On a grey but dry morning of intermittent sunshine Jackie and I shopped at Ferndene Farm Shop, then brunched at Lakes View Café before taking a forest drive.
The verge fronting the shop’s chicken fields accommodating a ditch is decorated with daffodils bowed by raindrops.
A few ponies grazed the landscape alongside Holmsley Passage
on which an equestrienne group rode among the potholes pictured yesterday, where
Jackie photographed an elf’s lost hat draped on a post.
Later we saw them, all unscathed, gathering on the moorland.
Still shaggy ponies foraged alongside Wootton Road, where,
the post box still celebrates St Patrick’s Day.
This evening we all dined on meaty Ferndene Pork Sausages; creamy mashed potatoes of white and sweet variety; crunchy carrots; firm cauliflower; and tender broccoli stems with which Jackie, Ian , and Dillon drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of La P’tite Piérre.
That looks like a very nice area around the shop! Maybe the elf was drunk and left his hat there? ????❤️
Thanks a lot, John 🙂
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The potholes must present a hazard to horses.
That is what I thought. They had just come along the old railway track which has far more. Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Hooray! a day without having to use the windscreen wipers Derrick
Indeed. Thanks a lot, Ivor
Daffodils perk up the greyest days. The farmhouse area is lovely. We have clouds and daffodils, too, but no wandering ponies or riders. (It would be very dangerous here.)
Thanks very much, Merril
A great day, and some fine details. And sausages. It was the first day of astronomical Spring today, and you had dry weather. I hope this is an omen.
It was very warm, but due to go off again, Quercus.Thanks very much
Yes, I watched the forecast this morning and saw your weather. We seem to be missing the worst.
Hi Derrick, did you know your blog comes up in my emails labelled Real Editor? And a couple of other blogs. Do you know why that is? It is very mysterious…
No idea, Marina. A mystery sent to puzzle us. Thanks very much.
I bet that the elf was stumped when he got home and couldn’t find his hat.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal 🙂
Sounds like a good day and meal were had by all. It’s always a pleasure to see the latest from the phantom crocheter.
Thank you very much, Pat
I hope the elf comes back to get his hat! ‘Twould keep his hair dry on the rainy days.
Aw, on the bowing daffodils. I hope the sun will shine on them and they can stand up again soon.
Avoid the potholes and keep enjoying the journey and the adventures! 🙂
BTW, I googled why potholes are called potholes. Interesting!
What did sweet Ellie drink? Water? Milk? Juice?
(((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ to all of you!!!!! 🙂
Juice. Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
Those daffodils certainly make everything bright.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Such beautiful peaceful scenes Derrick. Just lovely.
The daffodils look healthy and beautiful. The equestrienne group photos make me miss being around horses.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Lovely spring images today. What a welcome change to have a dry day. We’ve had two sunny days during the past week but the others were miserably wet.
Thank you so much, Sue
I’ve almost finished the edit of Mabel’s for Saturday. Thank you.
I love it every time you show the ponies in the open gorse. It is so familiar to me.
I’m very pleased, John. An enjoyable part of your visit. Thanks very much
Paol’s comment sounds like me on your posts. Everyone has got to love your ponies!
Thanks very much, GP
A couple of days of unexpected sunshine has finished our daffodils off. Dead heading required.
Daffodils make for a cheerful view, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Those daffodils are glorious!
Thank you very much, Laurie
Lovely images. We are dealing with lots of rain and strong winds.
Thank you very much, Rupali
I’m hoping that elf hasn’t tried to get inside that tree, but if a tight squeeze.
Thanks very much, Gary
I would think that the horses are quite used to stepping around the potholes. Very cute mailbox decoration.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I love the daffodils and ponies! I have a feeling spring is going to quickly leap into summer in your area after all this rain.
Thanks you so much, Lavinia
It may be a grey day but spring is almost there!
Yes. Thanks very much, Riba
Presumably the St Patrick’s Day deco with be replaced with one for Easter?