Now you see it now you dont, It has has been a horrid summer,rain, rain and more rain and to add insult to injury it is also going colder.   Next thing it will be Christmas, in fact the shops are already putting out the odd Christmas item.
I am going to start a new page with some photographs from some of my Africa holidays.  Watch this space.... S

Suddenly it is lovely and warm, blue sky, sunshine, dont get too excited cos it could all vanish as quickly as it has apeared.
Have just come back from Liverpool with my friend Jone.  We went to the Albert Dock to Tate Liverpool to see the Gustav Klimt exhibition.  We really wished we hadnt bothered , I was expecting lots of colour and movement, but no it was very dull and I found it rather boring... each to their own.  But Liverpool is blooming as the City of Culture and it really is brilliant.  Having been disapointed with the Klimt , we went over to the Wirral to Gordale to see the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art, it is really really good , some beautiful pieces of art work . You can find their website www.newa.co.uk  Well worth a browse. 

I have got an exhibition in the Rotunda library in Llandudno, It is part of the Library in Mostyn Street.  So if you happen to be in Sunny Llandudno do go and have a look., Not a big gallery but I have 19 pictures in it also not well sign posted but it is there up the stairs or in the lift.

My new Sylvia's Place in the garden is being put to good use and at the moment paintings are happening on a reasonably regular basis. 

Yesterday I spent in the Mountain zoo in Colwyn Bay.  Nice little zoo and easy to get around.   As ususal this summer the weather could have been a lot better, so I spent a lot of time as usual in with the chimps..... no rude comments please!

Last night in  between lashings of rain "My Place" was well and truly christened with a couple of bottles of really nice champagne.   Then lots of us huddled inside to keep dry and warm.   Flaming June,  Ha Ha.

Up ( as usual) with the lark, not that we see too many of those around here thease days.  My little house at the top of the garden is now furnished with my easels, my table , and all of my painting gear.  Yesterday I started the first picture in there, it might be a success , it will probably be a mess.  I shall keep you informed.

 It seems to have taken forever, things just kept on going wrong and deleting themselves (probably me).  Any how I have now posted a page of pictures on my Namibia page, I am sure there will be more.
Life almost back to normal its amazing how quickly routine takes over.   My "shed" or as I prefer to call it Sylvias Place is now almost finished in the garden, a blue and white wooden (small) building which hopefully will be a place of inspiration and creativity.  I now have the fun of hauling tables/ chairs/ easels and other parafanalia up a long steep garden , and then it will be christened with something alcholic and let the painting begin...........

So very long since I put a finger to a key board.  I have been to Namibia on an amazing holiday, in the wilds of Etosha, viewing elephants, zebra, cheeta leopard, giraffe and so many more wonderful animals.  I have so much to tell and I have to go shopping, but I shall be back.  I have new pictures  to down load so please come back tomorrow.

Only a few weeks to go and I  am off back to Africa, this time to Namibia, to deserts  and wild coast line.  I have been reading the guide books in anticipation  The suitcase is out and art stuff being collected.  The luggage allowance is once more minimal so clothing will not be a priority.  I need sketch books , watercolour paper, inks, paints, pencils brushes etc etc. 
I should have some more pictures to show you when I get home. 
To come back to the real world and the mundane, it is still cold and inclement weather .... so sad ,  hopefully it will soon begin to get warmer.
Lamb update... Growing almost by the minute.  So many of them now, they hold lamb  races and jumping competitions , just like small children really. 

Hectic hectic hectic.  As possibly some of you know we ( my better half & me) own a Marble & Granite business.     ( see web site) The last few days have been spent  in the south of England opening a new showroom. 
Kitchen worktops etc, what I hadnt realsed was the pysical hard work that was needed to get the place up and running,sweeping , scrubbing , polishing and generally tearing out of hair to meet a deadline.  Phew.  We did open ,  and on time, but then the torrential rain and blustery winds conspired to keep folk away.  Some good contacts were made and the showroom  isup and running, this is why I have been a little bit quiet recently.
Sunshine at the moment and I am watching the birds on the hanging nut holder just outside my window. Longtailed tits, blue tits lots of finches and even a woodpecker.  Poor birds are wondering what has happened to spring.

Have a happy Easter everyone, I just hope that where ever you are the weather is lovely, cos just do not ask..... here is just really horrible.  Cold cold cold.

Poor old Easter bunnie I think he will be digging through snow drifts to leave any eggs.

Still have fun.

It just all goes hay wire, just as you think it has come right, B E Marble & Granite links with Art Safari , my Zambia charity becomes Long bay Hotel............!!!!!!! Shucks  More work, see links page for chaos.  

I have been watching  a small flock of sheep across the road from my home, there are about twelve lambs , all now at the "Look at me " stage.  Some of them are wearing little plastic coats!!!!! I supose as we have gale and very wet weather forcast for the next few hours it is some protection for them, they really look cute. 

I just want to thank all the folk who have added their thoughts about my site, all of them kind comments, and constructive advice.   I shall take heed.
Sunday morning and the birds are singing, so far the gales, and snow have stayed away.
 My day is planned with a trip to Chester and lunch with friends, do hope they have oysters on the menu today.

No oysters on the menu, what a disapointment, but the company was excellent.