With thunderstorms raging outside and my having been the last to succumb to the common cold that has worked its way through the household, I stayed inside and watched World Cup rugby starting with a recording of last night’s match between Wales and Tonga; then live matches between South Africa and Romania and between Australia and Fiji.
This evening the sun emerged and Jackie photographed
the hour before twilight. Each image is entitled in its gallery.
This evening we all dined on roast lamb; boiled new potatoes, firm broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, mint sauce, and meaty gravy, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the GSM.
The cold wind made today an ‘indoors’ day despite the blue sky and weak sunshine: good for catching up with reading and talking to my scattered children! I hope your cold finally departs from your home before long … miserable intruder!
Thanks very much, Anne
Sounds like a lovely way to convalesce. Hope your teams won.
Thanks very much, Pat
Probably best if you stay indoors and watch more rugby. Wouldn’t want to make the cold worse, would you? 🙂
Quite right, Quercus. Thanks very much
I hope you are feeling better. Fiji delivered a tonic, as did England. 🙂
Indeed
Love the bird photos!
Thank you very much, Becky
I hope you feel better soon!
Thanks very much, Liz
Beautiful photos, Jackie and Derrick! You’ve captured the storm AND the sun. 🙂 Jackie’s rosebud, and her pigeons on Copper Beech, are fabulous!!!!!!! 🙂
Hope you all feel completely well soon. ❤️
Hope your team wins. 🙂
(((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ to everyone in your home!
Thanks very much, Carolyn X
That patio with the green chairs is just stunning. I remember when it was being built and it looks better than ever.
Loved Jackie’s photo of the rosebud in September. Will it be able to bloom before winter?
So sorry you all are feeling poorly. xo
Thanks very much, Jodie. We expect to see a few more bloom yet X
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There is nothing like the blue sky freshness and cleansing of the air after a good storm! The lighting in the hour before dusk has its own magical qualities and is my favorite time to walk. Beautiful photos from you both.
Thank you so much from each of us Lavinia
A good day to stay inside. You might have some more bad weather to come by the look of the forecast.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Hope you feel better soon! With a hurricane blowing up the East Coast, we have had our share of bad weather.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Mmm meaty gravy! I’ve always had a big weak spot for gravy. I hope you feel better soon, Derrick. ????
Thanks a lot, John
You’re welcome.
Jackie’s photo of Raindrops on Rosa Glauca hips was very appropriate … I hope you are feeling betterer soon Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
The weather has been changing here too — misty, drizzly mornings, and warm sunny afternoons recently! I guess fall is on the way!
I guess. Thanks very much, Janet
What do you call those pink buds that look like fruits?
Rose hips. Thanks very much, Arlene
hope you’re feeling better now. love Jackie’s photos especially the two birds on the tree!
Thank you very much from us both, Wilma
My favourite sport is football but I often strugle to watch a single match if it is particularly boring. You are doing so well to watch three rugby games in a day !
Thanks very much, John
Silly weather…
Thanks very much, Catherine
Jackie’s photos are lovely.
We were also expecting thunder storms but we were bypassed.
I hope your cold gets better soon, stay warm and dry. 🙂
Thank you very much, Sue. I will, indeed
Beautiful photos by both of you. It sounds like you had a cozy day indoors. I hope you feel better soon, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Merril
I hope you feel better soon, Derrick. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos.
Much appreciated, Jill
As always, your images are gorgeous!
Thanks very much, Luisa
You are truly welcome
Get well soon.
Thank you very much, Sherry
I join with the others wishing you to feel better soon, Derrick.
As always, the cheerful photos of your garden were a delight!
Thank you so much, Doug
This time of the year with iffy weather seems to take its toll on our health. I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you so much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
I hope you have managed to retrieve yourself from the company of the unwelcome guest whose visitations have attained the inevitability of rituals.
Thank you so much, Uma. The guest is overstaying his welcome but will soon depart we trust
Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I am sorry to hear about your summer cold. I hope you feel better soon!
Lovely photos by Jackie.
Thank you so much from each of us, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Even a little bit of sunshine looks so good. We are dealing with heavy rains now. ???? Hope you feel better soon, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Rupali
At least the Rugby has been an exciting distraction
Quite so, Gary. Thanks very much
Wishing you a swift recovery and return to form
Thanks very much, Sheree
Beautiful photos and delicious dinner!
Thank you very much, Ribana