GillthePainter

Hi Gill! What superb photography. You made it p...

2012-06-02T09:59:37.689+01:00

Hi Gill! What superb photography. You made it possible for us to follow your beautiful walk all along! Gerard was positively jealous, he loves to trek in beautiful country. Sadly for him I'm more of a swim, sea girl although I walk too, but by no means long distances. We did walk 3 miles up and down just two weeks ago to see a big sequoia tree in Yosemite National Park called the Grizzly Giant which is 2700 years old. You'd have loved it and for you that would have been just a walk in the park! Elisa

Lush My calves are fine. It's the feet that n...

2012-06-02T09:06:15.151+01:00

Lush
My calves are fine. It's the feet that need a massage .... but I won't let anyone near my feet!

Sorry you're not getting the feed though. There's not a lot I can do this end, and blogger is so buggy.

Hi Mamta. You can't ride a bike! I don't ...

2012-06-02T09:04:10.403+01:00

Hi Mamta.
You can't ride a bike! I don't think I've ever met anyone who hasn't learned. Not that it will ever hold you back in life ;)

There are indeed some incredible places out there when you put on your walking boots.
You'd never see them otherwise.

You must have a pair of rock-hard calves Gillygirl...

2012-06-01T17:57:16.692+01:00

You must have a pair of rock-hard calves Gillygirl - please tell me they were aching the next day.........! :))
Beautiful walk - & such a lot of quirkies along the way - great pics!
Hope those calves got a good massage.........

ps not getting your feed for some reason - but the ruddy pc has been all over the place for a couple of weeks now....:-( !

That is a lovely and long walk Gill, some lovely p...

2012-06-01T10:20:06.270+01:00

That is a lovely and long walk Gill, some lovely pictures :-) too. I walk some days with my birdwatching friends and am discovering so many beautiful places around us which I never knew existed while I was working! Never really learnt to bike, I wish I had!

That's quite a private park you had in your yo...

2012-05-31T08:02:11.119+01:00

That's quite a private park you had in your youth, Joanna.
Yes, we must have walked past your home on several occasions.
I wish I'd known at the time ....

What a lovely walk! I found myself reminiscing fo...

2012-05-30T18:49:50.484+01:00

What a lovely walk! I found myself reminiscing for younger fitter years too. I love all the details you focus on, the railings and the rooftop animals in particular and the buildings on the skyline. Beautiful Cotswolds. I saw you said you used to walk the towpath to Hampton Court, you would have passed opposite the house I grew up in on the river at Thames Ditton, with a huge cedar tree in the bottom lawn, just by the small islands. I used to put my dog in the dinghy and cross the river and walk there for hours in Home Park. My secret park....

Hi Celia. Pleased to hear it gave you a workout of...

2012-05-30T07:28:55.774+01:00

Hi Celia.
Pleased to hear it gave you a workout of some sorts.
I don't run, or do the gym or sports of any kind.
But I walk an awful lot, and cycle.

It's excellent for the body and soul, yes. Although these things are getting a little harder ;)

Good morning to you Ray. By the sea is heaps bette...

2012-05-30T07:26:24.817+01:00

Good morning to you Ray.
By the sea is heaps better.
Water is something that this part of the world lacks. I used to love walking the tow path of the Thames from Kew to Teddington or down to Hampton Court.

Here around Cheltenham there are no river walks, and we're land locked.

Still, we've got the hills.

How fun to go on your stroll with you, Gill! It d...

2012-05-30T01:51:38.161+01:00

How fun to go on your stroll with you, Gill! It didn't do my cardiovascular fitness any good, but my soul is quite soothed.. :)

I need to get out with my camera... I think that s...

2012-05-29T21:21:56.135+01:00

I need to get out with my camera... I think that spending time in the countryside or, even better, by the sea, is good for the soul. I have a few days off - must get out!

Morning Emma. Good to see you here. And good luck...

2012-05-20T09:31:04.742+01:00

Morning Emma.
Good to see you here.

And good luck with that recipe.

Gill!!! I love your blog - your paintings are just...

2012-05-19T12:32:25.603+01:00

Gill!!! I love your blog - your paintings are just gorgeous!!
I am dying to have a go at this bread, and have printed off the recipe. Funnily enough I was only wondering last night if one could make bread with chickpea flour, or chipati flour - then I accidentally ended up here!!
Emma (aka Hungryhousewife!!)

I'm late catching up with this blog - blame ...

2012-05-15T12:27:30.469+01:00

I'm late catching up with this blog - blame it on my not having a head!

Nice seeing some familiar paintings there Grillygirl - you certainly haven't lost any of the energy that's in The Gathering - I'm not surprised it was chosen for the flyer - what an apt subject - the organisers must have been licking themselves!

Good on you for doing so well - some going in these austere times.......!

Hi bread lovers, I’ve recently started working wi...

2012-05-14T17:38:27.439+01:00

Hi bread lovers,

I’ve recently started working with Sourdoughs International and I’m learning the difference between using authentic wild yeast and commercial yeast (bakers yeast) the taste and appearance is so different it is absolutely amazing! I totally recommend that you check it out at www.sourdo.com, EnJoY!!

Howdi, Celia. Thank you for the good wishes. It t...

2012-05-14T07:47:38.660+01:00

Howdi, Celia.
Thank you for the good wishes. It took me a while to find my feet again, and I'm back on track now for the remainder of my painting commitments.

XXX

Grilly, I love your art, and how wonderful that th...

2012-05-12T23:36:09.495+01:00

Grilly, I love your art, and how wonderful that they used your painting on the flyer. Congratulations on all of it!

PS. Joanna is my favourite blogger too.. :) xx

Good morning to you Mamta. Yes, 2 more days to run...

2012-05-06T07:22:00.507+01:00

Good morning to you Mamta.
Yes, 2 more days to run and I've got to get fired up again for the next.

You seem to have so much time, but really I've only got 3 months to paint 6 oil paintings. It's quite tight.

Ah well.... XX

Hello Gill Just saw this. I hope you sold all your...

2012-05-05T20:41:26.218+01:00

Hello Gill
Just saw this. I hope you sold all your paintings and got a few commissions too. You now have to start planning/painting for your next exhibition :-).
Love
Mamta

Joanna, my favourite food blogger! (no offence to ...

2012-05-05T09:04:46.226+01:00

Joanna, my favourite food blogger! (no offence to other bloggers reading this).

Strangely I'm feeling rather flat about it all today, but it gets to you like that. The enthusiasm deserts you sometimes.

Congratulations Gill! Sounds like a good opening ...

2012-05-05T08:58:40.189+01:00

Congratulations Gill! Sounds like a good opening night! Have a great weekend xx Joanna

Good morning to you Elisa. And hello Renee. Lovel...

2012-05-05T07:36:05.878+01:00

Good morning to you Elisa.
And hello Renee. Lovely to see you.

The evening flew by, and we were so lucky with the weather which always makes such a difference.
I'll be driving over today and plan to take some pictures of the setting.

Oh and your wishes for success worked. I've sold half on this night. I'll be very lucky indeed if anything else goes to a good home, but you never know.

Love Gill.

Hello again, Ray. It was a super event, packed wit...

2012-05-05T07:32:45.602+01:00

Hello again, Ray.
It was a super event, packed with enthusiastic guests, which always surprises me.
People are so kind about the artworks.

Such a high standard too, I was privileged to be there really.

A good night in the 2012 calendar. Thank you.

Have a great time tonight and I wish you lots of s...

2012-05-04T22:08:37.770+01:00

Have a great time tonight and I wish you lots of success!

Love,
Renée xxx

sounds like a great event!

2012-05-04T21:14:10.675+01:00

sounds like a great event!