This morning I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2021/10/02/a-knights-tale-44-a-concerned-single-father/
Later, with the storm winds blowing at 50+ m.p.h. and the pelting rain bouncing off the Prebendal School red umbrella that she struggled to hold aloft, a cheerful Jan wandered round the garden, determined to photograph the plants she had got to know through WordPress. Negotiating the various arches was managed most adroitly, despite the danger of taking to the air like Mary Poppins.
I, of course, lurked with camera,
trying not to look too closely at further damage.
Later, Jan, De, and Jackie enjoyed ‘Miss Potter’ on Netflix, and after one of Jackie’s splendid cold meats and salad lunches, the others all went shopping while I amused myself with WordPress and administration.
‘As Good As It Gets’ was the next Netflix fix, after which we dined on Jackie’s most flavoursome sausages in red wine; creamy mashed potatoes and suede; firm carrots, cauliflower and broccoli; and tender runner beans. Bruce Jack Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Apothic Californian red wine 2019, and 1000 Stories Zinfandel 2018 were consumed.
I love the series of photos with Jan and the big, red umbrella! It set off her blue patchwork jacket very nicely.
Thank you very much, Liz. I’m pleased you noticed the jacket, which had been Jan’s mother’s
You’re welome, Derrick. My eye kept going to that jacket!
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What a great prop that umbrella is. Excellent shots
Thanks very much,VJ
Most welcome!
I am sure Jan is totally enjoying seeing your garden in person.
She certainly has done, AnneMarie. Thanks very much.
I don’t know Jan, but she looks delightful in her splendid blue patchwork and red umbrella. Quite a photo shoot!
It sounds like a cozy time with movies and meals. I’ve had some Apothic wines.
She is full of energy and enthusiasm, Merril, It was a fun photo shoot. I enjoyed the wine which the Beeks gave us. I had not seen it before.
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Derrick, Jan is such a wonderful model/subject for your photos! Her smile makes me smile! 🙂
Thank you, Jan! Your joy shines through! 🙂 OhMyGosh! Your jacket is so beautiful! Love the blues in patchwork! 🙂
(((HUGS))) and <3 to all!!!!! 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn. I’m sure Jan will be appreciative when she reads this. X
That is a proper umbrella. Definitely happy photos.
Absolutely, Gary. It is strong enough not to get blown inside out. Thanks very much
Under the circumstances, Jan looked remarkably cheery. I was sorry to see more damage. My sister in Southsea was complaining about the wind too.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. She is a very positive person. Our wind has subside this morning
In her beautiful quilted jacket under the bright red umbrella, Jan looks completely enthralled as she wandered through your garden! A great set of photos!
Thank you so much, Janet
The blues and the reds that Jan brought to your garden were certainly a burst of fun, as were her smiles. I loved that you said you “lurked with your camera.” <3
Thanks a lot, Jodie X
We are experiencing stormy weather here Geelong as well Derrick, and my umbrella has constantly been at the front door lately, ready for our next soggy outing …
Not what I would have expected there, Ivor. Is it usual? Thanks a lot.
Love these shots, Derrick! Jan looks wonderful!
Thank you so much, Jill
So jealous of Jan. Hoping one day I will be roaming Jackie’s creativity too. But honestly, it Jan’s jacket I covet. She has good taste. 🙂 Have a great time with your visitors.
Thank you so much, Chrissy. The jacket had been Jan’s mother’s.
Nice. 🙂
I agree with everyone else, Derrick. Jan looks great out there in her patchwork jacket and red umbrella!
Thanks very much, Barbara.
Some of those photos truly look like Jan is about to do a ‘Mary Poppins.’ How did you manage to take them despite the wind and the rain, Derrick?
I got wet and so did the camera 🙂 Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Fantastic colourful photos, Derrick. I’d also love to visit your magical garden. ?
If you ever get down here on one of your UK trips you know you would both be welcome. I promise there would be no work on the ceiling required. Thanks very much, Sylvia.
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That umbrella makes a great backdrop for a photo shoot!
Thank you very much, Judy
Those were high winds! I enjoyed your photo shoot with Jan. I remember ‘Mary Poppins’, and tried to jump off a chair with an umbrella when I was young. It didn’t work. 🙂 I saw ‘As Good As It Gets’. It was a great movie.
Thank you so much, Lavinia. A great memory of you trying out Mary Poppins. 🙂
I was hoping to go drifting about on my umbrella. 🙂
Pelting rain, relentless wind and a red umbrella, propping and propelling the lady around the garden with a mission of her own, make for an interesting subject.
We thought so, too, Uma. Thank you for this very good description
Jan and the umbrella are so colorful!
Exactly, Laurie. Thanks very much
Aw, heck. As Good as it gets isn’t on Aussie Netflix. Goes off in huff, pouting.
Bad luck, Yvonne. Thanks a lot
I’m sure that I remember a red umbrella as something special. I watched “Le ballon rouge” and I loved the film title “Les Parapluies de Cherbourg” without ever seeing it. Perhaps I’m mixing the two up,but it’s reslly bugging me at the moment!
I hope you can resolve it, John. Thanks very much.
The Red Umbrella would make a great title for a book/film assuming there isn’t one already.
I love the sound of your boozy evening meal. Ours was a Chinese takeaway, Malbec for me and Gin and tonic for Joss while listening to the granddaughter’s sixteenth birthday party next door.
The Red Shoes 1948 classic might make us think of The Red Umbrella as a horror film. Thanks very much, Sue
The Red Shoes gave me many a nightmare. I can’t believe my mom took young me to that!
Yes ,I think you’re right 🙂
Great work with Jan and her umbrella, Derrick!
Thanks very much, GP
How interesting that other commenters noticed Jan’s lovely blue patchwork jacket because I noticed it, as well, and thought how nice it looked with the red umbrella.
Perfect foils for each other. Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Love the red umbrella and reminds me of a movie or a video (don’t recall the name) where a character wondered around ( I believe) Paris is a red umbrella in a sea of black umbrellas. Sounds the visit has been a huge success.
It really has, Pat. Thanks very much
I see where other commenters have correctly identified the umbrella movie
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Fabulous red umbrella photos ❤️
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Thank you very much, Melanie
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I used to have a very splendid large red umbrella which I’ve been lamenting while reading this. Liverpool’s blustery winds did for mine. This one is even more splendid.
Thank you very much, Susan. I’m sorry about yours.
No matter the risks, that garden is too beautiful to not wander around ?? ☂
Thank you very much, Ribana
Determined to make the best out of even rain.
Thanks very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
Jan’s red umbrella really pops! Love the great photos.
Thank you very much, Dwight
It’s rather difficult for me to comment on the website rather than through the app. It’s shocking how you weren’t informed of Michael’s fit.
Thank you very much, Helen. I appreciate your observation – and persistence in commenting
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I believe there’s another bout of nasty weather coming your way curtesy of that hurricane that’s been bouncing around the Atlantic all week.
So that explains it. Thanks a lot, Widders