This morning we transported ten more green refuse bags and various wooden and plastic items that we decided had no more recycling life to Efford Recycling Centre and returned with a cast iron chair with no seat; a heavy concrete plinth; a sound kneeling stool which is no longer marketed; a metal plant stand; and one of our own large plastic containers which had been used to transport pieces of wood and now may perhaps be placed in the chair with no seat.
We continued into the forest where, at Portmore,
it was possible to distinguish sheep from goats.
Had the sheep lived in one of many Mediterranean climes, it may have
been fed on cardoon, a thistle like example of which was found around the corner in Pilley https://derrickjknight.com/2015/07/05/yarntons-cardoon/
Also at Pilley a young horse rider paused on the verge to allow us to pass, and we encountered
ponies reflected in the lake, now filling up. In the distance beyond those in the second picture in this gallery can be seen the
dappled grey Shetland we had passed earlier; the other sports the recently trimmed tail indicating that it had featured in last month’s annual round-up known as The Drift. https://derrickjknight.com/2016/08/30/the-drift/
After lunch I photographed our bumper recycling haul.
This evening we dined on roast lamb, mint sauce, boiled potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and mangetouts, with which I drank a little more of the Malbec.
You two need a pickup truck to haul the recycling to the recycling center. Or, centre.
Thank you very much, John
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Sounds like a productive day with some great finds! The forest scenes, especially the ponies by the lake, must have been lovely. And your dinner—roast lamb with mint sauce—sounds delicious! Enjoy the Malbec! 🙂
Thank you very much, Ilze
I especially loved the Shetland ponies!
Jackie’s dinner sounds wonderful!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Another gorgeous country drive. I’m impressed how much that little car can haul both to and from the Recycling Center.
Thank you very much, Pat
The dappled grey Shetland is very attractive.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A wonderful day to be outdoors 🙂 Looks like great finds for your garden.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
LOL! Love your recycling stories. Our little city doesn’t recycle a lot. Sad really. Local council members just like making outrages plans with no results. The horses are beautiful as usual.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
Who lifts all this stuff into the car? I liked your sheep and goats.
Usually me, but it needed both of us to shift the plinth. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Such a resourceful pair, nothing is wasted with you two. Well done!
I love the markings on the little grey Shetland.
Thank you very much, Sue
So many handsome herbivores! Great job on the recycling. 🙂
Thank you very much, JoAnna
That is a wicked good haul. Love how you two recycle. When I first saw the pony, I at first thought it was spattered with mud. Only when I enlarged the picture did I see that the gray was part of the coloring.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Quite a load. The thistle picture intrigued me.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Love the pony in the lake but wow! the haul. Last time you came with nothing. But this time you really made up for it.
Thanks very much, John. Jackie had eyed the chair last time and hoped it would still be there today
It is fun seeing goats for a change 🙂 What a haul you and Jackie brought back!
Thank you very much, Anne
Great recycling!
And wonderful items to “adopt” and give a home to! 🙂
Sweet sheep! Gleeful goats! Pretty ponies!
We have some thistles that grow near us. I’ve always enjoyed seeing them…they are kinda’ otherworldly. 🙂
(((HUGS))) to you and Jackie!! ❤️❤️
PS…How are you feeling today?
Thank you very much, Carolyn. I continue to improve. XX
Good! 🙂
Fantastic photos !!!
Thank you very much, GP
Never a dull moment at your house! You must be feeling better.
Yes, thanks very much, Merril. Took it easy today.
Probably a good thing. 🙂
Love the recycling haul! And, of course, the ponies are always adorable. ~Ed.
Thank you very much, Ed
I so enjoy reading about your daily adventures Derrick, the dinner as well …yum!
Thank you very much, Holly
Thank you Derrick.