This morning I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2021/10/10/a-knights-tale-48-the-housing-market/
This afternoon we took Jessie on a forest drive.













I stepped out on Rhinefield Road and wandered among the autumnal woodland.





Ponies at Mockbeggar basked and dozed on the green, ignoring flies;





one, claiming its right of way on the road, forced traffic, including cyclists, to take a wide berth. It had no intention of budging.

As we drove down Roger Penny Way another equine string stampeded from one side of the moorland to the other. Motorists who had not anticipated the unusually active ponies dashing across the road sped past us and screamed to a halt in order to avoid denting their vehicles.

A young female scarecrow waited beside a telephone box just outside Lyndhurst.
This evening we dined at Lal Quilla where my main course was Chicken Jaljala; Jessie’s was Butter Chicken; and Jackie’s Hariali Chicken. We shared Bombay Aloo, pilau rice, and a plain Naan. The ladies each had ice creams. Jackie and I drank Kingfisher and Jessie drank Diet Coke.
If the scarecrow’s hair were braided, she could pass for Pippi Longstocking!
We wondered who she could be, Liz. I think you’ve nailed it. Thanks very much
Oh, how I would have enjoyed seeing those stampeding ponies.
I hope Jessie is enjoying her stay with you.
Thanks very much, Sue.. She had a scare yesterday when her nephew texted that he had contracted Covid – just after she had had lunch with him. Fortunately we have some test kits and she tested negative. The young man is not too seriously ill.
I’m glad her nephew is not too poorly and am pleased that Jessie tested negative; a big relief all round I should imagine.
Yes – she was, of course, worried about us.
I liked picture 18 in particular.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. The light was just right.
That is a lot of flies
Yes. And continuing longer this year, Sylvie. Thank you very much.
That horse is incredibly stubborn, making its point that it does not like cars! So many flies on it too, poor baby. Beautiful photos, Derrick! ❤️🇬🇧
Thank you very much, John
I too would love to be with you and Jackie taking in sights that you have most days you drive to see them.
Thank you so much, Catherine. Would that it were possible
You have to feel for the ponies being pestered by the flies. Gorgeous pictures.
Thanks very much, Pat. I does look incredibly irritating.
I found your photo of “Pony in Traffic” intriguing Derrick … you captured three different eras of transport in the one frame … horse, cycle, and motorcar …
I’m pleased you noticed that, Ivor. Thank you very much
Beautiful photos, Derrick. Ugh…the flies…poor thing!
Thanks very much, Jill
Great pictures today.
Thanks a lot, Bridget
In some of those images, iridescent leaves enliven the scenery. Their shadows too, are printed like artwork on a trunk in one beautiful canvas. Crawling boughs hint at some business unknown to humans. Ponies seem to have a conscience coursing a different trajectory. The scarecrow seems to beckon to an old manner of living. It was all a wonderful morning refresher.
I’m very pleased you liked all this, Uma. “Crawling boughs” is a lovely phrase. Thanks a lot.
I just love how the sunshine looks shining between the branches and mottling the tree trunks, and shining through the leaves.
Thanks very much, Rose. I do, too.
What a lovely day! Those back lit beech leaves are my favorites. I’m glad no one was hurt in the stampede.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. It was touch and go
A beautiful and sunny day!
Thank you very much, Ribana
That’s a lovely scarecrow. Presumably Covid has robbed us of the competition for the best one?
Yes. I thinks, John. Thanks very much
Your forest photos are always some of my faves!
Love the backlit beech leaves! The mossy roots and dappled trunk are lovely photos, too!
Eek! That fallen branch looks like a rather large snake! 😮
So glad Jessie is still enjoying time with you and Jackie! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
I really like the tree landscape.
Thanks very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
Really enjoyed your photos. Fun to see them in 3-D! You & Jackie are such gracious hosts. I can imagine those motorists raging ahead unknowingly and having to come to a screeching halt! Silly folks!
Thanks very much, Jan X
That pony got there first!
Wonderful pictures, Derrick!
She did. Thanks very much, GP
I have enjoyed this drive through the forest – love the string of ponies running too.
Thanks very much, Anne
That poor pony not wanting to budge probably wants attention. The pictures of the forest of most fascinating and the scarecrow is dressed for the season.
Thanks very much, Eugi. The ponies really do ignore the traffic – sometimes at their peril.
Most welcome, Derrick. Poor ponies!
Love the scarecrows. Are the telephone boxes still operational or are they more decorative than anything? We have a few payphones here but they are few and far between. I don’t think we have any phone booths left.
Most of the still operative ones are in London. Ours are mostly converted to book exchanges, defibrillators, etc Thanks very much, AnneMarie
Thank you, Derrick!
So many beautiful forest and autumnal scenes. Lovely scarecrow, too! Jessie must be having a wonderful visit. The pony ignoring the cars and cycles and the pony stampede are amazing. I’m glad the cars did stop in time!
Thank you so much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick.
That old telephone box and scarecrow is a fun find Derrick ☀️☀️☀️
Thanks very much, Yvette
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Leslie
I enjoyed all the photos from your forest drive! Those woodland ones are quite artistic.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
The intertwined fallen branches are quite impressive in black and white. I thank you for this visual treat, Derrick.
My pleasure, Dolly
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