Late this morning on which leakage from the overhead slate colander, presaging the anticipated onset of storm Jocelyn, dribbled down our windscreen in the headlight-gloom, Jackie drove us to Hockey’s Farmyard Café for brunch in this outlet very sparse of customers, most of whom had probably decided to stay at home.
Just before mid-day we seemed to be approaching twilight along Roger Penny Way.
The swelling stream sped across the ford at the foot of Abbotswell Road.
Livestock, seemingly knowing what was coming later, kept well out of sight, except for
a damp duo of donkeys a little further up the hill;
a sodden pair of ponies near Ibsley ford;
and a soggy couple of calves alongside Forest Road.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s splendid penne Bolognaise and tender runner beans with which she drank Fattori Pinot Grigio 2022 and I drank Patrick Chodot Fleurie 2022.
Rain, rain and more rain … while here in Geelong it’ll be a sunny 32’C for next few days
Cheers, Ivor
The animals look so sad, Derrick! Aww. The foggy photos look just like Las Vegas has had for three days now, the sun has finally popped out this morning though! Three days of rain is very unusual for this area…
Thank you very much, John
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It’s a bit cooler down here, 2 reasonable nights sleep, but possibly going to get sizzling later as the summer crickets are making noises
Thanks very much, Catherine
Bedraggled beasts, indeed! As long as you were not one of them, all is good!
Thanks very much, Dale
What a dreary day! Those poor animals look pretty miserable.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your bedraggled beasts – fab photos – look in dire need of somewhere to dry off
Thanks very much, Sheree
Pleasure Derrick
Oh, those poor damp, soggy, sodden animals! What a miserable weather day! (But they are all sure cute!!! 🙂 ) They got more than a sprinkle on their heads!
Stay safe, warm, and dry!
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Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
Very bedraggled indeed.
Thanks very much, Peggy
As I write this I’m in bed listening to the frightening sound of the high winds again. It’s back to 56 mph.
Well done for going out and braving such dreadful weather.
Lizzy and I cancelled our Tuesday lunch and stayed in our own homes. Even Woody refused to go outside.
I love your photos of the grim, dim day and the poor soaking wet animals, but I’m shocked to see the calves out, they look too young to be outdoors in winter.
We agree about the calves. Perhaps they belong nearby. Thanks very much, Sue
Good for Jackie to drive in such weather.
Thanks very much from us both, Rosaliene
A good representation of the weather. We are enjoying much the same here.
You two don’t let much stop you! I hope the mama cow will come take the calves to shelter.
We imagine she can’t have been far away, JoAnna. Thank you very much
Soggy indeed. Oh I miss Fleurie so. Have another glass for me next time will you?
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Will do, Brian. Cheers
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Your weather matched ours today.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Oh my goodness a lol that rain and those poor animals! Those calve’s are adorable!
Thank you so much, Diane
Soggy or not, calves are always too cute! I’d rather rain instead of snow any day.
Thank you very much, Doug
Your photographs convey the sogginess of the day. I am not surprised many of the potential customers had decided to remain indoors. One cannot help feeling empathy for the animals who have nowhere to hide / shelter from the rain.
Yes – I expect they shelter deep in the forest. Thanks very much, Anne
Poor animals. The road photos make me shiver. Must be very cold.
Thank you very much, Geeta. Actually a little warmer
Business as usual for the English climate!
Thanks very much, John
Oh no, the wet animals don’t look happy at all
Thank you very much, Mimi
Mesmerising share
Thank you very much, Tanvir
It looks like you’re having very similar weather to us. It’s getting dreary to see every day.
Thanks very much, GP
Take care Derrick. Sometimes it rains at night here too and the nights are cold.
Thanks very much, Arlene
I somehow missed this post earlier. Sweet, bedraggled beasts. I hope you’ve dried out.
Yes, thanks very much, Merril
Looks like a stay at home day to me Derrick.
Thanks very much, Andrew. There have been too many of those
A very bad Winter Derrick for sure, thank goodness for indoor bowling.
You have to feel for the wild life in this constant barrage of weather fronts one after the other .. Thank goodness you have Jackie’s splendid evening meals to look forward to Derrick lol 🙂
Thanks very much, Sue
You were really waxing with poetic alliteration today. Great pictures. Hope you meal was delicious. I sort of wondering since you did not mention the food and were able to enjoy Jackie’s tasty dinner when you got home.
It has been incredibly difficult to get my posts on for the last week or so. It took me several hours to do this one. Thanks very much, Pat
The soggy calf photos are delightful. You’ve also captured the gathering storm and overflowing streams well, which leads me to hope that the next storm isn’t as punishing. Swollen creeks, rivers, and streams will no doubt spill in places they shouldn’t. We’re having a heavy downpour as I write this, not common here. I hope your home is safe from flooding and finally warm from your latest repairs.
The animals are stoically waiting out the weather, and you have captured the day well, Derrick. I hope you and Jackie have better weather ahead. With heavy rain comes falling trees. That is a real problem here. Be careful!
Those poor sodden animals look displeased with the dreary day. Hopefully, you will have sunny days ahead.
The first set of four photos is stunning.
Sometimes the weather brings me down. At leastI am not out in it wet and cold like that livestock.
Thank you very much, Flow
So much water but the dump livestock is so cute 🙂
Thank you very much, Riba
Very atmospheric. Love these Derrick.