Catch up

Since my last entry I had lunch with friends. This is Kayla. She thought this was the biggest crisp she had ever seen.
Who doesn't love a good argyle sweater?
This is Kayla's mother, Jenny. They both came into Haarlem from Delft for the day. We lunched and kayla got a pair of very silvery shiney shoes. I forgot to blog them. sorry.
It wasn't the best weather for an outing and when she dropped me off it turned really cold and began to snow.
Sneezer meditating in the sun.
I spent many days preparing a few new canvases and began the underpainting.
warm fish cold fish
I headed out to the art store to pick up a new brush or two for my new canvases. Along the way was an "antiek winkel". I guess you could call the Spice Girls antiques. Thats the three big headed dolls to the upper left of Mary the mother of Jesus.
Sunday I was escorted to the British Classic Cars and Life Style Beurs. This beauty was in the parking lot.
but this one is more my size
I received birthday greetings and my fav Salt and Vinegar Crisps all the way from Australia. Thanks Nic and Vance! the card was lovely as well.
On the same day I received birthday greetings from Ian in the midlands of England. He sent me a smokey quartz crystal to add to my growing collection.
I spent today in my atelier working and listening to Theatre of the Mind podcasts. While on a quick break I saw this funny sticker. When will those silly squirrels learn to park their horses properly.
perfection

Old Timers

Great cars in the parking lot of the Old timers car convention. Love a good Jag.
This old 1955 Mercedes was born in West Germany, and proud of it.
The very red interior of the West German made Mercedes.

Obviously a lover of old Jaguars, the entire nose of this Jag comes up to reveal the engine.
Before
After. I really like the new Fiat. It might be worth spending a billion euros for my drivers license...nah.
Not only were there cars, but people who restore them to their former glory. This roller smooths the bumps from the metal that has been pounded into shape. I want one just to make sculptures with.

Fire in the disco

It was much worse than what I had thought. To the furthest right corner lay the remains of the Jag. It is a miracle that there is anything left at all.
However, from the ashes...
rises the phoenix, or the other jag. Parts were for this sexy lady. I am not fond of white so i will have it painted, black, what else? With a rich beige interior. She is officially an old timer so no road taxes! Dat scheelt in nederland!
Some people have kids that run around with buckets on their heads, I have a cat that runs around with a sheet over his head.