This morning I watched the highlights of yesterday’s start of the third test match between England and Sri Lanka, much of which was lost to rain and bad light.
For the rest of the day, tired of photographing raindrops, I settled down with Maria de Zayas and published
While reading I faced the dahlias Elizabeth had brought me as a get well gift.
Three days ago when we arrived home from a rainy forest drive we found a boxed waterbutt from Amazon on our doorstep. We brought it
inside in order to unpack it when the rain stops. It is still there.
This evening we repeated last night’s pasta arrabbiata with which I finished the Fleurie.
I don’t think you’ll have a problem filling the waterbutt.
Thank you very much, Merril
Irony is a fickle thing. Hope you can get your water butt out there where it can be of some use for the next rain cycle. You meal sounds delicious, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Pat
I’ve never heard of a Waterbutt.
Apparently you call it rain barrel. hanks very much, John
My brother is complaining of a drought in Derby!
A waterbutt! YAY! My dad was an amazing farmer/gardener and he always collected rain in rain barrels to use in watering plants and trees…even to water indoor plants. Trees and plants just seem to perk up more and be healthier with rain water. 🙂
Those dahlias from Elizabeth just brighten up the room…and I bet they bring smiles to faces, too. What a thoughtful gift! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
PS…Is it bad that at my well-seasoned-age the word “waterbutt” still makes me giggle?
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Keep on giggling XX
I had to look up what a waterbutt is. A very useful apparatus, I’d say!
Thank you very much, Liz. Our other one is leaking, but we have had enough rain to keep it full
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A quote for your Waterbutt …
“A wave is never found alone, but is mingled with as many other waves as there are uneven places in the object where the said wave is produced.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
Thank you very much for that, Ivor
The dahlia arrangement is lovely. I had never heard of a waterbutt. Apparently it’s for collecting rainwater. Good idea.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I am not getting your posts in my notification!! 😕😕
The dahlias are so nice. I was hoping you would show us a photo. <3
Thanks very much, Crystal XX
I, too, had to look up water butt. Now I know.
And I now know rain barrels. Thanks very much, Laurie
Yes, rain barrels.
I had never heard the term ‘waterbutt’ before, but I did grow up with rainbarrels. I hope that you get to unpack yours soon!
Thank you very much, Donna. A good word for them
I had to look up “waterbutt”, too. I know those as “rainbarrels” here.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. Another new word for me.
Have never heard of a waterbutt! But now I’m enlightened. Lovely flowers too. I used to a HUGE cricket supporter when I was younger. Loved to play too. Happy Sunday Derrick!
Thanks very much, Miriam
The dahlias are a cheerfully cheering gift 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne
Elizabeth’s flowers are so pretty. I used to have a waterbutt, but it’s disappeared… who knows where!
Thanks very much, Sue
Hope you are improving.
You taught me a new word, since I’m one of those that grew up with water barrels.
Likewise – I didn’t know about rain barrels, which I have to say is more understandable. Thanks very much, GP
Waterbutt, an interesting term for a rain barrels. The dahlias are lovely.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
“Lost to rain and bad light! – the story of my summer.
Yes, Thanks a lot, Quercus
A waterbutt? Need to google it 🙂
Rain barrel to Americans. Thanks vey much, Riba
They’re a great idea but watch out as static water tends to attract mozzies – I speak from bitter experience.
Thanks very much, Sheree. When we moved in we used to get mozzies from stagnant water in the unoccupied garden next door