Today’s temperature was warmer and the air still.
Jackie and Dillon transported the last of our collection of garden refuse to Efford Recycling Centre this morning. Afterwards, the Head Gardener, in her general maintenance tasks produced more weeds and clippings for me to fill the first two bags to start the next stack.
Regular readers will know that it is rare for us to leave the dump empty handed. Today there were rich pickings.
Jackie brought back three garden chairs to replace some of our older seating;
and a ride-on donkey naturally named Dumpy. Slightly quizzical at first, Ellie quickly caught on to its purpose
Our great granddaughter kissed Dumpy goodbye when she set off on an outing with her parents. The jacket she is wearing was knitted by her Gram Gram Becky.
This evening we all dined on Red Chilli takeaway fare – as promptly delivered and as well cooked as always. My choice was Naga Chilli Lamb and Special Fried Rice; we shared a peshwari naan and Ponir Tikka: others may state their main courses should they wish. Jackie finished the rosé and I finished the La Vieille Ferme.
Love the pictures of Ellie and Dumpy. Can she climb on and off by herself?
Not yet, but it won’t be long, Pat. Thanks very much
As soon as I saw Ellie’s sweater/jacket I was preparing to ask if it was hand-knit – you can just tell it was done by an expert, no less.
Just call me jealous of her 😉
Yes, it is exquisite.
🙂
Thank you both very much
Thank you so much ” jealous of her ” (Dale). Becky has only been knitting for a couple of years
🙂
She’s a natural.
I love the pictures of Ellie on her steed! What fun!!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I love her sweater, too! Beautiful work by her Gram Gram.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Oh, I love the donkey! The knitted lace jacket from Becky is beautiful.
Thank you very much, Sue
A productive day and a delicious dinner, perfect! Ellie is sooo adorable! ????????
Thank you so much, John
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A day well spent with Ellie and Dumpy the icing on the cake 🙂
Thank you very much, Donna
Ellie is such a pretty baby!!!
She’s beautiful in every picture, always, isn’t she? Just like her Mum.
Just beautiful.
Thanks very much, Luanne
Thanks very much, Jodie
Thank you so much, Luanne
You are welcome!
Ellie and Dumpy are so cute together 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Good eye by Jackie for grabbing those chairs! Ellie and her gorgeous hand knit jacket are picture perfect. So glad she liked her Dumpy.
Thank you very much, Jodie
Such wonderful shots of Ellie with her new donkey friend. And her jacket is gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Merril
I love recycled things but the knitted jacket is awsome too. awww… I think Dumpty will be much loved.
Thank you so much, Chrissy
The goodbye kiss is adorable.
Thank you so much, Bridget
She is getting so big.
She is indeed – and not yet 1. Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
So heartwarming!
Thanks very much, Retirement Reflections
Thank you for introducing us to Ellie’s new friend! They are a pretty pair! I know they will have many wonderful adventures together! 🙂
Ellie’s beautiful smile makes the world a better place! ❤️
(((HUGS)))
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Tiny children do some lovely things, such as kissing a toy goodbye as if it were a person.
Thank you so much, John
Ellie is so cute. Such a lovely new toy.
love the photo of Ellie kissing Dumpy. so cute! and lovely sweater too from gram gram! 🙂
Thank you very much, Wilma
Oh, my gosh! Those pictures of Ellie on Dumpy made my day. Love how she kissed Dumpy goodbye.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Oh, my! Ellie is absolitely adorable and very photogenic.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your great granddaughter just gets cuter all the time!!
Thank you so much, Jan
Ellie is looking more animated these days. I love that stage of development, when a week can feel like a year’s growth and understanding. She is a dear. My compliments to Gram Gram Becky and congratulations as well on the three chairs. People throw away some amazing things. I’m so glad these chairs have found a home in your garden.
Thank you very much, Alys. This is so true. What is particularly pleasing is her sense of humour – and she has reached the bonding stage where she drops things on the floor for us to pick up – repeatedly
Ah, yes. I remember those days. They’re adorable and exhausting in equal measure.
Absolutely
Ellie is gorgeous, Derrick with beautiful blue eyes! I am also admiring her pretty knitted jacket. Clever Becky 🙂
Thank you so much, Clare
Ellie has really taken to Dumpy
Thank you so much, Sheree
I love the photos of Ellie, Derrick. So much personality shines through that sweet little face! You capture her expressions well.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
How fortunate that Dumpy was available for sale ????
It certainly was – £2. Thanks very much, Catherine
A beautiful find! Ellie and the Dumpy are way too cute!
Thank you very much, Ribana
Ellie kissing Dumpy is precious. What a gorgeous child she is!
Thank you so much, Dolly
The pleasure is mine, Derrick.
You found Dumpy in the dump? Who would throw away such a darling toy? You were lucky indeed to be the first on the scene to give it a new home.
Thank you very much, Judy