This morning, among his other tasks, Martin installed our new waterbutt; and assembled and set up
the new arch for the wayward Compassion Rose which was determined to plough its own furrow. Having accepted that the plant would insist on its own direction we have given it a new support, since the last one had blown down. It has now been well trained.
At lunchtime Craig from Tom Sutton Heating came to check on the recently blown through pipes to the radiator beside my chair. He is of the opinion that the problem concerns the diameter of the pipes. It will need to be discussed with Ronan, who is on a week’s holiday.
After lunch we drove to the pharmacy at Milford to collect medication, and afterwards to Everton Post Office for cash, spring onions, and orange juice. We continued on a forest drive.
An interesting cloud formation appeared over the heather landscape
in which various ponies foraged.
More, including an almost full grown foal from earlier in the year, enjoyed the moisture of the seasonal pool along Bisterne Close.
Tiny yellow mushrooms pierced the ancient bank of Mill Lane among the exposed roots and ferns in the dappled woodland.
Further along the lane one of the several groups of young campers out today checked on Mill Lawn.
Later, I didn’t quite finish “4.50 From Paddington”.
This evening we dined on maple barbecue belly of pork; fried potatoes and onions; crisp carrots; firm broccoli and cauliflower; and tender cabbage with cauliflower leaves.
I wondered what those tiny orange bits were. Love the shot of the horse bending to much grass right before the mushroom pix.
Thanks very much, Judy. We thought they were leaves at first
I thought so, too. Broken up bits of fallen leaves.
Lucky you! Head back there tomorrow and pick all those yellow mushrooms—they look just like my favorite chanterelles! Send them my way!
I wouldn’t dare 🙂
They’re absolutely delicious and really easy to identify! But you’re right—never eat something just because someone on the internet said so. It’s always better to be safe! 🙂
” cash, spring onions, and orange juice.” All in the post office 🙂
A real boon, Bridget. Especially as the banks are all closed. Thank you very much
Thanks very much, Bridget. A real boon. Strangely enough, our house was once such a facility
I love the ponies and the tree root photos, they seem so ancient! All very beautiful photos, Derrick. I had to look up what a water butt is, it seems very handy to have! Dinner sounds so delicious too. ❤️😊
We cannot get cash, spring onions, and orange juice at our post office, only stamps, envelopes, cards, and boxes.
Such a wonderful variety of photos. I especially love the cloud formation and the sun-illuminated tree toes. 🙂
Now he banks are all closed this facility is a real boon. Thanks very much, Merril
We can get cash at many places using a debit card, but it was spring onions and OJ that stood out for me.
Yes – it is a mini supermarket really
Ahh.
Some of our large supermarkets have mini-post offices. 😉
Same here
What a good day…with much accomplished and much beauty to be enjoyed! 🙂
Love the mushrooms keeping the trees-n-roots-n-ferns company! Beautiful! 🙂
Wonderful that Martin got the new water-butt AND the new arch ready to use!
(((HUGS))) for you and Jackie!! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
Are your heating problems ever going to be solved? They seem to be endless.
My sentiments entirely. Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
A full day followed by a superb dinner. Any pannage piggies yet?
No. We have noticed that the acorns haven’t fallen yet. Thank you very much, Pat
I found the photo of the mushrooms, exposed roots, ferns on the ancient shady bank to be very interesting, Derrick … maybe there’s a poem on the way? …
That would be good, Ivor. Thank you very much. At first glance we thought the fungi were fallen leaves
First appearances can be deceiving …
I’m glad you were able to get out into the woodlands. The combination of ferns, mushrooms, and mossy roots are comforting in a primal, earthy way.
I thought you would like that one, JoAnna. Thank you very much
4:50 from Paddington? Funny, read it a few months ago. As often, I like Christie’s “painting” of those times, when there were trains to and fro at all times… (And tea was a solemn affair)
I’m glad you got the arch to stay upright. We live in the country and the winds rarely stop. I have given up on anything not cemented in the ground. I had formed 2 wisteria vines into beautiful trees. We staked them with heavy steel pipes and chains and the wind still blew them over. I gave up as it was exhausting fixing them and we cut them down. Luckily my wisteria on our 50’ arbor hasn’t given me any problems as the wind is blocked by our pole barn. I could take that drive by the horses everyday. The horses and views of the land is so beautiful. The clouds were interesting to look at Derrick.
Thank you very much, Diane. Your winds are even worse than ours
A delightful array of pictures to enjoy. Possibly getting the pipes replaced sounds like an horrendous job!
Thanks very much, Anne
So many ponies – how great is that?!
Your trees always seem to make a statement!
Thank you very much, GP
Such lovely photos of flora and fauna, Derrick, and I am glad the waterbutt was installed. We are celebrating the installation of a new A/C unit in our apartment. It’s been a long, hot and humid summer for us having to deal with a broken system.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Lovely. Roots and clouds catch my interest when I walk in the woods. So much personality in each! You show that well in your photography. Glad you’re letting the roses “have their way” yet with some guidance and structure. 🙂
Thank you so much, Pam
Beautiful photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I love looking for shapes in the clouds. Dream-stuff. 🙂
The garden is just lovely, a haven
Thank you so much, Rose
Another great day by the look of it. A lot of plumbing problems come down to the size of the pipework, as my recent stay in hospital will attest. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Quercus
Nice work in the garden! I hope the rose is happy. Good idea to get that pipe fixed before Christmas.
Thanks very much, Laurie
I read this the other day but my comment hasn’t appeared. I’m assuming it’s another where I forgot to press SEND! I’m glad the water but is now in place.
Thank you very much, Sue
That is a beautiful wild sky and peaceful ponies grazing under it. “A rose that wants to plough its own furrow”. It sounds like the rose has you well trained to its needs. 🙂
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Overall a beautiful day!
Wonderful photos again Derrick
Thank you very much, Gary
It’s looking very autumnal Derrick
Yes. Thanks very much, Sheree