Having watched the opening match of Six Nations Rugby Tournament 2025 between France and Wales yesterday evening, today I watched the matches between Scotland and Italy and between England and Ireland.
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This evening we dined on second helpings of yesterday’s baked gammon meal, with fresh potatoes, runner beans, and spinach. We drank the same beverages as before.
I remember the coot story, and the once about being lucky to be here. My own father was over in the Pacific during the war, and had been cut down the back with a bayonet. He survived, and I am here.
We were both born to survivors, Lavinia. Thank you very much
You do know how to stay occupied. No Brontes today?
No time. Thank you very much, Pat
I’m fascinated by architectual follies.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Did you enjoy the rugby? I get so cross about everything that I don’t enjoy it much at all these days.
Strangely enough, I enjoyed the England/Ireland one most. Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
A break from the Brontes to watch rugby? I love your balance!
Thank you so much, Donna
I’m thankful that you exist, especially considering all the lives you’ve touched in positive ways, including sharing your beautiful photos and helping that fuzzy coot chick.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
I enjoyed your fascinating story about your father’s perilous time during the evacuation of Dunkirk … thank you for sharing, Derrick …
Much appreciated, Ivor
My second son was seven weeks premature and weighed 3 pounds 13 ounces. He too has grown up to be a wonderful young man 🙂
I’m so glad you exist, survived, lived, and are still living a well-seasoned life. You bring so much joy to so many people. 🙂 ❤️
I was born with 3 health issues and my parents were told I would not survive past 1 year. Well, goodness, here I am all these decades later (many many many decades later 🙂 ).
(((HUGS))) for you and Jackie!! ❤️❤️
I am also pleased that you made it through. You may know that I was born 7 weeks early in 1942, which seems another miracle. Thank you very much from each of us, Carolyn XX
You’re welcome! And thank you! 🙂
You know how to keep yourself entertained during dreary UK winters.
Thank you very much, Robbie
England oh England…. I don’t know why I do it! Still onwards in feeble exprctation…
Thanks very much, Geoff
Dreary UK winters! How very dare you!
Thanks a lot Geoff. I always look for you in the crowds,
It was moving to reread that first post with your mother’s visit post lockdown and the remembrance of your father’s experience at Dunkirk. You were a big premie!
Only 5lbs, 6 oz. Thanks very much, Merril
My older child was 10 days early, and they were 5 lbs. 5 oz. Apparently that was my weight, too, my mom said.
Another busy day for you.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome
Lovely to read again of Mum’s post Covid visit. I wonder what happened to the coot chick. I’m hoping it simply flew the nest. Over the years, we have had a few move into the little island in the smaller pond in our side field near the house.
The coot did disappear from our little pond but we never did find it. When James Bird found it all its siblings had been killed. Thank you very much
I am glad I have read The Knight’s Tale in its entirety. It has deepened my understanding of the life of a true British intellectual gentleman, one with a generous heart and a fine sense of humor.
The baby coot is cute. What happened to it?
Thank you so very much, Dolly. The coot disappeared from our small pond. Unfortunately it probably didn’t survive
My pleasure, Derrick.
I am sorry that the little creature probably did not survive.
Watching rugby is a lot more fun when it’s not England
Thanks very much, Gary
Good start to the tournament for French and Irish
Yes. Thanks very much, Sheree
A good day 🙂
Thank you very much, Riba