By lunchtime the storm winds had dropped considerably, cotton clouds drifted across a bright, clear sky, and the sun maintained a presence.
There is still no sign of power returning to Pilley. We accompanied Elizabeth to her home in order for her to gather up and leave out her rubbish for tomorrow’s collection, and the three of us continued further into the forest.
A pair of ponies occupied a field beside Undershore. As always I needed to be quick to picture the animals in their environment, because as soon as they see me they trot over to ask for treats.
While Elizabeth set about her rubbish we photographed her house and garden. This first gallery is by Jackie;
I focussed on her felled fence, the sheepfold opposite and raucous rooks against the sky.
We each pictured picotee-edged camellias. Jackie’s is the first image.
Our next stop was at Ran’s Wood where Elizabeth and I photographed ponies. The final image in this gallery is one of my sister’s showing the chestnut pony returning from the stream where it had slaked its thirst.
We both photographed the woodland. The last four of these images are Elizabeth’s, the final one being in the form of an owl as a tribute to Jackie,
who added her own group to the mix. The second picture is “Where’s Derrick (7)”.
Elizabeth also photographed the stream,
and, as we left Furzey Lane, a cockerel weather vane.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s sausages in red wine; creamy mashed potatoes; and crunchy carrots and cauliflower with tender leaves of the latter, with which the Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden while Elizabeth and I drank Stefano di Blasi Toscana 2019.
Looks like everyone is making the best of the storm situation. It doesn’t appear Elizabeth has had too much damage, eh?
You know I love my ponies!!
Thanks a lot, GP. A forest photoshoot without your ponies would be unthinkable
Very telling photographs. Hope that Elizabeth has a handyman as good as the one you have. Glad you all got through Eunice safely.
Thanks a lot, Pat.
I see Derrick in the 8th from the bottom last photo. It looks like you were a bit lost or is Jackie keeping a close eye on you? So please Elizabeth house is OK. That’s a semi-detached isn’t it?
Lovely ponies.
Lovely photos as always! Your sister’s home looks very much like many homes over here. I’m glad that the storm has moved on. Our Midwest is getting another snowstorm very soon, it’s been a very snowy and bitter winter for them up there.
Thanks very much, John. These houses were a gift from the Swedish people after WW2: https://derrickjknight.com/2018/07/28/two-historic-houses/
I love Elizabeth’s green house with the greenhouse and the green lawn… sorry about the felled fence. That scabby old tree caught my attention – and I was relieved to see that it was a stump. If it was a tree I was fearing it would not be long for this world! As always, love the pony pictures … and enjoyed knowing you and Elizabeth both enjoyed the Stefano di Blasi Toscana. Bob & I would have chosen that, too!
Thank you very much for this close reading and comments, Jan
Damage doesn’t look too bad and will presumably be covered by the household insurance.
I imagine so, Sheree. Thanks very much.
So many beautiful photos by all of you! I can’t pick a favorite, but the first ponies in the field photo caught my eye–such a lovely, pastoral scene. And the cockerel weather vane is quite dramatic. Was it Elizabeth that you went house shopping with at one point? It doesn’t look she had too much damage.
The first ponies in field was my favorite for the reason you note, Merril.
Great minds, Liz! 😊
🙂
Yes, it was Elizabeth’s house we helped find, Merril. We are all touched that you remember. That pastoral scene changed as soon as I got out of the car and the ponies began descending towards me 🙂 Thanks very much.
Oh, I’m pleased I got it right!
And so funny about the ponies. 🤣
Thank you very much, Merril
Great photos by all 3 of you! YAY for cotton clouds, blue sky, and the sun! 🙂 So glad things have calmed down and pick up and repair can begin where needed.
Speaking of where…well, if you had green hair and a brown coat we’d never find you, Derrick! Where, indeed! 😉 HA! 😀
Wonderful textures in the woodland photos and I love Nature’s Owl Stump!
My fave photo is Jackie’s Oak and Fallen Branches photo!
(((HUGS))) to all of you!!!
Many thanks from us all, Carolyn XXX
As someone who has endured many power outages, I feel for Jackie. So wonderful she can stay with you. And the family who takes pictures together…gets beautiful photos!
Thanks very much, Laurie.
Elizabeth’s house and next door are both beautiful colours.
It is hard to believe that these were originally Council Houses. Thanks very much, John
Always glad to see you in a post.
Thank you very much, Flower
I spotted your lovely white hair immediately, Derrick! The photos are beautiful today. So many great pony shots!
Thanks very much, Jill
A positive feast of photography from various photographers.
It was quite difficult to reduce the number, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
Agree with tootlepedal…
Thanks very much, Catherine
I’m so sorry Elizabeth is still without power; the house will be quite chilly when she eventually gets back into it. Her camellias are very pretty.
Thank you very much, Clare
I laughed at the rooster weather vane. He looks as though he might have been spending a wee too much time in the pub — he seems to have a bit of a beer belly!
So he does, Linda. 🙂 Thanks very much
So troublesome … as it was on this side of the Atlantic. Hoping Elizabeth gets her power back soon!
P.s. we have a generator because it’s so expected to lose power. Power lines are mostly above ground!
Thanks very much, Val. Our power lines are above ground, too; Elizabeth is certainly considering a generator
Glad you’re all safe…and I love the ponies as well Derrick sending joy over the pond 💫 hedy☺️
Thank you very much, Hedy
A very interesting batch of photos by a talented family of photographers! I always love the shaggy ponies, and the tree bark is intriguing. The owl stump could also be an angel… and angel owl. Glad the weather is calmer, and all are safe.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Many around here are starting to get generators installed. With increasing storms, might be prudent if you live in vulnerable areas.
Thanks a lot, Gary. Elizabeth is certainly looking into that.
Sausages always go well after a major storm. And what a storm it was based on the news accounts and pictures. Glad to see that you’re in good shape.
Thanks a lot, Steve
It looks like it was a beast of a storm….sorry about Elizabeth’s property damage. Hopefully clean up will go fine.
Yes. Today should be the last bad one. Thanks very much, Cynthia
I love the ponies, too! So they see you as a source of treats and come running? 🙂
It seems like the damage from that storm was rather extensive, and will take a while to clean up. I hope your sister’s power comes back on soon, and that you are all spared from another storm of that magnitude. We are seeing more extreme weather here, too. It is summer’s heat and drought I dread now.
We hope the summer will be kinder to you, Lavinia. Thank you very much
What fun that the three of you enjoy taking photographs – and we all benefit 🙂
Thanks very much, Anne
Lovely images as usual, but what an amazing Oak!
Thanks very much, Sue. There are a number of larger ones in that wood.
Wow, Jackie takes good photos as you Derrick. Hi Jackie!
She does. Thank you very much from us both, Arlene
The troika of storms seems to have set back Pilley to pre-Edison times. But the triumvirs of photography have seized up the opportunity to capture the knotty woodland in rather interesting presentations along with its equine roamers. I could see Derrick in the crosshairs positioned in the middle horizontally and one third to the left vertically.
Thank you so much, Uma, our most eloquent friend
I so enjoy your collaborative photography. The idea of you all out on a nice walk seeing different things, not to mention the results, is a pleasure.
Thank you so much, Lisa
Fence manufacturers must be rubbing their hands and counting the cash!
I’m sure. Thanks a lot, Andrew
Beautiful images! It’s so wonderful that Elizabeth also fits into the walking and photographing with you and Jackie. what a team! Glad you got back to Elizabeth’s. I was worried about her fridge, but figure that’s been taken care of.
All is well now, Jodie. Thanks very much
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Again impressive damages… Hope it gets fixed soon.
I probably asked before. Why so many ponies in your lovely countryside?
The ponies have been here for thousands of years, Brian. Their owners have ancestral pasturage rights. This post is informative https://derrickjknight.com/2016/08/30/the-drift/
Hopping right there.
Great photos, Derrick! All three of you are very good with a
Sorry – you are all very good with a camera.
🙂
Thanks very much, AnneMarie
Her house is a beautiful color. Beautiful picture.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
The combination of a red jacket and white hair makes you stand out even without enlarging the photo, Derrick. Jackie is “The Lady of the Camelias,” albeit pink, rather than red and white, and Elizabeth takes great photos of ponies, especially the chestnut one.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Those camellias and ponies are so beautiful! Gorgeous photos from all of you! Luckily you had a quite colorful jacket otherwise would have been difficult to spot you 😉
Well spotted, Ribana. Thank you very much
Raucous Rooks, and our beloved ponies. I like that smart jacket.
Thank you very much, Crystal