On returning from our trip yesterday, we admired the progress that Richard and Alan from Kitchen Makers had made during our absence.
The frame for the internal front door was well under way, and the new vestibule cupboard in position.
Today Richard completed the architraves for the entrance door and the new sitting room upstairs; and fitted the wardrobe drawers – all to an immaculate standard.
Afterwards, Jackie announced that she would like to find a pony for GP.
Off we went into the forest, where, just outside Burley, we found
the very creature.
We stopped on Hordle Lane to admire the sunset.
Afterwards the Assistant Photographer pictured
violas in the iron urn with bidens beside their container; and the blooming white chrysanthemum that she had grown by rooting in water one of the flowers from Becky’s Mother’s Day bouquet.
This evening we dined on Red Chilli’s excellent takeaway fare. My main course was king prawn naga, Jackie’s was chicken sag. We shared tarka dal, mushroom rice, panir tikka, sag bahji, and plain naan. There is enough left over for tomorrow. Mrs Knight drank Hoegaarden while I drank Patrick Chodot Fleurie 2019.
The remodeling is coming along quite nicely! You’re lucky you found such skilled workers.
We are. We chose them on the basis of their window boxes outside their office. Thank very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
What a lovely pony!
Thanks very much, Sheree.
Thank you so much, Jackie for thinking of me! I love my pony!!
I must say, I really like that wardrobe. I usually tend toward dark furniture, but they are quite neat and stylish.
Have a wonderful evening… see ya tomorrow!
Thanks very much, GP
<3
You’re welcome G.P.
That wardrobe is a thing of beauty to behold! I love the sunlit autumn birch. I also love how the sun in the Hordle Lane sunset is all the way to the left-hand side of the photo.
Thank you so much, Liz. I’m pleased you appreciated that composition
You’re welcome, Derrick. I noticed the composition immediately.
Beautiful! They pony too. Such a lovely day!
Thank you very much, Holly
You’re so welcome!
I love that Jackie found a pony for GP! He deserves one. The wardrobe looks fantastic, Derrick. Thanks for sharing!
And thank you very much, Jill
I love GP’s pony.
the renovations are looing splendid.
Thank you very much, Sue
Beautiful work! And even though I am not GP, I, too, admire the pony.
🙂 Thanks very much, Laurie
Love the little pony!
Thanks very much, AnneMarie
The pony is very nice, but I was quite taken with the chrysanthemums. I didn’t know rooting them like that was possible. I’m impressed!
We didn’t know that either. When she came to empty the vase Jackie spotted that one stem had produced a root and nurtured it into an impressive plant
Is there no end to Jackie’s talents!
Not really 🙂
Your new wardrode is looking quite grand Derrick … and talking of your photos, I feature one of your ‘Donkey’ photos in my poem I posted on my ‘Go Dog Go Cafe’ site ..
http://godoggocafe.com/2021/11/12/throwback-friday-foreign-world-by-ivor-steven/
Thank you so much, Ivor. That is a beautiful poem expressing the donkey’s joy of life. I am now following the site – I don’t know why I wasn’t
Thank you Derrick.. and Go Dog Go Cafe is an interesting site
Gotta love GPs pony. Thanks, Jackie! Home improvements are spectacular.
Thanks very much, Pat
How nice to find what you were looking for. It is not always easy to do that.
Quite so, Tootlepedal. Thanks a lot.
Have I imagined that you had a new kitchen fitted not long ago, Derrick? If so, please liaise with Mrs B over the old one. In any event – good stuff! I have a little dream that my ancestors came from Burley – no records, of course.
Thanks very much, Mike. Yes, Richard fitted our new kitchen a few years ago. If you can’t find records they probably don’t exist, but the dream is worth having.
Such interesting handles on that handsome wardrobe. I like the pony and would love to spend some time brushing him or her.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. No doubt she would appreciate it
The work is coming along nicely, and I love the pony you found for GP!
The flowers are still beautiful!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
That is such a stunning pony.
Thanks very much, Gary
Varying lighting effect produced by partially clouded skies has yielded beautiful pictures. The pony looks grand, as do the thatched cottages, bared trees, and a photographer in pink shirt.
Thanks very much, Uma
The sunset photograph is a lovely one.
Thank you very much, Anne
Wonderful progress!
Sweet pony!
Beautiful sunset!
Lovely flowers thriving on Jackie’s love!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Well, in the words of Father Ted, “My lovely horse”…..well, pony.
🙂 Good link, John. Thanks a lot
That workmanship is superb; the new cupboards look marvellous. Lovely colour! I do of course, admire the beautiful pony but my attention was grabbed by the sunlit tree. (It’s been a brilliant autumn down here, one of the best I can remember.)
Thanks very much, Sandra
Really beautiful pony!
Thanks very much, Rabirius
I love the autumn light in the photos of you and the pony. It was good of Jackie to think of GP.
Excellent work with the wardrobe.
Thank you very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I suspect it won’t be long before the wardrobe spaces are “re-clothed” and you are enjoying finding your outfits quickly. As for the pony, nice one.
Thanks very much, Catherine. Wardrobes now full – and you are so right about quick access now there is room to be orderly and those clothes we will never wear again are gone.
What a beautiful pony ☺️
Thanks very much, Ribana
The cupboard is so beautifully done! You’re lucky to find such skilled workers.
Their work is exceptional. I am sure you are pleased to see that. The wardrobe turned out gorgeously. I can see bits of the walls and floors and realize it has been years since those rooms were updated. You are taking good care of a good old home. I’m glad you are the two that occupy it now.
Thank you so much, Crystal