This morning I watched recorded highlights of the fourth day’s play in the Test match between England and India, and after lunch made a good start on dead-heading the second Félicité Perpétue rose, which regular readers will
recognise from an earlier picture on the Back Drive.
Later this afternoon I published https://derrickjknight.com/2022/07/05/a-knights-tale-144-the-bastides/
Early this evening I watched the last two sets of the Wimbledon tennis match between Cameron Norrie and David Goffin, followed by the highlights of the final day’s play in the Test match.
We dined on a salami and chilli pizza with plentiful fresh salad. No-one imbibed.
That rose is magnificent
They must smell so good!
Thanks very much, Sheree
Some very strange cricket being played at the moment!
Indeed, John. Thanks very much
That pizza sounds really good!
It was. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A productive day. Congratulations.
Thanks very much, More
The test was most extraordinary. The tension is mounting as to when the balloon will finally burst. When that moment comes, will it be total disaster or will the phoenix arise again?
Good question. We will see. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
In regard to cricket. Have you seen the Indian movie called 83? It is all about the 1983 world cup where India beat the West Indies. If you like cricket – even the short form – then it is well worth the watch. But it is Indian and you need to deal with subtitles.
Thanks very much, John. I haven’t seen it. I’m not a fan of the short forms which have been heavily criticised for the damage done to our Test cricketers. It looks as if we are now seeing positive effects from it.
I am a dyed in the wool test fan, but the movie was just cricket for cricket’s sake.
What, no imbibing? Probably too tired after dead heading. That’s always a challenge. Just when you think you have them all, another one appears. But it’s worth the effort, isn’t it.
Yes. Thanks a lot, Steve
A glorious final day of the Test Match Derrick … (records are there to be broken)
Thanks a lot, Ivor
That back drive is beautifully landscaped.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Such blooms. How old are these rose bushes?
These particular ones were well established when we came here 8 years ago. Thanks very much, Rupali. Those further down the drive up to 5 years
I’m surprised that the sporting victories you watched on TV, didn’t call for some small alcoholic celebration – like breaking open the champagne!
🙂 Thanks a lot, Geoff
Sounds like a wonderfully good day! 🙂
Helping the gorgeous roses to thrive, sports-watching, delicious pizza and salad! 🙂
We fixed salmon and salad for our main meal. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn
Sounds like a relaxing day. Gorgeous blooms!
Thank you very much, Jill
Your roses are looking fantastic Derrick.
Thank you very much, Helen
What? No wine, did someone forget to go shopping?
Strangely enough, no-one wanted any 🙂 Thanks very much, Sue
Beautiful flowers. It sounds like a peaceful day.
Thanks very much, Merril
Like those rose pictures, Derrick. Glad you had a relaxing and sports filled viewing day. And yes, sometimes a drink just doesn’t sound/taste good. Lots of liquid substitutes available…
Thanks very much, Maj
Those plants are gorgeous for a reason 😉 Great work!
Thanks very much, Ribana
I would never have come up with that combination for a pizza. I see that you liked it though. It would have called for a beer here.
Thanks very much, Elizabeth. A beer would have been good.
“No-one imbibed”? Speechless. Few things are certain in life, but “Derrick has a drink” was on the list with death and taxes. Now I face an uncertain future . . .
I was recovering from that ultimate mixed grill on Monday. Thanks a lot, Quercus
I am still catching up. The mention of ultimate mixed grill has me salivating as I prepare our vegetable pizza and salad . . . 🙁
We missed the Wimbledon… who won? Your deadheading is so good for your garden. Good for you, {{{Derrick}}}.
Thank you very much, Jan. Norrie won that game – but he has Djokovic next 🙂
Ah, thanks for the update. We need to try and find it on our tele today!
It happens tomorrow
Your roses look thriving, Derrick.
This seems the best year for them, Dolly. Thank you very much
The pleasure is mine, Derrick.