Well it's been a long time since I had anthing of interest to add. Very happy at the moment as I was awarded the Prix des Amis des Arts at their biannual exhibition. What a surprise.... and then I had a microphone stuck in my hands and the Mayor saying I would no doubt like to address the visitors! I have four paintings on show and they're very nicely situated and lit !!! So I've been feeling very happy this week and on Monday a lady bought one of the paintings on show. She couldn't decide between "In need of some paint" and "Patchwork Gate" so her husband said he liked the latter. What more can I ask for ?!!! .... some sun and warmer weather.