On a warm and sunny day our friend Jessie who, because of Covid, has not been able to visit for three years, arrived in time for lunch to stay for the weekend.
It was delightful to catch up again, and for Jessie to be able to remind us of all the changes both inside the house and in the garden since our last visit.
We took a walk around the garden, where I photographed
a random range of roses, dahlias, and other plants all of which are labelled in the gallery.
This evening we dined on pork spare ribs in barbecue sauce and Jackie’s egg and mushroom rice.
It’s lovely that you were finally able to get together. Your flowers are stunning!
Thank you so much, Merril
Your late-bloomers were very obliging for Jessie’s visit!
They were. So was the gentle weather. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
It is always nice to hook up with friends after a long time. Your flowers are simply a feast for the eyes!
Thank you very much, Sofia
So glad you could reunite with your friend and share your garden with us as well.
Thanks very much, Maj
Such a long time. I am glad you could visit your friend.
Thanks a lot, Bridget
A lovely day to catch up with old friends.
It was. Thank you very much, Pat
Oh, how wonderful! I know Jesse brightened you and Jackie’s day…AND I know you and Jackie and your garden brightened Jesse’s day! 🙂 I imagine Jesse noticed a lot of changes in the time between visits.
All lovely photos…the Calendula and Lobelia photo is my fave! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy…they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Such beautiful flowers Derrick, and how wonderful to see friends again!
Yes – a good day, Agnes. Thank you very much
Your beautiful Fuchsia’s are always a fav’ of mine Derrick ..
thanks a lot, Ivor
I’m glad you were able to get together with Jessie. Your flowers are like ours and hanging on to summer. Beautiful!
Thanks very much, Jill
Such nice portraits of your flowers.
Thanks very much, Judy
I am glad you and Jackie had a wonderful visit with an old friend. The gardens still look lovely!
Thank you very much, Lavinia. Gentler weather, now.
The smiling flowers remind us there is nothing wrong with the botanical kingdom unlike the wickedness hovering over the Sapiens world.
Quite so, Uma. Thanks a lot.
Friends to share the garden. That’s what garden’s are about.
Our fuchsias were a bit slow flowing this year but their beauty and colours are worth the wait.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. I am pleased about your fuchsias.
wow that was some wait for you and your visitor but seems your garden knew you would be entertaining a few people and obliged with some lovely blooms…
Thank you so much, Catherine
I’m glad you were able to have a visit with your friend.
Thank you very much, Nicki
This is a hopeful, encouraging, and heart-warming start to my day.
Thank you so much, Anne
Thank you. I always enjoy your virtual garden tours.
And you, msw
Lovely gallery
Thanks very much, Sheree
How lovely to see your friend again. Your garden is still looking as beautiful as it did in the height of summer.
Thanks a lot, Sue. It is certainly lingering
Beautiful garden pictures. It may frost this week ending both gardens. I will.be happy when the vegetable garden is gone.
There comes a time to welcome the winter relaxation.
I am ready. Have the two plants I wanted to save moved inside.
Good
I’m happy to see so many flowers survived the winds and rain. Super that your friend was free to visit once again. Jackie’s rice sounds wonderful. I had spare ribs (pork) yesterday, too. Have a beautiful and blessed Sunday, Derrick. Hugs to {{{Jackie}}}. Today we finally get to go to Vissoie to spend the week with De & André and see their restaurant in person!!
That must have been quite a reunion after all that time! My wife and I also follow 100% strict rules about going out and meeting people, and certainly, some of the pubs and restaurants of Nottingham could have been designed specifically to spread the pandemic.
Yes. I understand Nottingham is bad. Thanks a lot, John
Time with a dear friend… Have a lovely weekend, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Sandra
Delightful.
I’m glad you and Jackie could reconnect with your friend.
It’s so nice to hook up with friends, Derrick. The flowers are glorious and welcoming.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Oh, so wonderful! Covid took so much away from us.
Thank you very much, Laurie
You roses are glorious, as always, Derrick, and the rest of the flowers are beautiful, colorful, and fresh. Very enjoyable set of photos.
Thank you very much, Dolly.
My pleasure, Derrick.
Absolutely beautiful 🌸🌸
Thank you so much, Ribana
The flower photo gallery are so vibrant and clear and glad you were able
To meet with your friend
Jesse
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Thank you very much, Yvette
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