there seems to be a buzz about/in folkestone at the moment for the triennial which can only be a good thing.
Nick & I have hung my work. It must be the earliest i have been ready with my own work ever. He is lovely for helping and not baulking at the 24 drill holes we have put in the chimney breast and through the flocked wall paper to hang 12 of my images in a grid.
We are going to redecorate at some point, but realistically wont be able to afford it for a couple of years. I am wondering if theres a print that I own that when framed may cover all the holes. I have a feeling that it may be a Jo Longhurst whippet print that may come to the rescue. Cheaper to pay the £200 for framing. Just need to get paid from some of the work I have done, which i think maybe next week.
We have a plasterer in today to try and make the backroom a dining room. It was the old office and full from floor to ceiling with recycled units, 6 cctv monitors, the cabling for tvs for 10 bedrooms etc. it is now a concrete shell, with a fairly unlevel ceiling- we did our best. Nick and I put the ceiling up, well mostly Nick, with a bit of help from Anna N. This is the 2nd tradesman we have managed to afford to employ. The first was an electrician who removed 12 Junction boxes!!! from the same back room.
Diy takes up an amazing amount of time, energy & money.it also makes the boys feel a little neglected.
We are aiming to get foreign students in over the summer to help pay the building works and inevitable maintance a large house takes.I have previously cut the front hedge with a pair of big scissors, because we are new to having a garden we dont have all the tools.
I love the view every morning and feel lucky to be living by the sea. I am kind of looking forward to having teenagers in the house, a practice run for our boys. we think we can have 4 students a week. 2 bedrooms – 4 single beds. I think a week at a time is probably best as my cooking repertoire is not that extensive, and how creative can I be with packed lunches???
We have a good link on the Folkestone Fringe triennial Page & i like their design.
http://www.folkestonefringe.com/
There is 80 and still counting fringe events happening over the summer –
I now have invites for different pv’s for this thursday, friday and saturday night – definately don’t think i can take the pace.
The latest head count for people staying saturday night including us is: 10 adults, 3 kids & 2 dogs!!!!! The house is meant to be shared & im looking forward to seeing how the hot water lasts
right enough rambling & off to nursery
