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This morning I printed a batch of sample photographs from which Raj at Lal Quilla can make a selection for his wall.
These have all featured on previous posts.
At lunchtime Jackie drove us over to Shelly and Ron’s home in Walkford for the annual wreath-laying on Mum Rivett’s plot in the Woodland Burial Ground.
Jackie’s nephew Anthony joined me and the three sisters who laid the wreath. The temperature was cold and it rained throughout.
Afterwards we repaired to Shelly and Ron’s home, where we all spent a pleasant afternoon and early evening, together with the other two husbands. Shelly produced a wonderfully cooked dinner of roast turkey, stuffing, roast potatoes and parsnips, red cabbage, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, and carrots. I’m bound to have missed something here. This was followed by excellent blackberry and apple crumble with custard; and Helen’s superb trifle and cream made using some of Rachel and Gareth’s wedding cake. Red and white wines were enjoyed, after Ron’s mulled wine.
After the meal we were treated to Ron’s video of the above-mentioned wedding and a cultural trivial pursuits quiz, some of which, between us, we answered correctly.
I’m sure Raj will be well-pleased with the selection, Derrick.
I’m glad you had a pleasant visit and meal after your cold, rainy outing.
Many thanks, Merril
Wonderful photos, Derrick. I love that you mum receives a special wreath each year.
Many thanks, Jill
A feast! Sounds very much like what we serve for Thanksgiving.
It is, Laurie. Thanks very much
Ah, you can’t beat a game of Trivial Pursuit after a hefty meal!
If you can keep awake. Thanks a lot, Jenny
You folks sure know how to eat!!! And all your photos are winners, of course. I remember many of them. You live in a beautiful place.
Many thanks, Lisa
As I said, it’s going to be a difficult time for Raj to choose from all these beautiful photos.
Loved the description of the feast…sounds tempting! 😀
Many thanks, Maniparna
And a good time was had by all. 🙂
Yep. Thanks a lot, Widders
We live in such different worlds, Derrick.
We do, Rosaliene. Many thanks
Those photographs capture the mood of the inner city so well. I am glad I don’t have to make choices for the walls of The Red Fort.
Many thanks, Uma,
There is such beauty in the simple act of setting aside time for the ritual of remembrance. And in crumble AND trifle. Such beauty.
🙂 Many thanks, Osyth
We love Lymington, and your pictures do it justice.
Many thanks, Mike
The woodland burial site looks so peaceful. It is always good to take time to remember a loved one who has gone from us.
Many thanks, Clare
Love those old terrace houses with their chimney pots, always reminds me of Dick Van Dyke popping out as a chimney sweep in Mary Poppins.
Ah, yes, Ian. Thanks a lot
I love that first photo; I love trifle but it’s deadly for a diabetic.
Thanks a lot, Mary. Sorry about the trifle
The street shots are intriguing and so colorful–do you sell your photos (as per the comment about Raj choosing…)? And, visiting a gravesite gives one long pause…
Thanks very much, Cynthia. I have sold some, but generally I give them away. I will give them to Raj. The nighttime scene contains our niece, Danni and her husband. That is one I have sold.
The grave site does look very peaceful. Trifle – it has been decades since I had any! I can’t have it now, but it sounds good. 🙂
Many thanks, Lavinia. Sorry you can’t have trifle