On another cool, crisp, bright morning of full sunshine we drove to Milford Supplies to buy more picture nails, and continued into the forest.
Looking into the valley below and across to a distant, hazy, Bournemouth from Picket’s Post, I watched foraging ponies warming on the moorland.
Greys also stood out on the hillside along
Forest Road, where,
Jackie parked the Modus beside a forded stream
and I walked back to make the acquaintance of a be-rugged field horse.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s spicy Chilli con Carne and boiled rice, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank Medici Riccardi Chianti Rufina 2018
I really liked the outstanding greys.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
Ah-hah, this post has got to be for me!! lol Love it you two, thanks!!
Sussed. 🙂 Thanks a lot from us both, GP
The landscape is so beautiful, Derrick, you guys are blessed! ❤️🇬🇧
Thank you very much, John
Those ponies really stand out! Your header is like a 19th century landscape painting. I like reflections in the stream.
The header is my favorite, too.
Many thanks to you both
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Merril
Beautiful views. Such a sense of space.
Thank you very much, Lisa
Countryside looking lovely
Thanks very much, Sheree
Beautiful scenery you found
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
Love the berugged pony. Somebody cares for him.
Thanks very much, Pat
Photos are beautiful as usual.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
What a stand-out beautiful day and photos of the day! Even the ponies deemed it an excellent day! 🙂
The reflections in the stream and the horse with his rug are faves of mine today! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…”Why fit it in when you were born to stand out!” – Dr. Seuss. 🙂
Thank you so Buch, Carolyn X
What a perfect quote! He or she certainly does stand out – and so beautifully captured!
Aw, thank you, Emma! I thought of it immediately when I saw Derrick’s beautiful photos! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Perfect! Xx
He and Jackie’s photos are so amazing they get my brain going and my memories flowing. 🙂 So I always leave too-long comments. 🙂
They are indeed very inspiring photos – and text!
Thank you both so much
A glorious photo of the Greys on the hillside Derrick ..
Thanks very much, Ivor
My Derek got excited when he saw you mentioned Bournemouth. What a beautiful day. Great photos, Derrick!
Thank you both so much, Jill.
The photos are beautiful, Derrick and Jackie. You had a nice sunny day there for a forest drive and the views are always a pleasure to see, as are the horses and ponies.
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
Nice job!
Good to see you back, Melody. Thanks a lot
A good-looking field horse and lovely landscapes. With a little imagination, the ears on the white ponies in the header photo could be unicorn horns.
Why not? 🙂
🙂
It seems like a beautiful day. Maybe cold but beautiful ☺️
Yes, indeed, Ribana. Thanks very much
With views like that, you must look forward to going to get picture nails.
🙂 or anything else, Laurie. Thanks very much
You love in such a beautiful part of the world.
We do. Thanks a lot, Gary
Lovely captures Derrick. Looks a bit like The Holler with your winter tones.
Thank you very much, Cindy
You two have been roaming the countryside free as the wind. Those are wonderful photos.
Thank you so much, Uma
My mother used to serve rice with her chilli con carne. I haven’t had it that way for years.
Thanks very much AnneMarie
Country scenery always makes me long for our place in the province.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Another the lovely drive for you both. The greys immediately reminded me of the carved white horses sometimes seen on hillsides.
Thank you very much, Sue. A nice thought
I agree with Dr. Seuss, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” The be-rugged horse was a stand-out for me, just as you and Jackie are! Have another lovely day, {{{Derrick}}} <3
Thank you so much, Jan
One obscure fact I came across recently was that Bournemouth is the most expensive place in the whole country to park your car for the day. Sadly, that’s the kind of thing that you can never verify.
It is certainly very expensive. Thanks a lot, John
What a magnificent oak! The image of the tree’s shadow is wonderful, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Maj
Oh, such wonderful photos! Country scenes are so refreshing.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Such a pretty place to live, Derrick. It reminds me of Children of the New Forest.
Thanks very much, Robbie
Marvelous well-lit landscapes, Derrick, and a nice close-up of a curious horse.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.