On this largely overcast drizzle-drip-day succumbing to one brief heavy downpour after lunch, my only outing was for a successful chiropractic session with Eloise, before which I photographed a series of images of the garden
from similar vantage points through upstairs windows, focussing on the golden blooms of Arthur Bell; the red climber near the eastern fence; the red lanterns pendent from the Chilean tree; the spiky-leaved cordyline Australis, whose buds show its heady scent will soon pervade our flourishing plot; and a more distant red rhododendron.
Thereafter I lost myself in Jane Eyre.
This evening we dined on tender roast lamb, gravy and mint sauce; a cheese scone; boiled new potatoes; carrots, cauliflower, broccoli stems; and green beans, all perfectly cooked by the Culinary Queen.
Congratulations on so many satisfactory accomplishments in a single day, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Pat
Wow the garden looks fantastic, guys! I’d love a walk through it. Dinner sounds completely delicious, Jackie! ????????❤️
Thank you so much from each of us, John
You’re welcome, guys. ☺️
My favorite views of your garden are the ones from the upstairs window.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I’m glad you had a successful chiropractic session. Thank you for the views from above. I always enjoy those. Take care!
Much appreciated, JoAnna
Your from up above garden photos are so lovely! They give us a sense of the garden’s size and beauty! 🙂 And I ALWAYS enjoy your poetic prose concerning the garden-members! (Hey, Arthur Bell! 🙂 )
Ooh…another delicious meal from the CQ! After reading Jackie’s menu, I’m gonna’ fix a big pan of roasted veggies! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
I like the expression “drizzle-drip-day”. Do you mind if I use it some time? 🙂
No at all, Chrissy. Thank you very much
Your elevated window photos are a wonderful overall perspective of the garden Derrick … and we are having cold “drip-drizzle” foggy morning … only 6’C
Cheers, Ivor
It is lovely seeing your garden from above.
Thank you very much, Anne
What a view, Derrick! What a contrast to my urban street view 🙁
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Love the upstairs shot!
Thanks very much, Barbara
How beautiful Derrick! That is a lot of work and it shows! Fabulous meal from your queen too!
Thank you very much, Diane
Lovely garden as always.
I wish we had some downpour too.
I love how Eloise the chiropractor came in slowly and is becoming a steady feature just like Jackie’s sumptuous dinners.
Thank you very much, Mimi
Beautiful view from the upstairs windows.
It poured down here from early morning and was still raining heavily at bedtime. I’m glad i didn’t need to go out.
Thanks very much, Sue
Looks lovely!
Thank you very much, Rupali
It looks like the winter never happened.
Thanks very much, GP
The view from above is lovely. The red really pops against the grey day.
I’ve been lost in Jane Eyre. 😉
Thank you very much, Merril
You should win an award for your lovely garden. It is beautiful.
Thank you so much, Sherry
What a lovely view of your garden from your upstairs window, Derrick. Your meal from the Culinary Queen sounds delicious.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Derrick, your garden looks fantastic! I’d love to go for a walk there!
Thank you very much, Aletta. You would have to bring your camera
I like the views from the upper window, too. Such a variety in color and form of the plantings!
The dinners Jackie makes sound better than any restaurant I know!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
A beautiful view.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
The view from the window was very good indeed. I like a garden where every inch has been used usefully.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
So so beautiful!
Thank you very much, Riba
Gorgeous mélange of colours
Thank you very much, Sheree