This morning we transported eight bags of garden refuse, a rusted sack barrow, and two lidless dustbins surplus to our requirements, to Efford Recycling Centre.
The blue-sky-bright sunshine belied the acute chill in the air as we took a forest drive towards the end of the afternoon.
The postbox outside the eponymously named cottage on Wootton Road sports an Armistice memorial.
Autumn colour lingers along Holmsley Passage where the stream ripples across the larger ford;
along the Bisterne Close woodland fallen leaves and mossy trunks were lit by late shafts of sunlight,
and a bay pony cropped and chewed holly leaves impervious to prickles in her leather-lined jaws.
We were just in time for sunset at Barton on Sea’s Marine Drive East,
where cloud colour was muted when looking east.
This evening we dined on breaded scampi, chips, onion rings, and peas.
The sunset was very beautiful, Derrick! ❤️🌞
Beautiful sunset!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Love leaves in the sunlight!
Thank you very much, Ilze
Beautiful photos.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
I am glad that you felt well enough to bring us these fine pictures. Can your car drive to the recycling centre all by itself? It should know the way by now.
Lovely sunset.
Thank you very much, Arlene
I’m trying to decide which pictures I prefer but cannot. All are so lovely.
Thank you very much, Dale
My pleasure 🙂
Lovely photos Derrick. I was going to comment on the lovely sunset and realized from the comments that was all everyone could see. It’s really beautiful
Thank you so much, Mimi
I’m glad you caught that beautiful sunset, and, of course, I love the mossy trunks and autumn leaves.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
The Armistice memorial really touched me. I wonder if I have seen this one before. It’s small and simple and has an important message. Also, for some reason I just love the photo of the pony, and the leather-lined jaws. Your prose was shining once more. <3
Thank you very much, Crystal XX
These are beautiful photographs which catch both the light at its best and the pastels in the lack of it.
Thank you so much, Anne
I’m glad you were able to watch the sunset. It sounds like a lovely afternoon.
Thank you very much, Alys
Gorgeous photos! Such a lovely sunset! Those clouds sure added to the sensation show! 🙂
BTW…your light and shadows photos are always to beautiful and artistic!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
❤️, prayers, and (((HUGS))) for you and Jackie
XX
What a gorgeous sunset! Beautiful photos Derrick! And that postbox is always trendy 🙂
Thank you very much, Riba
It sounds like a productive day with a beautiful drive as your reward. The autumn colors are lovely, and the sunset is stunning.
Thank you so much, Merril
What a lovely late afternoon drive. I’m so glad you caught the sunset, and the image of the pony deserves framing.
Thank you so much, Sue
The pony didn’t look too wet, eh?
How lovely to capture such a gorgeous sunset!
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Stunning photo of those gray clouds streaking the sky.
What a beautiful sunset, and a happy mailbox surprise. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much, msw
I always am partial to your sunset photos. So peaceful!
Thank you very much, Jan. You do have one, of course
I love the angled golden light in those forest photos, and sunset was beautiful.
Horses and ponies seem to be able to eat many prickly plants with impunity.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Beautiful sunset photo
Thank you very much, Gary. Good praise coming from you
Such beautiful photographs.
Thank you very much, Robbie
During these gray autumn days in Latvia, catching a glimpse of the sunset always brings me joy! Thank you for sharing.
Much appreciated, Ilze
Gorgeous photos: Sunset, pony, and the crocheted veteran with poppy. Dinner also sounds fabulous, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Pat
Beautiful afternoon sun shots, Derrick. I enjoyed the ride.
Thank you very much, Steve
Scampi and chips – back to 1970s!
Exactly. I think this was my first time, Sheree. Thanks very much.
As a kid, this was my favourite meal at a number of restaurants
Lovely photos!!
Thank you very much, Ed