While I scrapped more archived papers Jackie added them to continued burning of garden refuse this morning. As I had better luck uploading pictures today, I have used this one that I had given up on yesterday.
Richard and Alan fitted the doors to the entrance lobby and to the airing cupboard. The chest of drawers shown beside the airing cupboard is to go.
Early this afternoon Helen and Bill visited and enjoyed coffee and inspecting the work of Kitchen Makers.
Towards twilight we took a drive into the forest.
The moon rose to grace the pastel canopy over Paul’s Lane, Coombe Lane and the Burley Road from Norleywood. A murder of crows assembled on telegraph wires, and trees wore their autumn clothing.
We were back home in time for sunset.
This evening we dined on oven fish and chips, peas, pickled onions and chilli cornichons with which we both drank Val di Salis Chardonnay 2020.
It is very unusual to see craftsmen nowadays with chisel. Most of the guys today use the modern tools. But I like to see the old school boys and use this tool when it is necessary.
By the way the picture with the moon just beautiful.
Thank you so much, Alexander
The header photograph is ‘out of this world’ – very beautifully composed.
Thank you so much, Anne. That is a perfect, welcome, phrase
Gorgeous sunset! The picture with the birds is very Hitchcockian.
Thanks a lot, Sheree
I think that header photo may well be your best yet!!
Thank you so much, Liz. That is praise indeed
You’re welcome, Derrick. I was pretty much gobsmacked as soon as I saw it. (Is this proper use of the term?)
Yes, gobsmacked will do nicely, Liz. Much appreciated.
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That bonfire photo is very scary to a Southern Californian — the leaves on the ground here are so dry that even one small spark could cause a major conflagration!. For that reason, bonfires are completely banned at this time, even in backyards! It’s good to see such progress on the house, and I always love your scenery photos, especially those with weather and sunsets!
Thank you very much, Janet. The leaves are very soggy, and destined for the compost bins
The last picture of the moon on Paul Lane is incredible. If you were to now paint a copy of that image, no one would believe it had been real.
It’s almost looks like the moon is translucent.
Agreed!
Thank you so much, GP. I was pretty magical
I can’t pick a favourite. They’re all just amazing including the one of Jackie – there’s always something fascinating in the flames. A wheelbarrow bon-fire? Now that’s’ different.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. We have to be careful the tyre doesn’t explode 🙂
Glad to see your pictures up again.
Me, too, Bridget 🙂 Thanks very much
beautiful header photo! picture perfect!
Thank you very much, Lola
Your header photo is magnificent. Glad you had better luck with uploading today.
The colour of your new doors is sublime – and compliments that of the evening forest skies perfectly!
Thank you so much, Emma – especially for noticing the sky palette
YAY for all the good work being done! 🙂
Glad things went better to day with uploading!
The moon, crows, clouds, and trees are giving you their bestest faces! Great photos of them!
Ah, that sunset! Ah, that moon glow! Ah, that autumn clothing the trees are wearing! Gorgeous!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Good morning Derrick, and your ‘Moonrise’ photo is magnificent and I have promptly added it to my ‘Derrick photo file’
I can’t wait to see what you do with it, Ivor – not that I want to rush you. Thank you very much.
Yes Derrick.. down the track they’ll definitely be some words to fit your incredible photo ..
I am very glad that your internet is working as it would have been a pity for us not to get to see that moonshot.
Thank you so much, Tootlepedal. I returned home with much trepidation, but, mysteriously, all was well.
The moon image is beautiful, such a relief that you managed the upload.
There’s something special about trees at sunset but on this occasion the moon picture outshines it! 🙂
Thanks very much, Sue. I thought so, too.
That header is gorgeous!!!!
Thank you very much, Jill. We sped along the road to get that shot over a more open stretch of moorland and thought we had lost it, but the moon had only hidden behind cloud.
A tantalizing moonrise.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Those are breathtaking sunset photos. The moon behind a veil of grey clouds looks like a painting,
Thank you so much, Uma
Moon peeking through pastel skies and this entire set of photos could illustrate any of Sir Walter Scott’s novels. Sunset is as spectacular as ever.
Thank you very much, Dolly.
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I had been thinking that maybe you could burn some of those papers to give the shredder a break. The soft blues of the moonrise are very comforting. I like the blue doors, too.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. Yes, more of the papers will be burnt; and I’m very pleased you liked the moonrise and saw the similarity with the doors
The renovations are looking great, but oh that picture of the moon!
Thank you so much, Laurie
Gorgeous photos Derrick!
Thank you very much, Ribana
Wow! Amazing pics 👌👌
Thank you very much, KK
Hello Derrick! My goodness what beautiful photos! The moon! Fantastic!
Thank you so mu ch, Mrs N
Your first three photographs capture a really beautiful light. Well done, Derrick!
Thank you very much, John
Lovely pictures, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Robbie
The moon shot is gorgeously otherwordly. Sounds like an overall excellent day.
Thanks very much, Pat
It looks like works of all sorts is coming along nicely. Those sunsets are absolutely magnificent!
Thank you so much, Lavinia.
The photo of the moon is glorious!
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The pastel moonrise is stunning!
Thank you so much, Merril
You’re very welcome, Derrick.
So many beautiful images, Derrick! I wish I could find such expert craftsmen as Richard and Alan from Kitchen Makers to do necessary improvements to our home.
Yes. That are hard to come by, Clare. Thank you very much.
putting the garden to bed for winter – but also making sure that prep for spring can come together without all the twigs and leaves of the season before…
Thanks a lot, Catherine
Those moon photos are outstanding! Glad you were able to upload that one of Jackie and the fire finally. I liked that one because I can relate. I’ve been burning here, too. What wonderful work by the Kitchen Makers. Good idea to have windows in the entry lobby door – being able to see through will be much better. And no trip hazard!
Thank you so much, Crystal