On this warm, sultry, morning I raised a healthy sweat bagging up, in readiness for the next dump trip, Jackie’s clippings from the path beneath the fallen arch.
I noticed an early mushroom nodding to mossy rocks bordering Margery’s Bed.
This afternoon, on a forest drive, we encountered several groups of
ponies, one sporting an original sunblock, either beside the skip outside the former village shop which had been their customary hopeful resting place;
or on the move elsewhere.
In this sequence, when enlarged, you may notice the distant gentleman pushing a buggy in the second picture, who becomes obscured by the Modus and emerges alongside the equines on the road.
More foals were in evidence outside Little Croft Farm on Bull Hill.
This evening we all dined on herb and garlic roast chicken and potatoes; carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, fine beans, and broccoli tender stems; and meaty gravy, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Malbec.
The ponies are so cute, I love that long hair!
Thanks very much, John
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That little Shetland pony makes me think of Cousin It from the old Addams Family TV show, but I want to brush the hair off its face.
I still can’t believe how they wander about!
Lol! I thought the same thing, Merril!
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Cousin It, Merril.????
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Yes – just like It. Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick. š
The Shetland’s sunblock must also function as a flyblock for his face?
A good thought, Liz. Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I would have been tempted to tie that forelock up with a ribbon, but after reading Liz’s comment about the flyblock, I realize that some things are better left alone. The baby in the buggy seems to enjoy the pony parade. I never get tired of seeing the ponies and foals.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Lovely to see the Pilley gang seeing what they can scavenge from the Skip by the old shop. I suspect they were a little disappointed ! Lovely pics all round of the Plley lanes and stunning glossy ponies. They are all looking so well at the moment .Love your pics x
Thanks very much, Julie X
Some of those ponies either look quite pregnant or very well fed. Congratulations on a job well done.
We thought some were pregnant, Pat. Thanks very much
Ah, that makes me think of the days when I had some hair myself.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Are all the ponies pregnant or just overfed?
Some are pregnant, Bridget. Thank you very much
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Thank you very much, Jill
Excellent photo story Derrick.
Thanks very much, John
Those little ponies always cheer me up! It’s hot over here as well. Hard to get motivated to do any work outside, other than very early mornings.
You are much hotter than us, Anna. Thank you very much
Both the child in the buggy and the doggie beside the buggy were enthralled by the passing ponies, Derrick …
They were, Ivor. Thank you very much
I thought so
GREAT title! HA!
Love that little pony’s hair-do! If my mom saw that hair-do she would’ve cut the pony some bangs! Ha! She never liked seeing people’s hair covering their faces.
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Thank you so much, Carolyn X
You managed to find a fair amount of equines today – lovely images.
Thank you so much, Sue
Wonderful. If only I still had hair like that in the first photo
Thank you so much, Gary
How on earth does that little pony know where it is going, or who is coming along?
Search me, John. Thanks very much
Those ponies are adorable. I wonder what our homeowner’s association would say if I walked one of them down the street on a leash?! lol
It would be good to see. There is a woman in Burley who walks around with a pig on a leash. I’ve not yet managed to photograph her.
I thought of that too. My better half went into hysterics laughing! I call our HOA board condo-commandoes.
A lovely title.
Thank you very much, Rupali
The title and that first picture made me laugh out loud. A great way to start the day.
I’m pleased, Laurie. Thank you so much
I’m always amazed by how much livestock is wandering down your highways and roads, Derrick. I’d say there are few fences in your environs! Also amazed by Jackies abundant meals which always sound delicious.
Thank you so much, Judy
Oh, my gosh! A perfect title for your stunning header photo of the pony with the long hair!
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The original sunblock is cute.
Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
You’d think that evolution would favour ponies that could see, wouldn’t you?
This one has evolved beyond the need for eyes
I wish I could. They are definitely ageing faster than the erst of me.
I’m sorry about that
I think a new reading lamp mat reverse some of the problem, I’m just trying not to buy one until we move.
Thanks a lot, Quercus
The littlest ponies are the sweetest! That one with the long forelock is probably not bothered by facial flies either. A combination sunblock and bug hat. š
True, Lavinia. Thank you very much
I love the ponies. They are something between midget horses and a large toy.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Geetha
I wonder if the pony can see anything through the thick hair!
It seemed to know I was there, Byung. Thank you very much
I love the one with long hair. He needs a comb and hair band.????????
Thanks very much, Geeta
How does it see the road with all that sun block?
A mystery indeed.
I love the shots of the ponies, Derrick
Thanks very much, Robbie
While the work will soon be finished on the house, work in the garden will never be completed
Quite so, Sheree. Thanks very much
That’s really an original sunblock š So cute š
Thank you very much, Ribana