Steady rain fell throughout the morning from the very early hours, subsiding into slight drizzle seeping from the antique pewter charger suspended overhead as we ventured out on a forest drive.
Vehicles plashed through
the swift flowing water over the ford at Holmsley Passage, now clad
in autumnal colour, as depicted by both me and the Assistant Photographer/Chauffeuse.
A small dog was less squeamish than its companions over getting its feet wet while negotiating pools across the former railway track converted to footpath.
There was much scope for reflection on the rippling surface of pools alongside Burley Road.
This flood at Linwood consists of just one of the sets of spreading gutters that have joined across the central camber of the roads.
Headlights approached us from every direction.
The Canadian flag flew alongside the Union Jack at the Bolderwood War Memorial to our loyal allies who lost their lives far away from home in WW2.
This evening we all dined on tender roast pork with crisp crackling; firm sage and onion stuffing; boiled potatoes, carrots and Brussels sprouts, meaty gravy, apple sauce and redcurrant jelly, with which Jackie drank Zesty and I drank more of the Shiraz.
You must be very comfortable and familiar with those roads to drive through so much water. Gorgeous photos on the part of both of you.
Thank you very much from us both, Pat
The mantra here in that sort of weather is “Stop! Turn around! Don’t Drown!”
Thank you very much, Janet
I particularly like the black-and-white reflection photo.
Thanks very much, Liz.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
It doesn’t look like good driving weather, but you and Jackie both got some great shots. The autumnal colors pop against the grey sky.
Thank you very much, Merril
Definitely a day for boots if one is planning to walk. I love the color on the autumnal branches!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Such a soggy post. I’m glad your day could end with an excellent roast.
Thank you very much Chrissy. Post/roast I like
Water, water everywhere Derrick … nearly time to refloat the Ark …
Thanks very much, Ivor
It is annoying when pedestrian paths are not properly drained but you do seem to have had more than just a drop of rain.
We sure have. And the water table is very high. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Your weatherman was right. You are getting a great deal of rain!
Thanks very much, Donna
Wow Derrick, if you get more rain in your area you may need small boats to get around! Lovely photos as always. I love our Canadian neighbors to our north, very friendly people! We seem to all be the same people. ????????????????????????????????
Thank you so much, John
☺️☺️☺️☺️
Adapting and embracing ????
Thank you very much, Val
You two are just like kids, having to go out and splash in the puddles!!
Yep. Thanks a lot, Judy
Still so much water over the roads! The autumnal colors are still beautiful, Derrick and Jackie. I think my favorite photo from the day is the one of the bare branched tree on the left leaning out over that enticing country lane. That is a very nice composition.
Thank you so much from each of us, Lavinia
Dogs are like two-year-old’s when it comes to puddles; the more the merrier. That is a lot of standing water, Derrick. I hope your vehicle is high enough to safely pass over it. I’m glad made it home to enjoy another fine meal.
Thanks very much, Alys. Sometimes we have to divert around the deeper ones
Yes, doggies don’t mind getting their feet wet. 🙂
Beautiful photos, Jackie and Derrick!
That’s a lot of rainwatery puddles. The leaves are lovely. Glad people had their headlights glowing.
The flags flying side by side are heart-touching. ❤️
Ooh! Red currant jelly! YUM! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much from us both, Carolyn XX
Splish, splosh … no need to miss out on the fun even if it is raining. You have provided some entertaining shots, thank you Derrick.
Thank you very much, Anne
I always wonder if “our loyal allies who lost their lives far away from home” had the chance to be flown back to Canada for burial. The million British Western Front casualties of WW1 certainly didn’t! How I pity those poor parents, with nowhere to put their flowers.
Thank you very much for these thoughtful comments, John
Such a poignant, sincere comment, John, I don’t know how I could add to it.
Your shots in the rain are fabulous, as ever ⛈️????️????️
Thank you very much, Luisa
… oh, I forgot some of the emojis I send you undergo strange transformations!!!
That does happen, Luisa.
Wow, the images of the flooded lanes and tyres creating a tsunami are fabulous!
Thanks very much, Sue
Beautiful photos.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
You and Jackie are courageous to go out and about in that kind of weather. I prefer to stay at home during days when it is raining heavily and the roads are flooding. But, it is worthwhile because of the great photos that you share.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your photos make the wet, dreary, late autumn world look beautiful, Derrick. Lots of water didn’t seem to slow you down. 🙂
Thank you very much, Diana
You make the rain look exciting Derrick but I don’t think any of those cars are a Ford.
No, but I couldn’t resist that title. Thanks a lot, Andrew
Fabulous photos from both of you.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, both of you.
loved a couple of these photos, but the one with the refection’s in the water .. you know caught my fancy..
Thank you so much, Q
So much water!
Thanks very much, Sheree
So much water 🙂
Thank you very much, Riba