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Photos of Me Sketching at Q-Station

December 26, 2008 | 2 Comments
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  I did feel a little self conscious sitting out on my own in the sun but no one came up to see what I was doing. I then ‘retired’ to the comfort of the shade verandah for the rest of the day.

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Watching the start of the 2008 Sydney to Hobart Race

December 26, 2008 | 3 Comments
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The first time we have ever been to see the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. D&I booked a spot at the Old Quarantine Station (Q-station) at the North Head of the harbour. Only 300 people there and they let us sit on the verandah – so had a great view in the...

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Sydney Harbour on Christmas Day

December 25, 2008 | 3 Comments
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All the clouds of this morning disappeared so I decided to get out this afternoon for a quick sketch and to see what the harbour is like on Christmas Day… It was bizarrely quiet.I have been to the beach on Christmas afternoon a number of times and it has been crowded, so I was very...

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My first knitted tea cosy

December 25, 2008 | 2 Comments
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I knitted a tea cosy! Having a quiet morning – having turkey for dinner tonight but the big family day is on Saturday this year. I am rather excited to have completed my tea cosy – since drawing this I have made it into a black and white pussy and added white whiskers.

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An Obelisk

December 25, 2008 | Leave your thoughts
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The only one in Sydney that I am aware of – there is more to it than one would think!

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A subdued start to my holidays

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So my holidays (vacation) have begun and I’m back to using watercolour moleskine – ah! they are nice. First page, done last night, is dedicated to a dear friend in Scotland who passed away last week. I did this at approximately the same time as the funeral was being held in the highlands. The flower...

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