Heavy rain and gale force winds persisted overnight and into the day, although we were treated to
some sunshine in most changeable weather as the afternoon went on, following a trip to Pennington’s Morrison’s to buy bread and tea.
This horse rider acknowledged with a wave each driver of passing traffic who slowed and gave him a wide berth on Pitmore Lane,
which, like a number of roads retained waterlogged stretches through which motorists, crossing tentatively sprayed water, rippling the surfaces.
Cattle alongside Holmsley Camp Site off Forest Road, included the English Longhorn variety with their crumpled horns.
Along Beckley Common Road we scattered a flock of pheasants.
This evening we are on our way to dine at Britannia Thai Restaurant in Milford on Sea.
Those are beautiful clouds and stormlight, Derrick and Jackie. I am glad you had some afternoon sun to go shopping. Plenty of water still over the roads.
Interesting cattle, with one horn up and one horn down. I wonder what breed they are.
English Longhorns, Lavinia. Thank you very much
Beautiful skyscapes, and I love the header photo, too.
Thanks very much, Merril
With the help of Google (remembering the key phrase, cow with the crumpled horn, and thanks to you I now know which breed that is) I know how you came by your title.
“This is the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog
that worried the cat
That chased the rat
that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
Amen and Happy New Year
Thank you so much, Pat. The same to you
You look to be having as much rain as us.
Have a great evening at Britannia Thai. I do like it there and now I’m envious! :))
Happy New Year to you all. 🙂
And to all of you, Sue. Thanks very much
I’m glad the sun appeared long enough for you to get out & about. We’ve had such awful weather lately.
I hope you had a lovely Christmas. All the best for 2024!
And to you, Nikki. Thanks very much
I love the wonderful clouds and sky! I’ve never seen pheasants with those feather colors, ours have a white ring around the neck. The English Longhorn are cool looking, I love the different horns. Best wishes for the new year, guys! ????????????????
You, too, John. Thanks very much
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Wishing you and Jackie all the best in the New Year. Carol
And to you both, Carol. Thank you very much
I never saw cattle with horns aiming in different directions. haha, what’s wrong with this picture.
Thanks a lot, GP. Which picture?
The cattle.
I’ve always wondered why the Longhorn’a horns are twisted. Why the hooplakidz pic?
Click on the arrow to view the video of the nursery rhyme. Thanks very much, Chrissy
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The sky and watery-roads photos are so great…Mother Nature has been dramatic! (wink, wink)
The cattle and their long-horned cousins are delightful to look at! Love that nursery rhyme! A fave!
(((HUGS))) and Happy New Year!!!
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
Blessings to you, Jackie, and loved ones in the New Year <3
You too, Rosaliene. Thanks you very much. X
I wish you a happy new year with a lot better weather.
You, too, Tootlepedal
A wild and wet beginning to 2024, … Have a happy and healthy New Year, Derrick, Jackie, and all “The Billy Lids”
You, too, Ivor. Cheers
I couldn’t resist watching the “House That Jack Built” video. It reminded me of my process analysis days!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful post, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dale
Beautiful photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Beautiful skyscapes, grateful rider, and handsome cows. It’s interesting that all the cows have horns twisted in the same directions. But your photos do have a way of showing how interesting life can be. Best wishes to you and your family in the year ahead!
And to you and yours, JoAnna. Thank you very much
That sky is beautiful though
Thank you very much, Riba
That’s a heck of a lot of rain. And I haven’t seen pheasants in years. Thank you for sharing them.
Wishing you a very happy new year!
You, too, Donna. Much appreciated
I’d never seen cows with horns like that before. Is it to make them easier to manhandle?
No idea 🙂 Thanks lot, John
No, polled cattle (hornless ones, whether by removing the horn buds or by breed without horns) are easier and safer to handle as a rule. Imagine how easy it must be to get gored by a casually tossed head by a Texas longhorn!
Here, those scenes would be more evocative of a springtime shower. Very nice post today, Derrick, even without the usual meal description! I’m sure you had a nice one at the Britannia Thai Restaurant!
We did. Thanks very much, Doug
Lovely journal.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Beautiful sky pages, Derrick, and I love the photo of the English Longhorn. I hope you enjoyed your meal at the Britannia Thai Restaurant.
We, did, Eugi. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Hi Derrick and Happy New Year! I love seeing pictures from your day trips. We also had torrential rain and flooding. I hope your area has dried out since then. 🙂
Dried out and wetted again. Thanks very much, Barbara
Oh no!
I might be in SPAM. My comment on here disappeared! You photographed some very beautiful skies. The cows are interesting, one horn up the other down. I wonder what breed they are?
English Longhorns, Lavinia. Thanks very much
My comment disappeared also. I was bragging out recognizing Jack’s house from the cow with the crumpled horn reference. I also learned what that cow was. Quite different in appearance from the Texas Long Horn I am more familiar with. I will vouch for Lavinia’s comment because mine was right beneath hers.
Thanks very much for persevering, Pat
Two of my favorite things – skys and cows. Happy New Year
You, too, Sherry. Thanks very much
I love Longhorns and I appreciate your reference to the House the Jack built too.
Thank you very much, Clare
I love your skyscapes most of all. I wish you sunshine
Thank you very much, Rose
Love the crumpled horn cows… that’s my kind of bovine. 😀
Thanks very much, Widders
Beautiful skyscapes Derrick
Thanks very much, Sheree
The six shots of the sky are beautiful
Thank you very much, Geetha
Fantastic photos of the dramatic skies.
Thank you for providing the video, otherwise I wouldn’t know the source of the title.