This morning Jackie drove me for a short trip into the forest.
Bovines basked among the browning bracken of Bull Hill.
One couple sat talking on the gravel of Tanners Lane beach;
another walked their dogs across it.
With the Isle of Wight and The Needles on the horizon, gentle waters gathered in the regular rock pools;
rippled the twinkling surface of the Solent, lapped the reflecting breakwaters, and darkened their closest pebbles, while
at a higher level charcoal encircled by larger stones remained as evidence of an attempt at a fire, perhaps laid for alfresco cooking the night before.
This white butterfly flitted along the lane until conveniently coming to rest among stones and autumn leaves. Is it a Green Veined White?
This afternoon Jackie drove Flo and Dillon to Lymington Registry Office to give Ellie’s birth its official status.
We dined on Hordle Chinese Take Away’s excellent fare with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Monte Plogar.
You started with alluring alliteration before waxing poetic about the beautiful scenery. Glad that Miss Ellie is now official. She still continues to look more aware than most newborns. Hope it indicates she will be very bright.
Thank you very much, Pat. She is indeed and it does seem to augur well
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Wonderful journaling of the day. The baby is precious!
Thank you very much, Holly
Youāre welcome, itās really delightful!
Positively perfect peaceful photos! š
Of course, Ellis is THE star! š
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PS…Is the butterfly a Cabbage White?!?!
It is smaller than that, Carolyn. Thanks very much
Oh, okay. It was hard to tell it’s size. I wonder what it is.
John Knifton has confirmed the green veined white.
Oh, good! It’s a beautiful butterfly! š
You’ve outdone yourself with your eloquent commentary today!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Basking bovines – love the alliteration!
Thanks very much, Sheree
That couple do not look like they are on the best of terms! If your butterfly wasn’t the size of a large white, then I’d say ‘Yes, it’s a green-veined white’.
Thank you very much, John. I appreciate your confirmation.
Lovely landscapes, alliterative tongue twisters, and then the official Ellie!
Now I want Chinese food. š
Thank you so much, Merril š
You’re welcome, Derrick. š
Wonderful landscapes . I like those photos
Jackie is a proud grandmother .
In friendship
Michel
Thank you so much, Michel, my friend
I find I often come away from a visit to your blog calmer and generally happier, because you so often speak of pleasing things illustrated by lovely photos.
Thank you so much for these welcome comments, Mike
I would have enjoyed today’s outing. And the evening meal would have gone down a treat too.
Thanks very much, Sue
A very nice shot of the breakwater.
I’m pleased you liked that one, Tootlepedal. Thank you very much
I don’t think I’ve seen a Green Veined White butterfly – probably a northern hemisphere butterfly but I do recall the Butterfly Sanctuary had a few waiting to escape their cocoons they had imported for research.
Monte Plogar – from Spain?
After I see the surgeon this morning, we’re off to celebrate the next stage of rehabilitation at our favourite Tandoori Indian Restaurant.
Ellie is a sweetie for sure.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. Yes, Spanish wine. I’m pleased you have a good Indian Restaurant.
Congratulations on the “official Ellie.”
Thanks very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
A fun set of photos today, Derrick. However, the final image of Jackie cradling Ellie remains the highlight of the gallery.
Thank you so much, Maj
I so love the way you merge beautiful words with stunning photography
Thank you so much, Gary
I love the thoughtful expression on Ellieās face. She knows something important is happening.
So alert and inquisitive for 3 weeks old. Thanks very much, JoAnna
Ellie is adorable! I need a baby to hold. And.. I forgot to do my “G.” Mia culpa. It is now posted awaiting your comment.
š Thanks very much, Judy. I’ll see what comes to mind
The scenery is beautiful.
Thank you very much, Jaja
It must be much warmer there than it is here now. This morning we were barely above freezing with the wind chill. Ellie gets prettier and brighter every day. What a perfect little doll!
Thank you so much, AnneMarie
You know that I enjoy your prose and today’s pictures are a delightful mix. I too think the young couple sitting on the gravel have paused in a serious heart-to-heart which I hope the exercise of walking home will help to resolve.
Thanks very much, Anne. I think of you when I write now
That looks like a beautiful day down by the shore. Do you ever visit the Isle of Wight?
Little Ellie is a special one!
Thanks very much, Lavinia. We haven’t been to the Isle of Wight for many years. There’s not much of interest there, and the ferries are very expensive – I believe it is termed the most expensive stretch of water in the world.
As always, a pleasant visit to the south of England. I enjoy your walks and car trips. Elli looks like she’s a lively one…and, of course, sooooo cute!
Thank you so much, Doug
Love the last photo. So precious.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I find it interesting how much we can read into pictures. The couple seems like they are not on good therms. Were they fighting? Or perhaps they just sat down to enjoy the sun and the ocean, maybe they just got bad news, or she might be checking her phone? Maybe they do everything together and have a great relationship so it’s not important for them to hold hands and grin all the time?
Lovely post with Eilie as a beautiful finale!
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Ellie is gorgeous!
Thank you very much, Aletta
That sweet baby face!
Thank you very much, Dolly
Oh, Ellie is so sweet! I love her beautiful mouth.
Thank you so much, Jodie
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A beautiful day!
Thank you very much, Ribana