Clearly not a day for going out,
photographing a few snowdrops on the circuit round the garden, I practiced with my Nordic walking poles through icy drizzle, taking the same route as yesterday, this time turning back at No. 19 Downton Lane during a total of 14 minutes.
Later I carried out a little iPhotos culling, retaining just three from
The afternoon belonged to Six Nations rugby, beginning with Italy v. Wales, followed by England v. France.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome chicken and vegetable stewp with crusty bread rolls.
Keep up the walking, Derrick. Great exercise, as you well know. Love the canal photo.
Thank you very much, Steve
A day well spent, Derrick. Good to hear you’re using the walking poles – those things are great.
Thank you very much, Barbara
Sounds very sensible, home bound!
Spring will arrive soon, followed by summer and your forest etc, will still be there for you and Jackie
Thank you so much, Catherine
I bumped into this by accident today, and thought you’d get a kick out of it. It’s a fine James Taylor song poorly performed, but it does have some neat footage of vintage steam equipment and the English countryside!
Thank you very much, Linda. I agree – he certainly Killed that one.
Hi, Derrick – This sounds like a great day, despite not being wonderful weather outside. <3
Thank you very much, Donna XX
But you have some bulbs peeking out??? We have had snowstorms upon snowstorms. But with each one, I whisper, Springgggggg. In our case, it will be 3 more months, but worth the wait. Keep on walkin’!
Thank you so much, Pam
Beautiful share
Thank you very much, Tamvir
Keep up the good work, Derrick. Great day for stewp.
Thank you very much, Pat
Hope Nordic walking poles are good. Take care.
Thank you very much, Rupali
Your photos of the canal and river boats and very interesting, Derrick …
Thank you very much, Ivor
I love the photo with the weeping willow.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Mrs T saw the last few minutes of the England game and said that they were the most exciting that she has ever seen.
Indeed. May Scotland do the same today. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Thanks for your good wishes. It was one of those days, all too frequent in recent Scottish rugby history.
They were also very unlucky
I love all those shades of green! Fourteen minutes is plenty for a rough weather day.
It feels so little. Thanks very much, JoAnna
Congratulations on your win. TWM expected an easy win for France.
England played their best game for a long time. Thank you very much, Sylvie
Great practice for you Derrick….walking.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Your garden looks ready for spring! You have a lot of snow drops, I hope you share them when they open.
I will, Diane. Thank you very much
If only the French hadnāt kept dropping the ball in the first half (deep sigh)
š Thank you very much, Sheree
Sometimes staying in is just the ticket! Especially on a cold or snowy or icy day. š When the weather keeps me in, I see indoor-things staring at me that are waiting to be done. Ha! š
I always find your reflection photos to be so amazing and beautiful! š
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Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
I think 14 minutes in icy drizzle counts as going out! But good for you for practicing with the poles. I like the header shot of the canal with the tree reflections.
Thanks very much, Merril
Beautiful photos, Derrick, and I am glad you had your poles with you. A perfect day for Jackie’s stewp.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Well done for braving the weather to practise using the Nordic poles.
Thank you very much, Sue
The rugby this weekend has been exciting!
Indeed. Thanks very much, Kim
Those poles will make such a difference
Thank you very much, Gary
Still beautiful photos even from inside.
Thank you very much, Andy
Kudos to you for going out in such weather!
Thanks very much, Laurie