I did think that when I retired, return to school would seek to mean little. However it means several things
Firstly it means we get our world back. That's awful isn't it! But everywhere is so busy - and so full of children - int he school holidays and it is nice to have it back quiet after the children return to school. Apologies to all of my teacher friends.
Secondly it means return to teaching for me. I am teaching all month at my regular art club and I am also teaching 3 classes independently so a total of 7 classes to prep and teach. It's not as bad as it sounds as all the prep is done, but I am feeling the pressure a little.
Coupled with the fact the exhibition is still on and we are stewarding a lot and its a busy time. However I have sold 4 paintings at the exhibition and a whole load of cards so that is good.
We did have a lovely day out yesterday thanks to a tip off from a friend. We went to Caen Hill Locks and Devises (oh and popped into Longleat on the way back)
The 16 locks that form the steepest part of the flight at Caen Hill are not only a scheduled ancient monument, they are an Olympic-sized challenge every boater must do. This 'wonder of the waterway' is a rite of passage.
Caen Hill (pronounced ‘cane'), is one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country. A total of 29 locks with a rise of 237 feet over two miles with a 1-in-44 gradient. It was fascinating to see and I was glad we didnt have to do all of those locks - it's hard work. Nigel helped a couple f people but it is hard for the boaters to negotiate.
Passing Stonehenge on the way
We then drove through Devises which was such a pretty market town
I also have some new scrapping to share
This is my July monthly page
My August monthly page (both open up to look like this and the journalling is all on the flap that lifts up
and this is a new collection from Elysian Studios
Today I am thankful for
- a lovely day out
- a different return to school this year (I don't miss the proper on at all)