Next door to us live two ‘fine’ artists – in all senses of the word. They are a lovely family, who run their own art studio out the ‘cow byre’ of our shared old farmstead. Anyway – a few weeks ago Neil knocked at our door and asked if Tanya would mind posing for her portrait – which would then hang as part of an exhibition in the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh. Wow, not every day that fame comes knocking!
And so it was done…and she loved the results! Although I now know for sure she’s not cheap!
So, for my birthday, off we toddled to go and see her hang. Masks on, all aboard the 10.25am to Edinburgh. And then the day took a turn for the wonderful. Arriving at the station first off we were met by the Gurney’s – marvellous surprise! And then we were off to the outdoor ice skating rink (another surprise) on George St away from the festive masses which was nice. And then no sooner had we got our skates on than the Gedik Jnrs also arrived – even more of a marvellous surprise. And so the 12 of us spent a truly lovely, heart-warming and uplifting few hours ice skating, lunching, catching up and portrait viewing (barring one minor ice skating injury and a trip to the first aid tent – poor Emily and Abbie!).
The day just seemed to top up all our happiness banks in the midst of renewed Covid-chaos winging its way rapidly towards us. Thank you all for simply the best Birthmas… I felt truly blessed after it all. And I’m glad Tanya didn’t really hang as she also cooked me a scrumptious Birthmas dinner, topped off with some lovely chocolate from my lovely girls. Thrice blessed indeed.
Festive skate
My little pair of skaters
My girls :-)
The kids party table
The place to hang Tanya
There she is!
Cousins!
Covid chaos caused a detour to see Glasgow's lights as well
Videoclip: Santa Claus is coming to town
Or you can watch it here
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