On this cooler, pleasant, summer afternoon, after a visit to Ferndene Farm Shop for the purchase of vegetables and salad ingredients,
we took a forest drive via Beckley Common Road.
After passing ponies in shade alongside Pound Lane, we turned off into a car park whence we admired the
landscape with heather
and a variety of daisy slightly larger than normal but smaller than marguerites.
Further down the road we turned into Burley which
was pulsating with visitors.
Cattle having slaked their thirst in the stream under the ford on Forest Road wandered slowly up the road frustrating some drivers while
ponies further along sheltered beneath the usual trees,
adopting their customary head to tail fly whisk technique.
This grey seemed to have caused a kerfuffle resulting in thudding head butts, sudden scattering, and clopping on the tarmac. I was pleased I was no nearer these heavy animals whose hooves could have landed on my sandalled feet.
Along Holmsley Passage on our way home we followed a cyclist climbing the hill. When he reached the top, he pulled over to the gravel on his left and we exchanged waves.
This evening we dined on baked smoked haddock; piquant cauliflower cheese; tender green beans; boiled new potatoes and carrots al dente, with which I finished the Tempranillo.
Cooler temps and the ponies all look very inviting. Will my favorite pannage piggies be out in September or October? You did have another tasty sounding meal. We are having left over turkey sandwiches from a winery, along with some rose from that winery.
Probably September, Pat. Thank you very much
Ahh dinner sounds delicious! I’m glad that your weather was cooler today, before you k ow it the snow will be flying!
Thanks very much, John
You’re welcome, sir. 🤙🏻
I am glad that the cyclist eventually pulled over. It is hard to stop on a hill and get going again.
Lovely photos…I especially enjoy the ponies and their shade relief…AND the sweet friendly daisies! 🙂 Speaking of shade…grateful for those who planted the trees!
Eek on the grey causing a kerfluffle!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Lovely photos…I especially enjoy the ponies and their shade relief…AND the sweet friendly daisies! 🙂 Speaking of shade…grateful for those who planted the trees!
Eek on the grey causing a kerfluffle!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
A wonderful photo of the shady forest archway along Beckley Common Road. Very cool looking indeed, Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
A beautiful day out. I am looking forward to sunny days.🌞 Been cold and wet this winter.
Temperatures seem to be easing
Yes – for you, too, but not Greece
Sadly not there
I’m pleased to hear you were far enough back from the ponies when the grey caused the fuss.
Yes. Relief for me, too, Sue. Thank you very much
Lovely street photogrphy.
I enjoy seeing all of these ponies 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne
You know me, I’m lovin’ the animals; especially the white ponies in the distance.
Thanks very much, GP. I was lucky to get those while Jackie was driving pretty fast
Good catch!
Best not to be in the middle of horse politics. They are big animals. Glad the weather was cooler. High heat is both draining and dangerous.
Thank you very much, Laurie
What a fabulous shot of the pony whisking away the flies with his tail.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The ponies, cattle and heather are all so beautiful. Once again, you truly do live in a magical place.
Thank you very much, Donna.
We never really got passed warm, the wind was too strong and cool.
Thank you very much, Gary
I missed this post from the other day. I especially like your header photo.
Thank you. so much, Merril
I am glad you did not get near the ponies with those sandalled feet, Derrick! It doesn’t take much to break bones if one steps on you.
I’m sure. That will be a lesson to me. Thank you very much, Lavinia
Beautiful photo of the shady road.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.
I do appreciate a sun-dappled lane.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.