This morning Jean brought her camper van to Downton Service Station for repair and visited us to wait until the time when she and I had planned to visit Giles in his care home.
Jackie drove Jean and me to the establishment and returned an hour later to take us back to The Old Post House, from which our friend intended to walk back to Barton on Sea.
One of our topics of conversation was Giles’s stained glass period.


This had been prompted by Jean noticing the lampshade he had given me perhaps 40 years ago, followed by the chequerboard present for my 50th Birthday which hangs from the window beside my desk.
Later I carried out a little culling including all but one image from
This afternoon I read more of ‘The Cunning Man’.
Dinner this evening consisted of spicy lemon chicken; meaty ribs in a rack marinated in even more spicy “Firecracker” barbecue sauce, with which I drank red Vega Del Cega 2023.
I love the glass, very nice, Derrick!! Dinner sounds delicious! Have a fine weekend. ππ
The photos showing those stained glass objects are fabulous
Thank you so much, Luisa
I love the lamp!
Thank you very much, Cindy
Lovely to talk about memories especially something you’ve got inhouse, the stained glass.
Thank you very much, Catherine
Love the checkerboard Derrick x
Thank you very much, June XX
I love the stained glass!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Full day followed by another delicious dinner, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Pat
Love the lamp shade Derrick .. And the checker board.. Beautiful both. π Have a lovely weekend xx
The stained-glass articles are colourfully superb gifts, Derrick
Love the lamp; a part of Giles’ legacy to be sure. I hope that the care home is treating him well <3
I LOVE the stained-glass lamp shade! So glad you got to visit.