This afternoon I watched recordings of today’s Six Nations rugby matches between Ireland and Wales and between England and Scotland.
During intervals I finished the ironing backlog we had begun yesterday,
and drafted the illustrations and text samples of the next Part of Emile Zola’s ‘Germinal’.
This evening we all dined on tender roast duck; crisp roast potatoes; crunchy carrots; firm broccoli and Brussels sprouts; and flavoursome gravy followed by Jackie’s tasty gooseberry and apple crumble with which I drank les quatre vents fitou 2021.
Busy day, with some lovely rewards.
Thank you very much, Pat
Nice day.
Thanks very much, Bridget
It sounds like you had a relaxing day capped off by Jackie’s fine duck dinner. Our afternoon is just getting underway here, and it is a beautiful sunny day after a below freezing start to the morning.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I love the details in the sketches, Derrick, someone is very talented. I’ve never tried roast duck but love to watch them fly! ????
Thanks very much, John
You’re welcome, Derrick. ????
That gooseberry and apple crumble sounds good. I love a fruit crumble.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Thank you for letting us read along with you! And for sharing those illustrations! Like the novel, the illustrations are filled with moods AND emotions, details, light and darkness, etc!
YAY on finishing the ironing! 🙂
(((HUGS))) to all at your home! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That crumble sounds delicious!
Thank you very much. Alys
As our weather has cooled down to 18’C today I have no further excuse to delay dealing with the piles of ironing!
🙂 Thanks very much, Anne
Gooseberry and apple crumble sounds like the perfect ending to the day.
Thank you very much, Merril
It was a lovely day, wasn’t it?
It was, Luisa. Thank you very much
My pleasure, dear Derrick!
I love the illustrations.
Thanks very much, Sherry
A pleasant day topped off with a scrumptious meal. The illustrations are amazing!
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The coal miners’ dismal existence is well portrayed.
It certainly is. Thanks very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Supper sounds delicious. I love duck. I still have one in the freezer, I bought two at Christmas but only used one to go alongside the turkey.
Thanks very much, Sue
Excellent illustrations!
Thank you very much, Laurie
Beautiful illustrations!
hank you very much, Riba
I’m enjoying these snippets of Zola
Thanks very much, Sheree