Much of this dull day was spent struggling with recovering the pictures for the following posts:
The second of these (No. 148) was the most difficult because I could not find the original pictures anywhere and tinkered with substitutions, none of which was suitable for a header.
The last, (No. 150) was the longest search, until I found them on two e-mails received in 2014.
I finished clearing rubbish from behind the garden shed, then took up Jackie’s suggestion to go for a late afternoon drive.
We pulled up on Lodge Lane where I changed my camera lens in order to seek permission to photograph an activity along the edge of a field. Two young men made their way through the trees to ask us if we needed any help. They obviously thought we may have a problem with the car. This gave me the opportunity to seek my permission.
What was underway was the felling and burning of branches from a series of trees that had come down.
Alfie was the considerate and helpful young man who enjoyed posing with Paddy, his terrier.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s toothsome chicken and veg stewp and fresh crusty bread with which I finished the Malbec and everyone else abstained.
So much work with the photos. A fortunate find in your e-mails.
A fine portrait of the young man and his dog.
Thank you very much, Merril
Nice photos of people going about their business, Derrick. I’m glad that you are getting your photos back even if it’s bit by bit!
Thank you very much, John
Lovely post. Love the forest drive. To best of my knowledge, we may have Alfred’s but no Alfie’s this side of the pond. Shame.
Thanks very much, Pat
Great header photo! AW, what a cutie! 🙂 And Alfie is cute, too! 🙂
What a sweet photo of Paddy and Alfie! 🙂
YAY for getting more work done with your photos! I admire your hard work and stick-to-it-ness! 🙂
As a little girl, when taking long walks, I would sit on tree stumps and thank the trees that were once there.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn. That was a lovely though from the little you X
Kudos on sticking with the photo recovery! Of course, my favorite for today is the Alfie and Paddy portrait. They make a good pair.
Of course, Liz 🙂 Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick. 🙂
What a time-consuming task in recovering your lost posts with photos! I save copies of all photos used in my posts on the hard drive of my desk computer. Then again, my photo gallery is minuscule when compared with yours.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene. One problem is that I have to remember which the original pictures were – sometimes substitutions will not be appropriate.
They really were two very kind young men!
Indeed, John. Thanks very much
That was very kind of the young men to ask if you needed assistance. Little Paddy looks like a fine companion.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
yummm your meals always sound so inviting.. you are very lucky! sends HUGS across the pond…
Thank you so much, Q X
I love those terriers. Smart little dogs. And smart owner, too, to check on your situation.
Indeed, Gwen. Thanks very much
What a search you must be having to find the originals of your blog pictures. I hadn’t realised that that was what was involved. No wonder it takes time.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Alfie and Paddy make a cute team. Hang in there with the photos. One day it will be done!
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Paddy steals the show on today’s post.
Woof, woof, Laurie
I love how your photography and your blog bring you into contact with so many lovely people, Derrick. And I have nothing but admiration for your digged persistence in recovering the lost photos.
Thank you so much, Sandra
You must be very organised to be able to find all these photos. I wouldn’t know where to start if mine disappeared.
Thanks very much, Quercus
Hooray for more progress in retrieving photos, Derrick. What a great shot of Alfie and Paddy.
Looks like a wonderful day.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I love the picture of Alfie and Paddy.
I waste a lot of time searching for images. I think I’m organised by saving in monthly order. But unfortunately, I can never remember which month I took the photo, or indeed, which year!
That is the key, Sue. Mostly the date of the post gives an indication, but there are exceptions, like those in the e-mails. Thank you very much. That portrait was a one shot chance with sun in my eyes, so all down to Alfie, really. Thanks very much.
Paddy’s a seriously cute dog
Indeed, Sheree. Thanks very much
Your tenacity in this tedious photo recovery process deserves an award of its own, Derrick.
Lovely cheerful portrait of the young man with a cute dog.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Paddy is adorable!
Thank you very much, Alys