Thursday, June 29, 2006
AWAY WEEKEND
I'm having a long weekend in Leeds - visiting Cathy and Jaemie.
Weather is set to be hot - so looking forward to visit to the industrial village of Saltaire and to see some of the work by Hockney.
Friday, June 23, 2006
FISHY ART
Why not check out my ART Gallery Blog www.apsgallery.blogspot.com
I'm currently posting paintings of fish - this is a clown fish - apparently!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
LUNCH DATE
Sunday, June 18, 2006
BIKES
In Brighton it's one of those days that the residents get frustrated trying to cross roads - the beach is full of picnicers and barbequers - all in lycra - and frequently looking very hot and red - at least they can cool off in the sea!!
I don't know how many take part , but they were arriving at 9am this morning - and its now 4pm and the flow of bikers is as strong as ever.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
TELEVISION
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
ARTY TUESDAY
Sunday, June 11, 2006
SUNDAY REVIEW
Friday, June 09, 2006
FIRST SUMMER PICNIC
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
ARTY TUESDAY
Friday, June 02, 2006
BELFAST
Going to Belfast to visit Mum and my sister for the weekend so will be away for a few days . Next post will be on Tuesday 6th June. Managed to get cheap flights from Gatwick to Belfast - at £40 return one wonders how long these flights will be available and at what cost to the environment we leap into the air at every opportunity. I still find 40 minutes and £20 per flight just too too attractive!!
Thursday, June 01, 2006
THURSDAY 1st JUNE
Need to spend a few hours in the charity shop this morning and sort out enough stock to last for the next five days. I go to Belfast tomorrow for the weekend to visit family.
Bills to pay before I go and last minute travel plans to Gatwick to make.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
BELLEEK
I collect fine parian ware from Ireland - Belleek is typically cream and so light it's almost transparent. It is made in Fermanagh , Northern Ireland and has a history with some pieces more than 120 years old and very collectable. Woven basket ware and tableware can attract prices approaching £1000.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Saturday, May 27, 2006
HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Friday, May 26, 2006
FRIDAY !
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
DA VINCI CODE
Went to see the film yesterday afternoon. I was impressed - not a GREAT film - but a good action/adventure movie. Sir Ian McKellen was excellent as the scheming Leigh Teabing. Paul Bettany beat himself up well as Silas but I kept expecting the lead Paul Hanks to compare life to a box of chocolates!
A faithful interpretation of the Dan Brown book.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
ARTY TUESDAY
Monday, May 22, 2006
MONDAY MORNING
Sunday, May 21, 2006
A SUNDAY IN MAY ......
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Friday, May 19, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
THURSDAY MORNING
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
SELLING ART
This was painted in 2001 - it is in acrylic on canvas (about A4 size)- and based on a photograph taken by Tom Comte (?) to celebrate Sting's 50th birthday.
I've put it on E-Bay to see if I can sell. Wish me luck!
A dull misty day this morning - have preparations for Charles who is coming for supper this evening - SAUSAGE HOTPOT !!!
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
ARTY TUESDAY
Monday, May 15, 2006
SO STARTS ANOTHER WEEK
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Information share
Just came across the work of Anthony Goicolea a 30-something year old photographer/artist from NY. Worth a look - but be warned some images are disturbing - so have your breakfast first. I love his drawings.
LINK : www.anthonygoicolea.com
MORNING AFTER
Saturday, May 13, 2006
FESTIVAL FIREWORKS
The main plans for today are
- Updating profiles and blogs
- A couple of hours as volunteer at charity shop
- Have evening meal with Steve
- GO TO FREE FIREWORK DISPLAY TONIGHT
Tonight's show is by the same group that was responsible for the Paris 2000 show and recent Olympic events - they also did a Golden Jubilee event here in Brighton a couple of years ago - it was astounding then so I'm looking forward to tonight.
Friday, May 12, 2006
One Day Summer
Friends who came last night seemed to enjoy the meal I prepared - a difficult combination to cater for - Gemma has got multiple food allegies and Ash is an occassional meat eating Hindu - so I opted for vegetarian fare - unfortunately Gemma doesn't do vegetables - but this is what they got if not eat --
- Avocado with warm pak choi and grape salad - Ciabattas and olives
- Purple potatoes and yellow courgette in whiskey and butter sauce
- Stir fry asparagus, pepper and mushrooms in honey and corriander sauce
- Thai fried rice with hot chilli and tomato sauce
- Chocolate brownies
We had a good evening - Ash read our palms and was amazingly accurate with a hit of humour. Thanks for the advice, Ash.
Have a long time friend ,Derek, coming to Brighton for the day from London today - It's the "Streets of Brighton" event today and tomorrow and with the good weather predicted we plan to take to the town and watch the street performers - details on tomorrrow's entry.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
GOOD MORNING
Good morning and welcome to my first daily post.
Brighton is looking bright and sunny this morning with a forecast which looks good for a warm second half of the week and weekend. HORRAY!!
A session of acupuncture to look forward to at lunchtime - otherwise household cleaning ready for visitors in the next few days. Deirdre is my acupuncturist this is a portrait I did a few years ago - I've been seeing her for treatment for about seven or more years.