This being the last day of sunshine for the next few I walked around the garden with a camera and photographed
these flora, each of which carries a title in the gallery.
Meanwhile the jackdaws were most vociferous on the chimney stack.
During the afternoon we splashed our way through lanes such as Sowley where pools on the verges spread across the road.
Roaring its way beneath the road a fast moving bubbling stream alerted me to its presence.
Further along, on a drier stretch, the familiar group of ponies with their Shetland acolyte that we normally see
on St Leonard’s Road had strayed somewhat from their normal beat.
This evening we all dined on cheese centred fish cakes; piquant cauliflower cheese; tangy ratatouille; roast white and sweet potatoes; tender runner beans and broccoli stems; crunchy carrots and firm cauliflower, with which Jackie drank Zesty and water and I drank Mighty Murray Australian shiraz.
Beautiful flowers and animals. I love the pony close up–giving you a look!
Dinner sounds delicious.
Thanks very much, Merril
Beautiful. Looks like the equines are getting their winter coats.
Thanks very much, Pat
The red carpet rose is particularly charming.
Thanks very much, Liz. We even moved one of those and it survived rampantly
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Still lots of bright colors in your garden 🙂
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful end of Autumn flowers. Ponies are evacuating. Maybe they know there will be a change in the weather. The last photo would look great on the wall, on a calendar or as a screen saver.
Hi, Derrick – You’ve captured your last day of sunshine beautifully. And perhaps the weathermen are wrong (happens all of the time out here) and you will be blessed with a few more warm and sunny days! <3
Perhaps so, Donna. Thanks very much X
That postbox looks as though it needs a little straightening up.
It does. Thanks very much, Tootleperal
You captured the last roses of the year in all its beauty.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Wow, Derrick, your photos today are fantastic!! The animals look happy, maybe they love the water everywhere. Dinner sounds delicious!
Thanks very much, John
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Such beautiful pictures, the flowers , the horses. Just lovely!
Thank you very much, Holly
Your photos today are beautifully captured Derrick❤️
Thanks very much, Arlene
Stunning photographs
Beautiful shots today!
Thanks very much, Jill
I’m glad you got a break in the weather and could share these beautiful pictures. The Shetland pony is adorable.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
This is a pretty catalogue of the surviving flowers before winter-proper sets in. I enjoy seeing the horses.
Thank you very much, Anne
Your various fuschia are stunning, Derrick. They must enjoy the rain, though I know you are good and fed up with it. We finally had some rain today, though barely enough to make a puddle. We take what we can get.
Thanks very much, Alys
Think positive! The rain has just stopped here in Nottingham.
has very much, John
YAY for a day when the sun came to visit for a spell!
Your photos are brilliant! Love the flowers, the jackdaws, the bubbly water, and the sweet ponies!
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hank you so much, Carolyn X
I love how the little Shetland belongs to this herd, always a pleasure to see her… or is a gelding?
Well, we all had a day off from the rain yesterday, a relief, but not for long!
Thanks very much, Sue. Probably a she
Here it is, the back side of November and you still have beautiful flowers adorning your garden!
Thank you so much, GP
Your photos of the flowers and animals are fabulous, as always
Thank you very much, Luisa
You are welcome.
Have a lovely weekend
The flowers are lovely. I especially like the pale rosebud.
Thank you very much, Robbie
Lovley nature and a bird for me 🙂
Thank you very much, Sherry 🙂
Oh, those flowers are glorious, Derrick, and great capture of the pony looking at you.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
The blooms in your garden are still a delight to see, Derrick and Jackie! I do love seeing those ponies, too, especially the Shetland acolyte. 🙂
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
Your roses and birds are such a joy
Thank you very much, Rose
Eye candy, each and every capture.
Thank you very much, Zakiah
Glorious bounty still in your garden
Thank you very much, Sheree
The garden is still so beautiful and colourful!
Thank you very much, Riba
Did you see the upside-down heart-shaped bubbles in your stream? Still such beautiful roses!
I hadn’t seen them. Well spotted and thank you very much, Dale
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