Are you running Vista?
Seems the problem  with my Skype was a couple of Vista downloads and a Skype download conflict. (more…)

My Skype is not working at present.

I can’t hear incoming calls.

If you call me, it gives me your number,  I can return the call ASAP, often promptly. (more…)

 It’s hot at times, today 36 C + in the shade. Massive thunderstorms forecast off the Pyrenees soon!   (more…)

Masada in Israel is a World Heritage Site, Symbol of Freedom.
This fine painting hauntingly is symbolic and evocatively atmospheric as is Masada.

This and other paintings of  Israel, a series created some 23 years previously have been attracting considerable attention recently so here is some “further reading” for you. (more…)

Ce sa, complete, do you approve ?                         (more…)

Katy requested a Remarque on her print so with her story in mind I showed The New Crane wharf with a unique scene in drawn pencil.

I always draw the remarques and sign in pencil, inks fade, graphite does not.

My sketch  may give Katy an idea for how the cat got onboard the ship in her story. (more…)

An interesting and surprising email arrived recently asking about the Port of Chester.
Maybe you can help us help an author? (more…)