This afternoon I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/07/13/a-knights-tale-145-banking-on-the-bar/
It was hot and sultry outside enough to prevent me from undertaking anything other than photographing
a few flowers which are named in the gallery.
This evening we dined at Lal Quilla with Becky, Flo, Danni, and Elizabeth. The meal was a very happy birthday party for Jackie, Danni and me. I haven’t registered who ate or drank what, but we all enjoyed the food, the conversation, and the event.
We’ve had hardly any bees or butterflies so far this summer. Is it the same for you, Derrick? Have you had any Painted Ladies yet?
It has been the same for us, John. No Painted Ladies. Thanks a lot.
Lovely flower images, Derrick. Thank you for sharing this gallery with us.
Much appreciated, Maj and Sher
I thought the hat was felt, and I couldn’t figure how the flowers could stay on it with it without falling off. Fooled me!
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your garden is so very full of interesting flowers and interesting plantings!
Thank you very much, Janet
Flowers seem to be tolerating the heat well enough. Maybe the humans not so much. 😥😮💨🌞
Thank you very much, Pat
Lovely flowery hat, flowery flowers and flowery planter!
The Yucca is beautiful! We grow them here, too.
Love the Crocosmia Lucifer! Devilish name…heavenly flower! I know they are akin to irises! 🙂
Because of the tender loving care you all give the garden, the flowers are enduring the heat so beautifully. Keep taking care of yourselves, too! Stay cool! 😎
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
The flowers look beautiful despite the heat. It sounds like a lovely birthday dinner for all. I hope the weather cools off some for you.
Thank you very much, Merril
Such a beautiful post. I’m glad the birthday celebration went well. Happy birthday 🎉
Thank you very much, Holly
You’re so welcome!
A fine floral display. You must have been watering well.
That is mostly Jackie and Flo, Tootlepedal. Thank you very much
The variety of flowers in your garden never ceases to amaze me. Love the Solanum flower. I don’t recall seeing it before.
Thanks very much, Rosaliene. We have them on different arches but I may not have made a close-up picture before.
Your photographic quest turned out beautiful, Derrick!
Thank you very much, John
We are definitely very short of bees here. Maybe see one every hour or so in the garden. Just a few years back we were always mobbed.
We have less this year, too. Thanks a lot, Gary
I am glad you all had a good time and enjoyable meals.
Thank you very much, Bridget
The flower gallery is absolutely beautiful, Derrick, especially the double-blossomed orange and red daylilies. It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday party in the evening, too!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
I love the profusion f colors in your garden, and the pink climber roses are so dainty and delicate.
Thank you very much, Dolly. They were very cheap and unnamed in a cut-price shop
You are very welcome, Derrick. Once again, price and beauty do not correlate.
Indeed
Your gallery is lovely bouquet of diversity!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
You seem to be experiencing an unusually long hot spell Derrick … is this a normal occurrence your way at this time of the year ??
It is unusual but not unprecedented, Ivor. I remember 1947 and 1976 were similar. Thanks very much
Hmmm .. once every 30/40 years
Hopefully
Wow! Your photographs are gorgeous, Derrick. Thanks for sharing!
Much appreciated, Jill
Beautiful flowers Derrick and the name Lal Quilla is nice. In the 70s my father was posted in New Delhi. We went to Red Fort every year to watch the Independence Day celebrations. My father was in the Indian Railways and got a pass.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi. I’m pleased to have stirred those memories
I know what you mean… the summer heat is on here as well. Your beautiful flowers seem to be thriving in the heat.
Stay cool!
Thanks very much, Dwight
You are welcome!
A riot of colours
Thanks very much, Sheree
Gorgeous! That hat is stunning! Happy birthday celebrations to all of you!
Thank you very much, Ribana
Happy birthday!
Thank you very much, Aletta
An especially good crop of photos, Derrick…both the crops and the crops!!!!
Thanks very much, Judy
Beautiful flowers and appears they are surviving the heat well.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Oh, the heat! I find it hard to take. Hope the heatwave is over soon. Sounds like a jolly good birthday celebration.
Thanks very much, Laurie
A very Happy Birthday to you all. 🎂
Thank you very much, Sue
What a feast for the eyes. A great way to celebrate.
Thank you very much, Peggy
Happy Birthday, Derrick! Which day is yours? Mine’s the 24th. A real Leo!
7th, Jan. Thanks very much
I trust everyone enjoyed aging in such good company. 🤗
Thank you very much, AnneMarie