Despite the forecast of more brisk winds and heavy rain, Martin was able to carry out the bulk of the work involved in taking down the old and building a replacement entrance arch to the Rose Garden.
With his usual meticulous measurement and thoughtful design he managed much of the task in sunshine, although in a chill wind.
Ellie’s – and Granny’s – new favourite dancing music is
The Dancing Frog sent by Becky.
They both enjoyed it – repeatedly – before lunch. Even when not watching the video, Jackie gets the giggles just thinking about it.
Early this afternoon hailstones bounced off the patio and its windows. The Assistant Photographer was on hand with her camera.
This evening we dined on leftovers from last night’s Red Chilli meal and additional vegetable samosas with which I finished the Shiraz and Jackie drank Hoegaarden.
So many great shots. I imagine when Jackie giggles, it’s contagious. 🙂 Love the shots of her and Ellie.
That’s a lot of hail!
Thanks very much, Merril
I knew it was near the time for Martin to be working
You know it has to be funny for Grandma to have the giggles like that! Good for her!
Thanks very much GP
Giggles are healthy; and Ellie will always love her memories of laughing and dancing with granny. The garden is looking great. What a treasure Martin is!
Thank you so much, Ed
Beautiful captures.
Thanks very much, Rupali
What fun both for Jackie and Ellie.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Wonderful shots of Martin hard at work in your beautiful garden. Ellie and Granny are adorable together.
Thank you so much, Dale
Despite the rain, it’s looks like you all had a wonderful day.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
Ellie seems to be enjoying the show. Fun moments with grandma Jackie. Your industrious gardener is making the garden looks great.????
Thank you so much, Arlene
Who wouldn’t get the giggles watching a dancing frog? Fun for Granny and Ellie.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Ellie is so adorable, hello from America, Ellie! Martin would be welcome to do some things at my house, guys, he is very good at everything he does. Hail stones to me mean there could be a tornado in the area, the UK does have a few tornadoes each year if I remember correctly. Be safe!
Thanks very much, John
Wow, It’s a long time since I have seen hailstones on my patio Jackie …
Thank you so much from us both, Ivor
You’re welcome guys
Martin is a true gem. This was a fun post as long as you weren’t Martin out in the cold and wind.
Thank you so much, Pat
Lovely shots of the giggler and her assistant.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
I love the Granny/Ellie photos! I could see how a dancing frog could be giggle-inducing, particularly if the music is bouncy.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I wish I had Martin’s skills and strength! I am glad you have him helping you and Jackie.
Jackie and Ellie look like they are having a great time there. Ellie is growing quickly! How old is she now?
Just 18 months, Lavinia. Thanks very much
It’s great to see Martin busy again in the garden: Spring is on its way! Hailstones!? Granny and Ellie make a happy pair 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Oh, what fun to dance and giggle with a grandbaby. Thank you for sharing this treasure! I look forward to seeing the finished rose garden project.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Yeah for Martin! Can you clone him Derrick and send around the world? Just asking…
Thanks very much, Val 🙂
So many YAYS! YAY for giggling Granny! (Just reading “Granny gets the giggles” gave me the giggles! HA!) YAY for precious Ellie! 🙂 YAY for dancing frogs! 🙂 YAY for Martin and his hard work and beautiful smile! YAY for hail! YAY for the beauteous blue owl! I’m so glad you had a YAY YAY YAY kinda’ day! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
Martin does an amazing job, as always! Your little Ellie and Jackie are enjoying it a lot to watch this jumping frog! 😀 That is very precious. Ellie is so cute!
Thank you so much, Aletta
Wonderful shots, all of them
Granny and Ellie are fabulous
Thank you very much, dear Luisa
You’re more than welcome, dear Derrick (❁´◡`❁)
Beautiful garden, Derrick. Cute kid.
Thanks very much, Steve
Nothing better than giggling with a little one!
Thanks you very much, Barbara
A child’s delight in something like a game or toy or something new to them is a sweet moment to behold!
Indeed
Definitely!
Martin seems so happy in his tasks. He has a lovely smile.
It’s funny how we also get wrapped up in the children’s programmes, even after they’ve left our knees, well, me anyway!
Yes, indeed, Sue, on both counts. Martin drives 22 miles to us and says it is his favourite garden to work on.
I can understand that.
Delightful photos of Jackie and Ellie, and giggling is good for the soul. You’re lucky to have a meticulous and hard worker like Martin.
I agree on both counts, Eugi. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Martin is a hard worker. Do we get to see the end result? oxoxo Ellie and Jackie.
You will, Judy. hanks very much
Elie seems quite comfortable with the laptop. Adorable giggling from both of them!
Thank you so much Dolly. There is a game where you have to pop balloons as they move across the screen. She is quite good at that
This game is excellent for hand-to-eye coordination. You have a prodigy on your hands, Derrick.
I think so
There is nothing as joyous as hearing a to giggle. Charlie is having to rebuild our grape arbor since the tree from the neighbor’s broke it. Fortunately it didn’t disturb the very old and very sturdy vine.
The vine is so resilient. Thanks very much, Elizabeth
Martin…No matter how hard he works, he always gives us a smile.
Jackie and Ellie…always a joy to see these two.
Martin’s done a great job as usual and I can understand how infectious the Frog Dance might be for young and young at heart.
Thank you n very much, Sheree
They seemed to have a lot of fun 🙂
Indeed. Thank you very much, Riba