Before lunch I sent an e-mail scan of the resubmitted probate form to the relevant Government Department; afterwards I posted the form and a covering letter in snail mail.
From Everton Post Office we took a forest drive.
The landscape with horses in rugs alongside Barrows Lane was nicely lit by the late afternoon sun.
The corrugated iron building is in that same lane; the farmhouse and wonky outbuilding in Mead End Road.
Jesus beams burst from lowering clouds onto the tree lines along Burley Road.
A group of donkeys outside Brockenhurst, chomping on thorny shrubs near where Jack parked the Modus gradually transferred from one side of the entrance drive to the other to try their luck from our vehicle, especially as I had disembarked to photograph them and
the ponies on the other side of the road.
Soon it was time to head back to the pharmacy at Milford on Sea to collect medication then take in
the beginnings of golden sunset tinting the foamy waves, the spray rising from the rocks, and the sturdy wooden breakwaters.
Then on to Barton on Sea as the sun was sinking and walkers watched this phenomenon or turned away from it.
This evening we dined on lefties from Saturday’s Chinese Take Away, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of Hardy’s Crest.
The Sun rays through the clouds look mystically. Amazing catch!
Thank you very much, Alexander
I love the the Jesus rays and the second golden sunset with just the sun, the sky, and the sea. I also really like the gray-green color of the trees in the first photo.
Thanks a lot for your usual special picks, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A nice gallery, Derrick. Those donkeys seem to always has an attitude! Think that is part of being a donkey.
They silently seek treats, Maj. Thanks very much
What a beautiful day. Wish I could take a drive and see sights like that. For me it would be quite a drive indeed!!
I would really like to take you around, GP. Thanks a lot
Another very beautiful gallery, Derrick! I would love to see these locations in person. The donkeys are so cute! ❤️🇬🇧
Much appreciated, John
It sounds like you got lots of errands done today. It’s fun to go on a drive with you and Jackie. I particularly like the sunsets and waves.
Thank you so much, Merril.
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
Donkeys and sunsets – perfect!
Those donkeys are precious! Of course, I enjoyed all of your photos as I always do.
Much appreciated, AnneMarie
This is the first time I’ve heard of “Jesus Beams”. I do however remember singing in Sunday School, “Jesus wants me for a sunbeam.” 🙂 Beautiful photos of the beams and the sunset., Derrick. The lone walker looks quite bundled up. Such sweet ponies, especially the black and white one.
Thank you very much, Sylvia. I heard the term from a New Zealander.
I think the term Jesus rays originally referred to the Transfiguration on the mountain when Jesus told his disciples he was going to die.
When I taught RE, Sophie drew images for my slides and we used the rays for effect to show Jesus ascending into heaven, but I don’t think that was correct I think in that instance it was a cloud.
Anyway, I loved today’s drive.
Sorry, I meant to say the Jesus Beams referred to the Rays of light at the transfiguration.
That makes sense. Thanks again, Sue
Thanks very much for this, Sue.
Horses, donkeys and sunsets, oh my. Lovely.
Good luck with the Probate.
Many thanks, Pat
I liked your evening sea side shots the best today. It seems sensible to adopt a belt and braces approach to the probate forms.
Would you believe I almost used that phrase myself, Mr T. Thanks very much
Those gray and white donkeys are especially fetching. I can’t remember ever seeing such a dappled donkey; are they common there?
Yes – that is a common colour way; among a few. Thanks a lot, Linda
Darling dappled donkeys! YAY! I love love loves the donkeys! 🙂 Thank you for disembarking to photograph them.
The buildings you photographed have such character, life, and unique textures!
The sky, clouds, sun and waves put on their best show for you today! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
They certainly did play nicely with the light, Carolyn. Thanks very much, X
I love the silhouette of people in the sunset.
Much appreciated, Bridget
A beautiful forest drive with adorable donkeys and ponies! I especially love the dun coloring on that one pony. Sunset on the water was a perfect ending to this set of photos.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
Amazing photos today, Derrick! I love the sunset shots. Yay for lefties!😉
Thanks a lot, Jill. 🙂
Beautiful landscape photos, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly
Spetacular sunset photos Derrick.. I’ll send you this appropriate song ..
https://youtu.be/gl_FUVz2trE
Thank you so much, Ivor. So many of these photographs could almost have been mine 🙂
Yes … it was a wondrous collection
I hope all goes well this time with probate. Love the sun rays coming through the clouds. My granddaughter once said to me: “Look Ma. There’s a hole in the sky.” 🙂 Whatever one wants to call it, it’s certainly a beautiful sight.
Thank you so much, Chrissy. Children say what they see in such observant ways
Absolutely stunning sir.
Thanks very much, Gary. You would do well here, too.
You’ve captured the magical light! I’m sending good wishes with fingers crossed for the probate form to be approved.
Much appreciated support, Joanna. Thanks you
That sunset!
Thanks very much, Laurie
She sure has, Widders – and it is a good one. Thanks very much.
A day well spent and what a beautiful sunset to end it with.
Thank you very much, Anne
Beautiful photos I love the sunset.
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome Derrick
We dined on “lefties”. You sound like a dinky-di Aussie. 🙂
The unset photos are lovely.
I’m learning the lingo, Yvonne. Thanks a lot.
The walker and the bench is a nice photograph. When I viewed it in the gallery, I noticed a line of what appeared to be faint phantom suns along the top. Did you notice them in real time ? Perhaps they appeared inside the camera.
They were visible to the eye, John. Well spotted. Thanks a lot.
What a lovely day, Derrick. I love the sunset photos and photos of the donkeys are always a treat.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Love the donkey and wave pictures. Hope this probate form is accepted.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
For me it’s the corrugated iron building and the sea.
Good choices, Sylvie. Thanks very much
The three donkeys seem to have popped out from a children’s storybook. The sunset has of course popped out of your camera.
Much appreciated, Uma
The gray and white donkeys look interesting but the threesome look like some other animal, co-joined…
Nicely observed, Catherine. Thanks very much
Absolutely beautiful photos!
Much appreciated, Ribana