Our extended Indian summer continues.
Early this morning the three of us spent some time in the garden where I photographed
a number of blooms, the names of which are all included in the galleries. The blue Morning Glories only flowered for the first time last week. Bees are still plundering the cosmoses.
After this we shopped at Ferndene Farm Shop, and continued on a forest drive.
Pigs and their piglets scurried across the road at Pilley. Louise, who lives in the house on the corner seen beyond the scene including porkers, a Shetland pony and a walker, stood for while at the gate flagging down motorists to point out the piglets they could not see as they approached the cattle grid. Jessie joined me in photographing the animals. Its bright berries enliven a cotoneaster tree on the green.
The beach at the end of Tanners Lane was gathering visitors like the two above; teasels grew in the field at the top of the slope.
This evening Jackie drove us to Mudeford to catch the
sunset.
Swans were unperturbed by gulls taking flight.
I watched approaching its runway.
Two children sped along the shore on bikes with no pedals (Dandy horse bikes)- today’s hobbyhorses.
This evening we dined on tender roast lamb; crisp Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, sage and onion stuffing; crunchy carrots and cauliflower; tender runner beans, and meaty gravy, followed by coffee cake and New Forest ice cream, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden, I drank more of the Fleurie, and Jessie drank water.
Lovely evening pictures but bikes with no wheels? That sounds like a step too far.
Nice one, Tootlepedal. It is of course no pedals. Thanks for the alert. Now amended https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy_horse
My younger granddaughter has just acquired one.
What a lot of pigs out today. I was unable to identify your red berries too.. The birds will be have a wonderful feeding frenzy right now.
Thanks a lot, Sue. The berries seem to be those of a cotoneaster tree.
Ah, thank you
That sunset is an amazing way to end one’s day.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Such a beautiful array of blooms still looking lovely – I’m with the bees; Cosmos are my top pick!
Your sky is so wonderfully full of warm Autumn Orange. I hope it means the same as ‘red sky at night’!
Thank you very much, Emma. Birds are singing as I write at dawn, so Orange must be as good as red.
I love all these photos, Derrick and Jackie! The ponies and porkers (my favorite Gloucester Old Spots) are adorable, and the molten sunsets over the water are gorgeous. Your gardens are still beautiful. The morning glories are only blooming now? That is unusual. So many things were out of sync due to this year’s weather.
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia. Jackie had been watching those morning glories all year – and suddenly, from about a week ago they are blooming above the kitchen roof.
A gorgeous sunset Dwight … and Haiku for you
“Sunset”
Blazing the sky sinks
Sunset kisses everything
Fall’s finale crown …
Nicely done, Ivor. Thanks very much
Hi Derrick, with your permission, may I use your ‘Sunset’ photo for my new poem’s feature image.. The poem will be called, “Is It True? “That Rainbows Dance At Sunset”
I’d be as delighted as always, Ivor. Thanks very much
About to post my poem ?
The sunset pictures are beautiful.
Much appreciated, Bridget. Thanks a lot
Monday is the perfect day for pigs and piglets! They make me smile. The sunset shots are gorgeous!!!!!
Thank you very much, Jill
What a gorgeous sunset!!
Thank you very much, Joycee
Beautiful photos of the evening
Alot of lovely pics of nature so calming.
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome Derrick
You’ve outdone yourself today, Derrick! I love the wildness of the flowers, the delightful piglets and ponies, and the golden glowing sunset.
Thank you very much indeed, JoAnna
The header photo immediately said idyllic childhood to me.
That is so good, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Shetland ponies are doing quite the sensible thing, knowing fully well the rogues that pigs are. Kids along the shore make a pretty picture —the black, mysterious dog in the foreground adds richness to the frame.
I’m pleased you noticed the photobombing dog – a Dachshund. Thanks very much, Uma
You all were fortunate to have a marvelous sunset waiting for you! Nicely done, Jackie! The seagull on final approach is a fun action shot.
Thank you very much from us both, Maj
Pigs and ponies are on the move! What beautiful photos of the sunset.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Lovely collection from you today. I am visiting my son and family in Lubben, Germany so won’t be posting for a couple of weeks.
Thanks very much, Sherry. Have a lovely trip
A delightful account of a day well spent.
Thank you very much, Anne
Bikes with no pedals? The footwear manufacturers are going to like that!
They probably have shares in the production, John. Thanks very much.
Gorgeous photos!
Looks like the ponies are having a good hair day! 🙂
What an amazing sunset…and you captured it perfectly…it’s duet with water is breath-taking!
Love that last photo…so sweet…kids and a dog (a little wiener-y dog, at that!)…not much better than this! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
A truly stunning collection of photos today, Derrick ?
Thank you very much, Sandra
So many beautiful photos. Jessie is fortunate to be there when the weather is so lovely. I particularly like the pigs, the gorgeous sunset photos, and the landing gull.
A stunning sunset.
Thank you very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
The pigs crack me up. “Future bacon, running wild.”
🙂 Thanks very much, Bridget
Nice to see photos of such a lovely day when we are still sitting below freezing. ?.
I’m pleased to virtually warm you up, AnneMarie. Thanks very much
Oh, my! Those sunset photos are glorious!
Thank you so much, Eugi
Boy the garden is still looking absolutely fantastic! 🙂 And those sunset shots are perfection, I especially loved the one with all the boats 🙂
Thank you very much, M.B.
Ohmyword….such beautiful photos! I love the ones with the children on their hobby horses in front of the lake ???
Thank you very much, De X
Wow! Some powerful photos here.
Thanks very much, Leslie
Another besutiful sunset, Derrick. (Yes, I’m reading your posts in the wrong order!)
Inevitable when using the reader. I do the same, Helen. Thanks a lot.
Breathtakingly spectacular sunset, with flashes of light on water, swans and gulls and their reflections. Fantastic set of photos, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Gorgeous photos! The garden is amazing as always ?
Thank you very much, Ribana