tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84195884392675978492024-03-05T17:10:30.646-05:002010 Painting Adventure in FranceLinda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-67375282929558450312010-07-07T12:26:00.000-04:002010-07-07T12:26:30.576-04:00Farewell to Limoux 2010!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you to all the wonderful friends who shared the French landscape with me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It was great to get to know you as we painted, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dined and raised a glass of two.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dates are set for my next painting trip to the south of France </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May 5 - 19, 2012</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you will join in the adventure with me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2bXyH1LlwYOqn7eQAMz0aXTnAFd6KK1mjEVcS3lGY7OqPBGP2g1IbjolPNk3luoeb8n6sDgJT8qgMkxpqtFDmxhMSgWt76hEQH0k1sSZNZupf0i3UMc0XilvR9VAktae00LpR3Wbr5Kt/s1600/I+have+saved+a+place+for+you!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV2bXyH1LlwYOqn7eQAMz0aXTnAFd6KK1mjEVcS3lGY7OqPBGP2g1IbjolPNk3luoeb8n6sDgJT8qgMkxpqtFDmxhMSgWt76hEQH0k1sSZNZupf0i3UMc0XilvR9VAktae00LpR3Wbr5Kt/s400/I+have+saved+a+place+for+you!.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-11806741702095053482010-07-07T12:12:00.000-04:002010-07-07T12:12:15.545-04:00What I Saw - What I Made<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEian9oRIvsZVHgOXobf2ql7hMcGaS-L6_tsY8bXBxDiPvbwPWpNSYiAgg-6fdmx2EojphSvsHHxAxG4zqVkK5AkDaB7JCcN7nkBhCVOTns-P6dnuMsIfCE_3Ubfh2-2vLgWOoFHQ6RCi6sf/s1600/rennes+le+chateau+my+view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEian9oRIvsZVHgOXobf2ql7hMcGaS-L6_tsY8bXBxDiPvbwPWpNSYiAgg-6fdmx2EojphSvsHHxAxG4zqVkK5AkDaB7JCcN7nkBhCVOTns-P6dnuMsIfCE_3Ubfh2-2vLgWOoFHQ6RCi6sf/s400/rennes+le+chateau+my+view.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here I am happily working on the above painting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My points of interest were the bright green field, the big trees at the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">edge of the cliff and the winding road in the distance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the focus is on the trees and layers through </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the bridge your sketch might look like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the focus is the flowers your painting </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">might look like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-21732593740071860172010-07-06T15:16:00.000-04:002010-07-06T15:16:01.204-04:00Special moments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQklCzfF493-WGCnWW53rwFM_VFwWqO1hXqJ8CVcXTGo4Q5fOMBgEAPQ242FapcCtw_YAr6ZqtMYFEYDumcSsHQl95rmDnmDrjcAeuPtgdHu1L8CB15wLj4CH20xD0pqL7QK-wY0pb01BU/s1600/dramatic+sky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQklCzfF493-WGCnWW53rwFM_VFwWqO1hXqJ8CVcXTGo4Q5fOMBgEAPQ242FapcCtw_YAr6ZqtMYFEYDumcSsHQl95rmDnmDrjcAeuPtgdHu1L8CB15wLj4CH20xD0pqL7QK-wY0pb01BU/s400/dramatic+sky.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great skies make dramatic subject matter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A quiet place to rest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-71010881087497324062010-07-06T14:51:00.000-04:002010-07-06T14:51:49.757-04:00Special people<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEL69XCcjDN2bGKNppPgDPs5JXDOH1Rg_mIpPoB1Nqsh1lgzj_HtCXw6nHrjGh7I5ZvTeHv2Hy3rZDEMAs1bul5tEPFIRr9YOSsk3MxISYLUnU1o0D5RZn83vHi7UjvENq7sATf2ItL2kh/s1600/trouble+x+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEL69XCcjDN2bGKNppPgDPs5JXDOH1Rg_mIpPoB1Nqsh1lgzj_HtCXw6nHrjGh7I5ZvTeHv2Hy3rZDEMAs1bul5tEPFIRr9YOSsk3MxISYLUnU1o0D5RZn83vHi7UjvENq7sATf2ItL2kh/s400/trouble+x+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trouble x 3</div><br />
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</div>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-87906043964063286022010-07-06T14:37:00.003-04:002010-07-06T14:40:25.731-04:00Hard at Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4z8Oako4bzuJnZbRbgOL_cyDf8Ltbluo9em1PqcYf13wokDCCWxPqYn2_xFebwl7-SkJdv7MWll-15vz6qmEZqHVGxwslK_nREQTiUABdaQueddRxHfVDqhD3zGQQ0-CvJl9baEzYCSy/s1600/painting+pals+G+B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4z8Oako4bzuJnZbRbgOL_cyDf8Ltbluo9em1PqcYf13wokDCCWxPqYn2_xFebwl7-SkJdv7MWll-15vz6qmEZqHVGxwslK_nREQTiUABdaQueddRxHfVDqhD3zGQQ0-CvJl9baEzYCSy/s400/painting+pals+G+B.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gary and Biljana capture a castle or two in Lagrassie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Robert goes exploring in La CagarolLinda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-85809871418336527802010-06-01T23:20:00.004-04:002010-07-06T13:31:19.335-04:00Special Memories - Group 2!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAI4EhxcspDKBMqqLDVjEnOMLqDZKeFYfKu93Ba8QImE-rCFgzpjLkcKw9e8Qun9kuieoGuzLyzgVXQgPRchQye0XOmQGk8GIcASCfjIhgeGuKTi9FvocFWD8c_DelrP7_bCoR9pJVxdMR/s1600/Minerve+looking+down!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAI4EhxcspDKBMqqLDVjEnOMLqDZKeFYfKu93Ba8QImE-rCFgzpjLkcKw9e8Qun9kuieoGuzLyzgVXQgPRchQye0XOmQGk8GIcASCfjIhgeGuKTi9FvocFWD8c_DelrP7_bCoR9pJVxdMR/s400/Minerve+looking+down!.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A quiet moment. Lynda sue does her first sketch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know you love those shadows, but think SHAPES!</div>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-40437008724142653852010-05-16T16:45:00.005-04:002010-07-06T13:18:46.052-04:00Special Memories Group 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9E8X0wszZs2_qH-tdNC2z89mIk44Dlen9CGN27P5BYyqaYhE0Rw5qblQ2Iz94IEHG4lF0cZPNj-0g8kYMYE-zd53_BOUyg0gSBtfP3o7ZBIQ8yG83oWTXUJaaM9ZLgIBNgTneLXqe1WQ/s1600/my+ride+in+France.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9E8X0wszZs2_qH-tdNC2z89mIk44Dlen9CGN27P5BYyqaYhE0Rw5qblQ2Iz94IEHG4lF0cZPNj-0g8kYMYE-zd53_BOUyg0gSBtfP3o7ZBIQ8yG83oWTXUJaaM9ZLgIBNgTneLXqe1WQ/s320/my+ride+in+France.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When Shirley Hawaii's walet went into the drink, it was Jim to the rescue!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The river was a little deeper and colder than it looked....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks JIM! We would offer you a bottle of wine, but I know you would rather have a beer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Looking down on CollioureLinda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-15882614659406439742010-05-16T16:37:00.000-04:002010-05-16T16:37:10.501-04:00Are You Hungry?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghHfbmuQIHySOIDl59-38Zni1wNulHeFRZH1JuP8KCp7l0lndpXxzePyWkKiNvV3vQHM9kJiZfqIvKMnbvpVulFIA12tQmFCvBZyMXwyqJ6J9XUXxTL-3DPJlBpojZZpnjEfDqpEg_c8Bn/s1600/last+supper+12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghHfbmuQIHySOIDl59-38Zni1wNulHeFRZH1JuP8KCp7l0lndpXxzePyWkKiNvV3vQHM9kJiZfqIvKMnbvpVulFIA12tQmFCvBZyMXwyqJ6J9XUXxTL-3DPJlBpojZZpnjEfDqpEg_c8Bn/s320/last+supper+12.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-2370455620406784082010-05-08T16:35:00.002-04:002010-07-06T16:05:01.162-04:00Cucugnan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHXLvCeB1i7TaXw8UsLGVlaUBEU0WaM86E7lC7WvkRLJfEjGbEpxc8Aw_tXHQTLS0za5w1lxaU0DW6tNJyO0bR7jIYLIzimudJzE9h543Gbg9ejYKNT7FzUcAfPiSLUmpEcvB5B0w9RQW/s1600/cucugnan+3+sue+and+Jim.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHXLvCeB1i7TaXw8UsLGVlaUBEU0WaM86E7lC7WvkRLJfEjGbEpxc8Aw_tXHQTLS0za5w1lxaU0DW6tNJyO0bR7jIYLIzimudJzE9h543Gbg9ejYKNT7FzUcAfPiSLUmpEcvB5B0w9RQW/s320/cucugnan+3+sue+and+Jim.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/abbey-alet-les-bains.htm</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Abbaye Sainte-Marie d'Alet (more commonly known as the Abbey of Alet les Bains), is situated between the Aude river and the Pyrenees mountains in the heart of Cathar country. The abbey is considered by some to be the most beautiful ruin in France. </div><br />
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Founded circa 813 AD and consecrated to the Virgin Mary, the monks of the abbey adopted the Benedictine rule. The abbey was damaged by the attacks of the count of Carcassone in the 11th century, but survived due to its relics of the True Cross which attracted pilgrims. Repair and further construction were undertaken in the latter 12th century, including the addition of defensive walls and trenches in 1197. <br />
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In 1318, during the stormy period of the Cathar Crusade, the abbey church became a cathedral. A Gothic choir was added. In 1577, the abbey was destroyed by Protestants during the Wars of Religion. It was never completely rebuilt, and what remained of the abbey was further destroyed in 1792."Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-38243064616029727122010-05-04T09:48:00.000-04:002010-05-04T09:48:09.604-04:00Snow Storm in Southern France<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwYT2gRMM4FVmm2VlasMWo-yCrzvKgSwEdmudG8S4oBRtP_MqyoOxKD3FAK7X19-6vGb8wBjn8lI9nTZpPqQEx1avztOZASHQ1SZE9hoOlUUWHfvDzTqGL_8bX9W6_h7uFRl0F-9OaYKs/s1600/Snow+storm+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwYT2gRMM4FVmm2VlasMWo-yCrzvKgSwEdmudG8S4oBRtP_MqyoOxKD3FAK7X19-6vGb8wBjn8lI9nTZpPqQEx1avztOZASHQ1SZE9hoOlUUWHfvDzTqGL_8bX9W6_h7uFRl0F-9OaYKs/s320/Snow+storm+20.jpg" tt="true" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZwDKE5opyU865v8ogVpLHGXKfZOwfnXqIN-z0e6ACv40POlsyfrj-bqv0MVR-JdKdwzKiimic3pzofivtgLKXgbuw1MXbas3jxiSzhXnI3Fj3-LEvBopItp2unV5LysYg0e12wd35ZZP/s1600/Snow+storm+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZwDKE5opyU865v8ogVpLHGXKfZOwfnXqIN-z0e6ACv40POlsyfrj-bqv0MVR-JdKdwzKiimic3pzofivtgLKXgbuw1MXbas3jxiSzhXnI3Fj3-LEvBopItp2unV5LysYg0e12wd35ZZP/s320/Snow+storm+16.jpg" tt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMImkdZFqC4WrPSERilfESFYCm5EADtSYT4_B8CFrlytRXba1WGv2NrUVBi-Nui-Qt_oTIdVdr-D0XIP6vnwQitBJFLn629saY8SxztevSNrHYu6acBqrwSRxKXAy_c2FpShdp0MZ3nW4H/s1600/Snow+storm+14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMImkdZFqC4WrPSERilfESFYCm5EADtSYT4_B8CFrlytRXba1WGv2NrUVBi-Nui-Qt_oTIdVdr-D0XIP6vnwQitBJFLn629saY8SxztevSNrHYu6acBqrwSRxKXAy_c2FpShdp0MZ3nW4H/s320/Snow+storm+14.JPG" tt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisf2WBjzLGoejETB7PYfnZqigprxA09TQvz28rCubzY3AQ9pLBYr78O4Km7d11hyHW2h02E164Sx2u4MXw944pN8A5CplCJfqXB6AC_TCHTeujvwnNBvZSFlznZAupVgz-Gaz8ON5Bve6G/s1600/Snow+storm+06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisf2WBjzLGoejETB7PYfnZqigprxA09TQvz28rCubzY3AQ9pLBYr78O4Km7d11hyHW2h02E164Sx2u4MXw944pN8A5CplCJfqXB6AC_TCHTeujvwnNBvZSFlznZAupVgz-Gaz8ON5Bve6G/s320/Snow+storm+06.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><br />
Today's execitement.Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-71595150807421429362010-05-01T16:29:00.004-04:002010-07-06T12:04:33.417-04:00Home away from home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKJR-nYhpc68cVuupA5zs4Snn-msqUWpvRmN4sn-71vU3Zf7pjXql_h1XZOB0xyyFwWtcuPKl-hKGybVjoG5XdaplH4VA-gpONnzwJvCqTnAJSepYt-FdrDGVStTYv3q02tZOoO8JM-3X/s1600/home+away+from+home+-+lemoux.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKJR-nYhpc68cVuupA5zs4Snn-msqUWpvRmN4sn-71vU3Zf7pjXql_h1XZOB0xyyFwWtcuPKl-hKGybVjoG5XdaplH4VA-gpONnzwJvCqTnAJSepYt-FdrDGVStTYv3q02tZOoO8JM-3X/s320/home+away+from+home+-+lemoux.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Limoux - the river L'Aude -late day</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anne - It's getting the shot that counts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don hard at work.</div>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-30126777339943709412010-05-01T16:21:00.000-04:002010-05-01T16:21:16.768-04:00Too bad there is nothing good to eat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hMw7NOa-nvNbH5UsoMEwmNgK57xnBxNmC8kLK5DM9WMKcnZwSBiDuKsqPzdKYagEOaUWaQ8LOZKVIqoYsCf72Qs47RApHIjpYM1cHgc77JaneJyIAZElurTzvhx3_Eh1jnEktrGoaHp0/s1600/salad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hMw7NOa-nvNbH5UsoMEwmNgK57xnBxNmC8kLK5DM9WMKcnZwSBiDuKsqPzdKYagEOaUWaQ8LOZKVIqoYsCf72Qs47RApHIjpYM1cHgc77JaneJyIAZElurTzvhx3_Eh1jnEktrGoaHp0/s320/salad.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrFYVdHAOK6LsydMFrBLeAb3sYCRlRV7dSJAVgwoLsl-BTB9uOkCGl0cwRwTsT0Mt-KZJraxGSAFome_zSf3a17NEiUSCCv4Fcr4UTXADTjSkMfYYph8k-5lDWty7UYXABM3iJ6QPunHj/s1600/roast+pork.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrFYVdHAOK6LsydMFrBLeAb3sYCRlRV7dSJAVgwoLsl-BTB9uOkCGl0cwRwTsT0Mt-KZJraxGSAFome_zSf3a17NEiUSCCv4Fcr4UTXADTjSkMfYYph8k-5lDWty7UYXABM3iJ6QPunHj/s320/roast+pork.JPG" tt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhL7t-O2Osy4cVtuBJfrLAX4TApwm_I7Cx7lRxnTv148T_Aca7kWzeK4KwKb1r8e0htQDiewjf4qZf6hD-XvMtNkyslAKZSEpluunH-tHX-L1pzFh24jewKjgbG0oJh3KMaAUpTvd7a2GX/s1600/fruit+flan!.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhL7t-O2Osy4cVtuBJfrLAX4TApwm_I7Cx7lRxnTv148T_Aca7kWzeK4KwKb1r8e0htQDiewjf4qZf6hD-XvMtNkyslAKZSEpluunH-tHX-L1pzFh24jewKjgbG0oJh3KMaAUpTvd7a2GX/s320/fruit+flan!.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here is a peek at our dinner in the courtyard.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-82983664371666388232010-04-28T04:43:00.000-04:002010-04-28T04:43:42.709-04:00Hello from all of us!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobpYv_PtpF2joVTzBfIxdrngKpfMlvzVIfgHKFFZyI51lbaEvHXAB2tP_Ahcnv76_9AKYt6PyKGA5ijpI5942pA_C6wk2tExBysushDqfyJ5-3WYZJNGWoDWEkDnL-yH-WiCPLf_D3J9T/s1600/the+whole+gang!.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobpYv_PtpF2joVTzBfIxdrngKpfMlvzVIfgHKFFZyI51lbaEvHXAB2tP_Ahcnv76_9AKYt6PyKGA5ijpI5942pA_C6wk2tExBysushDqfyJ5-3WYZJNGWoDWEkDnL-yH-WiCPLf_D3J9T/s320/the+whole+gang!.JPG" tt="true" width="320" /></a></div>After a bit of worry with flights we finally all arrived in Limoux! We want to say hello to everyone at home. So here we are on a storn bridge in le Grassie. The weather is perfect.<br />
From left to right..Anne, Linda, Kathleen, Janine, Shirley, shirley, Barb, Sue, Jim, Gale and Don.Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-23763394135972321032010-04-23T11:52:00.000-04:002010-04-23T11:52:02.312-04:00Off We Go!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of group one is headed to France! I am out the door as soon as the airport shuttle arrives in about 45 minutes. I am really looking forward to spending time sharing the French countryside with you! We will have a wonderful adventure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you in the May 8 trip, I should be able to receive your emails when I am in Limoux, but it is best to contact me through this blog or </span><a href="mailto:thinkpaint2@yahoo.ca"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">thinkpaint2@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> rather than my studio email.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Off we GO!!!</span>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-21289997995838914522010-04-20T16:11:00.000-04:002010-04-20T16:11:31.332-04:00Plan A, Plan B, Plan C<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello my friends! Our painting adventure has certainly become more of an adventure than we had planned. Who would have guessed that a volcano would create such a concern for our trip to France? This being the case, I want to keep you up to date with emergency information that you may need to get you to Limoux.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Here is how things stand for today:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-At this point two of our group have had their flight cancelled (Kathleen and </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shirley had planned to spend a week in Paris before traveling to Limoux). They were able to re-book and so will join the group a bit later. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Janine and Shirley (2) were to fly from Toronto last night - the last message I received was from the airport and they were checked in - so I am assuming that they were able to fly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also just received an email from Isabelle, our wonderful guide and commander, who tells me:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Things are starting to get better airport wise. All flights in Toulouse are flying and apparently the one through frankfurt too. By this week-end it should be all in order. In any case for those that are not arriving saturday, let us know who and when thy are arriving we'll go and pick them up. Tell them not to worry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will be picked up in Toulouse on time! Once you have your luggage make your way to the waiting area. It is a small airport and you will easily find benches and washrooms. If you arrive early you may be on your own for a little while - don't panic - more guests are on their way. Stay in the airport. You will recognize another guest when they drag in with suitcases and look eager but rather dazed and tired. If they have an art case it is another good clue.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I arrive at from Frankfurt at 9:45 on Sat. April 24. I will also look tired, but enthusiastic and happy to be in France! Someone from le Monastere will come about noon to drive us to Limoux. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This of course depends on flights going as planned, unfortunately due to the volcanic ash and flight delays this may not be the case. When I travel, I am always sure to have a piece of paper with the address and phone number of my final destination! So I want you to have that information too, whether you are traveling by your arranged flight, train, bus or by foot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3, rue de la Mairie, Limoux, France</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is how the phone works - if someone is calling from Canada you need the whole number</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the number for Le Monastere - however, there will probably not be anyone able to take the call at that moment, so leave a message to tell us </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4) what time you will call back - give us a couple of hours to retrieve the message and someone will stay by the phone to receive your call.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The drive from Limoux to the airport takes about 2 hrs so it may be some time before someone can come and pick you up. When we speak we will sort through those details.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please stay together as a group and if possible stay at the airport. If overnight accommodations are necessary you can get a hotel shuttle and we will pick you up the next day. I have stayed at the Novotel Aeroport or Ibis Toulouse Blagnac AĆ©roport hotel - both are close to the airport and a good price.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PLAN C - more adventurous</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you arrive in Toulouse and for some reason you decide to get to Limoux on your own you can go to the Toulouse train station and take a train to Carcasonne. It is a shorter drive from Limoux and we can pick you up closer to when you might call.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fingers crossed that you will only need Plan A!</span>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-41588063102659734202010-04-13T11:46:00.000-04:002010-04-13T11:46:50.114-04:00Please...<strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">send your flight information to Rosemarie and to me so we can be sure to arrange your transport to Le Monastere! </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rosemarie </span></strong><a href="mailto:monastere@compuserve.com"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">monastere@compuserve.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Linda </span></strong><a href="mailto:thinkpaint2@yahoo.ca"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">thinkpaint2@yahoo.ca</span></strong></a> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks!</span>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-91934558798987589362010-04-13T11:37:00.000-04:002010-04-13T11:37:35.916-04:00Answers to your questions...<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to those of you who have emailed me questions!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What size tubes of paint do you take?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I use the large tubes of watercolour - 15 ml. I go through lots of paint and like it freshly squeezed. The little 5ml tubes are too tiny for me and cost wise much more expensive! I do know that DVP and the lines they make come in larger tubes - great value and good stuff, but of course it does add to the overall weight and prob. more paint than you will use in two weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: #660000;">Can you take your brushes in the carry on or do they have to be in the checked baggage?</span></span>I would put your brushes in your checked luggage. There really shouldn't be a problem, but the security will take away knitting needles from little old ladies and I did have a pair of pliers taken so, best not to take a chance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You should check with the airlines to see what is allowed for luggage. Most limit to 2 bags checked, max 50lb each. It is surprising how quickly I reach that weight limit. My plan is to only take one bag and my back-pack or smaller case. My suitcase is 24 x 18 x 10. It does have expendable sides that increase the depth by a couple of inches. I notice lots of people at the airports with much larger bags. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you seen those nifty vacu-pack bags? I have a couple for packing sweaters - they work great! The ones I have are just "zipped" and rolled to compress the air. They are easy to use and allow you to pack more in less space. (they don't reduce the weight!) You can find them at department stores, Walmart, and good old Canadian Tire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We do need to lug our stuff up a long set of stairs so perhaps two lighter bags would be a smart idea - just figure out a way to hook them together for wheeling though the airport. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dress is very casual - there is no need to bring fancy clothes and shoes. You might like to bring one nicer outfit, but there is no where that we go that casual won't work. I pack mix and match, wash and wear - makes it easier. There is a laundry mat down the street, but most people just wash socks, unders, and Ts and hang in the shower or out on drying racks in the courtyard on warm days.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have added a link to weather in Limoux at the right side of the blog. I do remember that it was on the "fresh" side. <strong>You will need to take a jacket and a sweater/sweatshirt or two. </strong></span></span>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-46374638375409735572010-04-05T22:59:00.001-04:002010-04-05T23:00:43.148-04:00Getting organized..<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are a few things for you to add to your check list!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- <strong>voltage converter and plug adaptor</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- extra memory card for your camera</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- extra batteries or charger for your camera</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Check with your airlines to see what your baggage limit is - remember to travel LIGHT!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- liquids, gels, aerosols that are carried on to the plane in containers of 100ml/100gms (3.4 oz) and fit in ONE clear, closed, resealable plastic 1 qt bag. Do check with your airlines to confirm.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Do not carry on your paints - they must be in your checked luggage.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Leave your prescriptions in their containers with your name (must match ticket) these do not need to go in a zip bag, but must be declared to screening authorities.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Wear comfie shoes and socks while flying. You will probably have to remove your shoes and put them through the x-ray</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- TAG all of your luggage on the outside - include your destination</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- TAG all of your luggage on the INSIDE - just in case the outer tag gets ripped off. This does happen and bags are lost</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- give family and friends this blog addy so they can see what we are up to </span><a href="http://www.2010paintfrance.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.2010paintfrance.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please invite them to add their comments. We would all love to hear from them!</span>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-81409980235590407732010-04-01T12:16:00.002-04:002010-04-05T22:47:51.417-04:00Colour? Color? How ever you spell it- you need it!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Have you started to think about packing your art supplies? You will certainly want to bring lots of beautiful colour in your kit.</span></em></strong> The larger tubes of paint are better value and there won't be a concern about running out of your favorites. My preference is Holbein Watercolour, but bring your choice of manufacturer - remember that Artist's Quality is generally more reliable for better results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For your reference I am including a list of some of my standard colours, but please feel free to bring your favorites! I have included the pigment code for those of you who want this information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Transparent Non-Staining Pigments:</em> Cobalt Blue <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PB14), </span>Burnt Sienna <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Pbr7),</span> Raw Sienna <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Pbr7 or may contain PY43)</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Transparent Staining Pigments:</em> Marine Blue (<span style="font-size: x-small;">Phthalo Blue PB15), </span>Bamboo Green <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Phthalo Green PG36), </span>Rose Violet <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Quinacridone Violet PV19) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Opaque Sedimentary Pigments:</em> Cobalt Turquoise <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PB28)</span> or Cerulean Blue <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PB35),</span> French Ultramarine Deep (<span style="font-size: x-small;">PB29),</span> Cadmium Yellow Orange <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PR108),</span> Vermillion <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PR108)</span> or Cadmium Red <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PR108)</span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following colours are used only occasionally. PLEASE don't purchase especially for this trip, just bring what you might have or add your "can't live without" favorites. </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holbein Leaf Green <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PY 154, PG7),</span> Cad Yellow <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PY37),</span> Cad Red <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PR108),</span> Cobalt Violet LT <span style="font-size: x-small;">(PV14),</span> Shadow Green<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (PBl31) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Specialty opaques: Holbein Jaune Brilliant 1&2, Holbein Blue-grey, American Journey Blue Stone, Sag Harbor, Costal Fog, Coffee w Cream, Olive Green, Sour Lemon, Holbein Acrylic Gouache Ivory and Peach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Now is a great time to "top up" the wells of your travel palette with fresh paint and leave the lid open to allow them to solidify.</span></em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will need to also pack fresh tubes to replenish the supply, so when you are at the art supply store or checking out on-line supplies be sure to peruse the palette department. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I reccomend the Heritage folding palette! You will find it at a number of sources such as: </span><a href="http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplies/5555_heritage-folding-palettes.asp"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplies/5555_heritage-folding-palettes.asp</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The smallest one has been my favorite travel partner, but I have just picked up one of the larger models. I am working to modify it - I will let you know how that goes and post a picture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You will find information about brushes and paper on an earlier post.</span>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-53178544675194240932010-02-22T20:10:00.001-05:002010-02-22T20:12:01.594-05:00Things to start organizing for our adventure<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Is your passport up-to-date?</span> </span><span style="font-size: small;">If not, now is the time to <strong>get this done right away</strong>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good question! Although I don't know how much you personally will want to spend, I will give you an idea of what worked for me in the past.<br />
As far as how much cash you will want for daily expenses, I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how little is needed. Our breakfasts are great and very plentiful and most of our fantastic dinners are at home. These meals are already paid for in your fees. We are responsible for our own lunches and these can be very simple with cheese, breads, fruit, pastries etc. that can be purchased quite inexpensively at the market or shops in Limoux and taken along with us. Wine is very cheap! "Coca light" is not. Although traditionally dinner is served late in France, our hosts recognize that westerners prefer to dine earlier and so they accommodate us. We are responsible for just one dinner out per week at a local restaurant, of your choosing, or you can bring something home from the market. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our daily activities and visits to villages are arranged so you will experience real French life, rather than tourist traps. Therefore, you will not have to be constantly putting out euros to pay for admission etc. Money for souvenirs is up to you, but it might be wise to use a credit card for these, or why not give a little painting that you did to friends or family?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My suggestion is that you only carry in your pocket or money belt what you are comfortable with (or comfortable losing!) There is an ATM just down the street from our home base and although there is a fee to get cash, I think it wise not to carry too much money with you. My bank charges $4.00 for the service and there will most likely be a fee in France. I would rather pay $15.00 to get extra money, when I am running low, rather than risk a stash disappearing from my pocket or pack. We are in a very safe area and no one on my trips has had any problem, however it is wise to be cautious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So to sum it up: bring along a few hundred euros and if you need more, walk up the street to the ATM machine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Biljana Baker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Margueritte Dastoor</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lynda Eads</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Gary Duncan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please let me know if you have a web site or work posted on the internet - you will find a link to Biljana, Gary, Barbara and Tony's art at the right.</span> </div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will up-date our list with info. as to where you call home (I have requested this from the office). Do I have the correct spelling of your name? If not send me an email so I can make the correction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Thanks for the corrections Gale, Anne and Janine!</span>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-76658988065364217412010-02-15T17:41:00.000-05:002010-02-15T17:41:13.643-05:00February 15, 2010 - Collioures<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plans are well underway for our trip! . </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As mentioned in our earlier information I am arranging for us to have one night in Collioures - "City of Painters". You can find lots of information on this Mediterranean village on the internet. To get you started, visit: http://www.collioure.com/gb/index-gb.htm</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will stay at a local hotel for this one night. This cost of the hotel for the one night is an added excursion that is not covered in our fees. The cost should be approximately 75 - 110 euros for a double room. There are also more expensive rooms available, but I would like to keep these additional costs as reasonable as possible. It is important to note that the accommodations are not of the usual "American Standard", but our host has checked them out and we will enjoy the village charm and "French Standard" such as smaller rooms with single beds. You will also need to cover your breakfast.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In order to reserve the correct number of rooms I need to know if you would like to join me in this beautiful seaside village, or if you prefer to stay at Le Monastere.</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where possible, I plan to pair up students - so you would share with your regular roommate. If, however you would like to have a room to yourself, please let me know so that I can reserve the correct number of rooms. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel very confident that once you have a look at the photos of Collioures you will be as excited about this extra adventure as I am!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please let me know as soon as possible what your thought are and if you wish to spend a day on the French Mediterranean coast!</span>Linda Kemphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02143814365055627084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419588439267597849.post-55096314076476580972009-12-03T18:24:00.000-05:002009-12-03T18:24:49.138-05:00Do You Need Help Booking Your Flight Plans?<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are looking for a travel agent to help with booking your flights, Ingrid at Brinkman Travel is my agent. She is up to speed on the dates and times you will need to be at the Toulouse Airport. Ingrid does a great job and several of my participants on the last trip found her services were excellent. </span><br />
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