STILL LIFE - M

 I didn't finish the M Still Life yesterday.  I was frustrated and had a very sore neck when I quit for the day.  We are expecting a windy rain storm this afternoon, so I finished it before lunch today.  It was raining all night and still raining while I painted under the gazebo.  Jelly was not happy, not knowing how to be close to me yet be warm and dry.  

After lunch, I worked on my Floating Squares.  It was much warmer and drier upstairs in the studio.  

I might have to move my base of operations for the Still Lifes upstairs if this weather keeps up.

JOE RETREAT LAST DAY

Friday morning.

Today is a very short day.  We need to pack up all of our stuff, clear out our room, stripping the bedding, and load up to leave.

We had our last breakfast together where speeches were made and good-byes were said.  It was very emotional.

Patricia had arranged for us all to bring some mustard as a thank you gift for Joe.  He was very surprised and I think, very pleased.

I jammed everything back into my car and headed out for the Southworth Ferry.  I was home by lunch time.  [They sent us home with a sack lunch again.]