“As the wind howled and the rain lashed at our window panes”, it seemed appropriate this morning for me to recover the pictures from
Later we drove through just such a gale to meet Helen and Rob for lunch at the Sir John Barleycorn pub at Cadnam.
All the following photographs are by Jackie.
We were greeted with a tree blown across the road nearby.
Arriving just before midday opening time,
my Assistant Photographer was taken with the owls topping the entrance porch thatches. This will surprise no-one familiar with our garden.
She also produced some inside images, including the stack of highchairs, one of which may sometime prove useful to Ellie.
I chose the Railway-on-the-bone lamb curry with pilau rice; Jackie, a burger, chips, and salad; Helen, fish chips, and mushy peas; and Rob, skate wing, chips and salad. We all enjoyed our fusion choices, except that Rob, for whom this was the first such fish dish, wouldn’t choose it again. My brother in law and I both drank London Pride bitter, while the driving ladies both chose soft drinks.
An enjoyable, animated, conversation took place throughout.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s wholesome chicken and vegetable stewp with fresh crusty bread, of which, on account of my lunch, I enjoyed a very small portion with a glass Patrick Chodot cru du Beaujolais Fleurie 2021. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden.
The trees look like it was their time to fall over, I like that thatched roof!
Thanks very much, John
You are welcome, Derrick. ????
Lovely day. I love the folksong John Barleycorn.
I love the song, too.
The weather was horrible today wasn’t it.
I’ve never been in the John Barleycorn. My Dad used to sometimes play the organ in there many moons ago.
That is a good memory to have of it, Tony. Thanks very much.
Wonderful photos by Jackie. It’s good the fallen tree didn’t do any damage.
I went back and re-read your fairytale post again, but I decided not to leave a second here from the future comment. 🙂
🙂 Thank you so much, Merril. I am grateful for your comments always.
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
A perfect thing to do on a blowy, rainy day.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Great pictures by Jackie. That fallen tree was impressive. So glad a car wasn’t going by when it fell!
That owl was quite a work of art – as was the roof. Do they always put chicken wire over thatched roofs? I don’t remember that from your other photos of them.
Your meals (both of them) sound wonderful. Applause to Rob for his (incredibly!) adventuresome choice.
I was wondering the same thing about the chicken wire.
Thanks very much, Jodie. The chicken wire is usual – to stop the birds from taking thatch for nesting, although, as you can see, owls are not deterred.
So interesting! Thank you, Derrick.
Terrible weather! BUT, a beautiful day captured in lovely photos! The sun was shining INDOORS via family, friends, warmth, love, good food, and laughter! ! 🙂
You know Jackie’s Owl photos are my fave photos today! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I did know, Carolyn. Thank you very much. X
I am glad that you survived the storm. The assistant photographer had a good day.
She did. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Fallen trees seem to be the norm around here lately too. I’ve passed a few – none blocking the road!
Lunch sounds delicious, but no photos!
If I could I would eat out most days!
Thank you very much, Sue. Jackie was the only one with the camera today. Hers is less wieldy than mine
Love the way the words ‘fish and chips’ roll off my tongue. We had planned a take out beer battered fish fry for dinner today but they were too busy for take out orders. The Lent season, y’know. Dined on tofu, instead ????. ‘Skate Wings’? Really? We used to catch an occasional skate when fishing. Sounds like a good time was had by all.
Thanks very much, Steve
The thatch owl is a delight! I wonder if other thatchers create little signature pieces to “sign” their work.
There is a whole range of these trademarks – and firms making them to order. Thanks very much, Doug
Cool!
Looks great, Derrick. AND you got a pint of Pride, one of my favourites!
Thanks very much, Mike
The Sir John Barleycorn pub at Cadnam looked like an excellent venue Derrick …
Cheers, Ivor
That was some windstorm! I love the thatched roof and owls. Glad you and Jackie had a good lunch out, and a good supper in.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
The John Barleycorn looks very large.
Certainly long. Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Sounds like a nice day. Topped by a Fleurie no less… ????
Cheers derrick.
Happy weekend…
(That was quite a gale indeed…)
Thanks very much, Brian. Enjoy your weekend, too
Wow, that was quite a storm! The pub looks comfortable and pleasant. I like the natural light and can see why Jackie was taken with the owls.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. There were quite a few trees down
Day 2 of 4 with high winds Herr. No moisture.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Seems like a good reunion with your relatives. Love the owl photos.
Thank you very much, Arlene
I would never have guessed that the owls were actually thatching beneath chicken wire. That’s really clever. I’m glad you made it there and back safely, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Alys
I was wondering if the fallen tree meant a long detour for you, then I read that you arrived before opening time so all must have been well.
Yes. Fortunately the pub was to our left. Thanks very much, Anne
We haven’t had any wind of that strength around Nottingham, but the rain was been almost non-stop yesterday.
We had 50+mph. Thanks a lot, John
How did you get past that tree?
Fortunately the pub was to our left. Thanks a lot, Andrew
Turned out to be a good day, despite the weather.
Jackie took some great photos for us.
Thank you very much from us both, GP
Love the photos of the owls and luckily the toppled tree didn’t hurt anyone. Noisy spring storms rumbled through our area early this morning, and now the sun in shining.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
It’s always sad to see felled trees – especially in the middle of the road. Nice to have lunch with good friends and family 🙂
Thank you very much, Dale
I love that thatched building with owl. Thanks for sharing this, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Sherry
Sorry about those toppled trees, Derrick. The storms with heavy winds seem to be playing havoc all over the world. Glad you two are safe.
Thank you so much, Jan