Belying the cold wind which did not lessen until late afternoon, the such shone between fast moving fluffy cotton clouds. A brief garden survey revealed a few broken plant stems and one smashed owl. We decided to return to the clearance work tomorrow, and go out for a drive after lunch.
Martin from Crestwood flooring visited this morning to take measurements for our next refurbishment project. I then began drafting Danni’s guest post, ‘Ella And The Bin Men’ which I posted before we went out.
We began our trip at Milford on Sea where the waves were very choppy and the wind,
against which Jackie photographed me battling, blustering fiercely.
While the Assistant Photographer was intent on catching me with gulls, I aimed to catch them frolicking on the thermals,
after which they would bask and blink in the warmth of the car park tarmac.
Across the Solent the cliffs of the Isle of Wight were in clear view, and gorse on our side tumbled down the ever-eroding cliffs beneath which painted beech huts nestled.
Small groups walked along the promenade and couples played bowls.
Just as we were leaving, Jackie photographed an oil rig far out to sea.
We turned inland and drove past roofers at perilous work along Barton Court Road.
On the Norley Wood end of Burley Road a garden encampment seemed to have taken a buffeting.
I disembarked at Braggers Lane to focus on
landscapes on both sides.
Gnarly shadows sprawled along the verges; a recently ripped branch stretched across the sward.
Riding horses occupying a field on my left still wore rugs during this period when the night temperatures are still close to zero centigrade.
Cattle on the other side lay down in a line, keeping the grass warm.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s hot and spicy lamb jalfrezi and pilau rice with which I drank more of the Fleurie. These pots contain enough for a good five meals.
I liked that you took a pic of Jackie’s meal simmering.
Thanks very much, Cindy
Inspired photography, of a much beloved lamb dish, Derrick 🙂
My word, Yvonne 🙂
Such a wide variety today of wonderful photos today. I’m glad you didn’t have much wind damage and that you were able to get out and treat us to the sights.
Dinner looks delicious.
Thanks very much, Merril
Those gull close-ups are lovely to see, as are the landscapes.
Thanks very much, Anne. It is good to be able to send you some birds 🙂
Glad to hear the garden is relatively unscathed
Thanks a lot, Sheree
Such a varied day, with some stunning photos –
I love Jackie’s shots of you braving the wind, and your resulting gull images are beautiful.
Where does Jackie find time, in such a full day, to also be a domestic goddess?!
– You are both an inspiration 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Emma. Jackie spent the whole morning on that meal, which will do us for a good five sittings – economy of scale, I guess you’d say.
– That’s the way to do it!!
🙂 I bet you do some of that
Just a bit! 🙂
That looks windy! And it’s definitely not a good day to be a roofer. 🙂
Meanwhile, nice to see a sward, I’m not sure when I last saw a sward, possibly in Tom Jones or Tristram Shandy. Ah, the memories…
🙂 Thanks a lot, Quercus
I can practically feel the wind from Jackie’s photos of you. Lovely close ups of the gulls, Derrick. That dinner looks amazing! I make Jackie’s chicken jalfrezi several times a year, but have never tried lamb.
Thanks very much, Jodie. Give it a go
<3
Thanks a lot, Jodie X
Throughout Covid I have gone out a fair bit because where I live it’s just been easy to, so I haven’t felt too trapped. But looking at your photos, I gain that ‘out’ experience I would if I were trapped, and also that feeling of loving a country I am so far away from. Thank you. You always post such good photos. I normally see them on my phone and stupidly it doesn’t let me comment but I always look at them. They make me so happy. I like the one of you shooting a pic. Such a suave photographer! These are delightful, as so many are. Thank you for always inspiring me with things that matter. I wish to live a life nearly as rich as yours – for your heart is enormous and beautiful
Thank you for these wonderful comments, Candy. I had wondered whether you were having similar problems to mine on your posts. I still don’t know whether you get them all, although the new layout has shown one or two. X
I have seen them all I believe – which is BRILLIANT
So it is – and a relief 🙂
VERY! xo
Jackie’s meal is sooooo inviting!
Glad you think so, Rosalene. It was. Thanks very much
I enjoyed your guest post a lot. You had a very clear day and both you and the assistant photographer took good advantage of the light.
Thanks very much from all three of us, Tootlepedal
Braggers Lane sounds like it might have a story attached.
I’m sure, Susan. I haven’t been able to find anything about it. Thanks very much
I enjoyed the trip along the sea and countryside, Derrick and Jackie! I can tell how cool it is based on all the rugs and jackets in those photos. Your nights still sound much colder than ours are now.
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia. It certainly is unusually cold.
Marvelous dramatic black and whites of the choppy waves and a splendid meal – my compliments to the Culinary Queen.
ThAnk you very much from us both, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
You captured the cold and the windy conditions. So love your adventures
Thank you so much, Gary
The photos are lovely
Those animals are enjoying their day it seems. And the food looks Devine.
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome
I love Jackie’s photos of the head photographer with the blue sky and sense of adventure. In the first one, you seem to be scoping things out. The second is my favorite with your determined stance, doing what you love.
Thank you so much from us both, JoAnna. I think I was on the way back to the car in that one, probably deciding which short slope to the parking spot to try 🙂
I love the colors in “Cliffs of Isle of Wight, The Solent”! I think my next outing with my husband will have to be east to the sea instead of west the mountains.
Enjoy it when you can go, Liz. Thanks very much
I shall, and you’re welcome!
Glad that the wind didn’t do too much damage, but I am sorry about Jackie’s owl. Leftovers, especially with so much to do in the garden, are always a great idea.
Quite so, Laurie – especially as they mature so well. Thanks very much.
I, too loved seeing proof of Jackie’s culinary skills! Beautiful.
Thanks a lot, Leslie
Those are engrossing photographs. You have been well captured well along with the gulls, clouds and the sea -quite a classic. People and candid shots clamour for attention.
Thank you so much for your careful viewing and commenting, Uma
Supper looks wonderful.
It was, Mrs W. Thanks very much
Your welcome.
A beautiful day…even with the wind whipping through your hair…and such beautiful photos!
Lovely to see Chef Jackie’s delicious meal simmering away.
(((HUGS)))
Thank you very much from us both, Carolyn X
Cold here today. Played golf. I was nithered.
That’s a new word for me. Thanks a lot, Andrew
AAh, beautiful pics Derrick….
And to end a cold day with the warmth of spices….Jalfrezi looks delicious. 🙂
It is one of my favourites, Ruelha. Thank you very much
Oh wow, I thought you to be more a a tikka masala guy for some reason. 🙂
Probably because I am English. Chicken tikka masala is now considered our national dish. To help you place my taste you might like this earlier post: https://derrickjknight.com/2012/10/31/curry-a-biography/
Yes….exactly why that popped into my head….sorry for the stereotyping. 😉 🙂
I remember reading this article a while ago. I enjoyed reading it back then. 🙂 🙂 Lookibg forward to many more culinary pics and escapades….. 🙂
🙂
The brown horse has an almost human expression on his face.
I think he wondered what I was up to. Thanks a lot, John
Once again I would have enjoyed the view of the sea even if it was extra blustery!
Thanks very much, Sue
It is sort of mean to show food without sharing, Knight.
:)Thank you all the same, Flower
I can almost smell the spices wafting from the cooking pots.
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Thanks very much, Melanie
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Lots to ponder in this post including the making of “5 meals” — I too have got back to thinking I need a supply of at least some meat/veg but not quite as adventurous as yourselves.
Thank you very much, Catherine