Yesterday I received an e-mail stating that the probate grant application has been approved and I should receive it in 10 working days.
This morning I scanned six more of Charles Keeping’s excellent illustrations to my Folio Society edition of ‘Bleak House’.
‘Mrs Jellyby, in the midst of a voluminous correspondence’
‘She sat on a chair holding his hand’
In ‘Jo brought into the little drawing-room by Guster’ Keeping indicates he distance between elements of the scene by separating them with a little text.
‘Mr Squod catches him up, chair and all’
‘A street of little shops’
‘Miss Volumnia and the cousinship of the Nobodys’
This afternoon Becky and Flo went shopping and Jackie and I took a forest drive.
Sheep occupy a field about a mile along Christchurch Road heading west.
Newborn lambs suckle, frolic, and head butt in the nursery fields opposite. Today there were a number of twins, bearing the same identifying digits as their mothers.
It was quite a contrast to see two of the most massive porkers we’ve ever seen housed on Harpway Lane at Winkton.
Ponies grazed on the terrain outside Holmsley Walk Car Park;
the grey had just given the bay a resounding head bash before I took this shot.
Early this evening Flo burnt more slender twigs in the rusty incinerator.
This evening we dined on tender roast chicken; crisp roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding; crunchy carrots ; firm Brussels sprouts, and tasty gravy, with which Jackie, Becky, and I drank the same beverages as yesterday and Flo drank elderflower cordial.
What a wonderful expression on the lamb’s face at the top of the sheep gallery. It’s enjoying the sunshine!
It is, indeed, Susan. Thank you very much
Aww, a multitude of sweet lambikins! They must have been a delight to watch.
Yes. They are there every year, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Cuteness overload with those baby lambs
Thanks very much, Sheree
Glorious weather, glorious Spring, joyous photographs. Thank you, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Roland
Good to see lambs. I passed some on my bike ride today and felt that the world had improved a bit as a result.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal – so true
Nothing is cuter than a lamb frolicking.
Agreed, Nicki. Thanks very much
I may be mistaken but I don’t actually recollect any previous Keeping illustrations which were from the back of the person in question. And two at once today, like London buses!
Well observed, John. Thank you very much
It’s good to see that your probate grant application is finally moving forward.
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Lambs are cute, to be sure, and ponies have their supporters, but I do feel that a post with a pig picture is a treasure to be revisited. Those are majestic beasts – intelligent and full of character.
Thanks very much, Quercus
A Springtime explosion of lambs foretells a good year, which we all could use.
We could indeed, Maj. Thank you very much
Oh, those lambs! They are just so darn uplifting to see!
Thanks very much, J
Glad the probate form was accepted this time. Wonderful pictures from you adventure today.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
Great news on your application. I’m happy things are moving along. One less thing for you to worry about. Great photos! I love the newborns! So sweet!
Thank you so much, Jill
What a relief to have that probate application approved! The pigs at the sanctuary where I volunteer are about the size of large Shetland ponies. They remind me of giant dogs. I love the stocky ponies and adorable lambs in their roomy pasture. Hopefully the lambs are not as bothered by their numbers as I am.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. We hope the lambs have a happy life, if short. You have described the size of those pigs.
Those lambs are so sweet! Must be chilly as Flo is all bundled up while she works.
Yes, it its, but not by your standards 🙂 Thanks very much, Laurie
The flock of sheep seem to be living in their own heaven. Flo seems caught in the middle of some magical enterprise.
Thank you so much, Uma
I am grateful for more of Mr Keeping’s inimitable illustrations, Derrick. Photos of playful lambs are very enjoyable.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
The little lambs are so adorable.
Thank you very much, Aletta
YAY! for the probate grant application success. I agree, the lambs are so adorable.
Thank you so much, Chrissy
That e-mail is good news! YAY!
Oh, the lovely lambs, the plentiful (and proud) porkers, and pretty ponies are a joy to see!
Flo is a wonderful worker!
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn. How are you? XX
You’re most welcome, Derrick!
I put an update on my WP site today to share how I are! 🙂 (too long to share in comment here)
Thank you for asking! 🙂
I will have a look later – at least it looks as if you are back on form X
I’m getting back on form. 🙂 Slow going, but I’m being patient. 🙂
How lovely to see the lambs. They look very young, their tails haven’t dropped off yet.
My Saturday blog will show the ones here.
I look forward to it, Sue. Thanks very much
Seeing those little lambs is a wonderful way to start my day. I especially love that top photo–such bliss!
If your probate process wasn’t mostly done electronically, I think Mrs. Jellyby’s correspondence would be an accurate depiction. 😏
(I don’t think my mom’s tiny estate has been settled yet. It’s only been close to two years. . .)
I like the link with Mrs Jellyby. We are much more fortunate with our probate then.
A good thing.😏
A virtual Animal Farm, Derrick. Outstanding!
Thank you so much, GP
How wonderful the probate grant application was approved, Derrick. I love the photos of the animals, especially the lambs.
Thank you so much, Eugi
Lambs sunning! Lambs running! They are so sweet. And a nice twig fire is satisfying as well!
Thank you very much, Lisa
It is good to hear the probate application finally went through. That must be a relief!
The spring lambs are very sweet. We have a lot of sheep in our general area and are seeing the new little ones too. They are quite mobile and like to play.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. I’m pleased you have lambs, too – and of course about the probate
Oh my goodness, the grant application approval makes my heart glad. We know the joy of that approval letter coming – and we are happy for you! The little lambs are so adorable. Thank you for sharing the frolicking photos with us!
Much appreciated, Jan
Such cute little lambkins! 🥰
Thanks very much, Sylvia
Those baby lambs are so so cute 🥰
Thank you so much, Ribana