After a long day I have had enough...but...
We did see the Banksy exhibition...100% worth going...if it can keep my grandsons, 13 years old, both with ASD, one fairly severely, transfixed and inspired for an hour and a half, it certainly has a lot to recommend it!!
The volunteer also knew about the history of the Flax mill near Blenheim which is standing derelict...the late father of the family wished it to be moved to a museum and recreated, but the sons didn't carry out his wishes. A pity, as it is the largest one we have seen in our travels.
New to us anyway!! Four years ago we saw the building covered in scaffolding as they began renovation and adapting the building to be a gallery. They have done a good job on it..the building has retained its integrity, and they have changed as little as possible but it is now a modern usable gallery and space.
The exhibition is very interesting, showing not just most of the hoard items but also short videos of the processes involved. One piece is far too fragile, but with scanning of various kinds they have been able to investigate the contents and create a 3D printed model of the small jar without unwrapping the delicate textiles around it.
It is there until 10 July 2022.. not sure where it will go after that.
We had a mooch around the town, seeing the window dressing left from the day that the cycling elite championship came to town...
Clann is a very good café in an old bank. Clann means children in Gaelic.
We saw people playing bowls...and old buildings being renovated.
The old harbour building, saved and turned into a gallery over a hundred years ago, and a fishing boat by the quay.
We left "Artists Town" for Newton Stewart, just to have a wander around the town and a local (of course!) made ice cream.
After last week's rain the river was running high..not as high as when it came over the banks and demolished a long section of river wall...but still high and fast!! There used to be a footbridge over the river as well as the road bridge, but that hasn't been rebuilt.
Home over the upland road to call in at the pub where we were married four years ago in May...good to see friends and chat.
Then home again.
Now we are in July already!!
Yesterday we talked to the carpenter who will be helping us fit the conservatory roof, and Pirate started cladding the front...and I saw where it wasn't quite right....He isn't happy, but at least the wood from the first side will do the job properly on the other.
Thanks be for buildings that are not perfect!!
Monday is my pension day so I should be able to order the roofing materials..this job is taking far longer than hoped, but at least it is all slow steps in the right direction
As Pirate had his flu jag and his covid booster jag....I had a morning out in Ayr to deliver pots and prints to a new group exhibition at 1517.
It's a new group, and mostly fine art, but wood and clay sculpture, silver jewellery and my pots and prints.
It is in the building at 15/17 High Street in Ayr , that used to hold the late British Home Stores...and now has quite a few different traders in clothes and household items...and a large space that is now the gallery. Let's hope the building manager will keep us on!
While waiting for one of the exhibition organisers to arrive it was nice to have a wander around with nothing particular to do.
This afternoon as Pirate had his siesta I attempted to find my way around the computer programmes to print my business cards...mega fail!!
I emailed my brother.... hopefully he will point me in the right direction!
As dusk came on we went for a walk around from the village, past two derelict mills, Zwartble sheep and a stud with lots of beautiful horses. At last the grey clouds lifted a little, enough to see the sunset in muted oranges and pinks.
Entered online...paid....hope I have done that all correctly..and now all packed up to post.
These are on their way to the IV International Mini Print Cantabria in Santander.
Now once they are off by registered post I can breath easy...and get on with everything else!!
Finishing the build of the Allen gravel bike
Needs different wheels..but it is done!
Garden supper, adding mushrooms to the onion and garlic, steaming the veges and adding cheese and oatcakes to serve. Nice and easy!
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