On April 1, while snow fell on central Maine, I was in England, at least in spirit, visiting Derrick and Jackie’s glorious gardens.Ā (Oh, the wonders of the blog world and the Internet. )
I practically inhaled picture after beautiful picture of daffodils and tulips. It might have been cold and snowy outside my home, but I could feel warmth and sunlight pouring out of my computer as I toured Derrick and Jackie’s garden.
Then, at the end of Derrick’s post, I came to this: “For the first time this year we took drinks in the rose garden before dinner. I hope it is not too long before Laurie and Clif can do the same on their patio.”
Well, I thought. Well, well, well. Our patio is still buried under snow, but where there is a will, there is a way.
Derrick and Jackie, this post is dedicated to you as Clif, on our patio, raises his glass to daffodils and tulips and spring and the glory of an English garden.
Notes From the Hinterland 
Ha ha – pushing it just a little bit! š You guys are awfully silly!
Just a little bit š
Oh, I love this so much! Playful people are the best.
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Cheers!
Yes, yes!
My aunt once had us all out in the garden one New Years Eve having a barbecue with snow covered ground, fun but cold! Enjoy ššø
A fun but chilly way to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Haha, love it! This might be the beginning of a trend. š
It might indeed! Drinks on the patio, anyone?
Looks like tons of fun. Clif is a great sport.
He really is! He’s always up for a lark.
Your picture captures Maine Spring to perfection. I can hear the water running under the snowbanks! Clif sure looks happy. Sunshine helps.
Thanks, Cheryl!
Brilliant! Cheers you two!šš·
Thank you, thank you!
How lovely, Thank you both from us both.
This was an awesome interchange on both parts. So fun to be in the middle. (Geographically as well as blogedly.)
So much fun, and how I love Derrick’s pictures. Next best thing to being there.
‘Twas our pleasure!
Ralphie has been chirping about sitting on the patio for some weeks now. As soon as the snowbank blocking the walkway melts, we’ll be following your fine example. Thanks for “breaking the ice” for the spring cocktail season. LOVE you guys! XOXOOXOOX
We’re a very silly pair. Nice to know there are others out there š
Drinks on the patio in a snow storm might not have been such fun. I’m so glad you had some sunshine!
Right you are!
Cheers!
Indeed!
This cracked me up–good for you! A little clean snow makes lovely crushed ice for a cocktail!
Not much clean snow out there this time of year š
Thank you for the chuckle. š
Glad to oblige!
I’m happy to see my prediction was wrong on the original post – good on ya!
Oh, no. Your prediction was right on the mark. We were just being very, very silly. No drinks on the patio for at least a month. Still lots of snow in the backyard, as you could see from the picture.
Maybe hot buttered rum would be the perfect drink.
It would indeed!