Please note that this is a new self hosted site that is having TEMPORARY teething problems including posts not appearing on our Readers. Logging in once to https://derrickjknight.com will hopefully help.
On another day of wet, windy, weather, whooshing around outside I stayed inside and posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/12/30/the-sun-also-rises/
Jackie, on the other hand, rushed out to retrieve one of her trugs rolling down the centre of Christchurch Road.
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During a brief glimpse of sunshine, raindrops on windows reflected the Christmas tree decorations.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome cottage pie; crunchy carrots, and firm broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, with which I drank Kruger Elements red wine, and Becky drank Diet Pepsi.
Interesting black and white Christmas tree reflection.
Thank you very much, Pat
Rain, so much rain, Derrick. Be careful, Jackie! ☺️
Thank you very much from us both, John
Your title says it all. It looks like a dreary day, brightened by decorations and dinner.
Thank you so much, Merril
Yes, a very striking first photograph with the raindrops and the Christmas tree decorations.
Thank you very much, John
We are having a rainy day here, too. No sun today, just many shades of grey and lots of precipitation.
The year is almost over! Wishing you and Jackie a peaceful and plenty new year ahead.
Thank you so much, Lavinia. Tha same to you and Rick X
I like the perspectives of depth in the photos. Had to look up trugs. They’re baskets, right?
Yes – baskets. Traditionally of wicker, JoAnna. Thanks very much
Not oodles of rain in my region of New Zealand – although one can have an isolated rain break – of which I did in my suburb this morning…the clouds were in layers with the top black as night, even though it was daylight. Then it cleared and walking was undertaken…
Thank you very much, Catherine
Reflections of baubles in raindrops, how lovely!
When your posts reappear on the site Reader, and the tiled gallery begins to function as it should, you will breathe a huge sigh of relief. It has been a frustrating couple of weeks for you.
Thank you so much, Sue X
Thank you very much, Sue
I set the blogs I follow to alert me by email and get into them that way. So this looks no different to me than how I usually read yours.
Have a happy new year. I’m just off to party now.
Hope the party was good. Thanks very much, Gwen
Sure was. And we backed up with another on New Year’s Day. That’s the first party of 2023, and hopefully the last of this festive season. I’m bushed!
Lovely photograph. Happy New Year.
Thank you very much, Sherry. The same to you
We’re having a dreary day, as well. Good for you for going self-hosted. Happy New Year to you and Jackie.
Thank you very much from us both, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful photos!!!
Cold and rainy here today….but YAY! 🙂 Happy New Year to all of you!!!
(((HUGS)))
❤️ 🥳🎇🥂🎉❤️
So good to see you again, Carolyn. Thanks very much XX
Thank you! Good to be here again! 😉
You’re welcome! 🙂
Beautiful Black&White picture! Happy New Year!
Thank you very much, Alexander
I noticed there was a button to the site that said Dark mode on or off depending on what we pressed. Is this a feature of your blog or has wordpress put it on for certain types of blogs?
I think this is WP. I just ignore it – at off. Thanks very much, Geetha
A good day to stay indoor!
Thanks very much, Ribana