Knowing we were to expect gale force winds today, Jackie laid down garden chairs and Flo furled the parasols yesterday, but, because they have such heavy bases did not lay them down.
The gusts did it for us. 75 mph winds came through The Needles, just about 5 miles from us as the crow flies. They will continue throughout the night and most of tomorrow.
It is a measure of some improvement in my cold that I did venture out, if only briefly, onto the patio for these photographs, but no further.
On another afternoon of reading I enjoyed “The Treasure of Franchard”, a moral tale of the potential problems of riches. This short narrative of 8 chapters in my Folio Society collection of Robert Louis Stevenson’s stories contains delightfully descriptive bucolic prose, and penetrative insights into humanity.
Through the developing relationship of a loquacious doctor and a taciturn, yet questioning, boy the work is more obviously philosophical than some of the other stories. Ultimately it is the boy who emerges as the tutor.
Michael Foreman’s illustration features the pivotal finding of the treasure which is the vehicle for the lessons for the various protagonists.
This evening we all dined on Subway sandwiches produced by Flo and Dillon with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank Séguret Côtes du Rhône Villages 2021
I suspect that the high winds you are experiencing are from the hurricane that just missed the States but did hit Atlantic Canada. New Brunswick Nova Scotia. Bad storm!
Yes. We are told that. Thanks very much, John
While I am sorry about the wind damage, I am pleased both that you appear to be feeling a little better and that Jackie had a break from providing the evening meal 🙂
Thank you so much, Anne.
good to know your cold hasn’t doused your enthusiasm for a decent red…
That is surprising. It usually does. Thanks very much, Geoff
Jeez, Derrick, you make me feel petty for my weather complaints. You have it worse than we do!!!!
Thanks very much, GP
It’s been horrible here. Many outdoor places are closing tomorrow due to the weather
I’m sorry to read that, Gary. Thanks very much
75 mph winds! I hope that the destruction you showed was the worst of it. xo
Thanks very much, Jodie. I haven’t ventured out yet
My sister in Portsmouth had to hang on to street furniture when she went out.
I’m not surprised
Wowza! That is a huge fast wind! I hope you all (and all of your property) will be safe as the wind rages on. It’s so sad when the wind damages things.
So glad you are feeling some better and had time for good reading. That illustration you shared evokes such emotion.
How nice of Dillon and Flo to bring the delicious sandwiches! What kind did you have?
I enjoy Subway Veggie subs! 🙂 The other night we had sandwiches and salad from Panera Bread. I had their Mediterranean sub sandwich…it comes on Tomato Basil Bread. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. I had roast chicken with lots of salad including onions and peppers. X
Oh, that’s so great! 🙂
Whoa. That is some wind! I’m glad your cold is a bit better.
Thanks very much, Liz
Derrick, I’m glad to hear that your cold is getting better. Here’s hoping the gale didn’t do much damage to your garden. Yet another beautiful illustration. After all your intriguing reviews so far, I was pleased to discover that used copies of the Folio Society Collection are available but at a steep price. Will keep looking for a more affordable option.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene. I hope you find one. Taking into account, format, paper, and binding I think it is one of their best productions
I’m glad you’re starting to feel better. I may be catching your cold. If so, I should do more reading. We’ll see.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. Stay well
I am glad to hear that your cold is subsiding, but it is some weather you are having!
I am enjoying these illustrations.
I’m pleased, Dolly. I can’t do much more at the moment. Thank you very much.
You are very welcome, Derrick. Feel better!
Thanks very much, Dolly, Rather better today
I am glad to hear that. You are very welcome, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
I finally settled down and did some reading about The Needles. I found this article with some information on the name, the history of the fourth rock’s collapse, and some utterly splendid photos that I thought you might enjoy, even though you’ve surely seen plenty of them.
Thank you very much, Linda. I hadn’t known any of this.
I hope you weather this storm and do not lose your power, Derrick and Jackie, All of you, stay safe! I am glad Flo and Dillon brought you some dinner.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. Wr didn’t lode power
I will echo the others: hope you weathered the storm and didn’t lose your power.
Thanks very much, Laurie. No loss of power
That certainly looks like what Winnie the Pooh would have called “A Windy Day” !
All that damage, even with preventative measures!
Thanks very much, Sheree. A location hazard
So it would seem. Have the last two years been worse than before?
Apparently not
I went out for the first time in a week yesterday and was almost blown onto the road as I stood waiting at the pedestrian crossing. Today I’m not venturing any further than the kitchen sofa.
I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better.
Thank you very much, Sue. Good sense
A good way to spend a windy day 🙂
Thank you very much, Ribana
Good news on the cold, though the gale-force winds sound tedious. Stay inside!
Thanks very much, Doug
Well, at lest they can’t fall any further. I just hope nothing got broken.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. Just a few shrubs which will grow back – as far as I can see.
And with Jackie’s care and loving attention.
Glad your cold progresses. Looks like autumn has arrived with its gales. Lovely illustrations. I like many Subway sandwiches.
Thank you very much, Pat
It was windy here too. We missed the storm in NYC. Others up north got it.
Thanks very much, Sherry
I had a grin on my face when I read the word “parasol”. Did you know that we in Austria use the same word for the same thing?
No, but that is good. Thanks very much, Bridget
Wow, those are some heavy duty winds, Derrick. I am glad you are feeling better.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wow–you really got a storm. I’m glad you didn’t lose power with those winds and get much damage. I’m also glad you’re feeling a bit better.
Thank you very much, Merril
WOW, when you guys get a storm you really get a storm.
We do, Andrew. Thank you very much
i’m glad you’re feeling better, Derrick! a pretty bad storm you’ve got! take care 🙂
Thank you very much, Wilma
I’m just thinking it’s so good you were feeling well enough to put all the outdoor furniture on the ground in preparation. When I used to work for the US National Weather Service, 75 mile an hour winds were the beginning category for hurricane force winds. It would have wrecked your garden for sure without preparations, but even still I imagine there was some damage.
Thanks very much, Crystal