When yesterday I photographed apples on the tree in the Rose Garden, this was a gentle reminder to Jackie to pick them because I can’t get into the plot. She took the hint and plucked all seven today.
We normally eat our lunch from plates resting on our knees on the sofa while watching Antiques Road Trip, through which I invariably doze off. Today we watched the final episode of Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams, for which I kept awake, and later posted
On another miserably wet, windy, soggy-cloud day the parasols once again were tied up and chairs laid on the ground. I then read more of ‘The People’s Act of Love’.
This evening we dined on Shepherd’s pie topped with potato slices; tasty Brussels sprouts; crunchy carrots; and tender spinach, with which I finished the Cötes du Rhöne Villages
Sounds wonderful and delicious. Never met any Cotes du Rhone I didn’t like.
Thanks very much, Pat. So reliable
We have the same weather here. Will the apples be eaten raw or baked into something? Either way, it’s lovely Jackie can pick them from the tree in the garden.
Most likely eaten raw – but you never know. Merril. Thanks very much
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Yay for apples on trees in the garden. Hope the wind wasn’t too bad.
Thanks vey much, Laurie
Looks like a good day to stay inside and read!
Thanks very much, Barbara
Could a tasty apple pie be in the offing?
Could well be, Liz. Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I echo Book Club Mom’s remark.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I have seen a TV show on our public stations here with the same name, Derrick, an interesting show! Shepherd’s Pie sounds delicious. 😋
Same here weather wise, but most of our apples are hitting the ground in the strong winds
Thank you very much, Gary
Even soggy with chair laid down, your garden patio looks good. Glad Jackie got those apples!
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Freddie’s story sound like an interesting one, Derrick
Thank you very much, Ivor
You’re welcome
I remembered the apple trees we saw by the side of the roað in Walldorf. They were not ready to pluck when we were there.
It all sounds very pleasant! Especially the dozing off–or not.
Thank you very much, Luanne
Tied up parasol and laid down chair signal a truce with the elements.
Thanks very much, Uma
Miserable weather is perfect for reading!
Not pleasant weather is it? My heating is back on for part of the day. We are having exactly the same meal as yours this evening and including the sprouts!
Thanks very much, Sue. Great minds.
Reading is a joy any day, but especially on a dreary day.
Ooh, apples! YUM!
Guess what? We are fixing Shepherd’s pie tonight!
(((HUGS))) for you and Jackie…and ❤️❤️!!
Thank you so much Carolyn XX
Hmm, I love apples and even more so, apple pie.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Fresh autumn apples from one’s own trees are the best tasting! Still dry, and now on the cooler side over here. We had our first frost this morning.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. We were back to T-shirt temperature, although it was still very windy
That does sound like a good day – despite the clouds and damp! 😀
Thank you very much, Donna
Mmm … Cötes du Rhöne – wish I was there to share a glass with you! Celebrate the anniversary of our face-to-face!!
Thank you so much, Jan XX
Looks very windy.
It was. Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Even with furniture on its back the garden looks wonderful.
Thank you very much, John
I’m sorry to hear about the miserable weather. I imagine it becomes quite variable as we enter the autumn months.
The rest of the country is subjected to flooding way out of the ordinary. Thanks very much, Alys