Knowing that our favourite location for English bluebells would likely be in bloom today Jackie drove me out to Church Lane, Boldre.
Fortunately, I was well wrapped up against the bitter, biting, North wind that belied the bright sunshine.
A mallard sunned itself on a tussock in Pilley lake.
A troop of ponies played chicken across the road to Beulieu.
Back at Boldre Jackie photographed a few somnolent donkeys.
This evening we all dined on more of Jackie’s penne Bolognese meal.
I always enjoy seeing photos of your bluebells.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Gorgeous photos. Don’t usually think of bluebells and biting cold. Another indication that you’re on the mend.
Thank you very much, Pat
At least it isn’t raining, guys! ????????
Thanks very much, John
Your bluebell woods are so lovely. We don’t have bluebells, but we have mallards, and the babies are beginning to appear now. Such fun!
Thank you very much, Linda
I love seeing the bluebells, I think we are a bit behind you with them
Thanks very much, Gary
Brave bluebells and brave ponies. I think I feel more like the donkeys. Good for you for braving the cold on a sunny day.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
I will be going to my favourite bluebell wood next week Derrick.. Thank you for those beautiful photos. I especially loved the Donkeys xx
Thank you very much, Sue XX
Are they a distinct blue or a lilac shade? On my laptop they appear lilac in colour but more blue on the desk top.
A distinct blue, with a purplish tinge, Chrissy. Thanks very much
Bluebells, donkeys, and horses, thank you Derrick for kick starting my day …
Much appreciated, Ivor
It’s great you felt good enough to go out–bluebells, ponies, and those donkey faces. Wonderful!
Thank you so much, Merril
I can never look at bluebells without remembering my English “mum” telling me her firstborn was conceived in a field of them 🙂
Wonderful. Thanks very much, Gwen
Delightful photos of bluebells. I like the ponies “playing chicken across the road.”
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.
I am glad to see that you have recovered from your cold, Derrick, and were able to take these fabulous photos.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Very nice
I love the beautiful bluebells and the darling donkeys! 🙂
I hope you are feeling better!
Will you have your eye surgery?
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yes – I hope so, today. Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
Bluebells are always a welcome sight.
I’m glad you were feeling well enough to venture out.
Thank you very much, Sue
Beautiful photos: the bluebells and everything
I’m having trouble finding blue flowers and you’ve got them on the sides of the roads – just like Texas.
Thank you very much, GP
You seem to be on the mend, Derrick. Lovely photos of the bluebells and donkeys.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You are welcome, Derrick.
Bluebells, ponies, donkeys and a happy mallard made my morning, Derrick and Jackie. Have you seen any violets in the woodlands yet?
Thank you very much from each of us, Lavinia. Not yet
I love bluebell woods … and am coming over to Scotland to see them at the beginning of May. A lovely share Derrick ????
Thank you very much, Val
I love English bluebells. Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Robbie
Beautiful bluebelles and delightful donkeys
Thank you very much, Sheree
Unbeatable combo
Thanks very much, Sheree
It was nice to see the bluebells. I am hoping that ours will be really good this year after a disappointment last year.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
I have similar blue flowers in my garden in the back, like a grounds cover. They are indeed beautiful.
Thank you very much, Zakiah
I love those somnolent donkeys. I think they have the right idea. I’m headed to bed, too. Thanks for your post, Derrick. Always delightful!
Gorgeous!
Thanks very much, Riba
Lovely.
Thank you very much, Cindy