This morning I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/02/08/a-knights-tale-100-commuting/
After lunch I scanned the next eight pages of Charles Keeping’s illustrations to ‘The Highwayman’.
Frances e-mailed me a photograph to print for Elizabeth’s birthday today.
Here she holds Grandson Jack. We gave it to her this evening when dining at The Filly Inn outside Brockenhurst. Jackie and I started with tasty French onion soup. Elizabeth didn’t opt for a starter; Jackie’s main course was a pulled beef burger with chips, onion rings and salad; my sister’s choice was a lamb shank with Dauphinoise potatoes and vegetable. I settled for steak and ale pie with chips and vegetables after the chef had declined to cook rib eye steak because he decided the meat was not good enough. Jackie’s dessert was sticky toffee pudding; mine and Elizabeth’s poached pear. Having drunk two glasses of very good Merlot I was beyond registering the beers for which the ladies opted.The service and cooking was excellent.
I love that line from the Highwayman. Sounds like a delicious meal.🎂🎂🎂
Thanks very much, Pat
A very sweet photo of Elizabeth and Jack.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I concur!
Thank you both
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!!!
🎂 🥳🎈🎉 🎁 💐 💕
What a precious photo of her and Jack! A gift, indeed! 🙂
The birthday meal sounds so yummy!
Birthday-HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…once again, Mr. Keeping’s attention to detail captures me in!
Thanks very much, Carolyn 🙂 X
Wow Derrick .. these are wonderfully dramatic illustrations of the ‘Redcoats’ by Charles Keeping
Thanks very much, Ivor
I love the photo of Elizabeth and Jack. Happy birthday to Elizabeth!🎈🎉🎂🎉🎂
Thanks very much, Jill
Beautiful photo. I am sure she loved it. Sounds like a wonderful meal for a celebration.
Thank you so much, Mrs W
Wishing Elizabeth a happy birthday! She looks very happy holding little grandson Jack.
The illustrations are excellent, and capture the emotions well.
Thank you very much, Lavinia.
I can tell Elizabeth loves holding her grandson. The photo is a comforting contrast to The Highwayman illustrations, though I do like the moonlight.
Many thanks, JoAnna
Happy birthday from snowy Maine to Elizabeth. What a sweet picture! I bet she loved it.
She did, Laurie. Thanks very much
A wonderful meal enjoyed by the three of you in celebration of Elizabeth’s birthday. I am glad she is well and feel sure her birthday was a special one.
Thank you very much, Anne
What a sweet photo.
Thanks very much, Judy
Granny and Grandson is a beautiful picture. Really nice!
Thanks very much, John
What a lovely birthday meal. Happy Birthday Elizabeth.
Thanks a lot, Sue
The illustrations capture the drama.
Such a lovely photo of Elizabeth and grandson Jack. I like how her reflection is caught in the mirror, too.
It sounds like a wonderful, convivial dinner!
Thank you so much, Merril. I liked the reflection, too
You’re welcome. 😊
Derrick the reliable pie man!
🙂 Thanks a lot, Andrew
That is a lovely photo of Elizabeth and grandson Jack, and the meal sounds delicious!
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Elizabeth looks so happy holding her grandson. I gather she is well again then? I have not caught up to your earlier writings.
Yes. She seems OK now, Geetha. Thanks very much
She looks so proud and so happy. That’s a great shot!
Thanks very much, Bridget
Wonderful illustrations! Beautiful Boy <3
Such a sweet photo! Sounds like a very enjoyable supper.
Much appreciated, AnneMarie
Lovely dinner! Happy birthday to Elizabeth!
Thank you very much, Ribana