During her morning play time with Great Granny Ellie made her way across the room to me. At 14 months she is now able to stand alone but needs assistance to take the steps.
Following steady rain throughout the night Jackie reported that on a later shopping trip water was lapping at the bridge over Sea Road in Milford on Sea.
After lunch and before we went out for a drive I finished reading “The Golden Sovereign” by Richard Church. I will review it tomorrow.
On our trip we noticed several waterlogged fields and the banks burst of the stretch of Highland Water which still fortunately flowed under the bridge over Brockenhurst Road.
We were treated to Halloween displays at Southampton Road and
Winsor Road, Copythorne. It was the resident of the Southampton Road house who recommended the Winsor Road one. We were also
impressed by the garden opposite hers, with its antique flavour.
This evening we all dined on spring rolls; three prawn preparations -hot and spicy, salt and pepper, and Tempura – on a bed of Jackie’s garlic flavoured savoury rice, with which she and I drank more of yesterday’s beverages.
Love this post! From Ellie to Halloween and antiques!!
My sentiments exactly, GP!
Thanks very much, GP
Hi Ellie! Many locations around my are also have many Halloween decorations like the ones you photographed. Trick or treat, smell my feet! ????
Thanks very much, John
Love the pictures. Miss Ellie looks a lot more comfortable when sitting or watchung the telly. Lovely Halloween decorations.
So right, Pat. Thanks very much
Agree great pictures
Greater worries on the potential overfilling of water tables, that lead to flooding. Hope the underground water evaporates
Thanks very much, Catherine
Jackie looks like she’s having so much fun with Ellie! I’m glad the flooding didn’t affect your house.
Thanks very much, Merril. It feels as if we are the luckiest spot in UK
You’re welcome. It does seem that way!
Love those early steps from Ellie! Some seriously spookie places around this year.
Thanks very much, Val
Ellie looks determined. 🙂 Soon she’ll be exploring the garden on her own. 🙂
The Halloween decorations are spooky and fun! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS… “From small baby steps to big dreams.” 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
Oh, that sweet face. Soon she will be tooling around. Fun, spooky Halloween decorations.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Such a cutie! Love those pix! And three types of prawns?! Wow!!!!
Thank you very much, Luanne
You are welcome!
Won’t be long before you are chasing Ellie around the house. Your last photos made me laugh – what to do with leftover farm equipment? We see so much of it as we travel around this country road trip.
Thank you very much, Gwen
Impressive decorations and the antique house and yard, but Ellie’s first steps are much more so.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Awww…..so sweet. It’s really a pleasure seeing kids grow.
Thank you very much, Geeta
Good to see the next generation making great strides forward.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal.
Ellie is a big girl already. Time flies, wasn’t she just born yesterday?
Indeed, Bridget. Thanks very much
Ellie’s journey has begun with steps in the right direction, Derrick …
Thanks very much, Ivor
❤️❤️❤️The joy in Jackie’s face is priceless!
So true, Jill. Thanks very much
Halloween looks like a serious business in your part of the world!
In just a few places. Not our thing, Thanks very much, Sylvie
Ellie is doing well. Soon, you and Great Granny won’t be able to keep up 🙂
I certainly can’t. Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Once those helping hands aren’t needed, Ellie will become a bit of a handful — just as it should be!
Indeed, Linda. She already scampers around of four legs, Thanks very much
Looks like a good day. Some of those Halloween decorations look a bit too realistic to me.
Not really my thing, but part of what is around me. Thanks a lot, Quercus
That’s blogging for you – always something new to see. I do like looking into other people’s lives.
Ellie usually looks pensive or confident, so the hint of nervousness (or maybe awe) on her face reinforces how much she trusts Jackie in this new adventure. How wonderful that you’ve captured this in your photos here. I like old wooden door at the Chapelcott.
Well understood, JoAnna. Thank you very much
It has been fun keeping abreast of Ellie’s progress. Great Granny is going to be rushing around herself before too long! Halloween hasn’t really taken off in this country, so it is interesting to see the decorations in your part of the world.
Thanks very much, Anne. We are not into Halloween ourselves, but it has gradually taken off for some in this country
The Hallowe’en displays look really good!
Thanks very much, John
Lovely images of Jackie and Ellie. The questioning expression on Ellie’s face made me smile – “What are they making me do now?” 🙂
So perceptive, Sue. Thank you very much
I’m not receiving your comments again! No rhyme or reason is there?
Oh, and you have a couple of replies on Secret Diners.
Thanks very much, Sue. No rhyme or reason.
Mmmm! I enjoy Asian-style meals, spring rolls in particular and any seafood preparations!
What fun! Ellie growing up where you can enjoy it, too!
Yes – pretty unusual, I’d say
Thanks very much, Doug
Good for Ellie! Cute pictures!!! And, Derrick, I too was enamored with the “antique flavour” of that garden. But, it doesn’t hold a candle to yours!
What a fun filled post, Derrick. Ellie is such a cutie and the Halloween displays are clever and amusing.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Ellie is getting tall! I love her expressions you capture so well, Derrick. A Halloween decorations tour and a good supper sound like a nice finish to the day.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
love looking at pictures of Jackie and Ellie. melts the heart. reminds me of Tyger’s first steps and now very much looking forward to Theo’s turn. 🙂
Halloween is pretty much up in your part of town. great photos as always 🙂
Thanks very much, Wilma
I especially enjoy all the creative holiday decorating, and the last photo is my favourite of them all. Such an appealing place, with the red-wheeled tractor.
Thank you very much, Crystal
Ellie is adorable! The do grow up so fast it seem.
Totally agree
Thank you.
Pleasure
Amazing display
Thanks very much, Sheree
Pleasure Derrick
Ellie is way too cute! Contrary of those scary Halloween displays 🙂
Thank you very much, Ribana