This morning I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2021/12/14/a-knights-tale-77-1-experiential-groups/
After lunch on this gloomy, yet warm, day we drove to Lyndhurst for some Christmas shopping. The High Street was so unpopulated that it was only
when I wished to include visitors in photographs that I could do so,
leaving shop windows to my lens.
The Stag’s electronic Santa was not a real person.
Jackie was real, but I also focussed on her. In the second picture she is aiming for the Camping shop, where we made a purchase; and who did we see when we emerged into the street but
Danni and Ella – and “Where’s Jackie” (11) – and Jack in their car.
Alongside Rodlease Lane on our return home stood a pair of inquisitive field horses.
This evening we dined on more of Jackie’s jalfrezi and pilau rice with which she drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Malbec.
Lovely outing. Love the horses. Happy Christmas. 🏇🏇🏇
Thanks a lot, Pat. Happy Christmas to you, too
Such lovely photographs, the horses are beautiful!
Thank you very much, Holly
You’re very welcome!
What a nice outing you and Jackie had. The header shot is very sweet! And what fun to see Dani, Ella and Jack (along with Jackie 11 reflected on the side posts).
is the butchers still ‘Strange?’
I don’t know the name – “New Forest Butchers”
Ah OK. I was fascinated as a child that they were strange butchers! The only place you could buy forest venison too.
I have avoided Christmas shopping so far. But doubtless the time will come.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
If I were strolling along your high street, I would wander into Down to the Wood. What a nice surprise to see Danni, Ella, and Jack! My favorite photo out of today’s group is the one of the horse beside the lane. There is something about how the scene is composed that I find very appealing.
Your comments much appreciated, Liz. We always find something in Down to the Wood
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“Jackie was real.” That made me laugh! I loved the shots today, Derrick. I always enjoy when you hit the streets with your camera. Thanks for sharing!
Much appreciated, Jill – as always
Everything looks in the holiday spirit with 10 days to go. I think I see a double reflection of Jackie in the panels between the front and rear windows. 🙂
It is always good to see the ponies.
Well spotted, Lavinia. Your comments are always appreciated
Always fun to see what your towns look like and what you both do!
Thank you very much, Cynthia
I enjoy window shopping 😊. Yesterday I made Methi , Fenugreek leaves, rice for lunch.
So many horses in your posts always. Are there so many riders? (I can’t think there would so many riders in France. Or maybe in retired parts of the country?) Merry Christmas. (How’s your shoulder?)
Thanks a lot, Brian, especially for asking about the shoulder, with which I have slow progress. We do see riders in the lanes and occasionally on the moors. Merry Christmas to you, too
Progress seems to become ever so slow in everything as time goes by. Wonder why that is… 😉
Be good Derrick
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It is like pilau, but using the leaves, tomatoes and onions with some masala.
Thanks again, Lakshmi
Wonderful little shops! They make the most of their windows. Nice to see the family and the horses, too!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Double reflection of Jackie’s face is in the center.
Your photos certainly convey the holiday spirit, Derrick.
Happy Holidays!
Thank you very much, Dolly. Well spotted. Happy Holidays to you, too
Thank you, Derrick.
I love seeing shops decked out for the holidays, and these are especially nice. What fun to ‘bump into’ Danni, Ella, and Jack!
It was, Linda. Thank you very much
The names of the shops are as dazzling as their fronts. What business are the folks in Onomatopoeia into? I could see Jackie sneaking her way into one of those bot nowhere in the Quiz picture (except in reflection between the two windows of the car). The two woodland images towards the end images are beautiful.
Like many in Lyndhurst, Onomatopoeia is a gift shop. You spotted Jackie correctly. Thanks very much, Uma
The shops have entered into the spirit of decorations that lend a festive air to this time of the year. Ours decorate inside – mainly with gaudy tinsel and a few baubles – as anything outside is unlikely to last for very long. Your final picture is beautiful: the horses look peaceful.
Thank you very much, Anne. We have been struck by how many plants and artefacts which wouldn’t last five minutes in London are displayed in our area.
Fun to see Ella and Jack!
Yes – a real surprise. Thanks very much, Laurie
I love window shopping but there doesn’t seem to be much effort here in town. How sad. What a nice surprise to find Danni and Ella there too.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
What a joyous surprise to see Dani, Ella and Jack! And a great Where’s Jackie? capture! 😀 Jackie is like a double-rainbow…beautiful, shining brightly, lovely, bring us smiles! 🙂 🙂
I love this time of year when all of the already cool shops get festive…all the greens, reds, and Christmasy decorations and beauty! 🙂
The horses look so calm, so peaceful! and your photos of them are frame-worthy!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn. Well spotted X
Only in the educated south could you have a shop called “Onomatopoeia”. Mind you, it does make me wonder what the shop sells.
Quite – like others in the town it sells gifts. Thanks a lot, John
Those look like such interesting shops, and I liked the “Where’s Jackie?” feature.
The beautiful photos of the horses give me such a good feeling.
Thank you so much, Merril
I always find Christmas shopping fun, and these shops look packed with a lot of goodies.
Thanks for the horses too!!
I’m pleased you appreciated them, GP 🙂 Thanks a lot
The shops that have gone to so much effort no doubt wish there were more shoppers out. Onomatopoeia as a shop name made me wonder why they chose that. It may be that the word somehow brings along a meaning it doesn’t have in the dictionary – onom somehow giving a hint of omni? Did you help yourself to one of the free treats?
Thanks very much, Susan. That name has always puzzled me, too. Do you know, I didn’t think of helping myself!?
The shops look so festive this time of year. Happy Christmas!
You too, Eliza. Much appreciated
Lovely contrast between the beautiful and festive photos and the peaceful photos of the horses. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season, Derrick.
You too, Eugi. Thank you very much
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Some very interesting shops on the High Street.
How lovely to see Danny and the little ones. Ella looks delighted to see you both.
She really was, Sue. It was indeed a lovely surprise. Thanks very much.
lovely header shot, Derrick and how fun to see Ella and family! shopping could be a breeze when not too many people.
It was rather a breeze, Lola. Thanks very much
What a sweet looking village (town?). I’d stop in all those stores just because of their names – I’ve just been teaching my writing class about “Onomatopoeia,” and there’s a storefront with that name. Clever. As is “Down to the Wood.” Hope you had success in your shopping. Wonderful photo with friends…including the horses!
Thanks very much, Pam. I think it is a town known as the capital of the New Forest – not that it is very big. A happy coincidence over the name Onomatopoeia
Kapowee and WOWEE!
Oh how I hate Christmas shopping. Well, any shopping actually!
I might have guessed that, Andrew. Thanks a lot
An interesting outing!
Where’s Jackie? I love that, Derrick. Your shops are so inviting, and I’m tickled with the shop name Onomatopoeia. I remember learning that term in an English class many years ago.
Thanks very much, Alys. I’m pleased you spotted Jackie 🙂
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Those windows are looking so nice 🎄 It took me a while to see Jackie…lovely reflection 😉
Well spotted, and thank you for taking the time, Ribana
Lovely!
Thanks very much, AnneMarie
Christmas window shopping – the best kind of Christmas shopping! 😀
🙂 Thanks very much, Widders