WHAT A DAY

We had to go out early to order some new fencing but we had a bit of brekkie out first!! The morning was soon gone after a round trip of about 40 miles sourcing this and that.

When we got back we changed into some old clothes and 'got stuck in'.

The years - about 24 - have taken their toll on what used to be a lovely vibrant 'big' pond. How that gazebo has stood up to the hurricane gales we have had is quite remarkable. But it's days are numbered ie OVER. 

Down it came and quite remarkably the wood is still good. 

Time to drain the 750 gallons of pond water and catch the fish. We called in to a local aquatic place this morning and agreed with them to take our fish - so catch time.

What the ??????

A very long time ago our Tony had a Sterlet that had become too big for its tank so ended up in our big pond. I thought it had died having found some rather confusing bones about 10 years ago. NO! the bloomin' thing was still there and scared the hebe gebes out of me today.

This is it as we tried to get it into our little pond (550 gals) without being stabbed by its spike. 

We found out from the pond shop man that it's still a baby and could grow to 9'!!! 

Tomorrow is another day of playing about in muck - yakky 

A LITTLE BACKGROUND

Just having a play with a few stencils and distress inks. This will do for a Xmas card me thinks. 

The new distress paints I had on order arrived yesterday too

So I had a little play with those too.

Just need to add a focal point now.

2 BIRTHDAYS

A special day today for 2 very special people , my son In law Quentin and my friend Sylvia, both of whom have birthdays.

I forgot to take a photo of Sylvia's birthday canvas but this is the one I made for Quentin - before the bit at the bottom refused to stick and I had to replace it....

The background is paper blocked and 

the bits are from a broken video camera. 

Quentin is a web/graphic designer and therefore a talented photographer too.

Have a lovely day both of you xxx

A 'DOWN' SORT OF A WEEK

Considering I usually feel really depressed in the winter, you know, dark days, cold, wind, rain, all if which coupled with S.A.D. makes me irritable and down. My hubby has a breathing problem - a lot better now than it has been - but he struggles at night and therefore either wakes me or keeps me awake. We hope the specialist will sort him next month then we can both get back to a normal sleep pattern.

So, how do you send the winter blues on their way ??? You take a trip to Poole, Dorset to see your boat and oodle at its glory. 

We are off in a couple of weeks for just a couple of days - I know it's a VERY long way - but I've been waiting to see this Sunseeker 155 for so long I just can't let the chance go by.

To be revealed.

IMAGINE

You are an artist. 

A little ATC made as a compliment slip for the person who has just bought an item from me on EBay.