for the Assistant Photographer who hadn’t enough time to focus her camera and had to settle for my subsequent question about the subject’s satisfaction with her meal.
We returned home through driving rain.
This evening we dined on succulent fillet steaks, luscious ratatouille, and crisp potato wedges coated in herbs and garlic. Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Patrick Chodot Fleurie 2018.
Aaron sure did a good job of cleaning up the garden. You have quite a worker there!!
I knew what you had done as soon as I saw the title to this post!! There was my pony, no longer looking forlorn! Thanks for doing that. You two are sheer treasures!!
🙂 So pleased, GP. Many thanks.
Even the dormant tree looks beautiful in your garden.
Thank you very much, Jean.
It does. I like Derrick’s description of it, too: “The swirling skirts of the weeping birch . . . ” Very poetic!
I agree with you. Very poetic indeed.
Thanks you both 🙂
I liked that, too. It made me take a good look at the tree, too, and I was not disappointed.
Well, I did say take two carrots ………. But you’ll be a favourite sight now and I’m sure your previous transgression is forgiven. I’m glad to hear Dennis has passed over you without too much damage.
Thanks very much, Pauline. It was a very big carrot.
Dennis sounds like a Menace! (Just a silly joke related to a character I loved when I was a little girl…Dennis The Menace! 😀 )
YAY for Aaron and his great work and help! 🙂
Double YAY that the horsey got a carrot today! 🙂 Now his face is like, “More? You got more, Mister?” 😀
Great photo, AP! of The GP and the happy horsey! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn. We had the Beano – and the Dandy delivered at home, but we had to let Mum read them first. 🙂 X
Fun! We had comic/cartoons…and there was a Dennis the Menace TV show. 🙂 I always related to Dennis. 😀
BTW: Have you ever taken a photo of an Arctic Fox?
Never seen an Arctic Fox.
Oh, okay. Thank you.
I have an old “poem” piece I wrote about a white fox. I wanted a photo to go along with it.
I will keep searching. 🙂
Very sorry. You would always be welcome to use one of mine.
No problem!
And thank you! I wanted to try to highlight a WP photographer’s photo to match up with my writing. So far, no luck. But I did find some Arctic Fox photos that are in public domain and can be used on blogs. 🙂
I saw those, but figured you would have done the same.
Thank you, Derrick! 🙂
Two different ‘Dennis the Menace’ characters being discussed here, the American version and a Britsh character from the ‘Beano’ comic, Dennis from the beano had a dog called Gnasher!
HA! Okay! Thank you, Jackie! 🙂 The one I know is the little boy Dennis the Menace with a dog named Ruff.
I will look on-line and see if I can find the British Dennis. 🙂
You will, Carolyn. And Gnasher – loads
Everything looks green and lush. I laughed at your story–and that last photo of you and the pony. 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Merril.
The garden has survived well. I am so pleased.
Thank you very much indeed, Gary.
A delightful follow up and even more delightful photography. I am also pleased that a content and mellow equine now graces your header photo. Bravo.
Thanks very much, Maj and Sher.
The assistant photographer will have to up her game….or perhaps the subject of the photograph might ensure that she is ready before any carrots are proffered.
That is exactly her view, Tootlepedal. 🙂 Thanks a lot.
Too true Tootlepedal!!
All of that rain has made your area look so green and lush.
It certainly has, Jill. And the animals have been well fed on that.
I love your garden, those winding brick paths and clusters of snowdrops – beautiful 🙂 (my youngest son is glad the pony got a carrot 🥕)
I hoped that would please the children, Tiny. Many thanks.
I’m glad your garden survived so well and that the pony got a treat!
Thank you very much, Lisa.
What a windy place you live in–and such rains! Might out-do ours in the Pacific NW…or not… Love the pony’s interesting eyes..sometimes appearing bluish-translucent.
You are so right about the eyes. They are what drew me. Thanks very much, Cynthia.
I love the final five photographs!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick!
The gardens look nice and neat. Aaron did a great job!
The pony looks very pleased that you brought a carrot. That is still a wonderful photo Jackie took of you and the pony!
Thank you very much, Lavinia. Next time I have to tell her before I put my hand out. The pony is too quick 🙂
Glad you made things right with the pony.
Thanks a lot, Oglach.
The expression on the pony’s face in the last photo is precious. How does it feel to know there are people all around the world who are appreciative of your efforts on its behalf? Yum — carrot!
Thanks you very much, Linda. It is quite wonderfully encouraging.
What a lucky donkey! He made short work of that extra long carrot. 😅
Thanks very much, Sylvia. The first bite caused her to drop the rest. Even stretching over the wire she picked it up before I could.
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Now that feels better, doesn’t it? There’s something special about this pony. I’m glad things are getting back to normal.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
These wild storms are certainly taking their toll. I’m glad some of your flowers have survived in the garden. The pony must’ve been ready for that tasty snack 🙂
Thanks very much, Peggy. I think she appreciated that it had been washed 🙂
I always enjoy your garden tours, and obviously, I take great pleasure in seeing the ponies. I’m glad you took a carrot, far healthier than a sugar lump or a polo mint. My girls often took polo mints when our ponies were refusing to be caught, as soon as the mint came out they stopped circling and came straight over.
Ah, the Beano and Dandy, I had to wait until my brother read it, I was always told they were boys’ comics!
Thanks very much, Sue. Did you have the Beezer and the Topper?
I’m so glad that at least two people cared enough to help out the poor little pony. Too many horses are neglected by their owners, sometimes for weeks on end.
That, I am afraid, is so. Thanks very much, John.
Keep safe Derrick and Jackie! Hmm…. carrots, what a treat!
🙂 Thanks very much, Arlene
Oh wow! You did return! Yes! And she received that carrot! 🥕 So nice of you both! 😉
Thank you very much, Ribana
The pony has mastered the coy look beautifully. Who could resist?
Not me 🙂 Thank you very much, Sue
That is a fine specimen of carrot and camera photography. The weeping birch is a towering figure about your garden.
Thank you very much, Uma.
I didn’t picture the pony so big until I saw the photo of you both. What a big head! (The pony’s)
🙂 I’m pleased you clarified that, Pleasant. Thanks very much
What. A. Relief. 😉 Also, I really like the shot of you and the pony face-to-face. Wonderful!
Thanks very much, Laurie.
I love the photo of you photographing the pony, Derrick. Now you came prepared and your equine friend finally got the treat.
Thanks very much, Dully.
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Sorry about the most inappropriate typo
Such a beautiful horse leaning over the fence looking at you.
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Thank you very much, Melanie X.
Good to see the garden is surviving – it’s been a tough time for gardens. Funny how the weather turned bad jsut as I was thinking of Spring.
The Met Office does like to mess us about. Thanks very much, Quercus.
Your carrot story has warned my heart.
Oops… warmed.
🙂
Thanks very much, Susan.
So sweet of you guys to go back to feed that pony. I love that. And your spring garden gives me such joy and hope.
Thank you so much, Jodie.
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Carrots!!! 😀
🙂 Thanks very much, Widders
She is such an attractive pony and I am so pleased the water had subsided enough for her to be able to eat again. The carrot must have been such a treat for her!
She was certainly very eager for it. Many thanks, Clare.