I took advantage of the one brief sunny spell after lunch to admire the completion of the Back Drive clearance outside the Back Drive gate that Martin had continued with during yesterday’s Storm Babet.
This provided us with a really good rear entrance.
On the way there I photographed a few post-storm views. As usual each image in each gallery bears its individual title.
The day was so warm that the waistcoat I wore over my shirt was surplus to requirements.
When I came to collect my camera for a later forest drive, I found that the battery needed charging. This meant that my chauffeuse needed to double as Assistant Photographer, carry her camera, and produce all the following pictures.
From the bridge over the stream under Church Street, Boldre she photographed the stream; an English Longhorn bull in a field; Heywood Mill House; and ivy seeds.
On Pilley Street we encountered the usual group of Shetland ponies.
Mushrooms filled with water at Norleywood, where some of the many rhododendrons were now in bloom, at the same time as blackberries.
The broken tree further along the road must have come down in the slightly less recent storm.
Although the temperature remained warm later this afternoon, increasingly steady rain reached a violent crescendo before we arrived home.
Our grandfamily returned soon after dark from another house hunting trip to Scotland, fortunately having avoided the Red Weather warning due to hit the area.
This evening we all dined on second helpings of yesterday’s baked gammon and macaroni cheese meal with the addition of crunchy carrots; and the same beverages.
Garden is looking good. I hope the weather is kind to you.We seem to have missed the worst of it.
Thanks a lot, Quercus. Our wind has subsided, but we are due for rain all day
We finally got some of the storm after expecting it sooner. Very wet. A bit windy. Just glad we live on a hill. 🙂
We didn’t get the promised rain 🙂
If you want it, I know where it is.
🙂
My favorite out of today’s group is the curly hair on the Longhorn.
Thanks very much, Liz. Jackie is pleased
You’re welcome, Derrick. 🙂
I was wondering about the family and Scotland. Thanks for the update. Gorgeous photos. Hurrah for Martin.
Thank you so much, Pat
Your assistant photographer did a great job. I am glad that the winds have subsided.
Thank you very much from us both, Donna
Rhododendrons liven up a dull autumn day!
Yes. Most unusual, Alexander. Thanks very much
YAY for Martin!
Wonderful photos, Jackie and Derrick!
I especially love the ponies, the curly-faced bull, and the Super Elfin blooms!
So glad the grandfamily was safe on their travels and got back home safe.
(((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Many thanks from us both, Carolyn XX
Great job by both photographer’s. I’m glad you got a break in the rain and the grandfamily arrived safely.
The curly hair on the cattle–wow!
Thank you so much from us both, Merril
You are both welcome!
That was one big Sunny spell and advantage was well taken with those amazing photos Derrick xx
Thank you very much, Sue XX
Thank goodness that you have such a competent reserve camera person. The rhododendron flower came as a surprise to me. Is it usual to have one out at this time of year?
The rhododendron is just one example of those flowering in the wild. It is most unusual. Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Jackie’s photos are lovely. Have you stopped using your phone camera?
I love the little Shetland doing a great impression of a Belted Galloway, my favourite cattle.
Thank you very much, Sue. I don’t really know how to use my phone camera 🙂
Jackie took many lovely photos today! I’m glad that your family beat the incoming storms.
Thank you very much from us both, John
You’re welcome, guys! ☺️
There’s always some new delight to see in your garden, or the forest, or along the road. The Shetlands are adorable.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
You both took wonderful pictures. That must be so nice to see all the animals and what beautiful flowers too!
Thank you very much from each of us, Diane
It is nice to read about the time you and Jackie spend together. Thank you for all the photos.
Much appreciated, Lakshmi
You both take great photos. I especially like the mottled face pony in the 4th galley of photos. I hope the house hunting trip to Scotland, was encouraging for them.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. They might make an offer.
Great!
I’m happy you had a break in the weather, Derrick. Wonderful shots by you and Jackie!
Thank you very much from us both, Jill
It looks like the storm didn’t do too much damage to your beautiful garden, Derrick.
That Longhorn bull is pretty … erm… longhorn; kudos to the Assistant Photographer for getting the close-ups.
Thanks very much from us both, Dolly
Beautiful photos from you and Jackie!
Thanks very much, Aletta, from us both
Wonderful shot of Jackie????
Thanks very much, Arlene
Some lovely colours among the rhododendrons. It’s surprising perhaps that so many places are grubbing out this invasive species…it’s certainly very attractive.
Thanks very much, John
My favorite from today has to be the ponies
Love the look you captured on that Longhorn’s face
Thanks very much, Sheree. That was Jackie’s photo 🙂
Oops, must’ve missed that ????
Martin is doing an excellent job of cleanup for you.
Thanks very much, GP
It’s another new word — and a new food. When I came across ‘gammon,’ I assumed fish. Then, I looked it up. Whoops! It comes from quite a different creature!
Thanks very much, Linda. (It is also a slang term of abuse – and earlier talking rubbish)
What a delight to see the gorgeous rhododendron! Also, the photo of English Longhorn is a great capture.
Thanks very much, Eugi. I’ll pass it on
You are welcome, Derrick.
Phew! That was some storm! Glad the little family avoided it. I really like that pony’s spotted face.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Martin did a great job! we had several days of light rain and sun finally appeared this morning. great photographs of Jackie!
Thank you very much from each of us, Wilma
I’m sorry to hear about the storm, Derrick. Do you feel they are getting worse? I always enjoy the photos you share of animals and flowers. It’s so nice to have a good clear out, and then to admire the results.
Thank you very much, Alys. We are not so bad, but the rest of the UK are really suffering with dangerous and destructive flooding
I’m so sorry to hear, Derrick. Our news coverage here is slanting toward politics and two tragic wars. I’m shocked to hear of this devastation.
These storms leave quite a bit of damage behind. I am glad you have Martin to help you!
Beautiful photos from both of you, Derrick and Jackie. I especially enjoyed seeing those little Shetlands again. They are full of character.
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
Wonderful photography. We had a number of trees down during this storm. But being on top of a hill, we fortunately missed the floods.
That is good, Gary. Thanks very much
Beautiful photos from both of you!
Thanks very much from us both, Ribana