We set off this morning on a forest drive meandering up to Hockey’s Farm Café for our usual choices of brunch. The day began overcast yet dry; by the time we had turned back for home fairly steady rain had set in.
Comfortable air conditioning in our car belied the warmth that was to greet me each time I disembarked with my camera.
The first subject for my lens was the decorated postbox along Wootton Road, now ready for Halloween.
Perhaps both species unaware of the service the Gloucester Old Spots snuffling around pasturing ponies at North Gorley, the pigs guzzling mast left clear grass to the equines, thus saving them from acorn poisoning.
The unseasonal warmth in the air ensures that the flies are not yet done with the patient, uncomplaining, ponies.
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Cyclists swung round ponies on the road, while outside Hockey’s at Gorley Lynch, motor traffic negotiated troops of donkeys.
The above photographs are all mine.
Jackie was also applying her camera, recording me and the Gloucester Old Spots on which I was focussed.
She overlooked neither hide nor heels of the grey pony that hugged the side of the Hyundai for a while.
The pony hide presented one pattern; she saw another in a gnarled tree trunk.
This evening we all dined on second sittings of yesterday’s pasta meal with more of the same beverages.
I liked the decoration on the postbox, but especially the pigs and ponies
Thank you very much, Louisa
The pleasure is all mine , Derrick!
Love those pigs; well done with your photos. And the flies on the horse’s face, oh dear. I wish I could walk over and brush them off.
Thanks very much, Crystal
I liked the Halloween post box, but the pigs stole the show.
Thank you very much, Susan
I love this decorating of mailboxes! And how lovely that you and Jackie share in this love of photography.
Nature is a wonderful thing – the pigs eating that which would make the horses sick.
Thank you very much, Dale
My pleasure, Derrick
Jackie, You have an artistic side to your photography. Love it! Did you get a new car?
Thanks very much from us both, Chrissy. Yes – 2019 Hyundai. Jackie is a better artist than I am.
A little bigger than the previous car?
As an i10 it isn’t, but I can still get into it.
LOL! That’s the main thing.
Thank you Derrick for sharing your wonderful day out.. Loved All of the photos and narrative my friend xx <3
Much appreciated, Sue X
I looked at the “white thing” on the mail box and thought what a funny radish, then when I was done wondering about it, I noticed it was a ghost. 🙂
Thanks very much, Bridget
I particularly like the newest mailbox topper.
Thanks very much, Liz. Topper, I like
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your post box decorator is very conscientious.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
Jackie has a fine eye for old gnarly subjects.
Thanks a lot, Quercus – I think 🙂
Probably best not to think too hard . . . 🙂
🙂
The ghost of Halloween makes itself known along Wootton Road.
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I always love to see the pigs. You captured some great shots!
Thanks very much, Jill
My favorite piggies and ponies. Great work by both photographers.
Thank you very much from each of us, Pat
The pigs and pony look content for the most part. Jackie has a good eye for the pattern similarities.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
I think the mailbox decorating business is very charming! I hope they are collected and saved afterwards, perhaps to become an exhibit.
We’ll see. If not, I have quite a collection of pics. Thanks very much, Doug
Yes, I’d forgotten that acorns are poisonous to horses
Thanks very much, John
I love Jackie’s photographs! These pannage pigs are perfectly poised for pretty pictures 🙂
Clever alliterative comments, Anne. Thank you very much
I always had a notion that Jackie might be responsible for the postbox decorations!
I love it when Jackie takes photos of you taking photos of them!
Hope you enjoyed Hockey’s.
Thanks very much, Sue. The only time Hockey’s ever disappointed they were missing several staff – fortunately I didn’t review them for Secret Diners on that day
Great photos, both of you!
But, I must say I really enjoy those by Jackie! They are artistic!
Pretty ponies and phenomenal piggies partaking and partying in partnership! 🙂
So cool that Jackie found that pony in the weathered tree trunk. Nature’s art once again. 🙂
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Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
love the knitted decor on top of the post box. as always, great photographs from you both!
Thank you so much from us both, Wilma
I really like that jaunty ghost. Nice of the pigs to clear away the acorns. Hope the weather turns crisp and nips those flies. Poor horses!
Thanks very much, Laurie. Today’s blast should do the trick
A wonderful round of photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
The Halloween decorated mailbox is very clever. Those pigs seem to be very busy and are cute.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
I particularly like the spotted pig photos. Wonderful shots by you and Jackie.
“She overlooked neither hide nor heels of the grey pony” 🙂
Thank you very much from each of us, Merril
Fascinating parallel between the pony hide and the tree trunk pattern.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Your pigs have such lovely big floppy ears. They are adorable!
Thank you very much, Jodie
I enjoyed seeing the pigs, ponies and other denizens of the forest. I love those Gloucester Old Spots! The bark patterns in the old tree were very artistic. Thank you both!
Thanks very much from each of us, Lavinia
Peaceable Kingdom!
Thanks very much, Judy
Beautiful shots by both of you. I so enjoy seeing those pigs and ponies. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely weekend!
Splendid shots of the porkers and I so love that decorated Post Box.
Thank you very much, Sheree
Beautiful photos from both of you! I like the decorations on the postbox!
Thank you very much from us both, Ribana