Poor Waking! He (and I) were both convinced that the parcel of paintings he mailed from France in early August had been lost. Hark! Yesterday’s mail brought forth said parcel, and I could not be happier with its contents. Good things DO come to those who wait. I think his new work is great – a real evolution in his palette, and a wonderful body of work. To see all these paintings, click on ”artists” at the top of this page, then click on “Waking Jean-Baptiste” 
A superb new Bresil painting came into the gallery this week – a large (60 x 48″) painting of one of his iconic waterfalls. I’ve hung it with the other two works of his I currently have – the other waterfall, and the incredible small work on canvas. All three are in the Haitian Painting section of this site – simply click on “artists” at the top of this page, then click on “Haitian Paitings”. Bresil (1952 – 1999) was one of the finest painters of his generation……..
I know, I know, I don’t play golf. Maybe lessons this year? In any event, I enjoyed lunch today at the Clubhouse Restaurant which Cuisinart Golf Resort and Spa have opened. I’d forgotten what a beautiful setting that clubhouse is…..
Lunch was EXCELLENT. I consider myself a “fish sandwich devotee”, and was delighted with my Mahi-Mahi burger, with salad and fries. The fish was just as it should be – lovely, fresh, fat and juicy. I’ll be back, maybe even for those golf lessons!
Just back from walking Shoal Bay. Life is like the gallery sometimes, and I have to let the pictures do the talking!
Anyone who’s been through the gallery in the summer, knows that the gynep tree out back is often populated by boys and girls from the neighbourhood picking and enjoying this lovely local fruit. I was touched and delighted then, when I was offfered this magnificent recent painting, “Mango Tree Daredevils” by the Jamaica-based painter 
Stafford Schliefer. It’s a great painting – so vibrant and kenetic….
I hope most of you have noticed the little “badge” at the top of my opening page! Caribbean Travel and Life has just listed me as a “Site We Love”!!! You can go to www.caribbeantravelmag.com , or just click on the badge to see their (great) site, and I hope you notice that my posting on the boat races from Viceroy is now a link from their opening page. I’m DE-lighted!
Francis Eck came to visit yesterday, and brought two superb new works to the gallery. Both of them capture the translucent nature of the seas on our coasts – the large one, “Eaux Limpides” translates to “Transparent Sea”. The smaller work is of Anguilla, capturing the beauty of Little Bay, so close to the gallery.
Details on both these works are in his section, found by clicking the artists tab above.
Living out here in the East of Anguilla, we have the choice of two very nearby, very very good venues for dining. One, Hibernia, is an astoundingly good restaurant featuring fine dining. I opted for the other last night, roadside BBQ from Mr. “Paper” Vanterpool. His BBQ, running Friday and Saturday nights only, is located just beside the old East End School, and
serves some of the finest chicken and ribs around. I know everyone has their favourite place for BBQ on Anguilla, but you really should give his food a try. It’s outstanding!
A few choice dog pics from the last few days – we had a spectacular day of thunder, lightning and rain yesterday, and although I know that my Lola loathes that weather, I was surprised to see Luther sort of skulk under the coffee table yesterday afternoon, seeking shelter from the booms and flashes. Maybe he was just inspecting the workmanship. Everyone was much happier today – sun was shining, and potato chips were being consumed AND PROFERRED. Nobody perks up for a Ruffles like my Looth. Lola is full of beans these days – here she is having her own version of a roll in the hay.
The energy of storms never ceases to impress me. As Hurrican Katia goes north of Anguilla, the seas are getting wild. Our entire neighbourhood tonight is almost foggy with seablast, and waves have been crashing on the eastern shore all day. Cleaned up all our seaweed though……
