On a very dull and wet morning we visited Mum at Woodpeckers. As usual, we had to be separated by a screen in which Jackie is reflected. In the second picture here my mother indicates where she recently had her second, painless, Covid vaccination.
It was not until 4 p.m. that the rain desisted and the sun put in an appearance.
Then I put down my book and took up my camera to look round the garden where sparkling precipitation prevailed, mostly on hellebores, and additionally on the amanogawa cherry blossom, camellia and others. Euphorbia, daffodils, primroses and the lichen flower on the Nottingham Castle bench are also pictured.
This evening we dined on Hunter’s Chicken Kiev; oven chips; and baked beans, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Dao.
Lovely flowers, Derrick. I’m glad that your mum is OK. 😊
Thanks a lot, John
Good to know your Mum has been fully vaccinated and it went well. The afternoon light on wet flowers is a real delight.
Thanks very much, Quercus
I was wondering about your ‘identity’. Is it something to do with oak trees, quercuscommunity?
I originally started the blog to support a group vcalled Quercus Community which my wife and one of her friends founded to get people with learning difficulties out in the open air. It developed into my own blog when we had to fold, by which time people were calling me Quercus and I never got round to changing it. Yes, Quercus Robur, which is a common tree round here, with the Major Oak and various others.
Lovely pico. Have you gotten your Covid vaccine yet?
Second one due on 15th April. Thanks very much, Pat
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It’s great you got to see your mom again, and also, that she’s been vaccinated. Your colorful flowers certainly brighten up the day! I love the raindrops on them.
Thank you very much, Merril
I’m so happy you were able to see your mother again, and that she’s had her second vaccine. That is good news. I always enjoy seeing her, too. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous flowers, Derrick. We are under a tornado warning, so we just brought in some of our smaller potted plants.
Thanks very much, Jill. Good luck with the tornado. I hope Derek enjoys Friday’s rugby.
Derek said thanks…he will! The tornado just missed us…again. Our new roof is still attached. 🙂
Good news
I am glad that you got out into the garden as I needed some cheerful pictures on a gloomy day here.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
I’m glad you were able to visit your mother again. We hope to visit my Dan for Easter but now we have the floods to contend with. Water over roads are down but there’s not much of the roads left behind.
The garden photos are beautiful. I love the new blossoms.
Thank you very much, Chrissy. Good luck with your flooding
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Good that your mother is fully vaccinated. And that you and Jackie could see her.
Let’s hope it’s not too long before that screen can be removed.
Your sparkling Hellebores and Cherry blossom are so particularly pretty. Such lovely soft colours. Just right for today.
Thank you so much, Emma
It is still so sad that we cannot give our family the hugs they need…. Lovely spring blooms Derrick… <3 sending your family all my best..
Thank you very much, Sue X
Your photos of the sun shining on the rain-bejeweled-flowers are beautiful!
Your photos of your precious mum are EVEN MORE beautiful!
I’m so glad she is well and got her vaccinations! I hope very soon you can hug her and sit face to face in the same room! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…the lichen flower is lovely! 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
Wow.💝
Glad to hear your Mum is now doubly protected.
Thanks a lot, Sheree
your flowers always brighten the day.
I’m pleased that you are seeing Mum on a regular basis, she must be so pleased about that.
Thanks very much, Sue.
Your glistening blooms are so pretty! I’m glad you and Jackie were able to have a visit with your Mum and that she had her second shot with no ill effects.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
BEAUTIFUL flowers! I was thinking that lichen looked like a flower, too. There’s always something new to see in nature! Thank you for bringing so much beauty to us, Derrick.
And thank you for your comments, JoAnna, especially for noticing the lichen flower.
Your mums second most be such a relief.
Yes. That home has a clear record. Thanks very much, Gary
It is good you are getting to see your mother, at least through the screen. This has been a hard time for families.
The spring flowers are beautiful, Derrick and Jackie! The lichen, too!
Thank you very much, Lavinia. That lichen is a tribute to the purity of our air here. There was never any in previous abodes.
I am glad to hear that your mother’s vaccination experience was not unpleasant, Derrick.
Your garden is flourishing, and it is lovely to watch it coming into spring.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Will you soon be able to visit directly with your mom, without a screen between you? Those spring flowers are dazzling.
It may be a while before restrictions are lifted, Laurie. At the moment Mum can have one designated visitor in her room on the alternate weeks fo half an hour. That is Elizabeth, who has to have a full test each time. Thanks very much.
Sigh.
Your Mom looks as resolute and as those flowers even though tossed about by the rain of time.
Nicely put, Uma. Thanks very much
I enjoy seeing rain-drenched flowers – we remain sans rain – and love the special light the afternoon sun brings with it. It is good to hear about the vaccination programme – alas, we still await movement on that score.
I hope you soon have improvements on all fronts, Anne. Thank you very much
Hi Derrick, your Lichen appears very similar to an Australian Lichen, called ‘Xanthoparmelia substrigosa’
Thanks a lot, Ivor. I’ll never remember that 🙂
Your Mum’s sign language is wonderful. Rather like tic tac in places, but very effective!!
Yes. Thanks a lot, John
I enjoy your eloquence and like to imagine you speaking to your flowers as they bloom so beautifully. Your words and water do wonder, Sir Knight. Bless you, Jackie, and your mom.
Thank you very much, Rose
So happy to see that Mum has had her Covid shot. We have to have that lovely smile of hers around!!
Have a wonderful day, my friends!
Thank you so much from us both, GP
So glad your mum is doing okay and has both her jabs! My second one is April 11. A time of gratitude and appreciation for your garden!
My second is four days after yours. Thanks very much, Val
It’s great that your mother is now protected.
Thanks very much, Sylvie
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Beaded water droplets on vibrant coloured petals are always a delight to see. Lovely photos, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Roland
Thank you, Outosego
You’re most welcome, Derrick!
Thank you! Liked & Shared! Enjoy your day!
And thank you, Outosego
Second shot for your mum – excellent news. 😀
Thanks very much, Widders
Your mum has such a great smile. A rainy day, but a sunny post with lots of great pictures that brighten my day. Thank you.
Good to see you back, Pleasant. Thanks very much to you too
Thank you, I am happy to be here
A great visit with your lovely mum.
The flowers are delightful.
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Thanks very much, Melanie
So good to see your mum.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Beautiful Spring flowers… Glad you could visit your mum!
Thanks very much, Dwight
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I’m glad your Mum is ok!
Absolutely gorgeous photos! Your garden after rain is so happy and colourful! 🌸🌸
Thank you so much, Ribana
Nice to see more blooms and your mum too Derrick.
Thanks very much, Arlene
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