Autumn is almost upon us - time to dust off pens and brushes

Here in the UK, we have had one of the coolest summers since 1993.  The sun was an infrequent visitor to our shores, and my courgettes refused to ripen,just fell off because of lack of sun and warmth.  Not to mention the rain.

My daughter starts a new course, new college next week, my son will be in his second year at Manchester.  Husband working on a few consultancies to keep the wolf from the door.  As for me, I have gained a bit more energy and have started work on a few pieces which I hope will be ready for our group's exhibition in November.  The Christmas card this year will have a bit more of a home-grown theme, ie Sussex, beach huts etc.  I sold one of my floral works at the Steyning Arts and am working on another  painting - this one will take me hours, but I seem to like doing detailed works.  Not sure it will be ready for November, but will give it a try.