Today was warmer, wetter, and with alleged sunny intervals.
Raindrops clung to the windows;
moody skies suppressed the sun.
I ventured no further outside than to photograph this pink rambler overlooking the patio.
Later, I began reading “My Early Life” by Winston S. Churchill.
This evening we dined on chicken Kiev, chips, and Ratatouille with which Jackie drank Blossom Hill White Zinfandel 2022 and I drank Carménère Reserva Privada 2022
What a very moody day!
Thanks very much, Janet
At least you and Jackie share the same vintage 2022 🙂 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Anne
Sounds like a typical rainy day. More to come for sure. Lot’s of reading, time for puzzles and decluttering or organizing. Winter work 🙂
Thank you very much, Bridget
Love your phrase “alleged sunshine”. The rambler is a beauty.
Thank you very much, Pat
A good day to stay indoors and keep warm. ????????
Thanks very much, John
You’re welcome. ☺️
A brave and beautiful rose. Sometimes I think I shall read some autobiographies or biographies.
Thanks very much, JoAnna. I do like them, but I have already read most of mine
A lovely rose to shine in the gloom… Cheers.
Thank you very much, Joy
I love how “Moody sky 2” is framed.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Just the right activities for a gloomy day!
Thanks very much, Barbara
Beautiful brave rose; love that color. And ‘alleged sunny intervals’… LOL.
Thanks a lot, Ed
We are going to get that warmer wetter weather in a few days but it seems to be taking its time to get here.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
We had a dry day, in my little spot of Yorkshire, but the overnight snow lingered in the fields and roof tops and is still with us. At least it lent itself to photographs. Yet down in valley in Otley where Sophie lives just three miles away, they had none!
I hope you have dryer day tomorrow and are able to get out and about.
Thanks very much, Sue
Summer has started here, and we are due for several days of 30′ in a row …
Thanks very much, Ivor
Uggh … so hard to embrace the doldrums. They have their place. But I do feel lucky I’m not over there or up north with freezing roads.
Thank you very much, Val
The rose is beautiful in all of the grey.
Thank you very much Andy
You’re welcome.
A dreiech day ending with such a beautiful pink rose! You got more sun than we did. Many passing storms with wind-driven heavy rain all day.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
“Alleged Sunny Intervals”? I dream of alleged sunny intervals! Nice atmospheric photos – loved the rose.
Thanks very much, Quercus
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Atmospheric and lovely Derrick. So you have moved your blog? I wondered why I couldn’t find you.
Yes. I’m pleased you have found me, Cindy. Thank you very much
That should be quite an interesting book.
Thanks very much, John
I always love the moody clouds and the raindrops photos! Beautiful! The peachy-pink color of The Rambler just pops with joy on a grey day!
Ooh, I enjoy biographies and memoirs, etc., so that book would be right up my alley. I hope some day you will review it for us.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS… “A profusion of pink roses bending ragged in the rain speaks to me of all gentleness and its enduring.” ~ William Carlos Williams 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Beautiful shots of your moody day and brave peach rambler! It looked like a good day to stay in.
Thanks very much, Merril
Wonderful shots!
The rose is amazing
Thank you very much, Luisa. It was swaying about in the wind
Do you know that today I saw a similar one, solitary and incredible, in my garden?
A happy coincidence
Yes, indeed!
Some days are meant to remain indoors with a good book!
Thanks very much, Dale
Maybe you missed the sunny interval derrick?
Clearly, Andrew. Thanks a lot
Do you see the shaggy dog peering through your windowpane to the left in your first photo? I, alas, must venture out in the rain and drive through it an hour each way to collect my sister and friend. An adequate reward! It is supposed to rain the entire time they are here. The rainy season arrived 6 months late!!!
Moody days are good to stay inside, keep warm and enjoy Jackie’s cooking.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A set of dramatic monochrome photos culminating in a dainty pink rose – what more could I want?
Thanks very much, Dolly. I had to go out and get a bit wet for you 🙂
I sincerely appreciate your effort and risk-taking, Derrick.
🙂
I love that pink rambler overlooking the patio. Demonstrating its tenacity, indeed. So pretty!
Thank you very much, Jan
Threatening dark clouds. Nice time to stay indoors and enjoy a book.
In a moody day a drop of pink color! Beautiful Derrick!
Thank you very much, Riba
Amazing that the rose is still blooming
Thanks very much, Sheree
Truly wonderful sky photos. So moody.
Thanks very much, Gary