While attending to my morning start of responding to readers’ comments and reading others’ posts, I was alerted by a question on https://bvitelli2002.wordpress.com to the fact that
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After a trip to the Milford Pharmacy on this warm and sunny in a week in which we have been beamed from wet winter to a midsummer period Jackie drove me to Hockey’s Farm Shop for brunch where she
photographed our substantial meals, and, through the open door,
a busy blackbird on the ground and a thatched pig on a roof.
Many may trees, like these at Ogden’s North, are festooned with spreading blossom enlivening the landscape.
The rippling, reflecting, stream at the bottom of the hill seems very shallow during this dry spell.
Back at the top of the slope we looked down on a herd of deer who, even at this distance, got wind of me and scarpered sharpish.
One foal, its mother chomping unconcerned, sprawled on a bed of buttercups and daisies; another pony standing guard in the middle of the road at Ibsley, where, further on, a second infant stood by its Dam.
This evening we all enjoyed a meal of Ashleigh fish, chips, and onion rings; Garner’s pickled onions; and Mrs Elswood’s pickled gherkins.
What a wonderful day.
Thank you very much, GP
What a beautiful day! What great photos!
Thank you very much, Luisa
You’re most welcome!
It looks like a wonderful day. The brunch dishes certainly were substantial, and the “Keep Calm and Carrion” shirt made me smile. You know how I love watching vultures. 🙂
I think my favorite shots were the deer with the tree shadows, but as always, it’s hard to choose.
Thank you so much, Merril. Yes, I always like your vultures in context
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Your prose is always a joy to read – and I love your shirt!
Thank you so much, Anne
Beautiful photos, Derrick, I love the ponies. Lunch looks delicious, a bit different from what Americans eat but I love beans and taters! I had to look up Scarpered Sharpish, apparently the deer got wind of you from a great distance and ran away fast!
That is correctly interpreted, John. Thanks very much
Nice! Thanks, Derrick. I hope to visit some day.
Now is the month of maying.
It is indeed
I don’t know that I’ve ever had a pickled onion. I surely must have, but if so they weren’t memorable. I’m going to have to explore that one!
Pickled in vinegar, so quite a sharp taste. Thanks very much, Linda
I love the header photo and Jackie’s photo of the rotund little blackbird.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I got worried when I saw the “horse” lying down. I was taught it could mean colics. Then I realized it was a delightful foal… Lovely ride as usual. Thanks Mr. “Mordred”…
Much appreciated, Brian
Lovely ????
Thank you very much, Val
I continue to be amazed at what a wonderful place you live in surrounded by ponies, foals, flowers, and reflections of nature’s beauty.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Great photos of your day!
Thanks very much, Aletta
As always, you have captured everything well Derrick.
Thank you very much, Arlene
What bed could be better than that! I bet the little foal dreamed of joyful gallops and an abundance of green grass to eat!
Such a beautiful day with lovely creatures and delicious meals!
(((HUGS))) ❤️????
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Oh, that foal! Adorable. Brunch looks delicious, and that t-shirt gave me a giggle.
Thank you so much, Laurie. I can’t ask for more
Your lunch looks delicious as does what I think is your t-shirt. (Not the carrion, but the cleverness of the phrase.) We went out to our churchyard this morning and saw our first deer there in several months. We had already decided to go feed donkeys this afternoon since we too are enjoying a lovely day.
Yes – a T-shirt, Pat. Thanks very much
What a lovely day, Derrick, and gorgeous photos of the foal.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wonderful photos. I have trouble picking a favourite. It’s crazy how your water is too low and ours is so very high…
Yes – ours has been far too high much of the last month or two. Thanks very much, Dale
Oh wow. Interesting how it goes up and down.
I especially love the foals, Derrick and Jackie. The little one dozing amid the flowers was precious! What a pleasant place to sleep, and dream!
So you are in drought now? It is drying out a bit early here, too. Rick and I have had to do a lot of watering already.
Thanks very much from us both, Lavinia. Our watering has begun
That foal is enjoying himself
Thanks very much, Sheree
Hi Derrick, England is lovely during late spring and summer. Beautiful pictures.
Thank you very much, Robbie