Jackie giggled as, having boiled a kettle to wash, I emerged from the kitchen this morning. I couldn’t imagine what she was laughing at.
I then remembered photographing her in her Swaddling Clothes https://derrickjknight.com/2022/12/17/swaddling-clothes/ when our boiler was not functioning a month ago. It seems only fair, really.
Several years ago now I had chopped and sawn quite a few logs for our own woodpile. Because of all the rain experienced recently I had thought these were too wet to burn in our grate. As I sought to supplement the logs bought yesterday I discovered that some of these now well seasoned items were dry, and are now burning away merrily.
Sam Had The Answer tells of that material cut from our own garden, and, incidentally, a bonfire from much earlier.
The header picture today shows just one pile of the cuttings from the overgrown garden we took on and logs in a wheelbarrow on the Back Drive as it then was.
This evening we dined on tender roast chicken and Jackie’s colourful savoury rice, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Syrah.
I had a little laugh on seeing you dressed like that, Derrick! I hope the boliler is fixed very soon and that it stays fixed! šš»
Thank you very much, John š
You look like a pensioner–only fair play for a swaddling clothes shot earlier. Glad you found some seasoned wood to burn.
Thank you so much, Pat
Derrick, that is quite an outfit. Sure gave me the giggles. Glad to read you have wood to help keep you warm.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Dressed like that, you’ll be a huge hit on South Beach, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Dolly š
My pleasure, Derrick.
Only fair. š We’re often bundled up here because the house is cold, so I can’t laugh (too much). Hope your heater is fixed soon, but it’s nice you have a fireplace.
Thank you so much, Merril. Laugh away š
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With all due respect, I would have laughed at you, too. I’m glad you found wood dry enough to burn!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I think as fashions go, Derrick, it isn’t particularly likely to catch on !
Why ever not. John? Thanks a lot
How suave and debonair!
Going on the town, are you?
Thank you so much for appreciating my appearance, Cynthia š
Only one photoā¦ that must be a first!
Dressing gown and jacket – good for you, the more layers the better during our cold spell.
Apparently, here in my area of Yorkshire we were the coldest place in England last night (Monday). I was so cosy I didnāt notice, it must be the Christmas bed socks! I certainly noticed the icy chill today!
I’m so pleased you have your heating working. I think that is a first, although the links made up for it. Thanks very much, Sue.
Derrick – that’s a hilarious photo of you. But anyone would look the same in the morning on a cold day without heat. (Although I would have leggings covering ALL of my legs as well). Funny stuff. Glad you are still appreciating the humor.
Thank you so much, Jodie š
Hehe … I’m not laughing (much)… I nearly choked on my weet-bix … It is good that the old logs are dry enough to burn …
I’m pleased you got a laugh out of it, Ivor. Cheers
A good laugh .. a good way to start the day
I am sorry the boiler is still down, but I am glad you have a warm fire, and the two of you can laugh about it. Much love to you both.
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia
I can’t help but wonder if your legs were cold. It’s good that you both have a sense of humor and a merrily burning fire.
I have a blanket over my legs, JoAnna. Thanks very much
Hahaha…thanks for the giggles too š
I hope the issue will be solved soon though š
Thanks very much, Ribana
Probably you are are dressed in traditional clothes , Derrik.
We have too logs for the fiplace : very appreciated.
In friendship
Michel
Thanks very much, friend Michel š
I can imagine Jackie laughing, I too would have š Are the problems with your WordPress Site solved?
They are improving, but some readers have difficulty in finding me. Thanks very much Lakshmi š
A kilt would be more attractive š
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The color coordination is marvelous. It won’t be long before the Vogue photographers show up, I’m sure!
Thanks a lot, Linda
Oh good. Forgottenman straightened me out, saying I was looking at your main blog page instead of the individual posts..Problem solved.
I can’t for the life of me imagine what she could laugh at. (Though it did remind me of a conversation we had about “robes de chambre” and dressing gowns…
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We need trigger warnings before material like this is let loose on the unsuspecting blog reader. So much beauty at one time may be injurious to the health.
Very fetching Derrick and very fashionable
I’ve seen some weird French fashions you like š
I smiled at your swaddling clothes but they are very sensible in this weather. I recently bought my sweetheart a second hand, very nice coat-of-many-colours (a striped dressing gown). Being from Mississippi, he has had little need for one, but they are a must-have in Lancashire.
They are. indeed essential, Susan. Thank you very much