On another day of gales, gloom, and bursts of weak sunshine our brief forest drive took us along
Bisterne Close,
with its glistening autumn leaves soaking on soggy verges;
its mossy rooted and speckled lichen coated trees;
other one-eyed specimens with fanged exposed roots rising from ancient hedgerows;
a Magnum mushroom;
and bedraggled ponies wandering across into the woodland.
On the outskirts of Burley I disturbed a herd of fearful deer who didn’t know which way to run.
A so often when we dine beneath heavy rain beating on our Velux window overhead with gale force winds gusting outside, we blessed Barry for sealing our kitchen extension roof after several others had failed. Tonight’s meal consisted of pork spare ribs in sweet barbecue sauce with Jackie’s flavoursome savoury rice and tender green beans, accompanied by more of the Cabernet Sauvignon for her, and of the Bordeaux for me.
The storm shows the other side of England, eh?
Indeed. Thanks very much, GP
Poor drenched ponies. The meal sounds perfect for a rainy day. The news said this morning that we are having a bumper crop of white acorns this year. Thought of your pannage piggies. When are they through for the year? ???
Pannage time varies and is extended in warmer weather – so, who knows? this year. I have never heard of white acorns. Thanks very much, Pat
That poor pony does look bedraggled, and the deer confused. I’m sure you are very happy not to have a leaking roof/windows.
Thank you so much, Merril
It’s good that your weather has turned from those strong winds to rain — we are beginning to get a little rain this week, with snow and heavy winds (170 mph!) on our mountains — very welcome after the heat we had this summer!
That is some wind, Janet. Ours are still 50+ mph. Thanks very much
A beautiful set of photos.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I love your tree photos, they are beautiful and have a real personality! A sealed roof is always a beautiful thing on a rainy, gusty day. Stay warm, guys. ☺️??
Thanks very much, John
Love those lichen and moss bejewelled trees
Thank you very much, Sheree.
I don’t think I’ve seen the exact coloring of the black and grey pony before in any of your photos.
We do find a great variety of colouring. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Velux windows are marvellous for making every rain shower sound like Noah’s Flood has returned. Mind you, the last two or three days have been really wet, wet, wet.
Indeed. Thanks very much, John
A well sealed flat roof is a prize above pearls. I liked all your damp pictures today.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
I’m happy to hear Barry helped you out. It’s nice to have skilled friends.
Thank you very much, Jill
Shame about the weather – but it is November after all – and you sound cosily ‘ensconced.’ (Dare I say that, here in Spain, the sky was cloudless blue and the sun shone all day.) Cheers.
🙂 You dare, Joy. Thanks very much
Thank goodness for Barry and his good work!
Even in the midst of the stormy rainy windy weather you always find natures gems to photograph! 🙂
The “showered” pony looks like it’s a “bad hair day” ’cause of the weather, but what beautiful hair! 🙂
We had some rain storms last week and even a bit of snow. Not as much snow as was predicted. But I enjoyed seeing it dance down quietly and well-choreographed! 😉
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. That is a good description of descending snow X
Nice post! That big tree looks like it has been around since the French Revolution!
Thanks very much, Dwight. It might have been
I was especially impressed by the waterlogged leaves.
Thank you very much, Dolly – and I still haven’t given up my sandals for the winter.
Technically, it is still not winter, Derrick, so you are within your footwear rights.
Interesting roots and leaves. Your focus clarifies and enhances natural works of art. I hope the pony and deer find comfort and rest.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
We’re also having a much-needed spell of rain here. But, I don’t enjoy the gloomy sky and dampness. You and Jackie do well to venture out for a forest drive in such weather 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Rosaliene
That is a large herd of deer for sure, and the mushroom is quite impressive. Fine images, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Maj
Stunning sir
Thanks very much, Gary
What weather you’ve been having. Those bedraggled ponies certainly tell the story. And yay for Barry! How miserable it would have been to have that window leak.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Seems you’re having enough rain to make up for your dry spell this past summer. We’re having very strange weather for this time of the year with 80 F days, Next week the predictions are 29 F.
Thanks very much, Eugi.
Do you normally get so much rain?
We do at times, Aletta. Thanks very much
The colouring of the almost charcoal grey pony is quite stunning.
Don’t you just love that cosy feeling of being warm and dry when listening to the rain on the velux windows. And in your case relief!
Thank you so much, Sue
The grey pony does look pretty soaked. I am glad Barry was able to fix your roof over the extension. Stay warm and dry, Derrick and Jackie.
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
The mossy rooted and speckled lichen coated trees are magical!
Thank you very much, Ribana