Shells times 2

It's a two for one day today!

The paintings are getting done, but the posting is not!

I am getting my show equipment and paintings ready for our first show this weekend.

Our first foray is down to Orange Beach. I am looking forward to dusting off the equipment, setting up the tent, and hanging for a show. 

Years ago, I used to go to this show when it was very small. 

 Almost nobody came to the venue, and at times there seemed to be more artists than patrons. 

You get it, a very small show.

Fast forward to current year. 

It has become a much larger show, well attended, and a beautiful venue. They have also expanded the prizes and there is also a very nice awards banquet on Saturday night. 

Looking forward to a local show that gets our feet wet before the big one here in 

Fairhope, Alabama next week.

NEXT WEEK!?!?

This realization hit me this afternoon, that one of my favorite shows is next week.

EEK!

I'm excited, nervous and going crazy at the same time.

We have a LOT to do in the next 2 weeks.

The week after A&Cs is Gulf Breeze and we will be boondocking there.

If we cannot get the U Haul camper completed enough, 

we will take the Gypsy Gal if she doesn't sell.

Boondocking is basically not plugging in, just sleeping, 

and maybe some light cooking and bathing. 

The bathing will have to be baby wipes of course 

as there will be no running water to use. 

The bathroom is a cassette toilet that we already have.

We will also have to have battery powered lights.  

Who knows, if I do well enough at the first two shows, I may spring for a hotel!

The work on the new/old Uhaul camper is progressing nicely enough, 

although not fast enough for either of us! Chris has put in many hours of fiber glass, 

rebuilding holes in the walls, rebuilding the floor, and practically restructuring the door. 

I am spending precious time removing the stickers that are cracked, layered and apparently painted!

We are purchasing a set of new stickers for the camper as we do want people to know it is a UHaul.

We are getting closer to  the gel coat and then,

there's

the dreaded

windows....

You see, this "egg" is 35 years old and the window seals have never been replaced. There have been several attempts to patch them, but it's time to do a complete reseal.

We found what we hope is the correct seals and will attempt this in the next week.

We've heard it is a test of your marriage, doing them together.

Together we must though as we don't want to lose windows that are irreplaceable.

I'm looking forward to conquering them!

This weekend, my "boys" will be rewiring the camper for both 110V and 12V. 

They will be working on this while I am at the show on Saturday in Orange Beach. 

Life is hopping here at the Raccoon Retreat Studio!

Blessings on you all this day as well!

Shells times 2, Acrylic on canvas, 6x6 inches

Days 90 & 91 of the 100 days~100 paintings Spring 2019