On a warm and largely overcast morning we took a forest drive.
After I had photographed this young lady in her unusual laptop station, we exchanged thumbs up signs.
Many cyclists are on the roads at weekends in September, often with bikes attached to their vehicles. The two in the background had just emerged from Furzey Lane,
variously occupied by ponies and conversationalists. When enlarged in the gallery a fly can be seen making a bee line for the right eye of the pony blocking our way. The couple engaged in chatting with the car driver all seemed content to block one side of the road in either direction for quite some time. We had already veered round them on our way down the lane and it looked as if the man with his hand in the air was indicating we should do so again. Jackie and others were thus forced to encroach upon the opposite dwelling’s gravel entrance.
A group of ponies sheltered beneath trees alongside Beaulieu Road.
This afternoon I watched the women’s rugby match between Scotland and Fiji on BBC iPlayer; and later the highlights of the men’s T20 cricket match between England and Australia.
As I indicated yesterday, this evening’s dinner was a variation on last night’s – I enjoyed Jackie’s portion of the Peri Peri chicken kebabs, while she baked her own chicken pieces sprinkled with Batt’s BBQ seasoning – taken with her colourful savoury rice and similar vegetables.
Looks like blocking traffic is not cause for stress for some visiting pedestrians. You all are so cordial and patient.
Thank you very much, Pat
The girl in the tree reminds me of myself as a kid. I always carried my book into our cherry tree, which was branched in just the right way for comfortable reading.
How lovely. I’m pleased to have prompted that memory. Thanks very much, Linda
I, too, have never seen someone perched with a laptop in a tree. Doesn’t look very comfortable, but this is from the point of view of someone who is not quite as limber as she once was.
Me, too, Laurie. Thank you very much
I used to climb trees and build a little table to sit up there and eat! The ponies on the roads would be difficult to adjust to, I would be afraid of hitting them by accident, Derrick. 😢
I love the girl up a tree with her laptop!
Yes, me too, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I absolutely love your forest drives and the images that you share. Makes me feel like I am right there!
I’m pleased. Thank you very much, Donna
Wow, lots of patience required while travelling your narrow country roads, Derrick
Yes – fortunately we are seldom in a hurry
Such beautiful forest-drive photos!
The little girl and her laptop! Sweet! When I was a little girl I climbed trees and often took a book with me so I could read in quiet peace. (Being one of eight kids I needed my space up there! 🙂 ) Thank you for bringing back some sweet memories for me! 🙂
(((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️ for you and Jackie!! 🙂
I am pleased to have prompted those memories, Carolyn. Thank you very much from each of us XX
I think I’d like that girl in the tree with her laptop. I really like the grey ponies on the verge photo (#5)–colors and composition.
Thank you so much, Merril
A big win at rugby for Scotland is most unusual. Hooray for the ladies.
Yes, indeed. And they have a good goal kicker. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Rainy morning from here Derrick. You have captured the girl up the tree well.
Thank you very much, Arlene
I have never seen a laptop up a tree! That is a first for me. Thank you for taking readers along on your forest drives, Derrick and Jackie.
That looks like a young pony with the short tail who was blocking the road in that last panel of 6 photos. One of this year’s crop almost grown up?
Thank you very much from each of us, Lavinia. You are right about the pony
I think I would be more patient with ponies blocking the road than with people having a conversation. Love the young pony and the young girl in the tree.
Indeed. Thank you very much, JoAnna
The laptop in the tree was a surprise. What a great drive and wonderful pictures.
Thank you very much, Bridget
I wonder what made the tree a suitable laptop station? You have treated us to a lovely variety of photographs today. The couple chatting to the motorist obviously have little idea of the impact their conversation is having on other motorists – though the driver is also to blame 🙂
Quite so, Anne. I think the laptop station was fun, and there was also a group of rising branches that made a natural seat. Thank you very much
A Tree desk! How good is that! Love it. It must be the perfect time for camping and bike trips there. Jackie, you must be the best cook ever. I’m not loving cooking anymore but then, after cooking 5 course meals for RAAF officers we entertained during Norm’s years in the Air force, I think I have a good excuse. Can we come to tea, Jackie?
Jackie would welcome you, Chrissy. Thank you very much
The ponies are looking so nice and healthy!
They are, GP. Thank you very much
I didn’t had a laptop but the girl in the tree reminds me of myself as a kid
As so many of my readers, Ilze. Thank you very much
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Beautiful forest drive, Derrick. The girl in the tree reminds me of my childhood. I used to climb trees and read my books.
It is delightful to see how many readers did the same, Eugi. Thank you very much
Yes, I noticed that in the comments, and you’re welcome, Derrick.
I see many folks love the girl in the tree. Me too.
Thanks very much, Sherry
The girl in the tree I once was with a good book.
I’ll bet. Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
I always enjoy seeing the ponies and hearing about your evening meal. Jackie gives me ideas for what I might fix for our dinner!!
Thank you very much, Jan
The young lady with the laptop in her unusual perch reminds me of my younger days when few could dislodge me from my lofty haunts in windswept summers. Except that, I had hard copies of stuff!
A fine image conjured up, Uma. Thank you very much
I love the image of the young girl in the tree; what a surprise.
Thank you very much, Sue