Following yesterday’s post
this is Ellie’s favourite position for reading, and her favourite book of Jackie’s crossword puzzles.
After this morning’s sofa session Jackie and I splashed our way to the Efford Recycling Centre where we deposited another carload of garden refuse. Roads were still carrying too much water, but, although the sun had disappeared, at least the wind and rain had subsided.
The afternoon continued dull and dingy when we set out on a forest drive.
Having concentrated on waterlogged roads for the last day or two I
focussed on the soggy woodlands today. These pools were alongside Exbury Road,
the verges of which also contained mushrooms – a rare sight this year.
Given the leaden nature of the skies we were surprised to catch
sunset over Beaulieu Heath on our way home. The third image is Jackie’s.
This evening we all dined on The Culinary Queen’s tasty penne Bolognese with which she drank Zesty and I drank Riserva Privada Chilean Malbec 2022.
Great post – great views!!
Thanks very much, GP
Whoa! What a sunset!
Thank you very much, M.B.
Lovely captures as usual.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Beautiful reflections, fine fungi and an absolutely wonderful sunset!
Thank you very much, Anna
Lovely post and gorgeous sunset.
Thanks very much, Pat
The wetland photos are amazing with the sunset gallery a definite contrast in colour. Um…what’s ‘Zesty’?
A surprisingly good cheap white wine from Spain. Thanks very much, Chrissy
Interesting. I don’t think it’s available here…
Water water everywhere! Things will be very green come the spring. ????
Indeed, John. Thank you very much
You are welcome, guys! ☺️
Fabulous sunsets
Thanks very much, Sheree
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Gorgeous sunsets! You’ve outdone yourself with the reflections photos. And of course the hugging photo is the best!!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Sitting on Great-Gran’s lap, reading a favorite book, getting snuggles and hugs…THE BESTEST place to be! 🙂 ❤️
Gorgeous photos, Derrick and Jackie! I always love seeing your reflection photos, your leaves and trees photos! Wowza! The mushrooms and the spectacular sunset photos are superb, too!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS…
“Life does not come with instructions on how to live, but it does come with trees, sunsets, smiles and laughter, so enjoy your day.” – Debbie Shapiro
“That was her magic…she could still see the sunset, even on the darkest days.” – Atticus
More perfectly apt quotations, Carolyn. Thank you very much from each of us. XX
The day was not so dingy after-all, with a spectacular sunset like that Derrick …
Thanks very much, Ivor
Topsy turfy. Reflections and images get confused. Such is how life can be ????????????????
Thanks very much, Val. So true
A beautiful sunset.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
spectacular !
Thank you very much, Sylvie
Beautiful sunset! I love the photos of Jackie snuggling with Ellie.
Thank you very much, Jill
The colours in your sunset are absolutely incredible!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Wonderful surprise sunset and amazing reflections, especially # 7 and 5. But the third snuggly photo of Jackie and Ellie is the best of all, where Ellie’s expression is saying, “MY Grandma!”
Exactly right, JoAnna. Thanks very much
I wonder if sunsets are getting more spectacular after our poor beleaguered planet has suffered what must be thousands of wildfires during the summer?
Who knows, John? Thanks very much
Jackie and Ellie… Just gorgeous!
Woodland reflections… fabulous!
Sunset… Beautiful!
Thank you so much, Sue
Terrific
Thank you very much, Geeta
As always I like your reflections.
Thanks very much, Andrew
Dinginess outdone by the sunsets, Derrick. I love the photos of Jackie and Ellie. Priceless!
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wow! Gorgeous sunset photos. Today we are getting our first measurable rain since August!! We have been in moderate draught so this will help a little.
Good news, Dwight. Thank you very much
Yes, You are welcome.
May sound strange, but I am familiar with Chilean Malbec, Derrick. Love it!
Not strange for a man of good taste such as you 🙂
From adorable Ellie, to intricate reflections of branches and roots, to the spectacular sunset – this post is spectacular.
Thank you so much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
What a stunning sunset
Thanks very much, Gary
Jackie and Ellie are way too cute! They remind me of me and my grandma 🙂
Gorgeous photos of the soggy woodlands! And what a surprising sunset indeed!
Thank you very much, Riba. I am pleased to prompt memories of you and your Grandma
What a gorgeous sunset! I like the woodlands photography and love the embrace between Jackie and Ellie. The horses are also lovely.
Thank you so much, Geetha
Lovely moody reflections, capped with a spectacular sunset!
Thank you very much, Dale
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Those are sweet images of little Ellie and Jackie! The molten sunset through the clouds is very beautiful. Thank you both!
Much appreciated, Lavinia
Beautiful scenes of your forest drive Derrick. I love the reflections of the trees on the water.
Thank you very much, Aletta