In the vicious postprandial heat I ventured on a garden hunt for butterflies and bees, which had been more present earlier in the day when we were clearing clippings and bagging them up for disposal.
Only two Peacocks and one bee settled in view during the half hour in which I was prepared to stick it out.
This afternoon we drove to Helen and Bill’s home at Fordingbridge to deliver a birthday present for our brother-in-law. He appeared to be asleep and Helen was out, so we left it in the porch.
We returned home via the forest.
Outside The Fighting Cocks at Godshill a group of ponies queued for a drink until
one became frisky and was rebuffed, while
another joined those waiting for a bus opposite.
Two walkers with a dog passed ponies on the green at Hale.
We followed another little and large pair on Tethering Drove, until they entered Broughton Gorse and led me to other equines in the adjacent landscape, one of which had succumbed to sleep,
as had two of our regular friends the Gloucester Old Spots slumbering at the Cadnam end of Roger Penny Way.
This evening we dined on oven fish and chips, peas, and pickled cucumbers and onions, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Banks’s Amber Bitter.
It’s amazing to me that the animals run freely everywhere, I never see that here. Great photos!
Thank you so much, John
Yep, looks like a good day for a nap!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I can almost feel the heat in those photographs, especially the two Gloucester Old Spots.
Thanks very much, John
The butterflies are emerging, as the pigs flake out 🙂 Lovely images Derrick
Thank you very much, Sue
What a beautiful butterfly!
thanks very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful butterfly shots, and yes, frisky equines. And thanks, Derrick for adding “postprandial” to my vocabulary. I’ll admit I had to look it up. 😉
Thanks very much, Maj. Always happy to oblige 🙂
I probably ought to refrain from pointing out nice juxtaposition of the pub name and the equine activity.
I think not, Tootlepedal 🙂 Thanks a lot
I too held back the joke waiting to be written… 😉
🙂
What a lovely day – but I really loved the peacock butterfly. Are they common?
Normally common, but the first this year. Thank you very much, John
I love the sleeping pigs! So cute!
Thank you very much, Jill
I can feel the warmth of the afternoon in those photos. A beautiful and somnolent day there in the forest, Derrick and Jackie. The sleeping pigs are adorable! One of them seems to be smiling, perhaps having a pleasant dream. 🙂
Thank you very much, Lavinia. That was a beguiling smile
Wonderful captures of lazy summer days!
Thank you very much, Cindy
Beautiful butterfly! Sometimes taking a nap is the best thing to do.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Love seeing the animals in different positions like that !
And fish and chips – mmmm
Thanks very much, Yvette
Getting sleepy looking at those pigs!
Thanks very much, Barbara
They make uou want to have a nap🙂
Absolutely, Sylvie. Thank you very much
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Thank you for the butterfly photos Derrick. This morning I took a photo a caterpillar, and the photos have given me a few ideas for a poem (hopefull) ..
Good luck with it, Ivor. Thank you very much
Those soporific pigs are a perfect illustration of the word – and I join with Tootlepedal in enjoying the juxtaposition of the ponies and the name of the pub. This picture really stood out for me.
Thank you so much, Anne
Everyone’s worn out by the unaccustomed heat
Yep. Thanks a lot, Sheree
Porcine AND Equine activity and non-activity! HA! Love the soporific piggies! 🙂
Love the butterflies and bees!
Also, the photo of the tree branches “framing” the ponies and people in the background!
HA on the pub name and the frisky pony! ;-0
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
I saw peacocks while in Germany last year.
The way you show it the animals rule. Love it.
They legally have the right of way, Sherry. Thanks very much
Great shots today, Derrick. I wonder how much the bus charges for pony rides.
Nice one, GP. Thanks very much.
Beautiful photos, and equally enjoyable remarks from you about them.🙂
I agree that pig seems to be smiling.
Thank you very much, Merril
Wonderful photos of the effects of summer.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
So cute…the sleeping. Pigs and pony.
Thank you very much, Geeta
You got pretty frisky with your vocabulary and photos today, too, Derrick. I had to check my dictionary more than once. Hah!
Thanks very much, Jan 🙂 X
Truly soporific; even horses fall asleep.
Thanks very much, Dolly
Yu are very welcome, Derrick.
The horses are really enjoying their summer and are lovely to see in these pictures.
Thank you very much, Robbie
Never a dull moment! Those peacock butterflies are beautiful.
Thanks very much, Laurie
I don’t blame the porky pigs and ponies for grabbing forty winks -I’ve also had difficulty staying awake this week, I’ve even nodded off over the keyboard!
I’m a keyboard nodder, too. Thanks very much, Sue.
Butterflies as subjects are quite the opposite of ponies in terms of availability. Thanks for the variety you introduce on your blog.
Much appreciated, Uma
“In the vicious postprandial heat”…Exquisite! This followed by “I ventured..” Oh me gosh! I am a-trembling with anticipation/dread. Got me!
I’m surprised the pony was up for it in the heat. The napping horse would get my vote.
I’m surprised the pony was up for it in the heat. The napping horse would get my vote.
Thanks a lot, Pat
Hot weather is tiring even for them 😉
Yes. Thanks very much, Ribana