My car

“Don’t drive this car” said my mechanic yesterday morning. Shopping for food will be a challenge. It will be at least 8 days before parts arrive so I may miss going the start of the Golden Globe Race from Sables de l’Olonne. The Opel Zafiria has a reputation for being a strong reliable car but, … Read more

Posh, Chic, what is this?

How to be seriously POSH, really chic? How to show your guest real, exclusive class, real style.🥰Offer your dinner guest a truly 🍷rare wine🍷 and have a painting of the place of origin on your dinning room wall.I have an impressive collection of available paintings and you can commission others.I have some of these wines … Read more

Money Fraud

Gordon Frickers, portrait

ATTENTION this is for real, not a joke. Money, fraud, someone has created a false Facebook page masquerading as me and is asking for money. Note please, I WILL NEVER ASK FOR MONEY via any online website and that includes Facebook from a private individual, never, ever. If you get a request please copy it … Read more

Halifax painting

Halifax painting pages revised and updated in response to Belgium authors They wish to use my painting for the front cover of a new book about Allied aircraft lost over Belgium.Also because I’ve just found on Utube Halifax At War: The Story | Bombers of World War II Full Documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rV3gmQuSlQ Halifax heavy bomber, Lost pagehttps://www.frickers.co.uk/art/paintings/aviation-aircraft/halifax-heavy-bomber/ … Read more

Home

Frickers, Gordon, studio

Home late last night safe n sound. Home and I find I am glad to get under my strong shower and into a very comfortable bed, my bed..The antics of a fellow on the Paris Bordeaux autoroute helped keep me awake (his car has Belgium plates so no surprise there…). I generously and I think … Read more

Gaillac

Sampling Gaillac, Gaillac rated some 40 C (104 F plus) plus yesterday☀️. Some paddling and swimming in the river Tarn had to be done 😃⚓️

Minervois

Minervois region, France

Minervois? First to Revel in part to find a Total service station. Then an afternoon exploring the Corbiers and the Minevois regions renowned for their wines. I have long admired the wines of Minevois and Corbiers.Stopped at the Domaine de Blayac (they have no website, T : 04 68 91 25 40) at La Caunette … Read more

Carcassonne

Carcassonne

Carcassonne, for me and many other, irresistible. Carcassonne, the most famous monument between Monte Carlo and Bordeaux. Carcassonne, a great subject for photography and better still, to paint. Carcassone, dinner had to be done there, the citié is restaurant rich, you are spoiled, hard to choose. Carcassonne, a Cathar city, a visit is unforgettable.

Les Cammazes

Les Cammazes

A stroll around Les Cammazes where I’m staying with my cousins. Sharing with you, A stroll around where I’m staying in the Tarn. Les Cammazes on the edge of the Black Mountains.

Wedding anniversary

Wedding anniversary number 50 and a picnic. A gathering of the clan. This is in honour of my cousin Maureen and her husband Michel. By invitation of my cousins. My happy task is to represent the absent members of our Frickers / Parmley family.😃⚓️