Today was fine and clear – perfect conditions for Elizabeth’s garden makeover.
On the way there we drove into Pilley along a lane dividing sheep from goats.
Jackie produced a few before pictures of the project before her battery died.
I photographed the work in progress, identification of the participants given in the galleries.
A splendid buffet lunch was provided by Danni, the Events Organiser, after which Isla mothered Jack.
Work, such as sawing up the fallen sumac and bed-making continued, while acrobatics were undertaken on the lawn.
It was then my battery’s turn to die, so Jackie and I returned home to recharge them both, after which we went back to Burnt House lane to join the others for Jackie’s chicken curry, savoury rice, samosas, and onion bahjis. Her delicious mixed fruit crumble was to follow, but I couldn’t eat anything more after the first course. I’m not sure who drank what, but I drank virtually non-alcoholic (0.5%) Adnams Ghost Ship.
I matched Jackie’s earlier before the work garden views with some afters.
It looks like a real case of “All hands on deck!”
It was, John. Thanks very much
You took the words right out of my mouth, an all hands on deck affairs!
Delightful pictures of a pleasant day of accomplishments. I was wondering about Jackie’s chicken curry until it made an appearance later in the day. Glad the weather cooperated.
Thanks very much, Pat. The day had been planned for the Sunday before – and rained off
Rain can do that. š
Just switching off for the night and caught you just as you posted š
You made good progress today and thatās what I call team-handed! Fantastic job.
Hope youāre still feeling okay following your little off day.
Thank you very much, Sue. I am fine
A fun day for all, lovely photos, guys! The kids are so cute as are the critters. ā¤ļøš¬š§
Thank you so much, John
That’s quite an expression on Ella’s face in the photo with Isla and Jack.
For such a serious little girl she has a great sense of humour. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A wonderful day of family cooperation and teamwork … many hands makes for lots of fun Derrick
Exactly, Ivor. Thank you very much
What a wonderful day indeed – memorable for all, I’m sure.
And what a great team too – clearly all helping, in one way or another..!
I have to also say that the sheep who has dipped her nose into the Charcoal Black paint is absolutely lovely š
Thank you very much, Emma. It won’t be forgotten. Jackie looked up the sheep. It is apparently a Kerry
Well, I’ve never heard of a Kerry before, but she’s very pretty!
What a splendid day! I love how everyone got together for this garden makeover, even the children. Jackie’s dinner sounds wonderful!
The sheep and goat photos were a bonus. They’re so cute.
Thank you so much, Merril
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
This is exactly what I needed to see after worrying today about your health. The photos are wonderful! I love the goats and sheet, too. The garden looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing, Derrick. I hope you’re feeling better.
I am fine, now, Jill. Thank you very much for worrying
What an amazing team effort! The weather looked good too and was probably a little warmer than here. Congratulations to all concerned.
Thank you very much, Clare. It was amazing – especially the children
Cute shots of the sheep and goats. Well tended herds: can tell by the ear tags. Lots of good work done on the garden. (Jackie is very photogenic! Please share with her) Helpful children also are a treat for the grownup gang too.
Thank you very much, Maj. Jackie was pleased š
I loved the sheep and goat photos. Why are the lambs black and white? The adult sheep a a completely different colouring.
Looks like a great day for a working bee.
Thanks a lot, Chrissy. We wondered that. Jackie looked them up and identified them as Kerry
I guess day one is moving things, starting to dig out spaces – but looks like it’s not done yet ….
Not nearly done. Thanks very much, Catherine
Seeing the children and adults working outside and having fun gives me feelings of health and vitality. It’s great that you captured these memories of a perfect day.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
What a lovely collection of photographs. Everyone’s efforts were well rewarded with a fine meal too!
Thank you so much, Anne
I suspect all that effort will be well rewarded. It will be great for the human kids to see the results of their work, a bit down the road. I wondered about the black and white critters; I decided they were baby sheep, but they could have been goats. Their coloring seems to be quite different from the adult sheep. Maybe a species characteristic.
Jackie looked uptake sheep. They seem to be Kerry. I’m pleased you got the kids. Thanks very much, Linda
What a day! Good food, good company, and good work. Glad the weather cooperated.
It was really good. It was meant to be last week, but that was rained off. Thanks a lot, Laurie
Many hands make light work! Looked like a fun day out.
It was really good, Sheree. Thanks very much
You are lucky to have so many willing hands.
Indeed – all ages, too. Thanks a lot, Andrew
It does the heart good to see so many helping hands!!
Thanks very much, GP
What a lovely and active day š±šø
Thank you very much, Ribana
A family in action.
Yes, thanks very much, Rupali
The event is bristling with intense restorative actions that have been captured promptly by the avid shooters. The candid images are extremely interesting and convey the congeniality of the moment.
Thank you so much, Uma
Great pictures, great meal and great company. It can’t get better than that.
It can’t. Thanks very much, Bridget
Well that was quite a concerted effort. The edibles afterwards sound scrumptious.
Thank you very much, Sylvia
What a nice day of work! Those kids will remember it–and what beauties they all are!
They will, indeed, Lisa. Thank you very much
Looks like a wonderful day and project.
Thank you very much, Cheryl
It is so great when everyone chips in to do some of the work. I would love to see more after pictures of this group effort. The kids look so cute, you took perfect pictures of them
Thank you so much, Geetha
Most welcome Derrick
Wow! Great teamwork!!! I love it when the friends, family, and neighbors all come together to complete a project that would be impossible for one or two to do alone. Great images of all the dear helpers! And then Jackieās chicken curry, savoury rice, samosas, and onion bahjis to top it all off. Oh my!! Sounds too good to be true. Makes my mouth water. I am so glad you all were so generous with your time and resources. But then, it doesn’t surprise me. That’s your nature! <3 <3
Thank you so much, Jan X
That is some wonderful family teamwork!
Thanks very much, Lavinia
All hands on deck. š
Thanks a lot, Widders
How can I not enjoy such greeness, goats and sheep, family and dirt and teamwork and each of your photos? I indulged good feelings with all.
Thank you so much, Cynthia
What a big day! Wonderful pictures, and you got so much accomplished! I bet Elizabeth is itching to get to work in her new gardens. I also loved the goats. They always make me laugh when I see them around here – hopping sideways and standing on things like dorks.
They do love to climb, Jodie. Thanks very much
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