The Belted Galloways shining their light on the moorland flanking Holmsley Passage were the only free roaming animals in evidence as the warmest day of the year heated up during our forest drive following a brunch at Redcliffe Nursery. The ponies were probably seeking shelter further inland.
The route through the shop to Redcliffe’s excellent restaurant contained numerous displays no doubt referencing items from the antiques emporium attached to the rear of the Garden Centre.
Neither the horse being ridden nor that being led among the traffic at Bashley seemed bothered about holding us up.
Sunlight streaked through the woodland beside Beckley Road.
We trailed after a wagon and horses along Forest Road. When safe to do so, Jackie overtook them and parked further down the road in order for me to photograph them as they approached. They turned off into Black Lane which, knowing their stables were there, we thought must be their destination, before they reached us.
We followed them. When they turned into their yard the occupants all enjoyed a good laugh at my cry, “Yes, we have been stalking you.”
Later, I telephoned the Action Fraud Line to report my scamming experience. This was a rather lengthy conversation in which Joy completed a thorough report which she read back to me. This will be passed to Metropolitan Police in London. Even though it looks to me as if this deception emanated from USA my call was welcomed as it will provide useful information to link with or warn about others.d
This evening we reprised yesterday’s sausages in red wine meal with similar beverages.
