This was the first time I had left the house since my catheter removal yesterday morning. I therefore stayed in the car throughout, yet rather longer than I would have wished.
After Jackie bought some tulip and daffodil bulbs at Otter Nurseries this afternoon we were thwarted in our intended forest drive by two factors. First our egress from Newbridge drive onto Christchurch Road was stalled by
a very recent crash site causing
a long tailback which had not been cleared when we returned home.
Our chosen route to the east was then closed for road repairs and we were forced down
Snooks Lane. Take a good look at this, because we were not the only ones at what is near enough our rush hour, trying to avoid the continuing blockage along the road on which we live. Snooks Lane wasn’t one of them, but there were other similar winding routes congested by others. Fortunately Jackie got us home.
A gathering of geese now monopolised Little Hatchet Pond as they floated among the water lilies, so we took a gander at them. Passing
walkers and a wagtail, we then made our sluggish way home.
This evening we dined at Rokali’s where I enjoyed Methi Goust and a chapati while Jackie’s choice was chicken biriani; I drank Kingfisher and Jackie drank Diet Coke. As always, the service was friendly and efficient, despite a gathering of customers from the Bournemouth air show.
Wow, there are so many Canada Geese there! They are a long way from Canada. I wonder if they all have passports? Sorry about the traffic backup, guys, you would not like driving around Las Vegas!
Thanks very much, John
You’re welcome sir!
I can tell you’re feeling better from the alliteration in the penultimate paragraph.
Your gander at the geese produced some lovely shots–I love the header.
Tailback is so descriptive. I don’t think anyone says that here.
Thank you very much, Merril. You are right about the alliteration – for a day or two the words haven’t come easily
You’re welcome, Derrick. I’m glad you’re feeling more yourself.
Glad to hear you’re getting back to something more like normal. Jealous about dinner at Rokali’s! You could have picked up a take-away for me! Xx
Thanks very much, Jessie XX
A very inconvenient drive for your trip out, but you still to take wonderful photos, especially those of Hatchet Pond and the Geese …
Thank you so much, Ivor
After all that road trip that, the teeny tiny wagtail got a mention. Love it. So good to know you are feeling well enough to go out. And, enjoy a Kingfisher. An Australia wine, I think.
This is an Indian beer. Thanks very much, Chrissy
Accidents are a bane to everyone, whether actively involved in the accident or the traffic back-up. Really enjoyed your geese puns, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Pat
I must say that having spent so many years in a quiet place as far as traffic goes, I would find it very hard to live with so many cars on every side. I am glad that you could get out even though it was a slow journey.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. This was very exceptional here
Wow! That is a lot of geese, Derrick, and stunning captures. As far as traffic goes, you don’t want to drive in Atlanta. If Jackie was driving, you could probably read a novel by the time you got to your destination.
Thanks very much, Eugi. If you have time, the (short) third paragraph of this earlier post might amuse you: https://derrickjknight.com/2022/01/20/a-knights-tale-94-the-stepping-stone-community/
Sorry you were thwarted from your forest drive, but glad you got home and got to see some geese along the way. I think Canadian geese are beautiful birds.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. They are, but they do leave such a mess
I’m glad you chose the water lilies for your header photo. We don’t have pink ones around here, and it’s always a pleasure to see them.
Thank you very much, Linda
That must have been irritating to sit in traffic for so long. At least you got a goodly gander at geese.
Thanks very much, Laurie 🙂
Good to see that you’re out and about again 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Lovely light, in the water lilies photos, and the geese floating on the lake 🙂
Thank you very much, Nicole
Such a shame that the traffic accident and detours marred your first day out. I’m pleased you felt well enough to eat out in the evening.
Thank you very much, Sue. Going out again was an effort of will, but I enjoyed the meal and ate it all
I’m quite sure it WAS an effort.You’ve had a lot to deal with both physically and mentally. 🤗
Life has its compensations. In this case geese and a wagtail. I love the latter and feel privileged should they visit out garden. I can hear Egyptian Geese honking in the dam below where we live – it is good to see your Canadian visitors 🙂
Thank you so much, Anne
The ponds look lovely. It needs more attention for so many lilies and birds.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Beautiful photos even from the car!
Thank you very much, Riba
Such lovely photos! I especially love seeing all of the birds! Love that header photo and your great title of g-words! 🙂
We have relatives who live where there are lots of geese…I find them beautiful…my relatives find them loud and messy. 🙂
So glad you felt well enough to venture out and have a photographic-adventure. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
Your pics are gorgeous!
Thank you very much, Luisa
As always, you’re most welcome!
There are too many cars! We have trouble here too. Reckless drivers cause accidents which cause lots of delays. Glad you are on the mend.
Thank you very much, Sherry
The pond and geese look beautiful. Wonderful pictures with greenery all around.
Thank you very much, Kritika
🙂 🙂
Hi Derrick, do you normally have that many geese around you? Ours have started to return this week. Hope you are feeling well.
Thanks very much, Barbara. They are comparatively new at this location, but they are usually all over our waterways
Glad you’re now out and about, even if it’s only in the car
Thanks very much, Sheree
Traffic jams are not much fun to be out in, and I am glad you had an alternate route. The snow geese and wagtails were a nice photo catch.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I love the first photo of the geese. (Nice pun, too!)
Thanks very much, Liz. I’m pleased you liked that
You’re welcome, Derrick.