So this is day ten of our “week away”  Imagine that,  being able to stay a little longer when you find a nice place.  Picnic point is on the Murray and it is super peaceful.  I am about to paint Santa so let’s stop procrastinating and give him a whirl!  More later arty friends.   Hey if you read my blogs I would love to hear from you.  Maree 👋

Well if I was a work it would be morning tea time but since I have retired I am not working.   Oh don’t worry I have a lovely big coffee in my hand.  Old habits die hard!  
About me ….  
Hello from Australia Forbes.  I have just joined the seniors club turning sixty last month.   I have three adult children who I am very proud of. I am married to a kind caring man also semi retired, Paul who is waiting to get away caravanning.  Lockdown has prevented that for now.   Last weekend we parked our Jayco van in the back yard and lit a fire and it was fantastic.  Might do it again soon.  We have been married 39 years and own our own business in a small country town in NSW. Forbes. 

Two of our children Melissa and Tim have taken on our business and working together well.   We sell Polaris side by sides and outdoor garden stuff.  Mowers brush cutters etc. Plus repair and service all that and more.  We started this business in October 1988. So they have it in their bones!   Jodie our third child is a teacher married with two adorable kids and loves life to the fullest.  We have six grandchildren in total. Lehni 12. Will 11, Rigby 10 , Hannah 10, Charlotte 4, Jack 2 Life is busy.

We are lucky to have Mel and Ash and kids living two houses up from us and nice big yards for them to run about ride push bikes and motorbikes and pretend camp down the back.  

I found Cinnamon through Lifebook2020. Thoroughly enjoyed this last year and still doing Lifebook2021.  Not quite as intense this year but that’s because there are SO MANY ARTISTS to learn from.   The Art Sherpa is inspiring. I paint better with her guidance.   I have a beautiful room filled with craft supplies and art.   #studio63  #madebymaree  and you can find me on Facebook and Instagram Nanny_Ree_Art   I have quilted stippled down jelly roll rugs and many Santa stockings and hand bags.  Now I paint and sewing has been shelved for now.   

I must say even though we are in lockdown and having worked for thirty plus years. I am enjoying my time at home don’t mind the solitude one bit and will continue to paint and draw as much as I possible can.  I am pretty sure it is addictive

Stay safe and well my new arty friends 

Be kind always 

Maree