Late this morning Jackie drove me to Hockey’s Farm Shop at Gorley Lynch for brunch.
The crocheted decoration on the pillar box on Wootton Road is now a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II;
next door, an owl keeps watch over the community notice board;
the gate of The Poplars on the corner of Middle Road opposite bears its own royal tribute.
Deer grazed in the field alongside the road to Gorley Common.
Several cricket matches were in progress.
Can you spot the high flying ball in this one at Hyde? Note the donkeys on the boundary.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s spicy chicken Jalfrezi, with pilau rice, plain paratas, and vegetable samosas, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Fleurie. Flo and Dillon will eat later.
Love the anonymous crocheter. She keeps getting better and better. Love the donkeys. Couldn’t spot the ball.
Ditto
Thanks very much, Pat. It was a very difficult spot – more so because I can’t yet put the pictures into a gallery where they could be better enlarged. The ball in the header is more or less in the the centre of the image.
I did see it in the header. I was looking for it in the Donkey picture. My mistake.
The Memorial crochet pieces are quite moving, and the deer photos are wonderful too. As far as the sports pictures, the donkeys seem absolutely bored to tears. They have to be wondering what those crazy humans are doing.
Thanks very much, Maj. You are probably right about the donkeys 🙂
The post box topper made me smile.
I love the latest mailbox decoration! I don’t see the ball.
Thanks very much, Liz. Very difficult because enlargement is not very good while I am still struggling with pictures – the header one is easier. More or less in the centre of the picture.
I saw a red ball in the header.
Good
Great! Very beautiful and original pictures 😍😍😍
Thanks very much, Fairy.
I love the new crochet figures. A lovely tribute.
I saw four deer today, but you saw a herd!
The donkeys on the field don’t seem the least bit disturbed by the action around them.
Thanks very much, Merril. There is another location near Lyndhurst where donkeys have to be regularly shooed off the field while play is in progress. 🙂
That’s so funny. Here it would probably be geese.
You and Jackie had a wonderful day out! I love the post box decorations. She is quite creative, and very good at her craft.
I can see what I think is a brownish colored ball in the header photo, possibly I see it in the other one. I am not sure. The ball was not the usual light colored one we would see here?
Best to both of you. I still feel saddened by your sore knees. I hope they are better today.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. My knees are back to normal. Yes, the ball is red. White ones are used in the shorter forms of the professional games. Best to you both, too.
I would not have spotted the ball without your hint! Thank you for that.
It was very difficult to enlarge enough especially as I couldn’t put it in a gallery. Thanks very much, Sue.
The gallery is wonderful for enlarging; never mind, it won’t be much longer until they have your site sorted.
🙂
What wonderful photos! Each on unique and artistic!
Love seeing the cricket players is cool!
I think I found both balls! Thanks for the hint! Did the thrower holler, “Heads-up, Donkey!” HA! 😀
(((HUGS))) 🙂
He may well have done, Carolyn 🙂 Thanks very much X
All I could find was that spot in the picture directly above the young man pitching – that couldn’t be the ball, could it? Great picture one way or the other though.
Thanks very much, GP. You have done well. It wasn’t easy – and definitely not where one would expect it to be. He had a very strange action which involved sending the ball in a lobbing arc while he almost hit the deck.
I forgot to mention the crocheted figures – memories of the video the Queen made – outstanding!
Thanks again, GP
Blimey! That looks like being the first cricket ball to escape earth orbit and move off into outer space!
Well done, John. The oddest action I have seen. The bowler is slow. He leaps in the air, comes down almost to the ground, the ball flies up and follows a lobbing arc towards the waiting batsman. Thanks very much.
I did not spot the ball, but I didn’t spot my glasses either, so I might find them first, and then look again, if I don’t forget.
🙂 I specs you will need them to find them, Bridget 🙂 Thanks very much
I think I see the cricket above the donkey in the background Derrick
You got it, Ivor. Cheers
Yeah ….
The crochet figures are a wonderful tribute. I enjoyed seeing them. The deer are beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Much appreciated. Jill
The deer are lovely. I like Queen Elizabeth and the corgi on the box, but don’t recognize the small brown figure in the red hat.
For once, i can answer a question JoAnna. That’s Paddington Bear. https://youtu.be/7UfiCa244XE
Well done, Yvonne 🙂
Thank you, Yvonne, for filling in this gap in my education. The video was delightful!
Thank you very much, JoAnna. I’m pleased Yvonne has answered your question
Me too! The video was fun! And I looked up Paddington Bear, too.
I saw a red ball in the header. Is that what you meant?
The deer look beautiful and graceful. They seem to be a smaller variety than I’m used to seeing.
Delightful photos.
Yes, that is the ball, Nicki. We think they are what we call roe deer. Thank you very much
I looked and peered but failed to find the ball in the recent image; in the header it’s much easier. Now I’ve read the comments I’ll try again! You’ve reminded me of those ‘spot the ball’ competitions which were regular features in the papers at one time 😊
Your perseverance eventually paid off, Sandra. Thank you especially for that
Ah ha! Found it! Thanks to your other sharp-eyed followers!
Well done, Sandra. Thanks very much.
I’m not sure how I thought cricket was played, but that bat surprised me. Clearly, my education still was lacking.
I like the latest mailbox decoration too!
Gorgeous photos! The color of the ball is blending very well with the background 😄
The crocheted figures are amazing. What a lovely tribute to QEII. I love the photos of the deer.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
I’m kind of with the donkeys. Just give me a field of grass to graze, and I’m happy. 🙂 The Brits ways of paying tribute to the Queen are so heart-touching. Love the crocheted figures.
Thank you very much, Pamela
it’s incredible all what can be seen and described in a morning, Derrick when we know how to watch
In friendship
Michel
Thank you so much, my friend, Michel
Lovely photos, I like these crochet items on the mailboxes.
Thank you so much, Charlotte. I am pleased that you can find time to read and respond to my posts
You have treated us to crocheted decorations on the pillar box on Wootton Road in the past. That person who displays them there is quite talented! Also, it was fun to see those beautiful deer. Have a lovely Monday, {{{Derrick}}} – I bet you are watching the queen’s funeral.
We were, Jan. Thanks very much
Beautiful pictures to show your day off.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
You are right about that bowler’s action. It is very odd.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Great mailbox topper, a touching tribute to the queen.
Thank you very much, Barbara
Sweet display of the queen and Paddington. And, of course, a corgi. Cricket, with donkeys and deer as spectators, remains a mystery to me. 😉
Thanks very much, Laurie 🙂
I am not looking for the flying ball because I am enchanted by the crocheted tribute. Sorry, Derrick.
Each to her own, Dolly 🙂 Thanks very much
Certainly. 😻 You are most welcome, Derrick.
I love the crocheted tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. I think this is the first time that I have seen you post photos of deer. I thought all of the wandering domestic animals kept the wildlife away.
Thanks very much, AnneMarie. The deer are very prolific, but more timid, and not protected by forest laws