A couple of weeks ago I had not even been able to reach Elizabeth’s Bed against our southern fence, such was the jungle beyond
the Shady Path.
In addition to all else he managed yesterday, Martin completed his
clearance of this area, around which I walked with ease on this cooler, breezier morning. The top centre of the last image shows that he has also continued into the Rose Garden.
This afternoon, after buying a cucumber and other vegetables at Ferndene Farm Shop, we continued into the forest.
Burley was swarming with both ponies and tourists.
How, I wondered had this grey received slashed flanks.
Jackie produced this image of a foal sleeping beside the War Memorial.
We followed a veteran vehicle along Gorley Road until it turned off in the direction of Fordingbridge.
The donkey family at Hyde hadn’t moved far since our last visit.
Ponies in traffic at North Gorley amused a pair of cyclists who had to ride round them.
Cattle, ponies, and foals shared the green, although
the soggy pools were left to equine adults.
This evening, seated on the sofa while watching the Gold Medal Olympic rugby sevens competition between France and Fiji; then the highlights of the second day of the third Cricket Test match between England and West Indies, we dined on pizza and plentiful salad with which I finished The Reprobates Italian red wine.
Thoroughly diverting and entertaining post.
Thank you very much, Pat
The rugby sevens was quite a match.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
The donkeys and foals are so cute! 🥰
I particularly like that last pony profile shot.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick. (I meant to say the last donkey profile.)
I particularly love the sleeping foal and young donkey foal photos!
Looks like you have had enough rain that the ponies can all have some seaweed soup now. 🙂
Thanks very much, Lavinia – especially for the seaweed soup
Thank goodness for Martin!
I especially like your header shot and Jackie’s foal by the war memorial.
Thank you very much from each of us, Merril
Finding and keeping Martin, a great idea. Gives you both time to just enjoy your delightful garden
Thank you very much, Catherine
Martin has done a splendid job.
Thank ou very much, Sue
Had to look twice – thought those horses had short legs!
Thanks very much, Quercus
Your garden paths are looking very neat and tidy, Martin has done a great job Derrick …
Thank you very much, Ivor
Donkeys are so cute and innocent.
Thank you very much, Geeta
Love that foal!
Thank you very much, Donna
I know how fast a jungle can take over. It’s always freeing to clear a path and open up some space. The donkey foal is especially adorable.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Your animal photos are always so lovely! They are a joy to see. And you know I love your donkey photos so VERY much!
Huge compliments to Martin…he does THE bestest work!
Like that little foal…sometimes we are so tired we just fall asleep where we last sat. HA! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
SO many animals to see – wonderful!
Thank you very much, Anne
As always, your photos are gorgeous!
Happy Sunday, Derrick
Thank you very much, Luisa
You’re most welcome, dear Derrick!
Oh, this was a thoroughly outstanding post, Derrick. You know I’d like to be there because of all the animals, but what else draws the tourists?
I caught the rugby sevens Bronze medal game – who won the France/Fiji match?
France – thanks largely to Antoine du Pont, captain of the 15 team who took a break to focus on the Olympics
Thank you.
It’s always lovely reading about your day.
Thank you very much, Sonali
Most welcome. Keep writing ♥
Beautiful photos and I love how they take me to another world.
Thank you very much, Judy
You’re welcome, Derrick.
That poor white pony. Please take him an apple for me. I’ll owe you one!
Thank you so much, Judy
Yes, poor pony! Beaten, do you think? Hope it was just some kind of accident.
The accident is most likely, Laurie. Thanks very much
Wonderful photos, Derrick. Your garden path looks stunning. Yes, how did the pony get those marks? I felt bad for it. Are you watching much Olympic coverage. The time difference is an issue for me. Hope all is well.
Thank you very much, Steve. I just see some snippets of the Olympic coverage, although more is available throughout the day. It competes with the cricket which is my first love.
The head image of the ponies wading through soggy ground is terrific.
Thanks very much, Dolly
You ae very welcome, Derrick.
They are all beautiful. I like the horses. The sleeping foal is so cute. Ponies seem to be busy in a meeting. 😀 This looks fun. Happy New Week!
Thank you very much, Kritika. You, too
I’m with that sleeping foal, you can watch too much Olympics
Thank you very much, Gary
Always such beautiful garden pictures Derrick and the horses still amaze me how they are free.
Thank you very much, Diane
The horses in the water make an interesting photo because their legs are missing. I enjoyed the foal of course. And watching the Olympics has been fun for us this year. Often, we are too busy and distracted to catch any of it. Also, Olympics broadcasting is usually on a paid TV service that we have not purchased. But this year we have access and it has been marvelous. At my Belle Brigade party yesterday, the father and the sons of the family are obsessed with volleyball, so were absent for most of the party because they were watching the match. It’s so fun.
Thanks vey much, Crystal
A lot going on in the towns today. I love that donkey foal!
Thank you very much, Barbara
Such sweet donkeys
Thank you very much, Sheree
That foal is so cute. Martin is an incredible worker
Thank you very much, Robbie. He is a real treasure
They are so cute! What a lovely day!
Thank you very much, Riba