This morning we transported 16 more bags of garden refuse to Efford Recycling Centre, and returned with
a garden table that will become a plant stand.
Later I culled photographs through August 2013.
These two images are from https://derrickjknight.com/2013/08/01/the-eye-patch/
and these two of our late brother Chris, in https://derrickjknight.com/2013/08/02/the-entertainers/
These lilies are one of many images from https://derrickjknight.com/2013/08/04/aviemore-revisited/
Images of me at Leicester in 1943 and my Father and Maternal Grandfather photographed at Staines in August 1968 appear in https://derrickjknight.com/2013/08/14/naming-the-children/
My Grandpa (in 1917 First World War uniform) and Grandma Knight and Great Aunt Evelyn appear in The Norwood School for the sons of Gentlemen in https://derrickjknight.com/2013/08/15/one-for-rebekah/
as do three of my own teenage Christmas Cards.
Billingford Mill, Diss features in https://derrickjknight.com/2013/08/26/the-answer-must-lie-in-the-postcodes/
This afternoon Elizabeth visited and stayed to join us for dinner which consisted of our usual prawn preparations on a bed of Jackie’ s savoury rice with which I drank Reserva Privada Chilean Malbec 2022.
I love the windmill!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wonderful pictorial memories! I’m always intrigued by “Jackie’s savoury rice” 🙂 Would she mind sharing her recipe?
Thank you very much, Rosaliene. See my response to Luanne in the comments on this post: https://derrickjknight.com/2017/09/23/so-much-colour/
Thanks, Derrick 🙂 Got it! Mushrooms? I’ve recently been working at including mushrooms in my diet. I’ll try adding it to my vegetable rice, plus lots of onion.
The reclaimed garden table looks like a very suitable plant stand, Derrick …
Thanks very much, Ivor
A good find at the dump.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Thank you for sharing these memories, Derrick. The plant stand just needs a little rust removal and paint, nice find!
Nice find Derrick. Nice to see old photos of your family.
Thank you very much, Arlene
What a fabulous plant stand, or patio table!
Thanks very much, Sue
Such wonderful family photos. You’re fortunate to have them, Derrick.
That plant stand will be lovely in your garden. xx
Thank you very much, Merril XX
I love your beautiful and impressive Christmas cards. Congratulations on finding the hummingbird table.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I am glad you can give that pretty table a new life! Your Christmas cards are very professional looking 🙂 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne
Such a beautiful hummingbird table! Will be a perfect plant stand!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn
Good Monday morning to you! Looks like you had a very productive day. I love the new table/plant stand. What a find! We’re enjoying this Swiss sunshine and family time. Only two more days!
Thanks very much, Jan
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada and it’s always so moving to think about the people who made such sacrifices.
Thanks for sharing your relatives’ photos.
Thank you very much, Cynthia
These are lovely photographs. I got my hands on some photographs of my grandparents recently and I’m pleased about it.
I love your dump treasures. You both have a good eye.
That is a lot of yard waste to haul. I admire your practical efforts and surprise finds while there.
Thank you so much, Alys
I like the table you rescued from the recycling center.
Old family photos are priceless, allowing one to time travel in a sense. The cards you made as a teenager are beautiful, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
What a beautiful table! And those lilies, wow!
Sadly most of the windmills here have been converted into holiday homes.
Great photos! I like the family photos – brother, father, grandfather; and those greeting cards show your terrific talent! ~Ed.