On a much warmer day we took a forest drive, lunched at The Potting Shed at Hyde, and bought three more bags of compost and a few bedding plants at Ferndene Farm Shop on the way back.
There is a new decorated postbox outside Postbox Cottage at Wootton – once again the theme eludes us.
Particularly during the brief sunny intervals gorse and blossom in the landscapes brightly glowed; golfers enjoyed the Burley course.
At North Gorley there was ample evidence that we can expect a foal season soon.
We drove down to the stream at Ogdens North, passing high banked trees on our left and landscapes with distant horses and a closer cow on our right.
I crossed the bridge over the stream and
photographed a reflecting branch.
This afternoon’s iPhotos culling was not a great success, since I only deleted two of those appearing in
compensating somewhat by deleting all those featured in
This afternoon I read more of ‘Anglo-Saxon England’.
While Jackie had taken a rest underneath the wisteria arbour she looked above and delighted in the view.
When I transferred her picture from her camera I noticed this
photograph of Flo’s Fairy Garden showing the benefit of the reflecting mirrors we have scattered around the garden.
This evening we dined on spicy salami pizza; garlic bread, and salad, with which I drank The Butterfly Effect reserve shiraz 2021, and Jackie drank Zesty.
I thought the first gorse landscapes would be my favorite, but that wisteria view is gorgeous, too.
I love the wine name.
Thank you very much, Merril
I think the theme was Easter.
Wisteria! In the past I went to an arboretum with a huge wisteria walk and I have always been in awe of its beauty
Thank you so much, Rose
I was wondering if the theme might be Easter. An Easter wizard mouse? Love it !
Thank you very much, Laurie
Gorgeous photos. Glad Jackie could take time for a break.
Thank you very much, Pat
Lovely photos of the woodland and stream Derrick and LOVE Flo’s Fairy Garden.. Mirrors do give the illusion of another garden through the reflection..
Wishing you both a beautiful week <3
Lovely photos of the woodland and stream Derrick and LOVE Flo’s Fairy Garden.. Mirrors do give the illusion of another garden through the reflection..
Wishing you both a beautiful week <3
Thank you very much, Sue XX
The warmer weather certainly produced a wonderful collection of interesting photos, Derrick …
Thank you very much, Ivor
Cutie guarding the PostBox! “My what BIG hears you have!” (If those are your ears! HA!) Maybe an old wizardy mouse with a beard?
for both of you!!
Beautiful photos! Love the reflection photo! Wonderful bridge! Love Flo’s Fairy Garden! The mirrors are so cool in the garden!
Jackie…kept taking those rests, especially with that lovely view…even if you have to schedule the rests into your day and have to tell others…”I’ll be with you soon. Resting now beneath the wisteria.”
(((HUGS))) and
Thank you so much from ea ch of us, Carolyn XX
Looks like a wonderful day to be outdoors. Another beautiful creation by the neighborhood’s crochet artist. Love the view of the sky from underneath the wisteria arbour
The wisteria caught my attention, too.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
I definitely looks like foal season is around the corner!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I love all the gorse.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The gorse sure adds beautiful color and looks like curtains in the scene with the blossoming tree. The wisteria arbor is beautiful, and the fairy garden continues to inspire me.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
The Fairy Garden is looking lovely – as are the rest of what you have photographed. I particularly enjoy the reflection in the water.
Thank you so much, Anne
After years and years of gardening – great and tiny – and I never thought of mirrors. How absolutely brilliant-tnaillirb.
Wisteria is always a winner.
Thank you very much, Sylvie
I know summer’s coming – pictures of the ponies are returning! Thanks, Derrick!
Much appreciated, GP
No one could argue about the expected foals. As for the postbox, Noddy’s friend Big Ears springs to mind.
Possibly. Thanks very much, Sue
I love Flo’s Fairy Garden and a superb photo capturing the reflecting branch.
Thank you do much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The little additions to post boxes always make me smile.
Thank you very much, Gary
Elusive Post box indeed. Made me think of Amélie Poulain’s travelling garden gnome…
Foal season? Clearly. Part of your magical rides in the magic forrest…
Be good, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Brian
The wisteria arbour looks the perfect place for a rest.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Interesting bridge picture.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
The countryside looks lush. Fun to see pregnant animals. Thanks Derrick.
Much appreciated, Sherry
That is a beautiful and heartwarming view. That reflecing branch looks fascinating.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
The decoration on the postbox is very cute! So beautiful photographs Derrick, as always! And Flo’s Fairy Garden is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you very much, Riba
I love your fairy garden!
Thank you very much, Kim
The yarn decor looks like a mouse Santa????
Anyone’s guess. Thanks very much, Sheree
I always enjoy countryside shots as we don’t get out as much as we used to as my dear husband – nearly 97 – is not allowed to drive any more (although, fortunately well able, having good eyesight and co-ordination . . .plus a fantastic memory! )So pleased that we travelled so much in our long lives together, as we have some fabulous memories. . . We both always enjoyed cooking, and ran a small hotel in Bournemouth many years ago, and I cooked when our three sons were younger. My husband took over the cooking when we retired to Spain. . .so I enjoy reading about you wife’s ‘gastronomic considerations.’ !! Also love the simple but great idea of mirrors in your garden. Cheers. Onwards and upwards. Joy.
Thank you so much, Joy