This morning, Becky took a turn at enjoying Ellie.
Afterwards she drove the young family to a check up appointment at which all was pronounce well.
Meanwhile Jackie and I took a forest drive, mostly focussed on Ober Water,
beside which a fallen tree made its contribution to the ecology,
and a Dalmatian called Pringle set up an alarm call at my presence which did not phase its friendly owners reflected in the stream.
At the Puttles Bridge section of the river a gentleman sat photographing a model car.
On leaving Sway we fell in behind
an antique horse drawn cart which turned right at a junction ahead of us.
This evening we dined on succulent roast chicken; crisp Yorkshire pudding; sage and onion stuffing; firm cauliflower; mixed vegetables in a creamy cheese sauce; tender green beans; and flavoursome gravy. Jackie drank Hoegaarden; Flo and Dillon, fruit cordial; while I finished the Shiraz.
Looks like once Ellie assesses who is holding her, she seems comfortable with the family. Love the antique carriage.
Thanks very much, Pat
How wonderful to get to enjoy four generations together.
Thank you very much, Elizabeth. We also have a drawing Jackie made of her mother of whom Flo is the image. I am aiming for a picture including them all
I love that idea!
That would be wonderful. I have one photo of my daughter, me, my mother and my grandmother. I treasure it.
The photo of Becky holding Ellie is wonderful
A little walk in the forest allows unexpected meets.
With this meal the Shiraz was perhaps better in accord than the Bordeaux, Derryck ! 🙂
In friendship
Michel
Thank you very much, Michel. Jackie also likes your friendly, perceptive, comments
Ellie certainly has no shortage of loving and safe shoulders on which to rest! The drive images were varied and fun to observe. Was the young man’s model of a Jaguar XKE?
I am the wrong person to ask, Maj, and, although I did tell him what I was doing I didn’t think to ask him that. Thanks very much.
What beautiful photos of Ellie and Becky!!! Aw! ❤️ Ellie is bringing the joy! 🙂 “The littlest feet make the biggest footprints in our hearts.” 🙂
Pringle on duty! 😉
Good to see people having fun outdoors!
Love the antique cart!
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. That is a lovely quotation
Oh I love the pictures of Becky and Ellie. So sweet.
I love that horse drawn cart photo!
Thanks very much, Jodie. There is a whole era between the two.
That’s so true! The future and the past. Love it.
It’s good to see Becky with her turn to enjoy Ellie.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
It’s always nice to see your family enjoying the littlest ones! And I love your daily drives through the forest — thank you for sharing them here!
Much appreciated, Janet
I always love those horses with hairy feet.
Yes – strong creatures, John. Thanks very much.
Lovely images of Becky with her new granddaughter.
It seems things are done differently in Hampshire compared to Yorkshire. Up here, following discharge from the hospital, the newly delivered baby is checked at home. A midwife visits daily for the first week of life, and then the visits are gradually phased out; after that, the new mum and baby receive post-natal care from the clinic.
At least in Hampshire new mums can get on with their daily lives and are not constantly waiting for the knock on the door!
You may have read that when my eldest son Michael was 14 months old we had the first visit from a Health Visitor who was standing on the doorstep as we returned home. She asked for Vivien. I said “We have just buried her”. I never saw her again. Thanks very much, Sue
I had forgotten about the health visitors!
How awful, though I imagine it may have been a relief not to have further unexpected visits.
It sure was. She was, however, the more shocked
A precious moment for sure.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
There’s nothing like holding a little baby close. Your photos convey that sweet feeling. The antique cart is interesting. Maybe Pringle was saying hello.
I think you could be right about Pringle. The face is pleasant enough. Thanks very much, JoAnna
We saw our Ellie yesterday also. Ellenore, now three months old, is incredibly cute and doesn’t seem to mind playing pass the parcel. Looks as if she will be a blue-eyed redhead like her dad.
Thank you so much, Gwen. Thanks for the parcel
The photo of the antique horse-drawn cart captured my poetic eye and I have stored the photo in my Derrick file.
I’m especially pleased about this, Ivor, because it was a one hit-or-miss chance through the windscreen. Thanks very much.
Good shot …
I had a hard time scrolling past the sweet baby. But what a lovely post!
Thank you so much, Leslie
Those are beautiful photos of Becky and Ellie! I love that old drawn horse cart, too. It brings back old memories of childhood, good memories.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. A good New Forest glimpse of history
What a nice moment you captured!
Thank you very much, Sylvie
Beautiful, Derrick!❤️
Thank you very much, Jill
Ellie is precious.
Thanks very much, Cindy
What a satisfying day for you all. I enjoyed seeing the horse and cart too.
Thanks very much, Anne. We also get such benefits of history here.
Such lovely photos of Becky with Ellie. I love Ellie’s sleepy smile.
I’m always amazed at how you make friends with people and animals when you go out to take photos. 😊
Thank you very much, Merril. A lifetime’s learning that people are for the most part happy to engage. Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick. 🙂
Love the dalmatian, they’re very lively dogs.
Thanks very much, Sheree
The baby is lovely and a sign of the future.
And the antique cart and horse is a treasure from the past.
Two perceptive observations, GP. Thanks very much
What a precious photo of Ellie and Becky.
Just so precious.
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Thank you so much, Melanie
I am sure Becky is doting on her first granddaughter.
She is, indeed. Thanks very much, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.
It doesn’t pay to be in a rush on your roads.
Correct, Tootlepedal. Thanks a lot
What a sweety 💕
Pringle is cute too 🐶
Supper sounds delicious, your drive seemed lovely, and Ellie gets more adorable every day.
Thank you very much, AnneMarie
Your newborn shots are precious, Derrick. It’s been awhile since I got to hold a little one. I miss it.
Thank you very much, Alys