My young friend made a lovely dinner last Sunday week and we invited Debbie McGee and her sister Donna over for the evening. Debbie is, of course, devastated by the loss of Paul but they enjoyed the evening.
At last my big boat is back at my mooring, complete with its safety certificate, insurance and licence. So we spent time at the weekend giving it a complete power clean - at least on the outside. This weekend we've earmarked to have a go on the cabin and the rest of the inside. The dinghy should be brought back from the boatyard tomorrow after the extensive repairs that Alan made on its hull. All we need now is some good weather over the next few weekends.
Our 3D jigsaw puzzle of the Taj Mahal is almost done - just the four upright towers around the perimeter to complete.
It really has been an interesting puzzle. We might buy the Eiffel Tower next. Talking of jigsaws my painting of Venice at Sunset is currently being made into a jigsaw by the Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company.
It should be released in a couple of weeks.
Her Majesty the Queen is celebrating her 90th birthday today. She's been an incredible monarch and I'm so pleased to have lived during her reign. I had the great pleasure of meeting her a few years ago when she came to Henley. I had been commissioned to paint a miniature of one of her horses - Phantom Gold. After the presentation we were able to chat for a short while.
May I add my good wishes to her on this very special day.
The post has just arrived and with it my first day cover. What a lovely set of stamps.