It being Jackie’s birthday today I collected a few photographs In the cool, diffused, early light.
At 5 a.m. the direct sun only reached the front garden.
For diffusion I chose a random walk around the back. Each image bears a title in the gallery.
This afternoon Helen visited bearing gifts; she was soon joined by Becky and Ian on the same errand, who accompanied Jackie and me later to dine at Rokali’s where they were as impressed as we are. My main meal was Naga Chilli lamb and special rice. We shared onion bahjis, and puris. Ian and I drank Kingfisher; Becky and Jackie drank Diet Coke.
Before going out we enjoyed a Messenger Video chat with Flo and Ellie, which was great fun.
Sounds like a wonderful and well deserved birthday. Your dawn is quite early. We are at least a half hour behind you.
Thank you very much, Pat
Birthday greetings to Jackie! It’s worth celebrating every one!
Thank you so much from us both, Linda
Happy Birthday to Jackie! It sounds like a perfect day!
Your early morning garden photos are lovely–hard to pick a favorite.
Thank you very much from each of us, Merril
Happy Birthday, Jackie! ???? Lovely photos today, Derrick, thanks for sharing!
Thanks very much from each of us, John
Sounds like a wonderful day
Thank you very much, Gary
Happy Birthday Jackie.
Thank you very much from each of us, Andy
You’re welcome.
Happy Birthday, Jackie. It It seems you were blessed and so you should be.
Thank you very much from each of us, Chrissy
Happy birthday Jackie
Thanks very much from each of us Zakiah
Your photo of the Festive Jewel was very appropriate for the occasion … happy birthday to Jackie …
Thanks very much from us both, Ivor
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Happy Birthday to Jackie! You’ve overdone yourself with the flower photos today.
Thanks very much from each of us, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick and Jackie!
Happy Birthday to Jackie and what a beautiful display of blooms. Just gorgeous.
Thank you very much from us both, Suzanne
Happy Birthday Jackie. Hope you had a wonderful day, were spoilt rotten, and didn’t lift a finger in chores!
Thank you very much from each of us, Gwen
Birthday blessings Jackie.❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks very much for us both, Donna
It is good to know that Jackie enjoyed a happy birthday 🙂 🙂 The flowers you have photographed look so pretty.
Thank you very much from each of us, Anne XX
Happy Birthday, beautiful Jackie! Glad you had such a wonderful day of fun and celebration!
I’m so glad you two got to chat with Miss Ellie! 🙂
(((HUGS))) and much love!!!
Thank you so much from each of us, Carolyn XX
Happy Birthday to your beautiful Culinary Queen! 🙂
Thank you so much from each of us, Riba
Happy birthday, Jackie.
Thanks very much from each of us, Alys
Happy birthday to Jackie.
Thanks very much from each of us, Sherry
All the best, Jackie!
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Belated Happy Birthday Jackie. Sounds like a delightful birthday 🙂
Thank you very much from us both, Sandra
Happy Birthday to Jackie! Your garden is worth celebrating too. Beautiful !
Thank you very much from each of us, Val
Happy birthday to Jackie, the culinary Queen! Your garden photos are glorious!
Thank you very much for each of us
You’re most welcome, Derrick and Jackie.
What glorious blooms!
Happy birthday to Jackie!
hank you very much from us both, Dale
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Happy Birthday, Jackie! And thank you for sharing those beautiful garden flowers with readers, Derrick!
How are little Ellie doing and her parents doing in their new home?
Thanks very much from each of us, Lavinia. They are very happy. We have had a couple of Messenger chats, and Ellie still recognises us 🙂
Happy Birthday to Jackie! 🙂
Thank you very much from each of us, Barbara
Beautiful images and so early in the day.
A very Happy Birthday, Jackie, I feel certain you enjoyed your day. xx 🙂
Thank you very much from each of us, Sue
Your wife and my husband share the same birthday 🙂 Happy Birthday to our spouses!
Best wishes all round, Bridget. Thanks very much
Happy Birthday, Jackie! Sounds like a lovely way to celebrate!
Thank you. very much from us both, Jan
Happy Birth Day, Jackie. 😀
Thanks very much from us both, Widders
A big thank you for this visual treat, Derrick 🙂 Do give Jackie a hug from me on her birthday <3
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
Happy birthday to the assistant photographer and congratulations to you for making such good use of the early light.
Thank you very much from each of us, Tootlepedal
Beautiful photos! Happy belated birthday to Jackie!
Thank you very much from us both, JoAnna
Hi Derrick, your garden is looking wonderful. Happy birthday to Jackie.
Happy birthday to Jackie and you’ve done her garden proud in your photos Derrick
Thanks very much from us both, Dolly
Happy belated birthday to Jackie, with best wishes for many more, to 120, in good health and good cheer!
Thank you so much from each of us, Dolly
My honor and pleasure, Derrick and Jackie.
Belated best wishes to the birthday girl.
Thanks very much from each of us Lindsey