On this morning of largely overcast skies and warmth to which we have not recently been accustomed, I carried out dead heading and the easier weeding whilst Martin occupied himself with
the heavier clearance work in the Rose Garden
and cutting the grass.
After lunch Becky gave Ellie one of her regular walks round the garden.
Later, Jackie and I took a forest drive.
Beside Holmsley Walk Campsite we spotted two foal colts somewhat younger than our great-granddaughter.
The first of these, still clinging to his mother, grappled with the problem of pesky flies;
the second, a more recent occupant of the womb, slept through our visit. The last two images in this gallery are by Jackie.
At Norley Wood we observed both roadside pink may blossom and rich golden moorland gorse.
King Charles III, his mask having slipped a bit, still occupies his celebrity seat in Robert Gill’s Everton Road garden post his coronation day.
This evening we all dined on Red Chilli’s excellent takeaway fare. My main course was prawn Madras; Becky’s, vegetable curry; Dillon’s, chicken dhansak; Flo’s, chicken pasanda; Jackie’s, chicken saag. Mushroom rice, pilau rice, special fried rice, peshwari naan, and panir tikka were shared. Jackie and I both drank more of the Zesty.
Cute equine babies and a totally round-faced adorable Ellie.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful garden and great shots of the ponies. That little one is really out! They don’t seem concerned at all that you were there.
Dinner sounds delicious.
Thanks very much, Merril. The grey gave me a good stare and nudged closer, still chomping the grass
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The garden is really shaping up, guys, looking great! I love the sleeping pony, so cute! And, another delicious takeaway dinner, yum! We call Takeaway a Carryout. Same thing just a bit different. ????
Yes, same thing a bit different, John. Thanks very much from us both
How wonderful that Becky is showing Ellie the wonder of flowers at such a young age!
Thanks very much, Liz. One of Flo’s first words was flalas.
You’re welcome, Derrick. Like mother, like daughter!
Love the garden, the ponies, and King Charles. III.
Thank you very much, Pat
Thanks very much, Pat. One of Flo’s first words was flalas
There ought to be laws against having kings spying on you.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Beautiful photos, Derrick and Jackie!!
Great work being done in the garden…and the trees, flowers, and plants smile because of it.
Won’t be long and Ellie will want to help in the garden.
Aw, those sweet little foals! But, darn those pesky pesty flies…they can wear a fellow out!
Sleeping babies of any species give moms a break! Ha!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
It looks like the youngest foal will need every single minute of his sleep!
Or, can horses be born prematurely, and then, likle humans, they sleep away more or less every minute of the period when they should by rights have been in he womb still ?
It looks like it, John. Thank you very much
The sleeping foal photos are superb, definitely ones for my ‘Derrick’ file …
Thanks very much, Ivor
More cute foals and a lovely granddaughter too! I love the colours of the roses and clematis in photo 8.
Thank you very much, Clare
Wonderful garden and horse shots. That foal did not have a care in the world!
Thank you very much, Dale
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I so enjoy the foal photos, especially Jackie’s sleeping baby and gray mother. Baby strollers look easier to maneuver than when I had my babies.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Cute photos of the foal. And that dinner…wow!
Thanks very much, Arlene
Love your pictures.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Your header picture is excellent.
Thank you very much, Anne. I hoped it would raise some questions 🙂
Those foals are so gorgeous, and the mothers are quite lovely too. I can see why neither of you want to miss an afternoon drive.
Yes, Sue. It is foal season. Thanks very much
Love all the babies (and that was quite a meal).
Now that’s a King Charles I can accept 🙂
Thanks very much, Bridget
I loved your note about Ellie’s use of ‘flalas.’ You have some rather cute baby flowers blooming, too.
Thank you very much, Linda
Foal season must be utterly delightful! I, too, love all the babies, both horse and human.
Thank you very much, Laurie
I love the garden and forest photos, Derrick and Jackie. Both foals and young children can sleep so soundly! Little Ellie looks like she is growing fast and will be walking on her own soon.
Thank you so much from each of us, Lavinia
Just glorious photos, except maybe that one of King Charles haha. And that meal sounds heavenly!
Thanks very much, Luanne
You are welcome!
How magical it is for children to have early memories of such a wonderful flower garden.
We hope so, Susan. Thank you so much
Love that Ellie gets regular walks in your garden. What a gift to grow up under so many generations of love.
That first foal was adorable with his long legs and short tail. That second one. . . I really hope he gets up soon.
Thank you very much, Jodie
Reading what everyone had to et, it is clear English menus aren’t boring any longer! I had to look up several of them.
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Thanks very much, Doug
Thanks very much, Doug
Much enjoying all the baby photos
Thank you very much, Sheree
A lovely lullaby, Ivor. I am honoured that you did this with my pictures and provided the link to my post