The other day an artist friend of mine, Beth, contacted me about helping her sell a watercolor she'd done of The Palace a few years ago. She was wishing to reduce her inventory and I am quite glad to be of service. What better place to look for clients than in the featured object in her painting? I e-mailed the picture of her piece to all my neighbors and the Owners, and almost immediately got a bite----my upstairs neighbor! She came down yesterday to look at the piece I gave Justin for Christmas last year that Beth painted of Whitey's Fish Camp, so she could see her work in person. I assured her the other piece would be just as lovely, so we made plans to see it this a.m.
Debbie sent me a text message this a.m. telling me she was ready to go, but I had to ask for another minute before I was ready. I was still in bed!!! Somehow I messed up on the planned time and got involved with something on the computer and in a "Law & Order" episode. I got myself ready to go as fast as a fireman, out the door in less than 5 minutes, with teeth brushed, lipstick on, earrings in my pocket, and yet, clothes on!!! Good thing I always shower the night before, because of just such situations!!!
While at Beth's house in her studio, she showed us several pieces she was working on at present, mostly going into commissioned art rather than entering shows, etc. as much. In her basket of prints, I found one of the same original piece Debbie was buying, though I will have to frame mine. Debbie's came already framed which is quite a deal. We stopped for lunch at Chili's on the Island and had a marvelous time together, as we always do.
While we were there, Debbie had to speak with the manager of the store as she is part of another fund raiser (besides helping with PACE) in Green Cove. A group of mainly veterans is raising funds to erect an inclusive war memorial in front of the Historic Court House, which is where Debra works. The manager, himself a veteran, increased the cause's 'take' to 15% of sales on a certain day after New Year. They have to coordinate on the date and I was excited to hear how accepting this fellow was to be a participant in the fund raising.
While I was out with Debbie, Justin was off with his friends at DisneyWorld. There is a light display for Christmas which is out of this world (ha ha!) and the guys were meeting their other friends, from Tampa, to enjoy the lights and the parks. At one point, Justin sent me the above photo, knowing it is one of my favorites in EPCOT. I love it, just love it, that he thought enough to send it. He used the last of our World Passports for admission which we've had for some time. I am so glad he had these opportunities to go with Jesse and friends, using the Passports, and truly getting our money's worth. It is a best day for both of us!
