23rd to 30th April 2024.
After cataract eye surgery and with a lingering cold I have been able neither to photograph nor to look at a screen for this period. How we have managed a way round it will be explained in Part 2.
The pivotal day was Thursday 25th, when, as we watched Flo, Dillon, and Ellie drive off to their new home,
Arbor Venture, symbolically, began to bring down the dead Weeping Birch tree. That process, Jackie was able to photograph.
Today, I produced these two pictures.
It’s great to see you back here, Derrick! Did the young family move to Scotland? I know you will miss having them around. xx
For very good reasons, I cannot post their location, Merril. We do miss them a lot. Thank you very much. XX
Ahh–sorry, I hope I didn’t sound like I was prying. I wish them all the best in their new home!
Not at all, Merril. X
Happy to see you again, dear Derrick!
Thank you very much, Luisa
As ever, you’re most welcome (๑ > ᴗ < ๑)
I’m glad you were able to get out into the garden. It’s always sad to lose trees, I’m not sure I’ve ever got over the loss of our trees.
You already know how much I sympathise with you over the young family moving out.
I hope today is a better day for you both. 🙂
Tank you so much, Sue XX
I hope your eye surgery will help you to see the World around in full colour. Take care and welcome back to WP.
Thank you very much, Alexander
So good you got out and about and are doing better! The photos are wonderful Jackie and Derrick…but sad about the tree. I hope it had a long lovely life.
Oh, my! I know you all will miss Flo, Dillon, and Ellie! (sad face) I will miss seeing them here on your blog. Will they be far away from you?
Keep resting and healing, Derrick.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much for your understanding, Carolyn. They are a long way away. XX
Aw and Oh. (sad face) I hope they can come visit you two on occasion.
I’m sure they will
Hope you continue to heal. Is there new home close?
Thanks very much, Andy. Unfortunately not an easy trip
You will miss them.
We will, indeed.
I agree with both of Sue’s and Carolyn’s lovely comments … cheers Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
And wishing you healthy recovery
Don’t push it, Derrick. Take care.
The garden is looking great!!
Thank you so much, GP
Take time to heal, Derrick ???? I’m sorry that Ellie and her family moved to their new house, it must be very quiet in your house now.
Your garden is so colourful. Sorry about the tree.
Thank you so very much, Aletta
What a bittersweet time this must be for you and Jackie. Thrilling to watch the young family settle into their own home, but how you will miss them, especially darling Ellie. Do they live close enough for an easy visit? Take care, and rest.
Thank you very much for your understanding, Laurie. They are too far for an easy trip for us.
Oh, too bad! Hope you get to see them at least occasionally. I know I will miss seeing pictures of that darling girl.
Thanks again, Laurie
I’m delighted to see you back, Derrick, hopefully on the road to recovery. My very best wishes go to Flo, Dillon & Ellie but your house must seem very empty without them. A difficult time for you and Jackie <3
Thank you so much for your understanding, Sandra X
The garden looks lovely. Keep feeling better Derrick. Thank goodness for long distance communications to keep up with family.
Thank you so much, Val
A bittersweet pivot day for you and Jackie. All the best to Dillon, Flo, and Ellie in their new home.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I’m glad that you have been taking good care of your eye, Derrick, it’s nice to see you back. Jackie got some good photos of the dead tree slowly vanishing. As others have commented, your home must feel almost empty now but you have each other. ????
Thank you so much, John, for your understanding
You’re welcome, Derrick. ????
So glad you are doing better now. You’ll probably miss Miss Ellie maybe more than you will enjoy the greater peace and quiet. Nice to see you post again. Gorgeous pictures by both photographers.
We will, indeed – already. Thank you very much, Pat
How good to see you are back!
Thank you very much, Anne
Good to see you back, Derrick and Jackie! I agree with Pat, I am sure you will miss little Ellie, Flo and Dillon more than the peace and quiet. Hopefully they live close enough to visit often.
Thank you so much from each of us, Lavinia. It is a long distance away.
I am sorry it is a long distance, and hope they come to visit when they can. It was good you had this time with them.
It was indeed.
So good to know all went well with your surgery Derrick.
And great job of the pictures of the felling of the tree.
Look after yourself xx ???? ❤️ ????
Thank you very much, Sue XX
Good to have you back in circulation, Guv xx
Thanks very much, Jessie XX
Good to have you back Derrick! How are the eyes now?
Distance sight, excellent; but I have to wait for specs for reading. Thank you very much, Kim
Glad to hear from you, Derrick 🙂 Love that you left some of the trunk of the Weeping Birch tree. Hope that the vision in your new eye gets better with each new day <3
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Such beautiful blue sky and a pleasing garden.
Thank you very much, Zakiah
I am glad to see you back posting again and look forward to hearing how you managed it.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
Very nice. Did you teach Ella to do this? 😉
Thank you very much, Chrissy 🙂
I’m glad to see you back, Derrick. I hope that you are feeling better and continuing to get the rest that you need.
Thank you very much, Donna
I’m very glad you’re back, Derrick. Sounds like it’s been quite a busy week. I hope you’ll be able to keep regular contact with Flo, Dillon, and Ellie. I’ve learned to skype with my grandchildren. I know it won’t be the same though and hope they can come back for a visit.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
My heart is with all of you.
Thank you so much, Alys
I shall miss your lovely photos of Ellie. Glad that you’re recovering.
Thank you so much, Sheree
Welcome back, Derrick. Good news your eye is healing and sad to hear, Flo, Dillon, and Ellie have moved away. I’m sure you will stay in close contact with them, and hopfully they send you photos of Ellie to enjoy.
I’m sure they will. Eugi. Thank you very much
Bitter sweet news… family moving away. I hope it’s not too far. Glad you’re healing, Derrick. You are in my daily prayers.
Thank you so much, Jan.
Are you and Jacking adjusting to being ’empty nesters’ again? … congrats on your healing, albeit slower than you’d prefer, I bet. 🙂
It is a task to adapt to our new normal, Widders. Thank you very much.
Our sight is so precious. Do hope everything goes well for you. All the best.
Thank you very much, Joy
I am glad you are feeling better, Derrick. I am sure you and Jackie will miss your grand-family. The house does feel empty when the grandkids leave; I know it firsthand. I hope they are able to visit often.
Thank you very much, Dolly. You are right
You are verywelcome, Derrick.
Oh, it’s sad to see them go, but no doubt they’ll have many new adventures ahead.
Yes, thanks very much, Lindsey