Increasingly sunburned clouds sped across the dawn skies over Christchurch Road this morning
as Jackie drove me to Lymington Hospital for my flexible endoscopy. It was just my luck that this procedure was carried out by a beautiful, slender, Italian doctor.
There is no apparent damage. I delivered a report to my GP in Milford on Sea, and the urologist has undertaken to write to my knee surgeon with recommendations for the next replacement operation.
Elizabeth completed her move into her new home today.
This morning’s procedure rather knocked me out for much of the day, so I had to defer a planned trial of my new lens in good light. At the last possible moment Jackie and I sped off to Mudeford to try out the 600mm monster.
There wasn’t much of a sunset itself,
but, at the dying of the light, I had fun seated on a bench watching geese skeins, sometimes keeping to the familiar V formation;
sometimes unravelling, as they left our shores;
and, coming in to land, gulls gathering together, purposefully preening.
This evening Jackie and I dined on her delectable chilli con carne and delicious savoury rice. She drank Hoegaarden and I drank Alzar Malbec 2017.
Nic Pics of all the birds Derrick. Glad your procedure went well and you are on tract for2nd knee replacement.
Many thanks, Gary
You’re welcome!
Some good catches! Love the ones with boats. Be well.
Thanks very much, Cynthia
I’m glad all is well, Derrick. You got some wonderful bird photos here–I can’t pick a favorite!
Many thanks, Merril
Really pleased it went ok. Stunning birds and stunning clouds.
Thanks very much, Dad
I never realized what an exhausting procedure it is to finally end up getting your surgery!!
🙂 Thanks a lot, GP. (I haven’t had it yet – there’s still time for delay 🙂 )
Beautiful photos Derrick! So glad you are moving onwards 💛
Thanks very much, Val
Glad things went well. You must be pleased with the lens as well! The goose shots are fabulous.
Thanks very much, Lisa. I trust you continue to improve
Yes, thanks.
Happy things went well and hope they continue too. Love the beautiful birds and the poem, which I know by memory, “Curse, Bless me now, with your fierce tears….”
A great poem. You set a standard to emulate when it comes to bird photography. Many thanks, Cindy
Congratulations on your beautiful, slender Italian doctor. My last procedure was performed by her exact opposite. Jaysus.
🙂 Many thanks, Oglach
Some proper action shots, especially the first one.
Thanks very much, Alex. Got that one as I stepped out of the car
Clearly you are destined not to be the mature suave, mysterious Englishman bowling over the Italian doctor – but then, we can’t have everything in life………
🙂 Mystery goes out of the window at such times. Thanks very much, Pauline
🙂
The pinkish colors of the clouds you captured is so beautiful
Thanks very much, Drew. One of the benefits of getting out early 🙂
Great shots! Good news about your procedure, too. Yay!
Many thanks, Leslie
Wow – that is a monster. I love the bird shots and can tell we are in for many a treat in the days and months to come.
Thanks very much, Susan
Two of my favourite things – Dylan Thomas quotes and a beautiful, slender, Italian doctor.
And some nice photographs.
🙂 Glad you appreciated both, Paol. Thanks very much
“No apparent damage.” and “Elizabeth completed her move into her new home today.”
These are both good news! Best wishes on your next operation and best wishes to your sister in her new home! Beautiful photos, Derrick – love the skies and the birds.
Thanks very much, Jodie. Trust you are well
Yes, thanks. I am fine. Have had a flurry of the routine doctor’s visits and tests and have passed them all with flying colors, so that’s a thankful thing. Busy with Christmas and work, so not able to read all the posts as per my usual. Just put the tree up today, and it smells wonderful!
That is great news about your forthcoming surgery. Then again, sky is the limit with a 600mm lens, apparently. Gulls and geese have descended well into the photographs.
Thank you very much, Uma
Gorgeous shots, Derrick! Glad to hear the procedure had no crumbs! 🙂
🙂 Many thanks, Jill
Love those birds 🙂
Thanks very much, Arlene
Beautiful photos.
Thanks very much, Sylvie
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Your shots of the skies and the birds are splendid, indeed! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks very much, Jan
I’m so glad everything went well, Derrick and you can have your other knee surgery! 🙂
It is always nicer when the person doing the procedure is kind, gentle, and nice on the eyes! 😉 😀 After my cancer surgery I had a young, handsome male nurse! Made it much nicer! 😉
Congrats to Elizabeth! I’m so excited for her! 🙂
Your cloud photos are so beautiful! And then add birds to the mix…Oh my gosh! I love the birds! 🙂 I could watch birds all day and get nothing else done. 🙂 The first of your photos that you put in this post is amazing! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Glad it’s going well, Derrick!
You seem to be having a lot of Chilli Con Carne right now!
That was the last of a very large pot 🙂 Thanks a lot, Andrew
I remember when Chilli Con Carne first made an appearance in the late 1970s. My dad refused to eat it along with curries or pastas!
Just like my Mum
Wonderful photos as usual, Derrick. I trust the beautiful Italian doctor you mention was female?!
Very 🙂
Glad to hear things turned out well, on all fronts! 🙂
Thanks very much, Bob
Ditto, ditto! What beautiful pictures of sunset, my favorite time of day.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Congratulations to Elizabeth!!! … and to you, your colon, your knee, and your new toy. 😀
Many thanks, Widders
Never trust a urologist with medical equipment. It always ends in tears. Usually mine.
Flying geese shots were wonderful.
Many thanks, Quercus. I’ll bear that in mind
I am glad all went well for you, Derrick, and your other knee will be replaced soon.
Beautiful sunset and bird photos, as always!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
What a great lot of photos, those of the sky are fascinating, and those geese must have been a joy to behold, Reminded me of a flight of pelicans I saw a few years back, magnificent creatures masters of the skies.
Very many thanks, Brian