View From The Sun Lounger

19-04-11
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On Guard

18-04-11b
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Striped Accent

18-04-11a
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New Journal

17-04-11
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First page in another new journal, (another DR Ebony A5)...My little bear 'Titch' holding one of my Lamy Safari fountain pens.
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Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire, UK

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The Pagoda
Noodlers bullet proof black ink and watercolour in daily journal

Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire, UK

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Another quickie, this time of the main entrance to the abbey

Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire, UK

16-04-11b
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A quick sketch in the dining room

Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire, UK

16-04-11a
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Mums Bookcase

15-04-11
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Papworth Hospital.

14-04-11b
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Papworth Hospital.

14-04-11a
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Noodlers bullet proof black ink and watercolour in daily journal

Slingbacks and Stripes

13-04-11b
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Two more recent purchases: Black patent, kitten heeled slingbacks and a large cushion for my sofa

Gorgeous Grey

13-04-11a
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Guess what I purchased with some of my Birthday money?......Hmmm, rather predictable aren't I!

New Slippers!

12-04-11b
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Cathedral Square, Peterborough, UK

12-04-11a
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A quick sketch from the Cathedral Square Diner after shopping!

Peacocks Tearooms and Waterside Antiques of Ely

10-04-11
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Fenland District Council, March, Cambs UK

09-04-11
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A quick stop on the way to the supermarket.
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Twenty Pence garden Centre, Ely, Cambs UK

08-04-11b
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A quick browse and a cuppa on the way home!

5 Miles From Anywhere Inn, Ely, Cambs UK

08-04-11a
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Lunch along the river with my good friend Jane

Bill & Marys Shed

07-04-11
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A wonderful afternoon visiting friends with Dad and eating delicious home baked cakes!

Methodist Hall, Doddington, Cambs UK

06-04-11
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Had an hour free before preparing dinner so drove the car down to the village and ended up in the car park of the George Pub in Doddington where I sketched the hall opposite.
Just me, my sketchbook, paints, a cafetiere of Italian blend coffee and Ray Lamontagne playing on the CD.....Heaven!

My Birthday - Gifts

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Just a few of the wonderful gifts I was given on my Birthday. A fantastic day!!!

My Birthday - The Fitzwilliam Museum

05-04-11b
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From The Orchard Garden we went onto the Fitzwilliam, especially to see the Italian Drawings and Etchings exhibits.
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/whatson/exhibitions/article.html?2702
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/whatson/exhibitions/article.html?2703
The Fitzwilliam NEVER disappoints....Fantastic way to spend my Birthday!!!

My Birthday - Orchard Tea Gardens

05-04-11a
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I started my birthday off with a trip to The Orchard Tea Gardens in Grantchester, Cambridge for a cream tea! I was suprised to find the scones were cold, served buffet/self serve style and the only coffee served was filter. The deck chairs in the orchard were damp sadly but I imagine it would be a wonderful place to sit and sketch in warmer weather.

Papworth Hospital

04-04-11c
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Morning at Dads

04-04-11b
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Around The Home

04-04-11a
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Waterside Antiques, Ely, Cambs. UK

03-04-11b
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Mothers Day Continued...
The 'Paragon' coffee cup and saucer I purchased from Waterside Antiques on Mother's Day with the money my youngest, Harry, gave me in advance for my birthday. It is so delicate and pretty.!

Mothers Day

03-04-11a
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Mothers Day at Peacocks tea rooms in Ely
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Changes

01-04-11
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A change about in my lounge ended up with me bringing two chairs in from storage to replace one of my sofas, they work well so I plan to get them re-upholstered at some point in the future.

Those of you that read the text on my pages will see that I also cancelled my Italian Tour on the 1st April. No, sadly it is not an April Fools joke...I wish for many reasons it was.

My Dad was recently diagnosed with Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma and there is just no way I can see myself enjoying a trip that takes me miles from him at this time. I have to be here, I need to be here!
My friend, and travel partner, Joannie has been wonderful (thank you Joannie, for being you!) and knowing me as well as she does, knows I have made the right decision for me.
I was so excited about the trip, I could think of nothing else for months and, of course, I wish I hadn't had to cancel under these circumstances but I am not regretful in any way...I am simply 100% where I want to be.

My Birthday Cake 5-4-11

My Birthday Cake 5-4-11
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Made for me by my dear friend Rose-Ann. Raspberry and cream filling....my favourite!

Bargain!

31-03-11
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My bargain purchase, a newly upholstered footstool from a charity shop at just £8!
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Handpicked and Cuddly

29-03-11
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Dads Garage

28-03-11
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Sketched while having a quick cigarette on his garden bench and painted a couple of days later during another cigarette break!
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Just Chilling

27-03-11
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Feet up, watching TV, sketching and eating Bonne Maman lemon tartlettes in my PJ's...Oh yeah, I know how to live alright! LOL!
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The Old Bridge Hotel, Huntingdon. UK

26-03-11b
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I arrived at The Bridge just after two, ordered my latte and scone and was told I would be served the scone at 2:30pm - when they came out of the oven!!!
It was delicious!!!!!!!!!!
I forgot the little camera film container I keep my water in to paint with while sketching on location and the staff were wonderful when I asked for a 'little water' for my paints, they gave me a quaint little china jug full and encouraging words every time they passed me. Deffinately a sketch friendly place to hang out!...I'll be back!