Except for a long enlivening phone call with my sister.

And a quick trip to the sociable supermarket.

I thought that it would be good to get to 80%  finished today.

I quite surprised myself by painting from  2pm until 6pm without really noticing the time.

Today I was accompanied by a Hamish Macbeth audiobook.

I think it’s going quite well.

This morning I had another little think about my future. It is possible to live very cheaply here…..as I was doing……and now that I have a pension  my whole reason for painting is no longer relevant. But I like painting. It makes me feel good. I’d like to get better and paint lots of new things. So I think I have a plan .

I’m waiting for a storm and some rain. It’s looking quite dark and threatening outside.  And I don’t want to water my flowers if I don’t need to.

About an hour ago there was a knock at my door and my neighbour handed me a plate of what I think are called pettole. They are a bit like doughnuts…..but nicer.

Been a nice day.

Cheers 🍷🍷