Early on what would prove to be the brightest part of the day, Jackie disappeared into the garden and returned with
a range of frosty photographs, each of which is identified upon accessing the gallery by clicking on any image.
By the time we drove out to Elizabeth’s to wish her a socially distanced
the weather was becoming quite gloomy. My sister rushed out with her mobile phone, took this photograph, and e-mailed it to me. We stuck the poster in her lawn, had a brief chat, and drove away.
Jackie then parked beside the old quarry lake which I circumperambulated with my camera.
Shattered sheets of ice filled puddles on the verges
and scattered over the reflecting surfaces of the larger body of water, along which mallards floated.
Hard underfoot, pony poo, passed for Pontefract cakes direct from the freezer.
According to Jackie, seated in the Modus while I wandered among their less pampered equine cousins,
an inquisitive quartet of be-rugged field horses gathered at their gate to see what I was up to.
I was engaged in photographing the hardier breeds feeding on grass and gorse.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s onion rice; tempura prawns; and chicken tikka, with which she drank more of the Rosé and I drank more of the Malbec.
What a great photo of you and Jackie. Happy new year to you both!
And to you, Linda. Thanks very much
It’s a cracker!
🙂
Glad to see Jackie’s new pig is back on his feet ! Thanks for the great picture of you both with the sign. Well done, Derrick. Sher and I send New Years Blessings to you both.
Heartily reciprocated, Maj. Thanks very much
Love to see you both. Happy & Healthy New Year! 🤩🌃🎆✨🍾
Thanks very much, Cindy 🙂
Jackie’s frosted ivy against the weathered fence boards is my favorite out of this group! I like the Happy New Year sign, too.
Jackie will be very pleased, Liz. Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
She was 😉
🙂
These frosted pictures look beautiful to my unaccustomed eye – the nearest to spectacular frost we get is when the school playing fields look white for a short time in the morning on a particularly cold winter’s day. I enjoy the hardier breeds of horses getting on with life despite the obvious cold. My wish is for you and Jackie to enjoy more adventures during the year and many opportunities for joy and happiness.
Thank you so much for both your comments and your good wishes, Anne
Garden looking lovely with the frost-tinged plants. The countryside amazingly looks even boggier than yesterday. How is that possible?
The rain doesn’t let up much, Sheree. Thanks very much
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Best wishes in this new year, guys! Stay safe, be well. 😊🇬🇧
You, too, John. Thanks a lot
What a great idea to take the HNY sign to Elizabeth’s. I’m sure she appreciated the visit. Love the pony photos as always. The icy images really remind me of when I lived in England. 🙂 Wishing you and Jackie and your family a happy and healthy 2021.
And to you and Christopher, Sylvia. Thanks very much
The pig looks good and I like the spiders webs. This morning we had an ice srorm!
I wouldn’t have fancied that, Andrew. Thanks very much.
It may have been gloomy, but your photos are wonderful.
Thanks very much, Peggy
Thank you very much – what a cute idea!!
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Thanks a lot, GP
You both look quite fresh and your garden is still impressive.
Happy New Year to both of you Derrick, let’s hope we see the world return to some sort of normality. Fantastic photo of you and Jackie 👍👍😊
Thanks very much, John
Your frost-covered garden has an eerie beauty. The spider webs are also amazing. We’ve survived 2020. Cheers to 2021!
And cheers to you, Rosaliene. Thanks very much
I love the frosty cobwebs the most but what a spectacular lot of photos. Beautiful.
Happy New year to you and Jackie.
Thank you very much from us both, Chrissy
Happy New Year, Derrick! Even wet and frosty weather results in great photos from you! (It’s raining here right now but I think tomorrow will be nice.)
Many thanks, Barbara. The same to you.
Looks like Frosty visited in the night! 😀
All gorgeous photos, Jackie and Derrick!
You bring the warmth and the joy every day! Thank you!
HAPPY New Year!!!
(((HUGS))) and <3 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Carolyn. XX
A frosty new year Derrick, while here in Geelong we are into second day of high humidity for the year !!…
🙂 The world goes round and round, Ivor. Thanks very much
That photo of you and Jackie is delightful! And what a lovely idea to visit with a sign.
Jackie’s frosted photos are lovely, and I like your reflections on the icy water.
Happy New Year to you both!
And to you both, Merril. Thanks very much.
Gorgeous shots! I think the photo of you and Jackie would make a great jigsaw puzzle. It’s a fantastic photo! Happy New Year!
Thanks a lot, Jill. Jackie roared with laughter at this 🙂
And Happy 2021 to you!
Such a great idea to make the sign
The frosty garden pictures are very pretty.
I’m looking forward to the summer, though – hope it’s not too far away!
Thanks very much, Emma. Weather better today for a start
Yes – I’m just off for my first walk of 2021!
🙂
A fine frosty portfolio and some pretty pony pictures too, a good start to 2021.
I liked your socially distanced greeting.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. Icy alliteration, I see
I don’t know who I caught that from.
🙂
What a great photo… your sister must have been well-pleased!
I love Jackie’s frosty photos, esp. the spider webs – they are wonderful.
Thank you very much from us both, Eliza. Elizabeth was very chuffed
Wishing you both a wonderful, safe and healthy New Year wishes 🎄
Frosty garden looks beautiful!
You set a perfect example of socializing by keeping social distancing.
Thank you very much, Deeksha.
Happy New Year
Thanks very much, Sherry
Happy New Year to you too.
Thanks very much, Sylvie
🙂
Frosty and cold weather in your area, and you have captured the beautiful side of it! The birds and ponies accept all that comes and weather the rain, wind and snow. That is also a wonderful photo of you and Jackie. Happy New Year to you both!
I am glad the pig survived the previous windstorm. I think you could write, and illustrate, a good children’s book about the adventures of Ginny the Gloucester Old Spot. 🙂
Thank you very much, Lavinia. I probably could if blogging didn’t take up so much time 🙂
I know what you mean. 🙂
I’m sure you do 🙂
Brrr. Happy new year to you both. Looks just the kind of weather for staying indoors, lockdown or no.
It was rather nippy, Gwen. Thanks very much.
That’s a great idea to personally deliver an original sign – like a big holiday card and cute photo. The horses are handsome, the ponies precious, and the frosted photos are fantastic! I especially like the spider webs!
Thanks very much, JoAnna. Neat alliteration
Those frosty spider webs reminded me of my mom’s delicate crochet work! I swear she used invisible thread, it was so fine.
I would love the genuine Pontefract cakes (there is one ‘l’ type of food I approve of), but maybe not the frozen pony offerings.
Here’s to a happy 2021.
Thank you very much, Yvonne. I also appreciated your spelling out both ‘l’ words in a recent comment
Happy New Year. Looks like a wonderful day.
It worked out well, Mrs W. Thanks very much.
Your welcome.
I am in awe of those frosty pictures! Amazing photography. But, ouch! Your plants could not have been happy. Such cold had to have spelled an end to many of those blooming plants, right? And just when I thought it could not get any better, here came the pony pictures. Wow! I’m in love with that first horse with th frosty whiskers! This post put me on overload! Happy New Year to you and Jackie. Thank you for the gift of sharing. <3
And thank you very much, Jan X
Happy New Year!
Thanks very much, D
More superb photography. I especially liked the fence webs. I zoomed in for best effect.
Thanks very much from us both, Billy.
Happy New Year, Derrick and Jackie..May we all find shelter from the rain…
Yes, indeed, Judy. Thanks very much
la solitude étant de plus en plus cruelle avec moi au fil du temps qui passe j’ai besoin de votre visite de chaque jour
et vous en remercie .que 2021 vous soit douce !
Merci beaucoup, Marie
Happy New Year to both of you, Derrick!
Thank you very much from us both, Marina
I have never seen so many frosted leaves and petals. How brilliant was the camera operator. And I loved all the ponies with their winter woolies. But most of all – the spiders webs. Have a great 2021.
Thanks very much from us both, John
Thank you for showing the stark beauty in a winter garden. It’s a frosty day and I’ll look out the back windows with new eyes. Happy new year!
Thanks very much to you, too, Libre
Wow, nice photo of you and Jackie. Happy New z
Year Derrick.
what a lovely photo of you and Jackie! so cute! Happy New Year! 🙂 🙂
Thank you very much, Lola
Your garden actually looks wintery! As always, marvelous photos of the ponies. And wonderful picture of you and Jackie. So sorry that you couldn’t actually get together with your sister. We can give 2020 the boot and hope, hope, hope that 2021 brings better things.
Indeed, Laurie. Thank you very much
That photo do the two of you is just great!
Happy new year to you both and the sign and distance was a good idea
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Oh and loved the way Jackie can disappear into the garden
Then the way you put the photos right after the word disappear was a njce touch in post flow!
Thanks very much, Yvette. I’m pleased you appreciate the management of the post flow
🙂 well you just change up the flow and so that keeps it fresh and new every day
I love the way ivy grows on a fence, don’t you? Such beautiful lines. The frost makes it look even more wonderful! xx
Thanks very much, Helen
A good variety for diverting me this Sat. afternoon. 🙂 Love the picture of you and your wife with the cheery greeting!
Thank you very much, Cynthia.
Nice to see Madam/monsieur Porking survived the tempest. 😀
Thanks a lot, Widders 🙂
That frosty photographs are wonderful! Jackie is a great photographer too ☺️
You two are too cute 🥰
Happy New Year 🎊
Thank you so much from us both, Ribana
Happy New Year to you both!Jackie’s early morning enterprise has yielded a rich interplay of frost and flora. The alliteration on pony poo is hilarious! Those equine portraits are excellent. The one standing next to a skeletal tree has nearly transformed the pony into a peacock!
Thank you very much, Uma. I trust you are all well.
Yes I am well, by and large. Thanks Derrick.
While I lament the passing of the growing season in your garden and the disappearance of your gorgeous flower photos, I rejoice at the return of shaggy pony season. If only I could pet one.
Shaggy pony season is a good phrase, Sue. Thanks very much
The plants look so beautiful edged with frost – and the spiders’ webs too. I hope the new year has started off well for you all.
Thanks very much, Susan. Well enough.
Happy New Year to you, Derrick, to Jackie, and to the Modus!
I love Jackie’s frosted photos, especially the cobwebs.
Thanks very much from us both (and the Modus), Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
And a happy but chilly new year to you!
🙂 Thanks a lot, Lindsey
Much Health and Happiness to you and yours as well, Derrick <3
Thanks very much, Donna X
Happy New Year to you and yours, Derrick! I love the set of the frost&ice pictures! Each of them is a gem. Jackie knows her garden so well <3
I am very sorry for the lockdown, and hope it is the last one. Glad you are busy and creative. We still have our life, it hasn't changed, lockdown or not.
Good to hear from you, Inese. Thank you very much from both of us
Such a moody day. Can’t believe Jackie already has a bead on Easter. I still haven’t taken down my Xmas tree.
🙂 Thanks very much, Judy
A Happy New Year to both of you.❤
Jackie’s photos are wonderful. And I love this greeting for Elizabeth. Thanks for posting it here, because it feels like you are wishing US a Happy New Year. Thank you!! Happy New Year to both of you as well. ~Crystal
I forgot to ask if you tasted the pony poo for licorice flavour?
🙂 Now there’s an idea
That was the idea, Crystal. Thanks very much