With help and encouragement from SueW, I have today replaced the missing photographs from the following posts dated from 23rd to 28th October 2022. New followers from before mid-December may not have seen them.
Flo, Dillon, and Ellie were collected by Ian at mid-day to take them for a few days to Southbourne.
After lunch we took a forest drive.
On Forest Road a grazing pony blended with the bracken.
We looked down on the landscape below Braggers Lane,
Where a paddock was entered through a fence that lay between a decaying stump and a gnarled tree trunk;
a New Forest pony accompanied a field horse protected against the cold temperatures by a rug, of which the hardy little equine has no need. Throughout the day we noticed field horses wrapped up and ponies uncovered.
During their safe season, pheasants abound in certain areas of the forest. Most scurry through a hedge when poked at by a camera lens. Not this fellow on parade on Ringwood Road who happily strutted about showing his best side.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome shepherd’s pie with fried potato topping, crunchy carrots, firm cauliflower and tender cabbage with which she drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Shiraz.
Beautiful pictures. That is a very tasty looking pheasant. Sorry it is still cold. Hope the young family is going somewhere with central heating. 😉
Thanks very much, Pat. And with a working shower 🙂
Ah sweet necessities of life.😍
Wonderful photos, both current and recovered.
Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Hooray! Your posts just started appearing in the WP Reader again, and I can “like” them again! Looks like a lovely day in the forest, even though it is cold.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. Jetpack was sending people to the old site
Great photos. Indeed a very tasty looking pheasant. Wrapped in bacon, in the oven. Yum!
Thanks very much, Bridget
Lovely photos of a beautiful day! Such wonderful character and textures in the tree photos. The ponies look like they are enjoying a serene day. And Mr. Pleasant Pheasant is handsome! 🙂
We need rugs today…our high temp is 31 degrees.
(((HUGS))) and good to find your post on my Reader page today! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Jetpack was sending people to the old site
Thank goodness as soon as I started connecting again you not only have the ponies but also a great suggestion for our winter supper–shepherd’s pie.
Much appreciated, Elizabeth
Beautiful photos with lovely afternoon light. That pheasant is so colorful.
Thank you very much, Merril
Good news that you have your WordPress site sorted out! It looks as though your landscape has recovered from its waterlogged state?
Thanks very much, Liz. Jetpack was sending people to the old site. Moors still very waterlogged. I didn’t focus on that yesterday
You’re welcome, Derrick. I was surprised that the moors had dried out so quickly!
Thank you for posting the extra photos Derrick, and there are a few articles that I did miss while I was away on holiday in Ballarat
Thanks very much, Ivor.
The Forest Road pony is a wonderful colour.
Thanks very much, John
Very good pheasant shot. They are beautiful birds.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
You showed back up in my reader so I can comment once again.
I’m so pleased, Andy. Jetpack was sending people to the old site
Interesting.
I’m glad the ponies and field horses can be friends. The rust-colored pony is beautiful. And the fungi city is still fascinating!
Thanks you so much, JoAnna
Beautiful photos, Derrick! I’m glad your WP is up and running.
Thanks very much, Jill. Jetpack was sending people to the old site
Lovely to se the family and good times in more photos ❣️
Thank you very much, Val
For the record, you’re back in my reader too. I’ll refrain from making tasty remarks about the pheasant 🙂
Good news, Gwen. Jetpack was sending people to the old site
Hmmm Interesting to know. All grist for the mill.
That pheasant needs a modeling contract, STAT. I’m glad he stopped and posed for this photo. Your forest drives must be wonderful which so much of nature to be explored.
Thank you very much, Alys.
It was a very productive day and finally everything is going in the right direction.
Thanks very much, Sue. So it seems.
Thank you, Sue, for helping our mutual friend with his pictures!
Overjoyed! Finally I see your posts Derrick🤩😘😍
Wonderful. Jetpack was sending people to the old site. Thanks very much, Arlene
Welcome Derrick😉
I’ll thank Sue for helping you out. No one wants to lose pictures!!
Thanks very much, GP. I was equally as upset at the inability of friends like you to reach me. Jetpack had been sending people to the old site
I am happy to report that you have turned up in my reader.
Jetpack had been sending people to the old site. Thanks a lot, Andrew
Love your post with the hardy ponies and handsome pheasant.
Thank you very much, Sherry
Glad those pictures were recovered! Fun to see the pampered horse socializing with the independent ponies. I guess class differences don’t mean as much to them.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Laurie
wonderful photo Mr Pheasant – certainly doesn’t look like drab old winter
Thank you very much, Catherine
Wonderful photos as always! Still not able to follow your new WP blog or receive your feedback on my comments.
Not on https://derrickjknight.com ? That should have been sorted now we now that Jetpack was sending everyone to the old site. Thank you for persevering, Sheree
Good stuff as usual. I am glad to see your posts in reader.
I am pleased – at last – Rupali. Thanks very much
Oh, I love that pheasant who happily strutted about showing his best side! He (she?) really is beautiful!!
Definitely he – they are the showy ones, Jan. Thank you very much
Oooh, the photo with the tree and the fence and the stump. That is beautiful.
I’m pleased you liked that one, Crystal. Thanks very much
What a lovely day!
I am still so delighted to find your posts are accessible to me once more that I am flying through them with little comment – nearly there!