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Our old friend Giles came to lunch. His importance is not just that he is one of my oldest friends, but that he shares memories from the first time Jackie and I were married. We enjoyed a couple of hours of conversation before he left.
Later, we drove out to the forest in a last minute attempt to catch the sunset. We were a little late for that, but enjoyed the skies soon afterwards.
By the time I had emerged from the car at Goatspen, just outside Holmsley, the bird that had been perched atop a tree took off and aimed for another
where it took up residence with a companion. The recent winds have seen off the last of the leaves.
As can be seen here,
clear skies at dusk retain a touch of the sun, especially when clouds take on a mountainous form.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s excellent chilli con carne with egg savoury rice. I drank more of the malbec.
Your second photo is so striking
Thanks very much, Alex
Recipe for a wonderful life……
Good friends added to great family, stir in beautiful scenery and gently fold in tasty food.
Lovely comment, GP. Many thanks
Gorgeous photos, Derrick ❤️
Thanks very much, Dorinda
You’re welcome!
That’s a wonderful photo of the birds in the tree silhouetted against the evening sky.
Many thanks, Ivor
Aren’t old friends just the best! My oldest (by that I mean longest lasting) arrives tomorrow for her annual check-in. We’ll pick up the conversation from wherever we left it. Love the header photo!
Many thanks, Pauline. Have an excellent time with your friend
Great friends and the quiet beauty of evening. It doesn’t get much better than this. Great photos. thanks so much.
Very many thanks, Paul
Your lovely posting got me thinking…: I seem to have “lost” my oldest friends – found others on the way I suppose!…
Many thanks, Bruce. I’m sure you have
I couldn’t help but think of Alfred Hitchcock when looking at photo number two. 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Jill.
You really eat a big heap of hat chilli stuff, or was this left overs?
Left overs cos we went out for dinner the night before so I popped it in the fridge for us to have the next day, saved me cooking!
Getting lazy Jackie:?: ❓ ❓ 😀
“Yeah”, she says, “and she’s too lazy to answer you ‘n’all” 🙂
Thanks, Brian. Jackie’s answered you. She always makes a big heap so there is enough for two or three meals.
Beautiful pictures, Derrick. I especially like the second with the birds, and the third with that large expanse of clear sky and billowing clouds on the horizon.
Many thanks, Clare
There’s something quietly amazing about old friends, who are obviously keepers among the people who come and go. I like the picture with the two birds. I imagine them snugging up for the night together.
Many thanks, Lisa
Surely, old friends such as those are equivalent to many suns you can catch up with. Even the bird in your picture prefers a companion.
🙂 Very apt, Uma. Many thanks
I, also, was impressed by the shot of the two birds in the tree. Very good indeed.
Many thanks, Paol. Jackie spotted that one
Astonishing and breathtaking pictures, Derrick! Those colours are exceptional. 😉
Thank you, Agnes
Old friends who knew you when are special, as our these photos, Derrick.
What are those birds? They look enormous in the photo.
I think they were crows. Merril. Thanks very much
Nice captures Derrick.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Sky, sky, sky! So beautiful.
Many thanks, Laurie
Old friends are so special
They sure are – like family. Thanks very much, Lynn
Yes for sure
Enjoyed very much. I have come to enjoy a Malbec.
One of my favourites, Pamela. Thanks a lot
I love these shots you capture of your days there. The birds in the tree are especially nice.
Thanks very much, Lavinia