Young friends, new eggs, and a hicough

Lets get the disappoint out of the way. Had workshop with reception class at Intake Farm School, Mansfield, followed by interview but today was informed that I didnt get the gig. I thought it was my best interview ever and the workshop engaged the children well. They have offered me written feedback which will prove interesting and, hopefully, helpful for the future.

Now to the good stuff ! Met up with Laura (Red) on Wednesday evening. Me and mine, and she and hers, dined at San Carlo restuarant. Food was fine, company was great, and afterwards we went off for a drink and met up with Darren (alone) and later Abi and her boyfriend. Really good to see them all and, hopefully..........but lets not talk about any plans as it usually puts the kibosh on it.

The Knighton Lane Studios are looking sooooo good now. Rick estimates another four to six weeks before completely finished and because of this the teaparty is now scheduled for December 13. Invites will be sent soon.

Did a small painting today..............more eggs! and I have another small canvass which is also destined to be containing eggs. This must surely mark the end of the eggs ! I will have 10 paintings to choose from for the R.A.C. show ! I have two 50 x 50 cm canvass' on which I will be returning to black and white and working on evolution/devolution of an image. All part of Truth and Other Myths, which will be the second exhibition bearing that name............when I actually exhibit it.

Have decided on entry for this years Leicester Open.

plus maybe one other not decided yet.

Whilst on the good news............out of the blue a degree student at DMU (graphics I think) has contacted me and engaged me to give her a couple of one to one drawing tuitions. First session is next Friday and Im really looking forward to it. Strange how life works isnt it?

Well, being taken to pub to watch Aston Villa tomorrow by son number 2 (Sam) which is nice isnt it. Its actually been a really good ten days with just the one hicough so I shouldnt complain and, actually, it doesnt pay to.

OK dokey playmates! Remember, your thoughts create your future so be careful what you think. Love All, Hurt None........its the only religion you really need.