Friday, 22nd March 2024 - Nine Chimneys Lane We have spent a good many hours on the road today. First a stop in Balsham near Cambridge to collect a couple of radiators from ex student and colleague of Tim's. We had lunch in a very pretty pub called the Black Bull. The butchers is now a bakery and sells lovely cakes. We got a variety of four and headed into the county of Bedfordshire to see Dave and Josie who added tea and coffee to the cake. Back in the car to Northamptonshire. After an excellent take away curry I am sitting typing at a fold out table in Tom's house in Northampton. Tim and I are spending a weekend doing DIY a bit of decorating and gardening.- - - #the100dayproject #katesconnectedpostcardproject #apaintingaday #katerundell #artblog #dailyart #instaart #instaartist #watercolour #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #painting #watercolourpainting #blogger #dailyblogger #winsorandnewton #instadaily #danielsmmithwatercolors

Thursday, 21st March 2024 - Bouncy Triplets I filled the kitchen with ironed shirts while my guest ate breakfast. I feel like I have a new wardrobe. I wore one out to lunch with Nick and Alli to celebrate a belated birthday. The Little Bull in Brenchley does a good bacon sandwich. We were near Si and Lesley's home and were welcomed with tea. Si had been up since 2am on lambing duty. There was no action in the lambing shed. Si kept occupied by making a Victoria sponge, chocolate eclairs and florentines for us to have with our tea. Amazing. Just as we were finishing our tea a ewe went into labour. I have been watching via the Lambcam at home. I got to see the real thing today with sound. After a lot of baaing a lamb arrived and the ewe sounded like she was purring to her new arrival. Such a lovely sound. What a privilege to see. I watched these triplets, who were less than 20 hours old, leaping all over their very patient first time mother. Very adorable. - - - #the100dayproject #katesconnectedpostcardproject #apaintingaday #katerundell #artblog #dailyart #instaart #instaartist #watercolour #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #painting #watercolourpainting #blogger #dailyblogger #winsorandnewton #instadaily #danielsmmithwatercolors

Wednesday, 20th March 2024 - The Mill I collected a basket full of eggs from our hen house. Two I poached for my bnb guest. While he was at the breakfast table I packed the car ready for a day in Wickhambreaux. Tim settled into The Mill snug for a meeting. Harriet and I collected a very cuddly Herbie from school. We took him to The Ivy Barn for refreshments. We topped up our vitamin sitting outside. It was lovely. My postcard today goes to my son-in-law Brett. He has done an amazing restorating No 6 The Mill and now working on No 5. What a talented man. I am so proud of what Harriet and Brett achieved and look forward to their next chapter in life. - - #the100dayproject #katesconnectedpostcardproject #apaintingaday #katerundell #artblog #dailyart #instaart #instaartist #watercolour #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #painting #watercolourpainting #blogger #dailyblogger #winsorandnewton #instadaily #danielsmmithwatercolors

Tuesday, 19th March 2024 - Phoebe and Gay What a delight to wake up to a day without rain. I met my friend Gay and her granddaughter Phoebe for coffee, tea and croissant in Cranbrook with Peppa Pig. I always carry a drawing pen and paper with me. Phoebe did a lovely energetic drawing which included some serious dot making. Tim had just finished strimming our grassy tufts when Sarah-Jane and Beachie turned up for a mug of tea. We haven't seen them for ages. We caught up on health and family news. I love a medical matter. I have been getting some lovely messages from people I have sent my postcards. So pleased they are being well received. - - - #the100dayproject #katesconnectedpostcardproject #apaintingaday #katerundell #artblog #dailyart #instaart #instaartist #watercolour #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #painting #watercolourpainting #blogger #dailyblogger #winsorandnewton #instadaily #danielsmmithwatercolors

- Monday, 18th March 2024 - Muscari for Creativity A rather sore Tom (following his cycling escapades - so pleased he didn't break anything) and Fable stayed last night. They are pleased to be back together again. We chatted while I made 'The Best Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie' for dinner with Lottie this evening. It had an ingredient I had never used before, Tamari. Beware it is very very salty. This was negated by a topping of potato and cauliflower. I left chocolate brownie cooling for my bnb guests to join The Viridians. I was restricted by time having to return home to greet guests. I must admit I was rather proud of myself having managed to make a linocut interspersed with tea and Alison's homemade cookies. I find their company inspiring. I was tempted to add a touch of watercolour to my print but decided it is going to be sent to a male friend and monochrome seems more masculine. Possibly sexist. My postcard. My decision. My opinion. - #the100dayproject #katesconnectedpostcardproject #apaintingaday #katerundell #artblog #dailyart #instaart #instaartist #watercolour #artoninstagram #artofinstagram #painting #watercolourpainting #blogger #dailyblogger #winsorandnewton #instadaily #danielsmmithwatercolors

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