The presence of grey clouds yesterday evening and pink ones at dawn today may have signalled a false hope for lessening of the intense heat today. This was not to be.
For a short period before 9 a.m. Jackie and Ellie enjoyed comparative coolth seated on the patio,
first with the Hey Duggie Bubble Blast colourful orbs,
disappointing spiders when adhering to their webs beneath the table;
then blowing the stick windmill.
During the rest of the day I made further inroads into “Culloden”
For dinner this evening Jackie produced lemon chicken; roast potatoes, including softer, sweet ones; crunchy carrots; and tender green beans, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Malbec.
You’re the only other person I know that uses the word “coolth.” There surely must be others, but I’ve never come across them. It’s such a perfect word!
I thought that was a typo. I guess it’s akin to warm and warmth?
It is
Thanks very much, Linda. I’ve never heard anyone else, either.
I never have either. 🙂
Poor spiders, but lucky Ellie. She looks entranced.
Thank you so much, Pat
Looks like you had fun before the heat set in.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Coolth? I’ve never heard that word before, Derrick but it works. Ellie is so adorable, and I like the way the bubbles were captured by the spider’s web. ❤️
Thank you very much, John
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Great pics Derrick!
Thank you very much, Holly
Charming photos of Ellie and Jackie! It’s good they could get a little outdoor time for the intense heat descended.
Thanks very much, Liz
Wonderful photos of Ellie and Jackie. So fun to see them playing together.
Thank you very much, Jodie
Bubbles in a spider’s web. never seen that before. Those look like the perfect photos to illustrate the word “grandma”. Driver, cook, gardener, grandma . . . where does she find the time?
Quite so, Quercus. Thanks very much.
I am sorry about the oppressive weather. It was very muggy here. It is not going to last long I think.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Ah, the simple pleasures of bubbles and little windmills. Sorry spiders, but it does look artistic. Probably no worse than me walking into their webs.
True, JoAnna. I’m walking into a few now, too
I could do with some of your warmth Derrick … another cold, wet, and windy day here in Geelong …
The world is upside down for real. Thanks very much, Ivor
OMG. The picture of Ellie and the bubbles is prizeworthy!! Such fun to see you too relating to your family.
Thank you very much, Judy
Oops. I meant you two.
You’ve captured wonderful moments of J and E, Derick. I’m sorry to hear about the continued heat. It’s a slog.
Thank you very much, Alys
There’s something wonderful about a stick windmill!
Thanks very much, John
Amazing skies! Fun bubbles and windmill! Beautiful Ellie and Beautiful Jackie!
Oh, those spiders must’ve thought, “What is going on here?!” HA!
That photo of Ellie communing with the bubbles is fabulous! Frame-worthy!
We never regret the time we’ve spent blowing bubbles!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
Such quality time spent together is priceless.
The joys of childhood!
Beautiful memories there.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
The bubbles bring back so many wonderful memories of my own childhood as well as of my children and children: bubbles remain magical!
Thay do, indeed, Anne. Thank you very much
Great photos of Ellie and Jackie. I love the word coolth.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Beautiful sky watch
Thank you very much, Geeta
I love the photo of Ellie and the bubbles, and also her and Jackie. Those are keepers!
Thank you very much, Merril
Wonderful fun, bubbles with Nana what else do you need.
Thank you very much, Suzanne
Little Ellie is getting some quality time in with you and Jackie. I love the photo of her laughing at the bubbles.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
Love the Coolth! And those bubbles in the spider web are the coolest!
Thank you very much, Dale
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Never met a kid that didn’t enjoy playing with bubbles
Thanks a lot, Sheree
They really seem to have a good time 🙂
Yes, much fun. Hearing Ellie chuckle is so musical
So fun to see little Ellie enjoying the bubbles, Derrick. Those spiders now have a soapy web!
Thank you so much, Barbara
Oh my goodness! Those “Hey Duggie Bubble Blast colourful orbs” are such fun! Enough to delight baby and grandma, too! Wonderful photos of Ellie & Jackie ;o)
Thanks very much, Jan