camping birthday

Ok, be careful what you ask for! I asked to go camping for my birthday. I wasn't specific. I think this is were I went wrong (or in not planning it myself)! We went up to Hope Valley and camped just down the road from our friends friends cabin (THANK GOD). Dave and the dog, Cruz who is 10, took a hike up a mnt. then went swimming in a cold stream, the dog not Dave. So the OLD, Arthritic, dog was cold. We set up our campsite and went to bed. It was 27 that night.... freezing is warmer!!! Dave and I were snugly and warm but the dog. NOT SO MUCH. I thought he was frozen, well he made really pathetic noises and I kept trying to cover him up. Long story short I put him in the sleeping bags with us. Me spooning the dog, Dave spooning me, and my air mattress went flat, slow leak. Lots of rocks. Now I have two bodies next to me and no room to move, and I had to pee. Oh did I mention the bears. NOT that we saw any but there were warnings and the shadows on the rocks from the flashlight at ohdarkthirth, well they look like bears. THEY DO. The next night at the cabin, nice and warm, went out gambling, left the dog with the grandpa and kid, forgot to tell them to let him out before they went to bed. Came home to nice NEWLY remodeled and carpeted cabin and stepped in doggie dodo. Fun I had FUN camping. So on the way home I wanted to sketch (I'll post those later) some more but Dave gets in the car and wont stop. the photo from the car was kind of the scene I thought would make a great painting. WE WILL NEVWR KNOW. So that was my weekend.

Arts in the Garden We had a beautiful day and lovely people. Hope you enjoy the slide show. I was too busy to take more photos "during" the show, but you can get an idea of all of it. Thanks to everyone who came and to all my other artists.

Ok I rehung all of my paintings old and new, I framed, matted and cleaned. (for the last 3 weeks!) Im ready as I'll ever be, but its 11:30 pm and I had to get out of bed to do some last things?! Im obsessed I think. 17 artist are coming to show there work around the garden. I will take lots of pics and show everyone. Come and see us if you can and wish us luck.

Ok.. Arts in the garden is getting closer. 

I have been working in the garden and the studio, hopefully to everyones delight:) I have 15 or 16 ? hmm, artist coming to set up in the roses. Im so looking forward to seeing all of there work and sharing the day. Hope you will come and see us too.

OK... I have committed to having an OPEN STUDIO event at my house/studio. It will have me and other artist and craft persons... "ARTS IN THE GARDEN" 

Aug. 1, Saturday 10-4... Los Gatos.. Stay tuned for more info. or email me at joleneanderson@mac.com

Had jury duty last week, only had to hang out for a few hours. It was like a life drawing class of really sleepy people!. Had 40+ people for Easter, food was good, everyone had a good time. ITS OVER. Oh did I say that out loud.... ha Have a great Mon and Tue...over and out

OMG... Today was golf day and I broke 100!!! I shot a 98. 

I won my flight, got low net, got 2 birdies and won closest to the hole. 

Ok, Just had to put that down for posterity! Had a great day and made killer enchiladas for dinner. It was a good day.....