Having added many more pictures to my iPhotos in the last month I am starting to get a move on in my culling process.
These are retained from https://derrickjknight.com/2015/02/06/fundraising/
Two days ago Becky, Flo, Dillon and Ian went on a shopping trip to Lymington, intending among other things to buy a coat at Mountain Warehouse, where they had been encouraging me to enquire about Nordic Walking Poles for myself. On their return I asked whether they had seen any of those aids in there. “No”, said our daughter, not exactly making eye contact. A few minutes later, after a parental disappearance, Ellie presented me with a lengthy wrapped parcel.
You know what was in it.
I tried them out walking around the garden this afternoon. They are very helpful.
This evening we all dined at the regenerated Royal Oak pub three doors away. The have been numerous ownerships and managers trying to make a go of the establishment in the ten years we have lived here. They only opened on the 6th of December, have settled in well, are friendly, efficient , and very reasonably priced. We all enjoyed our choices, mine being various types of game suet pudding, carrots, green beans, red cabbage, chips, and gravy, followed by a giant lemon curd Eton mess, and accompanied by a dark coloured draft bitter the name of which I have forgotten. We will visit again, at which time I will take a camera in preparation for featuring the establishment.
I’ve heard walking poles are a great tool. Cheerful Monk/Jean uses them.
Thank you very much, Catherine
Some fun photos to keep.
I assume we will soon have photos of you with your Nordic Walking Poles, too. 🙂
I hope so, Merril. Thank you very much
I’m glad the poles are helping you, Derrick, and why were you in the bathtub covered in white? 😂🤭
I see people using poles a lot now – great idea!
Thanks very much, Barbara
I hope that you find the walking poles as useful as I do. I found that it took me a while to find the best way to use and get comfortable with them.
I’m sure I will, Tootlepedal. Much reduced pain already. Thanks very much.
Oh, I remember the-lying-in-a-bathtub-of-porridge episode! I like the sound of that lemon curd Eton mess. (I could make a meal of it.)
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, William.
Impressive donation to charity, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Pat
I remember the fundraising post! Those are great memories, Derrick.
How thoughtful of little Ellie to present you with a gift of walking poles! 🙂 They are a good idea.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. I am so pleased at your memory of my earlier posts
It’s a good thing you’re keeping those great fundraising photos – definitely favorites! I’ve been thinking about trying those walking poles for hiking. Glad they’re helping.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. Better balance, less pain
I have had a set of walking poles for a couple of years, but have not yet got round to using them. I really should have a go. How does it feel to be a good example?
Nice porridge photos. 🙂
Thanks very much, Quercus. The biggest surprise for me was the lack of pain in my knees at each step.
I really must try harder.
Lovely photos Derrick 😊.
Great photos full of fun memories, Derrick. Good luck with the walking poles and I hope they are helping.
They will help, Eugi. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Fun days!!
Thank you very much, GP
Some fun photos!I loved them
Wishing you and yours a Prosperous and Healthy Year!
You, too, Luisa. Thanks very much
These pictures are a riot. Thaks Derrick. Happy New Year.
Thank you so much, Sherry. You, too
Fun memories.. and useful walking poles. Life is good.
Thank you very much, Val
I have been using walkng poles on uneven ground for some time now – they make a marvellous difference!
Don’t they just. Thank you very much, Ann
I bought some Nordic Poles from a walking shop. The chap you sold them to me , knew his stuff. He said that it will take a long time to master how to use them but if I kept trying to use them, they could be the best walking investment I’ve made.
That looks about right, Gary. Thank you very much
A thoughtful gift.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Great pics Derrick!
Thanks very much, Lindsey
The photos are hilarious; I am glad they are retained rather than culled.
I am also glad you found the walking poles helpful, Derrick.
As a curious cat, I had to look up the recipe for lemon Curd Eton Mess, and now I have to make it.
Many thanks, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.