This morning I converted three more posts from Classic to Block edits. These were:
I gave the first of these a different header picture;
Wayback Machine was useful for the second. The correct pictures were all in my iMac Photos on the relevant date, but since they were missing in the post I didn’t know which of those I had published. Wayback provided the answer. One image was irrelevant, so I deleted it.
I was encouraged by a phone call from James of Peacock Computers saying that he and Owen are continuing to work on some of the issues and tackling the posts from the most recent backwards, whereas I am working forwards from the older ones. This means we are quite well coordinated.
This afternoon I ventured out on a dead heading session but was
soon driven in by the first of a series of rapid-fire heavy showers, spattering patio paving and windowpanes with explosive precipitation.
I read some of Lawrence Durrell’s novel Justine which I had begun a few days ago, then nipped out during a moderation of the deluge to finish the gardening task.
Between periods of darkening cloud sunlight buffed the surface of the
dripping plant pearls, with enough respite for me to capture them with my camera. As usual, each image in the gallery bears a title.
Within seconds after each deluge the brooding skies would change to cloud-scudded cerulean blue.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s classic cottage pie; firm carrots and Brussel’s sprouts with which she drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Bardolino.
A most productive days. Gorgeous pictures.
Thank you very much, Pat
I love to hear about your rain!
Thank you so much Anne. I wish you could have a share
Spring rains, so needed!
Thank you very much, Bridget
Is there anything prettier than raindrops on blooms? I think not! Lovely, Derrick!
Thank you so much, Dale
You got spectacular photos in between downpours. I agree with Dale. 🙂
Thank you so much, Merril
Your flowers seem to like the rain!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
People will have to stop making jokes about it always raining in Scotland if this goes on. 🙂
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal 🙂
Now that is very good news about James and Owen.
I’m still ploughing on with revamping tasks on the old dormant site. Changing my mind on themes and making silly errors
Thanks very much, Sue. There’s a certain solidarity in this 🙂
Raindrop shots, beautiful
Thank you very much, Arlene
Gorgeous shots today, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Jill
I enjoyed your poetic lines “Within seconds after each deluge the brooding skies would change to cloud-scudded cerulean blue.” … well done Derrick
Thank you so much, Ivor. Poetic praise from you is worth having
Your words were good
An explosion of colors. Feast for my eyes 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
The raindrops are lovely on the flowers. Your header photo is especially exquisite! I’m glad you have well-coordinated computer help.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
We’re getting pounded with severe thunderstorms here with large hail and tornado warnings. My poor tree that just experienced bud burst last Friday was savaged by the hail. Luckily I had just aerated and put out fertilizer and grass seed out front so hopefully I will get a green lawn to offset the savaged tree.
A shame about the tree. Thanks very much Marilyn
Your photos of exquisite flowers bejeweled by precious drops of rain are so beautiful…and your descriptive words are poetic! So thankful when the rain comes to water the earth and sustain life for all it’s inhabitants.
(((HUGS)))
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
You’re welcome so much! 🙂
Your word muse was busy as a bee today! I loved, “… cloud-scudded cerulean blue.” We had rain for awhile yesterday, too… but our skies stayed a socked in gray!
Thank you very much, Jan
Love the rain drops. This was a very wet post.
Thank you so much, Sherry
I very much like “the brooding skies” !
Thanks very much, John
Beautiful, beautiful flowers with raindrops. I haven’t read Lawrence Durrell, but he is on my TBR list, which seems to get longer and longer.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Did you see the BBC series on the Durrells in Corfu? I haven’t read the books yet, but it is a good prelude. I have been overly busy here, as well as trying to get a solid night’s sleep, so my reading pile has piled up. Not enough hours in the day right now. 🙂
Rainy days have their own special beauty, Derrick, and with your colorful gardens to brighten the greyest afternoon, one can’t go wrong for photos. We have had some similar weather of late with a few wild swings. The forecast is for the 90s here this weekend into the beginning of next week now. From cool to hot!
Thank you so much, Lavinia
I love that you’re reading Justine. I pulled out my boxed set and am ready to give it my annual go — though it may have to wait for fall or winter, or a nice rainy stretch.
You did, of course, prompt it. I realise that I have read it before. Thank you very much, Linda
I liked your rainy day pictures. The weather service could use some of these. I could never get to grips with Lawrence Durrell for some reason.
Thanks very much, Susan. I am ambivalent about Justine
Love the rain drop photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
The header photo for this post is precious, but the rest of the photos are just as lovely. It looks like your flowers do not mind the rain.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I love those close up flower photographs
Thank you very much, Gary
I also have to spend time dead heading roses every year. They are worth the effort.
They are indeed, Robbie. Thank you very much
Do you think that maybe you and Peacock will meet in the middle?
I do hope so – maybe nearer my end, Sheree 🙂 Thank you very much
I love the rain drops on the plants! Gorgeous photos Derrick!
Thank you so much, Ribana