CLICK ON ANY IMAGE IN A GROUP TO ACCESS ITS GALLERY, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF WHICH CAN BE VIEWED FULL SIZE BY SCROLLING DOWN AND CHECKING BOX AT BOTTOM RIGHT. SHOULD YOU WISH TO ENLARGE THE CAR LOAD OF BEDDING PLANTS, JUST CLICK ON IT AND REPEAT IF REQUIRED
This morning Jackie drove me to the GP surgery at Milford on Sea to collect a blood test result which, along with a questionnaire I then posted, in the pillar box featured yesterday, to UCH Hospital in London. The material is part of a follow-up survey after my metal-on-metal hip replacement nine years ago. Problems have surfaced from this method. I have none. The blood test is normal and requires no action.
Because of the number of comments I have received complimenting the work of the Milford WI, and in order to show the ladies yesterday’s post, I visited the Community Centre in search of a member to whom I could give a blog card. The volunteer running the café this morning was ‘Tricia, who had helped set up the exhibition at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. Naturally we had an enjoyable conversation and she asked for four cards which I was happy to hand over.
We chose the somewhat circuitous Angel Lane route to Milford. The sunlight streamed across the narrow, steeply undulating lane, which made for several interesting head-on encounters, mostly with commercial vehicles in a hurry.
Bluebells, cow parsley, and other wild flowers lined the verges; to the left lay private fields, some carpeted with buttercups, one warning us to keep out; to the right a public footpath had been barred off – not an unusual sight in this area.
We then drove to Hockey’s Farm Café for brunch and returned via Ferndene Farm Shop where Jackie filled the boot of the car with bedding plants mostly destined for her hanging baskets.
This afternoon I paid the car tax fee over the phone and made an A4 print of this photograph taken 3 days ago for Helen.
This evening we dined on Hordle Chinese Take Away fare with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Médoc.
It looks like you had a beautiful day, Derrick. I’m sure Helen will love the photo, and Jackie her plants. I’m glad you never had any problems from your hip replacement surgery.
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I see your Gremlin has been laid to rest. Thanks very much, Merril
That’s great it’s good news.
Thanks very much, Alex
Never mind–apparently, somehow I was not signed in, even though I’ve been on WP several times today.
There are a few blips at the moment. Thanks a lot, Merril
A lovely day and flowers! I am glad all is well. That photo is so sweet derrick!
Many thanks, Lynn
My favourite part of today’s post is the car boot filled with plants ready to be potted up – sheer joy!! My second favourite bit was to hear you have no problems with your metal on metal hip – happy dance!!
I can imagine you doing a Snoopy, Pauline. Many thanks
I guess you and Jackie can go out dancing…glad you got the all clear, Derrick. What a lovely lane that is!
Dancing? Maybe when the knees are done. 🙂 Thanks a lot, Jill
Is a blog card somewhat akin to a business card?
Yes, Widders. Becky made them. I often ask if it’s OK to use a photo and people want to know where they can find it. Many thanks
Now, that’s a good idea!
That cottage looks Tolkeinesque while the Volkswagen certainly doesn’t. Great capture both! Weird that my ambitions of acquiring both a cottage and a motor from that company have repeatedly been puctured by my emaciated wallet…
Nice contrast, Uma. I couldn’t afford either. Many thanks
As usual, you are a great blogger.
I am in love with the awesome pictures.😍😍😍
Thanks for sharing dear.
Very many thanks, Shreya
Glad you have no problems with your hip replacement. The child on the photograph looks so cute, a beautiful click
Thanks very much, Geetha. A great-nephew
Most welcome Derrick 🙂
Excellent.
Lovely bluebells
Many thanks, Maria
What a delightful lane. That is one thing that would be very hard to find in Australia. Great shots.
Thanks very much Paol
Sounds like you had productive day Derrick. Have a great rest of your weekend.
Many thanks, Gary. You, too
Beautiful, as always. Such a cute little dino-child. Hope the knee surgery goes as well as the hip surgery.
Many thanks, Laurie
Wonderful!
Thanks very much, Leslie
Beautiful photo of the boy.
Thanks very much, Byung
I was so enamored with the beautiful Angel Lane. The lighting and the thatched roof, the wildflowers were all simply lovely to the eyes. 💗
Those hanging baskets will be delightful with the choices Jackie chose. 💐 🌷
Very many thanks, Robin
Looking forward to to “The Bionic Knight”. Looks like a pensioner but is really a crime-fighter in disguise, with an all metal skeleton. And his partner “The Head Gardener”, because crime-fighters always come in pairs.
🙂 Than you so much, Quercus
Hmmm bedding plants—pictures of hanging baskets soon to follow, I hope!
Quite so, Diane. Thanks very much
Looks summery.
We are certainly getting there, LL/PS. Many thanks
Car tax? Is that the annual registration fee?
Here in NSW the over 65’s, of which I am one, don’t have to pay this fee, or for my driving licence. The only thing we have to buy is the CTP Insurance, around $400 pa. so you won’t hear me complain, and considering where you live, and where I live that’s not surprising either 🙂