There was no further rain here today, which remained warm and humid enough to induce drowsiness in
ponies and foals along Holmsley Road as we began our forest drive this morning. The miniature Highland cow wandering along the verge held us up a little as
she decided to cross the road, taking her past Jackie’s open window.
The trunk of a large tree had clearly, until sawn and cleared, spanned Wittensford Lane, the luxuriant hedgerows of which bore
an abundance of eglantine roses, elegant fingers of foxgloves, and hands of honeysuckle.
Half grown piglets pausing, paddling, to partake of muddy gazpacho soup somewhat replenished by yesterday’s rain,
dashed along the verges of Kewlake Lane.
Even one recently shorn sheep along Furzley Lane suffered the panting somnolence exhibited by the ponies earlier.
This evening we dined on racks of pork spare ribs in Maple barbecue sauce on a bed of Jackie’s colourful vegetable rice topped with a thick omelette, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank Tesco finest Mendoza Malbec 2020.
I will miss your forest drives for a while. It is fun seeing the variety of animals you come across.
Thanks very much, Anne. Very best wishes for today.
Hope you were both able to enjoy a nap, if one was indicated. Gorgeous pictures.
Strangely enough we both slept well after going to bed late, Pat. Thanks very much
I especially like your header photo of the napping sheep (same expression my cat gets). 🙂
It’s warmer and more humid than it’s been in awhile here. I think we’re about to get a thunder storm.
The header photo is my favorite, too, Merril–and I was going to say that my husky adopts that posture when it’s hot outside.
Great minds, Liz!
Always, Merril!
Thanks very much, Merril
Did you mhjave the rain we had arouind 4.00 pm? Lashing down with thunder and lightning. As fierce as I’ve ever seen in the Midlands.
We had none of it, John. Thanks a lot
That tree is huge and looks very ancient. It must have been a lot of work to chainsaw it into pieces! The animals are cute even if they are hot. Jackie’s dinner sounds absolutely delicious! ❤️????????????
Thank you so much, John
Thanks John!
You are welcome, Jackie!
I absolutely love your header photo.
Thanks very much, Donna
I know just how that sheep feels.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Beautiful nature photos!
And I love the little ones (and big ones) who are grazing, meandering, resting, and sleeping.
I can relate to the sheep’s somnolence…(YAWN), maybe I should lay down, count sheep, and take a nap. (HA!) Sweet dreams, precious sheep!
HA, those piggies look so content!
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
The miniature Highland cow is definitely very different from our local cows Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
Except for that humidity, it sounds like a really lovely exploration.
It was, Chrissy. Thank you very much
Lovely ponies and foals. I’m suddenly very sleepy. Will need to read this again when I have trouble sleeping. . Muddy gazpacho soup sounds funny. I hope the pigs enjoyed it.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Piggies and muddy gazpacho keep me awake. A refreshing yet sultry share Derrick ????
Thank you very much, Val
I think you’re living a life I could easily step into – especially if you lived down the lane!
Thank you very much, Kelly. We are so lucky
I could do with a bit of your heat Derrick, cold and rainy season here. I loved the photos of yor forest drive too.
Thanks very much, Aletta
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Sorry I don’t know how this happened
These emoji’s often don’t work. Not to worry
What a lovely outing.
I wonder if I’m the only one to find interesting shapes amongst the fallen tree roots. In the first image I saw a horse with white markings on its large head and next to it there were two giant rats, and one of them was hanging upside down! :))
Gosh, yes, Sue. There is a lot there. Thank you very much
The animals sure showed their presence yesterday!
They did. Thanks very much, GP
Love all the napping animals
Love all the napping animals 🙂
Thanks very much, Sherry
Those napping animals look comfy and content. You are blessed to have such a lovely forest close by.
We are indeed, Thanks very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Those foals are adorable. For some reason, I feel like taking a nice nap right now. 😉
I think I am headed in for one myself. A cat awaits me. 🙂
Nothing like a nap with a purring cat! 😉
Very many thanks, Laurie
Your photos capture flowers and animals in a fabulous way 🙂
Thank you so much, Luisa
You’re most welcome dear Derrick!
Must be good napping weather over there, Derrick! 🙂 I was pleased to see the pigs out and about, too.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Great photos! Trees that big that come down can create quite a problem. The heat is on… Summer is here ahead of time!
A case of “Let sleeping sheep lie!”
Yes – although comments have been encouraging because the amount of panting worried me. Thanks very much, Sheree
Pleasure as always Derrick
A relaxing day for them too!
Yes. Thank you very much, Ribana