Our Covid vaccine reactions dissipated overnight.
I carried out a lengthy dead-heading session on the morning of this Cold. Overcast. Wet. (COW) mid-June day.
Here are a selection of the beneficiaries of my labours. Keen readers may spot some spent buds I have missed. If so, I do not want to know. Each image bears a title in the gallery.
Martin took the dead blooms from Wonderful Grandparents because it was unsafe for me to reach deep into the bed.
Soon after 3 p.m. when we set off for Ferndene Farm Shop to buy salad, sausages, and eggs rain set in for the rest of the day enabling me to produce a variant acronym: Cold. Overcast. Wet.
Here are a pair of pictures of the shop from through the car windscreen;
another of Holmsley Passage;
and one along Bisterne Close.
When viewed through the open passenger window I was able to focus
on a tree draped in honeysuckle,
and two different cornuses.
This evening we dined with Elizabeth at The Royal Oak, enjoying friendly, efficient, service and excellent food. The ladies both chose a very tasty Caribbean chicken curry and rice, while my pick was a fish and linguini dish which I relished. My sister and I each selected baked Alaska for dessert. Elizabeth drank non alcoholic Peroni, Jackie Diet Coke; and Merlot for me.
Glad to hear you’re both feeling better????
Thanks very much, Donna
Your roses are absolutely stunning! They must like COW weather. It’s hot here, and it will be overcast and stormy tomorrow. The Royal Oak does quite a variety of dishes it seems.
Yes. The best since we’ve been here. Thanks very much, Merril
Wonderful!
So many beautiful photos, Derrick! I’m glad that the reaction to the vaccine has dissipated. ????????????
Just beautiful Derrick… despite the rain.. xx
Thank you very much, Sue XX
Your dead heading is exemplary, and pretty time consuming i would imagine. I am glad that you got it in before the rain came.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Your roses are loving the weather and your diligence in dead heading 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Those roses are just thriving!! I don’t think I’ve had baked Alaska since I was in high school. My mother only made it for company.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your roses are stunning, and you spent much time grooming them. Cold, overcast, and wet sounds miserable, especially for an almost-summer June day. Sigh. I guess you are used to it when you live in the British Aisles. I’m glad you got out for a nice dinner, Derrick. I’m glad to hear that you and Jackie are both fully recovered from your booster.
Thank you so much, Alys
Today I’m experiencing the overcast and cold, but not the wet Derrick …
Cheers, Ivor
The roses are so beautiful, the scent of it must be amazing.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Aletta
I haven’t eaten baked Alaska for years!
Thanks very much, Anne
The rose garden looks so beautiful. Dinner sounds delicious.
Thanks very much, Sue
So glad you are both feeling better!
Great gardening work getting accomplished!
Absolutely brilliant photos! All perfect roses! (You are a great rose groomer!)
Love the flowery decorated trees! The raindrops on the windows are beautiful and artistic!
We could use some COW weather! 🙂 We just got a sprinkle yesterday…but cool cloud formations and cooler weather.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
Great to hear. Now you two stay healthy!!
Yes, sir! Thanks very much, GP
The roses are gorgeous, Derrick, and your meal sounds delicious. I am glad your reaction to the booster has diminshed.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Your roses are beautiful, Derrick and Jackie! I am glad you are both feeling better now after your vaccinations.
How is your hand doing today?
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia. My hand is healed – jus a bit scabby now
Your stunning roses (I’m partial to the peach) definitely love COW weather! Glad your symptoms dissipated.
Thank you very much, Dale. I’m pleased you liked COW
It’s a perfect acronym.????
I missed the episode of your covid struggle as I am reading backwards. Glad you are better now.
I love the roses as usual
Thanks very much, Geetha
Dead heading in your garden must be like painting the Forth Rd bridge
Indeed. Thanks very much, Sheree
Gorgeous Roses, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Dwight
The peach flowers are calling out to me. Lovely ????
Thank you very much, Mimi
Your profusion of roses is breathtaking, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
All your hard work is paying off with these gorgeous roses Derrick!
Thank you very much, Diane
Wow! Thos roses are magical! Gorgeous photos Derrick!
Thank you so much, Riba