This morning Sandy called for me to take me up to the studio. I did a bit of weeding while I was waiting as she rarely arrives on time! I went over to take a picture of the solitary Californian poppy int the garden and as luck would have it a bee took a liking to it too.

I started cleaning and filling the paint pots, Sandy had asked if I could cover when she got a phone call to say that her new washing machine had arrived. There was a family in when she had to go but I explained the process and gave then any help they needed until she returned. I had been going to try painting an otter but couldn't find my reference photos, I have probably packed them! So used one of the cards I got when we went to the bird of prey centre as my subject.

It will be ready for collection on Friday. I walked home today as I didn't really want to be there until 5 pm and I had started Sandy off happily painting and no more customers. I cut through to look at the sea. A dull day today and the tide was right out.

Since the surgery and on going other aches and pains I have not been packing things, or generally keeping on top of some sort of order. So today I have started making an effort to get the bedroom a bit tidier, and have got some more stuff ready for the boot sale.
I have done a bit more of the puzzle, this is a really lovely one and I am enjoying it.