I Left My Heart In San Francisco

Oh, I know it's a cliche, but doesn't that almost make it mandatory?

I'm farewelling the fine city today and heading north to Portland. Can't wait to check out Portland, see my friend Jon (6 years between visits and plenty to catch up on) and his family, and perhaps slow up the pace a little.

It has been a wonderfully busy, fabulous, fun trip so far. Soon I'll be counting the sleeps to the end. How time flies.

A Table Set For Five

We had a table set for five at lunch today, but only four were there.
And it got me to thinking about where Ms L might be,
and we all talked about how we wished she was there with us.
We miss you Ms L.

Mat, Audrey, Phil and Me

It's raining in San Fran today.

The lights and the rain are making pretty patterns on my bathroom window.

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Did I tell you I've got a darn cold? Such a nuisance.

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If you're looking for something to do tomorrow night and you're in Thornbury you might like to pop along to the Northern Craft Bonanza for crafty fun and great food. On the other hand, if you're in San Francisco, you might like to try Kuletos for a great bite of Italian.

This One Time, At Art Camp

Mati Rose & Kelly Rae Roberts

Work in progress

Mindy

Louise, Anna-Marie & Stella

Chrissy & Monica

Stella, Mindy, Beth & Danielle

Lorrie

My Funky Chunky Coffee Table Book

Andrea Scher - a suprise visitor on Sunday

Oh, I have had the most wonderful, wonderful couple of days. It was so much fun. I'm pretty sure that there'll be lots of sentences from here on in that start with "this one time, at art camp".

I'm back in San Fran now and meeting up with friends from Colorado tonight. The next part of the adventure begins.

Out Of Office Assistant

Hello. You have reached the blog of Tinniegirl. I am currently having an out of this world experience painting, collaging, laughing, connecting, relaxing, unwinding, drinking Coke, eating peanut butter M+M's, staying up too late, living in a cottage in the woods and just BEING! I look forward to being in touch when I return to earth. At this stage I am not quite sure when that will be.

Heaven, I'm In Heaven*

It's everything I could have ever dreamed of, and more, and class hasn't even started yet.

Ask me who I rode to the retreat with today. Go on. Ask me.

Ilene, my ride, picked me up at the hotel and mentioned that we had to pick up a couple of other people. Just a quick stop in San Fran to pick up Mati Rose, and then a stop at the San Jose airport to pick up Kelly Rae Roberts. I don't think I need to say anything more do I? Oh, maybe you'd like to know that I managed not to gush too much. Not too much!

Tomorrow we paint.

*I may not really be in Heaven, but this centre is also a living, breathing Convent. So I'm close!

Ms L's Kind Of Place

I even saved you a seat Ms L. Wish you were here.

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The day has arrived
I'm off to paint and glue
To meet friends and inspirational people
The weather is turning
It's cold and grey outside
Perfect weather for an art retreat if you ask me

A-Bridged Version

Who needs words?

I'm off to bed.

An Artful Journey begins tomorrow.

So Far It's SO GOOD!

Too tired to speak right now. More soon.