On this oppressively warm and overcast afternoon we took a brief drive into the forest.
Unobliging cattle grazing on Bull Hill took off across the road when I disembarked from the Modus to photograph them.
Jackie provided me with today’s title when she said that it was a shame that a fourth piglet joined the smallest trio we have ever seen loose during the pannage season. I therefore excluded the interloper. I trust the road markings will give an adequate indication of scale.
The recent ice cream and other summer symbols decorating crocheted letter collection box on Pilley Hill now sports current seasonal delights.
5 days ago we had to turn back when the trunk and limbs of this blighted oak blocked Undershore.
This evening Elizabeth came to dinner and helped us finish Angela’s authentic Chinese chicken and prawn curry with egg rice, spring rolls, prawn toasts, and wontons, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and my sister and I drank more of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cute little pigs
Thank you very much, Sheree
Aha piglets…captured on film by the man himself
Thank you so much, Catherine
They are cute little oinkers!
They are indeed, John. Thanks a lot
Cute little porkers. You dinner is making me hungry. Think we are going to try a new Italian restaurant.
Good luck with it, Pat. Thank you very much
Food was ok. Server was decent and quite a character. We arrived when the restaurant opened and the kitchen staff had to call the waiter in the back 3X to tell him he had customers. I wonder if Tony Soprano was in the back visiting. The waiter accidently poured water on the patriarch of the second table to be served. He apologized and then told that table and us several times that he had not done something like that for a long time, but at least it was just water. He offered to move them to a dry table and they accepted.
Oh dear
Was interested to see the picture of the Belted Galloway. They have such an interesting marking pattern.
Jackie tells me they were an endangered species. Thanks very much, Maj
I do like that breed of cattle also. It’s good to know there WERE endangered; I assume that means they okay now.
I just found out there are also Dutch Belted cattle. We learn a lot from Derrick’s prompts, eh?
We think they are OK now. Thanks a lot, Yvonne
Sorry about the tree. Love piggies. Supper sounds wonderful!
Thanks very much, Holly
My pleasure!
The post box is a delight.
It is. I’m going to find out who does it and let her know. Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Looks like a wonderful drive.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
I agree with Road Retirement, they are an attractive and impressive breed and much admired. Loving those piglets, how lovely to see them at this time of year.
Oh, and I envy your supper.
Thank you so much, Sue
Sweet unobliging cattle! 🙂
The cutie piggies were more cooperative! Letting you photograph them from face to tip of tail and everything in between! 😀
That’s an oinker of a great title, Jackie! 😛 I wonder if they were out there today trying to avoid The Big Bad Wolf. ??? 🐷 😉 🐷 😛 🐷
Beautiful seasonal decorations on the letter box! Boo, indeed! 😀
Oh, the trunk and limbs of the blighted oak looks like an animal to me…I see the face, body, front legs and tail! 😮
(((HUGS))) <3
PS…
The Three Little Pigs received a letter in the mail.
First Pig (reading the letter to the other two pigs): "We're being sued by The Big Bad Wolf. Apparently, he injured his back on our property while trying to blow the brick house down."
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Comprehensive as usual – complete with funny PS X
I want a pig!
I’m not surprised – they are most beguiling. Thanks a lot, Jill
How long are the pigs allowed in the forest?
A couple of months or so, John. Thanks a lot
That would be so cool to see farm animals wandering all over. I could never be a rancher but I would love to see them! I don’t know if I missed it, or if you never noted it before, but what is pannage season? I don’t think we have one here.
I have noted it occasionally. It is that time in the autumn when pigs are let out to eat up acorns and such, known as mast, which are poisonous to ponies. Thanks very much for reading and asking, AnneMarie
Right! Now I remember. Thank you, Derrick. (I learn something every day. Sometimes it is the same thing I learned three days ago. 🙄)
I know that feeling 🙂
You made the most of the unpleasant weather. What nice portraits you have made of the pigs and the cows.
Thank you very much, Crystal
The Halloween crocheted letter box on Pilley Hill is very skillfully done Derrick …
It is, Ivor. I am going to try to trace the artist and let her know how much she is appreciated. Thanks very much.
Indeed they are fine pieces of craft work ..
I have to say that I am very impressed by the crocheting skills of whomever is decorating the letterbox.
I’ll see if I can find out and pass this on, Liz. Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick. That level of skill needs to be recognized! (As well as dedication to providing one’s neighbors with a cheerful sight as they go about their day-to-day.)
I’ll report on the finding
Thank you.
Those certainly are three little pigs! Nice that your sister lives close enough to come over for dinner.
It is – in fact all today’s photos were taken in Elizabeth’s village. Thanks very much, Laurie
The perfect title for the perfect photo 🐖😉
Thank you very much, Ribana
I often envy you living in a place where you see ponies and pigs roaming free. But I wold worry about these young ones out on there own. I will now comfort myself by imagining them as wild children out on adventure.
I think your imagination is very accurate, JoAnna. They really sped along, grunting with pleasure. Thanks very much
Good! I’m glad they were enjoying themselves. 🙂
The decorated letter collection box is a reminder of the old world charm of corresponding with people. The postman used to be a much loved, much awaited, and at times dreaded bearer of tidings.
Thank you for these thoughtful comments, Uma. Much appreciated
The first cow. What interesting coloring, almost like brindle. I have never seen anything like it.
Certainly an unusual mix, Bridget. Thank you very much
I can imagine Mabel saying to her companion, oh it’s HIM again. And I haven’t washed my hair. Quick let’s get away before he shoots us.
Thanks very much, Gwen. You must have been there.
That black and white cow is rather strange. Is it a particular breed, do you think?
A Belted Galloway, John. Thanks a lot
The piglets are very cute. You did a great job in photographing them!
Thanks very much, GP
I don’t often get to see pictures of pigs, Derrick, so its nice to see yours. I’ve been rather partial to pigs since I read Charlotte’s Web as a girl.
A great post! Love the three (four) little pigs! Do the animals get fed by anyone, or are they simply on their own?
Aww, those piglets are so cute. I love the seasonal crocheted decor on the letterbox.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The pigs are adorable! I guess when the fourth arrived you could have called them the Four Musketeers, 🙂
🙂 Thanks a lot, Lavinia.
The little piggies are straight out of the fairy tale, Derrick, and the Halloween crocheted decorations are adorable.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
There is something wonderful about pigs.
Thanks a lot, Gary
The BOO and decor on the lettter box was festive fun!
Thank you very much, Yvette
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And the pigs are a great too Derrick
🙂