The weather remained cool and breezy today with barely a glimmer of sunshine. We received welcome visits from Shelly this morning, and from Elizabeth this afternoon, each bringing birthday presents.
One of my sister-in-law’s gifts was a little pocket dead header which I employed on my photographic afternoon ramble round the garden.
It enabled me to produce a presentable picture of Doris Tysterman.
The rest of these photographs can be identified by clicking on any one to access the gallery. Don’t miss the bee and the hoverflies.
This evening we dined at Lal Quilla where we both started with Prawn purees; Jackie’s main course was chicken sag, and mine King Prawn naga; we shared a plain paratha and special fried rice, and both drank J. Tourville Rosé d’ Anjou 2018. The food and service was as good as always.
Now I am going to watch the Euro 20 football semi-final between England and Denmark.
Another beautiful gallery, Derrick! ??❤️
Thanks a lot, John
Happy birthday Derrick
Thanks very much, Sheree
Happy Birthday Derrick! 29 forever 🙂
Thank you so much, Bridget 🙂
So far Denmark is ahead, but I hope England recoups. Your roses are splendid, Derrick, as are the rest of your flowers. Happy birthday, and many more in good health to 120.
Thank you so much, Dolly. You will know the result by now. 🙂
Yes, I do, and I am glad! It’s England vs. Italy on Sunday. I hope we are still friends if I tell you that this time, I am in favor of England’s opponent. It should be an interesting match, though.
Thanks very much. Our friendship is not at risk, Dolly.
What a relief! I am grateful, Derrick.
That title rose is fantastic! Beautiful flowers throughout!
Happy Birthday Derrick! What…. no birthday cake for your meal?? :>)
We didn’t tell the restaurant – they would have provided a cake 🙂 As it was we couldn’t eat everything anyway. Thanks a lot, Dwight.
Sounds like a great dinner!!
It’s interesting to me that sometimes your garden is far ahead of mine (spring). And sometimes we are in bloom together. My daylilies (some of which look just like yours) and astilbe are in bloom just as yours are.
I’d like a view of that deadheading tool. That is not a job I am good at.
Happy, happy birthday, my friend. Wishing you a fabulous new year ahead.
I’ll put a pic on the next post. There are a number of different tools on google. Thanks very much, Jodie X
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Happy birthday, Derrick! Enjoy the game. We’re excited to watch it! Go England! I think I’ve told you my Derek was born in Devon.
I knew he was English. Not that far from us, then
Warm wishes for a HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me too <3
Thank you very much, Donna
Happy Birthday, Derrick. And many, many more. You’re a gentleman who deserves it. Do you have a picture of the pocket dead header? It sounds like a handy gadget. Enjoy your cake!!!
Thanks a lot Steve. Picture coming up on today’s post.
Happy birthday Sir
Thanks very much, Gary
Very Happy Birthday to you!
Your garden is doing you proud as always. I have a rose and clematis to plant – your pairing of the two is simply lovely and the answer to my quandary about what to do with them :-).
Thank you for the inspiration, as always!
…And all good wishes for a happy year ahead.
Thank you so much, Emma
Such pretty, pretty blooms! My favorite is the header close-up.
You and I nearly always agree about the best pictures Liz. Great minds….
Great minds, indeed, Jackie!
You snap with Jackie as usual 🙂 Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Happy Birthday!
I don’t think I’m very good at dead heading and would love to see the little gadget.
Picture to follow tomorrow. Thanks very much, Sue.
I look forward to it.
Happy birthday Derrick. I suspect you’re going to be as thrilled with that dead header as you were as a boy getting a new toy for your birthday.
Yes, indeed, Gwen. Thanks very much
We need a picture of the pocket dead header. It sounds like a thing that every gardener’s boy should have.
Happy birthday, you must have brought luck to the England side.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. I’ll put on a picture. This is the first time I’ve ever followed the football – I just had a hunch.
Good hunch.
Your flowers warm my heart this morning Derrick, it’s a frosty zero degree start to my day ..
Thanks very much, Ivor. You seem to have colder winters than we do at the moment.
It’s our 2nd coldest winter on record !!
Wow
Happy Birthday. Such beauty you have in your gardens.
Thank you very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
Happy Birthday, Derrick. Your gift sounds perfect and the roses are gorgeous. Slainte
Pat
Thanks very much, Pat 🙂
Happy birthday, Derrick, and beautiful photos !
Thank you so much, Ann
Sounds like a very good birthday indeed! Happy, happy!
Thank you very much Laurie. 🙂
Happy Birthday wishes to you, Mr. Dead Header 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene 🙂
You did receive a lovely birthday present by seeing England defeat Denmark. The defused light makes for wonderful garden images. Yes, I viewed the bee and hoverflies.
Thank you so much, Suzanne 🙂
So many beautiful flowers! Happy Birthday, Derrick! You sure know how to celebrate life! 🙂
Many thanks, JoAnna
Now I am torn. Do I barrack for Italy because I love the country, or for England which has lots of nice people like you?
Hippy Birdie 2 ewe! <3
When I had my house in France and England played France at rugby, I always said I couldn’t lose. 🙂 Thanks very much, Yvonne.
Your flowers are looking especially lovely today — no doubt they heard it was your birthday, and wanted to honor you! Best wishes for the year ahead, and have fun with that new toy!
Thank you so much, Linda
Happy birthday Derrick. Rounded off nicely by the football result! ?
Yes, phew!. Thanks very much, Sandra. 🙂
What a pleasant way to spend your birthday in your lovely garden – with a handy gadget that I too would like to see – rounded off with enjoying a dinner out.
Thanks very much, Anne
Happy Birthday, Derrick!
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(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
And England won for your birthday.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Andrew
Happy Birthday, Derrick! The gardens look beautiful. I can’t think of a more wonderful place to have a birthday. 🙂 <3
Thank you so much, Lavinia
There’s nothing quite as satisfying to a gardener as the right shears and clippers, Derrick. Sounds like you got the perfect birthday present. Happy Birthday. And your garden looks amazing, as always. Just beautiful.
Thank you very much, Diana
A birthday amidst the beauty – the flowers and your Jackie. Sounds perfect to me.
Pretty good, Pam. Thanks very much
Happy birthday Derrick!?
Thanks very much, Sylvie
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A belated happy birthday, Derrick! It sounds like you had a lovely birthday–beautiful flowers, a handy new tool, and a delicious dinner with Jackie.
Thank you so much, Merril. I always appreciate your presence
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A belated happy birthday to you. Wishing you – and all your family – continued health and happiness.
Thank you very much, Takami
Belated happy birthday, Derrick. Looks like an excellent present (referring to your Thursday post, with the picture of the pruning shears).
Thanks very much, Helen
What a beautiful gift! Happy birthday Derrick! ??
Thanks very much, Ribana
Look at all those lovely flowers! Happy birthday and many more, Derrick!
Thank you so much, Becky
My pleasure, Derrick!
We watched the same game, Derrick. My husband is a big fan. Happy birthday!
Thank you very much, Alys
And now it’s England v Italy! I don’t know who to root for! Good luck for you and your team. It’s great to see you have 50 Happy Birthday wishes here. I only now came to wish you a happy belated. I have you marked on my calendar, isn’t that funny. Along with Kin & Noel’s anniversary, which I was ALSO late wishing a happy. The Doris Tysterman is so lovely, as another birthday gift, and the tiny snipper was thoughtful and perfect.
Thank you so much, Crystal. I’m honoured to be on your calendar
Happy Birthday, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Byung
What a useful birthday present, Derrick. I’m sure you’ll put it to good use daily. Gorgeous flower photos. You obviously had a very enjoyable as well as industrious birthday. 🙂
Thanks very much, Sylvia
A very late “Happy Birthday!!” from me. I wish you many happy returns of the day 🙂
Thanks very much, Clare 🙂
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So very sorry I missed your birthday.
Sending lots of belated good wishes.
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Thank you very much, Melanie. It’s never too late 🙂 X
Belated happy birthday friend! What a lovely set of photos!
Thank you very much, Mrs N
A belated birthday greeting Derrick.