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A Short Bio of Shirley – Part 2
University life begins for Shirley in February 1993 in beautiful Stellenbosch. She's eighteen and life looks more promising.
Shirley in Stellenbosch
Shirley moves into a residence and then shares a flat with Loren. The two become like sisters. Years later Loren and I chat about those years over coffee.
"Oh, Thy," Loren says, "We laughed such a lot. What an amazing sense of humour! "The other thing we did was sleep – or at least Shirley did. I had to work my butt off. But she would hardly open a book and still cream her subjects, especially English and Psychology. Cum laude, no less – I found it so frustrating! What did amaze me though was her strange taste in men. And the other big thing for her was to be on Prozac for two years." Our doctor prescribed this because of her battle with depression, as well as counselling. She did the first though hating the pills but went only once for the second. .
She found these new experiences strange and alarming. They stirred up and added to buried fears. It was not long before she was thinking: "There you are – I always knew it – there's something very wrong with me."
Of those years, Shirley later writes:
"Somehow I managed to miss discovering how very much God loves me. I kept interrogating myself. It seemed that, instead of setting me free, my faith was causing me feelings of failure, guilt and unworthiness. For a long time, I struggled to keep these inside. Surely then the logical thing to do was to leave the church and religion behind?"
Shirley's wedding is on 16 December 1998. She met him 'falling through the air,' as she put it. They were at the same sky-diving club. (Shirls is wearing the cerise suit).
The wedding is absolutely beautiful – at Delaire, a wine farm just north of Stellenbosch at sunset.
Very soon the two of them move to Johannesburg to take up promotions – they work in the IT industry. Not long after that they move to London, again to better prospects.
During the build-up to the wedding, Shirley is particularly unsettled – rattled, and uncertain – more fragile than usual. And needs more support. While we're filling little boxes with chocolates for the guests one afternoon Shirley has a terribly frightening meltdown. Her mood blackens to the point where she feels as if she is sinking into a dark, sooty-black pit. I try and try – but I can't reach her. This is the worst despair I have ever seen. Fear threatens to panic my soul. Helplessly, I stroke her back – very tentatively – as I sit beside her. I do not know what else to do. I hang on to the belief that marriage with someone there to supply her chronic sense of need is the answer.
After five and a half years of struggle the marriage breaks up.
Totally alone. Sellobost Sand, Hebrides, after her divorce.
Shirley stays on in London, then takes herself off for a three week holiday in New Zealand, exploring in a hired car. Her adventures include her first tattoo:
Sometime later, alone on Dunedin Beach she decides that "God hasn't heard from me in a long time." So she prays, thinking that "perhaps He might want to hear from me again."
Shirls on Dunedin Beach
Back in England, she finds a job in Bracknell near Reading, buys a car and a house. Not too long afterwards she joins Greyfriars church. Her struggles continue. She longs for a husband and children and tries online dating through a Christian website. One of the things that make her feel good is holidays and she lives from one to the next.
Diving in the Red Sea. Shirley called the shark Bob.
Skiing in Europe after Christmas
But life goes pear-shaped again and again. Depression continues to raise its ugly head. Again and again she rejects the idea of a Psychiatric assessment and anti-depressants and insists all will come right with the aid of a counsellor.
After a bitterly sad year (2012) she considers packing it all in and coming back to our garden flat in Cape Town to find herself and start all over again. Her life has been tattooed with misery and pain. She does wonder though whether starting again will be the answer or whether, in the end, she may feel just as bad. It would mean that she carries the root of the problem with her. The disappointment of that would be far too much to bear.
Then, in April 2013, she bumps her leg in the office…..


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Ok. So you take a stand against man's religion, and what's the first thing you hear?
That's right; James 1:27.
"Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world." – NET
The hundreds of verses, many chapters, and various books of the New Testament, written to directly combat legalism and authoritarian religion are virtually ignored. Talk about selective quoting. This verse no more justifies religion than Luke 14:26 justifies hating your parents. When a passage seems to go against a truth clearly and repeatedly taught in Scripture, then we must assume there is something being addressed on another level.
Of course, much of the confusion in understanding scripture lies in a wrong approach to the Bible in the first place.
[See also, "A New Kind of Christianity" and "Velvet Elvis."]
Scripture calls itself good (for training, doctrine, etc). It is not the "end all" in knowing God. we must draw near to Him, and let Him reveal Himself to us. Let Him reveal truth to us. There is so much more to God than the Holy Scriptures. Idol worship is when we worship anything other than God. Many Christians treat the Bible an additional object of worship; a fourth part of the Godhead.
His Word is alive, active, more powerful that a double-edged sword, and not confined to any book. It's not about the letter. It's about life in the Spirit.
I do believe the Bible is divinely inspired by God. There is divinely inspired poetry; divinely inspired metaphors; divinely inspired simile, and, yes, that which is divinely inspired to be taken literally. Understanding these different literary styles is vital. And divinely inspired does NOT mean divinely dictated. Big difference.
We must always take into consideration the original audience, as well as the human authors. We must look at the context of the surrounding passages; the letter in general, and (this is very important) the context of the story of God, and his provision of salvation by grace.
The NIRV really brings out the crux of James 1:27. It says:
"Here are the kinds of beliefs that God our Father accepts as pure and without fault. When widows and children who have no parents are in trouble, take care of them. And keep yourselves from being polluted by the world."
It's like saying, "So, you think your pretty religious. Well, your better off paying attention to things that really matter; like taking care of the needs of others. And don't let the world, it's sin, or it's religious systems get between you and God."
Jesus' greatest detractors were the religious people. Paul battled the "Judaizers," who tried to rob people of their freedom in Jesus. Today, the battle still rages. Religion was, is, and will always be in opposition to Jesus. God has set us free from sin AND religion. "Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift!"
Here's a good definition of religion from Greg Albrecht:
The popular, common denominator of religion is the idea that humans must do, perform and produce works, deeds, virtues or behaviors as stipulated by rituals, rites and regulations. The idea is that having performed ceremonies, having followed religious prescriptions, priests, pills and potions, then God is more pleased with humans than he otherwise would have been. This is the fundamental difference between biblical Christianity and religion in general (whether it be a non-Christian religion, or a practice which claims to be Christian). The gospel of Jesus Christ insists that God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. We are, according to the gospel, incapable of pleasing and appeasing God on the basis of our works. That is the definition of religion that PTM uses– and opposes, for it is the enemy of the gospel.


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I just finished my simple stacked squares quilt and had quite a bit of Boho fabric left. I had 1 charm pack, leftovers from a charm pack, leftovers from a jelly roll as well as some white fabric.
I always look for inspiration on the internet and here's what I came up with...
I wanted to get rid of all of the fabric I had from this collection. I hate having "just a bit" left, I never end up using it.
If your looking for a simple but beautiful quilt here you go. The quilt ended up being an oversized baby or toddler quilt 42" x 52". I always make my baby quilts bigger because I have a child and you can't use those little dinky ones very long.
Besides the squares framed in white, I cut all my jelly rolls and left over charm squares into 2 1/2" x 5" strips. I then sewed them all together to frame my white framed boxes.
I had so much left over of my sewed together strips I used it for the binding as well.
It is really fun top stitching these little quilts. They don't take much time. I found a nice complimentary design to go along with the patterns on the fabric. A flower swirl pattern in white thread. Really happy with how this one turned out.


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Oxford, OH – Saying that there is suspense when the Huskies face the Miami RedHawks is an understatement. After Saturday's game, the two squads have had four consecutive overtime games. Although this game was a polar opposite of Friday nights contest, the result was the same as the two teams skated to a 2-2 overtime draw – at least for NCAA purposes. On this night, Miami earned the satisfaction of the extra league point as Josh Melnick, always tough on the Huskies scored the three on three overtime winner for the extra point and a split of the weekend series with both teams earning three league points. To say the #1 ranked Huskies had difficulty with the RedHawks was an understatement. Although they never once led in the two-game series, the resilient RedHawks always managed to find a way to rally and pull themselves even with the Huskies. On Saturday, December 1, they did so for the second straight game and sent the Huskies back home knowing they have to do a better job shutting the door on a team when they have a third period lead. And, for the RedHawks, they now can be confident in their "backup" goaltender as graduate transfer Jordan Uhelski filled in magnificently for the injured Ryan Larkin shutting down the Huskies to 4 goals in the two contests and stopping 59 of 63 shots on goal in the two games. It was a tough series but that is to be expected in the NCHC.
In contrast to Friday's contest, the RedHawks were the aggressor early on in period one outshooting the Huskies 4-1 in the first four minutes of play. In a period full of attacks from both teams, Nick Poehling was stopped at the doorstep by Miami's Uhelski and likewise Hrenak had to make a big save on the other end. Additionally, Brodzinski was stopped at the goal mouth and Spencer Meier was unable to convert on a clean shot from the point. Uheski made another nice stop on a backhand in close by Robby Jackson. A major penalty to Miami's River Rymsha at 14:28 as a result of a cross check to the head of Jack Poehling gave the Huskies the man-advantage for essentially the rest of period one. They converted quickly on a goal by Blake Lizotte (Brodzinski | R Poehling) just 21 seconds into the power play. A shot by Brodzinski rebounded to a wide open Lizotte and he buried it from the left slot for a 1-0 SCSU lead. However, the Huskies were unable to gain much traction after that and it was Miami who provided some tense moments with several short-handed rushes at the tail end of the period. Nick Perbix missed an open net to end the power play with 50 seconds remaining. Miami outshot the Huskies 8-6 in the period and the Huskies were 1/1 on the man-advantage.
The second period started pretty much like the first period ended only this time it was the Huskies at the disadvantage. 1:08 into the period, Jon Lizotte was tagged for a five-minute major and game misconduct for boarding and as applied to Miami's Rymsha in period one was disqualified for the balance of the game. The Huskies did a nice job killing off the penalty with several quality saves by Hrenak but couldn't outlast the RedHawks as they finally converted with 22 seconds left in the penalty. Casey Gilling, who scored the game-tying goal on Friday captured the puck in a scramble at the goalmouth and with some deft stick-work put it past Hrenak to tie the game at 1-1. At 6:38 the RedHawks were whistled for too many men and despite a huge save on the Huskies it was the only shot on goal in the man-advantage. An additional penalty to Grant Hutton for cross-checking at 16:13 put the Huskies on the advantage again but the 2nd ranked power play in the country was unable to convert and Hrenak was called on to make another save on a short-handed break maintaining a 1-1 tie by periods end. SCSU outshot the RedHawks 11 to 10 in the period.
It was a positive start for the Huskies in period three as Easton Brodzinski netted his 7th goal of the season 22 seconds into the third period to give SCSU the one-goal advantage. Brodzinski (Meier | Newell) lifted the puck over Uhelski from the right slot to give SCSU their second lead of the game. Again, there were opportunities on both ends of the rink as the RedHawks were unable to convert a 2 on 1 three minutes into the period and Robby Jackson was stopped at the doorstep after stripping Miami's Daschke of the puck less than 2 minutes later. But, it was Josh Melnick who has a reputation as a clutch scorer and a thorn in the side of the Huskies to create the tying goal at 11:00 of the third. Melnick wristed a shot from the left circle that rebounded off the post and Scott Corbett who had a key goal Friday was there to bury it to tie the game at 2-2. Corbett nearly won it for the RedHawks as he was turned away on a breakaway with 4:43 left in the contest. As was the case on Friday, the teams skated to a regulation tie and headed to overtime after a 11-5 shot advantage by SCSU in the third.
In the overtime session, Uhelski made a big save on a point-blank opportunity by Kevin Fitzgerald with 2:52 remaining and another nice save in traffic with 1:16 remaining to preserve the 2-2 regulation tie. SCSU was outshot 4-2 in the official extra session.
Melnick then gave the RedHawks the extra session overtime 3×3 win at 3:35 of the session.
Coaches comments: "I think tonight was a really good hockey game from both teams " said Miami coach Blasi. "Both teams played well and both teams played hard. Goaltending was really good. We played as good a game as we've played all year. We seem to respond well to adversity. Uhelski played an outstanding game. He stood tall and did what he had to do. I give our leadership group a ton of credit."
In a tough conference battle, the Huskies outshot Miami 30-27. Both goaltenders were solid with SCSU's Hrenak stopping 25 of 27 shots on goal and Miami's Uhelski 28 of 30. SCSU was 1 for 4 on the man-advantage and Miami was 1 for 2. SCSU won the faceoffs 21-19 and blocked 12 shots while Miami blocked 15. This was the fourth straight overtime game between these two squads as they both earned 3 points on the weekend. The game ends officially as a 2-2 tie.
Stars of the Game: #1 Uhelski (Miami) #2 Hrenak (SCSU) #3 Brodzinski (SCSU)


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Cohen's company Essential Consultants had a one-year $1.2 million contract with Novartis during the beginning of the Trump administration.
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"Come down from the tree Cat."
"Cat, you can't stay up there forever."
"Yes I can."
"Cat…" Daniel's voice takes on a sharp tone. "This is a social function. It might not be one from your Reality, but it doesn't mean you shouldn't show the same etiquette."
"Since when do you care about manners?" I retort.
"Since about now. Now get down!" he snarls.
"Fine." I jump out of the tree and land on one leg on the blue grass. I walk past Daniel back to the castle without saying a word.
He follows me, equally silent. "Would you like to tell me why you're in such a foul mood?" he asks, his voice quiet, even though there's no one around.
I ignore him. He just sighs. "Just promise me you'll behave," he says, and leaves me at the door to his chambers.
I enter, and I slam the door behind me. When I turn, I'm startled to see someone there. She's just as surprised as me, and she drops the large pile she's holding when I open the door.
"Oh!" I exclaim. "Jhaq, I'm so sorry, I didn't know-"
She nods hurriedly and resumes to pick up the ocean of fabrics at her feet. "Here, let me help," I tell her, scooping up a couple of the items. "Who is this for?"
Jhaq looks down as she speaks. "Miss Madigan, certainly," she says. "His lord sent them for Miss Madigan."
I grimace. "He shouldn't have…" It's too pretty. I pick it up from the bodice, and I can see that it is embroidered with bronze coloured leaves. I run my hands over the fabric. Velvet. The softest, silkiest velvet I've ever touched. Fuck. "Jesus Christ…" I murmur.
"Who is Miss Madigan talking to?" Jhaq asks.
"No one. I…" I turn to her, and she flinches away. "What is happening tonight?" I ask her.
"It is the celebration of His Grace's first day of age," she informs me promptly. That's what I could rely on from Jhaq. Unlike Daniel, she would tell me anything I asked, providing she was capable of understanding my question. Not about Daniel of course; whenever I so much as mentioned him she'd go black in the face. I figure that's their own form of blushing, but when I first saw it happen I thought they were dying.
"I see…" She's holding out the dress for me, so I reluctantly take off my clothes -my school dress and shoes- and step into it. She ties the laces for me and steps away with her head bowed.
I walk up to the mirror and look at myself. The dress is the colour of the grass I walked on earlier; deep navy blue. The leaves of bronze cover the bodice and short sleeves, and when I turn around, they fall down my back, like a train. This is not meant for a rude little girl, this is for a princess. "People will look at me," I say aloud. "I don't belong there. I won't ever belong there."
"People will look at Jhaq too," Jhaq reminds me. Instantly, I feel horrible. Jhaq's face has tattoos running from her eyes to the ends of her jaw, like tears, and her dark bruises scarring her cheek and collarbone are easy to see. Jhaq's face shows nothing. Like me, she doesn't show sadness easily.
"Should we go?" I ask softly.
She gives a sudden gasp. "Miss Madigan's head firstly," she says, and rushes off. She returns quickly with a box. "This is for Miss Madigan's hair," she tells me.
I open up the box, and Jhaq pins more bronze leaves in my hair. She lets my hair down so that it trails down my back, and Jhaq nods in approval. "You have been good," she tells me, her eyes sparkling in a rare moment of amusement. "Other girls huff and scream at Jhaq when she does their hair."
I shake my head. "They're only pins, and they don't hurt," I told her. "How is your talking coming?"
"My…talking is good. A lot better." She inclines her head and speaks in a whisper. "Thankyou for my words, Miss Madigan."
"If you ever want another lot of words, let me know." Daniel has many 'words' in his bookcase, and he won't miss them. "Shall we go?"
"Miss Madigan shall go," she confirms.
I frown. "Where do I go though?"
Jhaq sighs. "It is down these rooms," she tells me. "Follow, if you would please."
Jhaq leads me out, and we walk together down the long hallways. I find it cold and unwelcome here. Grand, certainly, but not beautiful.
We walk past a tall one and Jhaq turns her head away. He walks toward us suddenly, and I raise my arm across my face in a moment of habit. He walks past me however, and toward Jhaq.
And he hits her across the face.
"You're not to be wandering these grounds at this time," he fumes. "Foolish slut, get away from here!" He raises his hand again.
Before he can strike, I step between them. "She is guiding me by my own request," I tell him. "She has done nothing wrong, and you have no reason to harm her."
He glares at me. "Oh, it's you, little freak," he sneers. "What are you all dressed up for?"
"Daniel wants me by his side tonight." Even though he knows that I hate the idea of a party with these people, and I'll be in a bad mood the whole time. "I don't want any trouble. And neither do you, if you know what I am."
"I'd be a fool not to," he retorts. "Freak."
I meet his gaze and smile. "You'll have to come up with something better than that," I tell him. "Freak is no longer an insult to me. Now…" I gesture to Jhaq. "If Jhaq isn't allowed out here, perhaps you can show me where to go?"
His face is no longer angry. It is emotionless and cold as a statue. "Of course," he says shortly. "If you will follow me."
I turn to Jhaq and incline my head, like I've seen Daniel do. She curtseys slightly and hurries away. I trail after the rude man, and I don't take my eyes off him for a moment. He is wearing a silver robe, as bright as his hair. His eyes, however, are black as ink. One of these things is not like the other… I mused.
It's all too grand. Everything is done up in gold and bronze. Even servants are painted in gold. I stand next to the man, on top of glossy, golden stairs. I manage to stop myself from wrinkling my nose at the lack of taste, if only just.
"You like it not," the man says.
I turn to him. "This is all new to me," I inform him.
He nods. "Your name is short for Catherine, is it?"
"Why do you wish to know?"
"Daniel's mentioned a Catherine."
I shake my head. "That's not me. I am Cat, simply Cat."
"Lady Cat. It does not sound as easy on the ear as Catherine."
"Then what about Lady Madigan?"
He sighs. "Very well then. Start down the stairs."
"After you sir."
He bows and starts down. When he reaches the bottom, I start walking too. I spot the back of Daniel's head; his hair is tied back, and he is dressed all in black. When they call out my name, I see him start to turn around, but suddenly, everyone starts walking forward, and I can't see him any more.
Someone walks up to me and takes me by the arm. I freeze, unsure what to do, and he laughs. It's a loud, clear sound, and he smiles at me. "Peace," he says. "You must be nervous."
I don't trust myself to speak, so I just incline my head. Keep it up Cat Madigan. "A shy young thing, aren't you?" he enquires. He does not let go of my arm, and he walks me across the hall. "Contrary to everything I have heard about you."
"One would hear many things in this place," I say as clearly as I manage.
He laughs in response. "Is it true though, that you kicked over my advisor?"
"Do you mean…" I nearly say 'Fat man', but I correct myself at the last minute. "…Thommand," I finish.
"Yes. He has a certain dislike for you," he tells me merrily, stopping at the edge of the giant room.
"He should."
When I say nothing else, he talks again. "This is the first I have seen of you," he says. "Why do you not leave your chambers more often?"
"…I don't get along with people well." That's as honest as I get.
"I disagree. You are conversing with me, and I believe, if I may dare say, that we are getting along at least somewhat well."
"I suppose," I admit. I look around the room and I catch people quickly glancing away from me. "Still, there are plenty here who would have nothing to do with me."
"So why are you here today?" he enquires.
"Daniel," I tell him.
"Ah…yes. How loyal of you," he says. "I suppose that is another reason why you never leave your room."
It takes me longer than it should've to understand his implication. "I do not know your name," I say, changing the topic. "I know nobody here, and I should really remedy that, shouldn't I?"
"Of course." He sweeps a bow to me. "Christan, though, I think it would suit everyone else better to call me Your Grace."
Oh….fuck. "Just as well, Your Grace," I said, quickly recovering. That's why people were looking before….Cat Madigan, you stupid bitch… "I know only one person called that, and he is a…." I struggle to come up with a ladylike word. "I do not enjoy him," I say finally.
"As you wish." He is handsome, in his own way, I observe. He has silver hair, like the man from before, but he has golden eyes, which shine like the sun, and a permanent smile on his face. He is the image of Prince Charming. If Prince Charming was lacking eyebrows.
I didn't trust him.
Not a lot, anyway.
It wasn't anything he did. I simply don't trust handsome strangers who flirt with me for no reason.
He started talking again. "So, when can I expect your first day of age?" Christan asks me. "Of course, it doesn't matter much, but if you allowed me, I'd be happy to bestow upon you a gift. Or Daniel perhaps."
I start panicking in my head. What does Day of Age mean? I screamed inwardly.
I just said, "In two years."
"I see. And how many moons?"
Moons? Wait, does he mean months? I restrain from laughing at the term. "Six." If it means what I think it is.
"Very well then. Well, I believe I shan't keep you from Daniel any longer. I wouldn't want to cause a scandal here tonight," he laughs, taking my hand.
Suddenly there is a loud bang. "What is that?" I ask, immediately on guard. I feel my hand burning, and I'm grateful that Christan is holding the other.
"The prisoner," he says, a touch of exhaustion in his voice. "Do not worry, my lady, this isn't the first time this has happened."
I take the opportunity. "I was wondering, Your Grace," I started.
"Go on." He looks at me with his golden eyes.
"Might I have your permission to see him? The prisoner, I mean."
Christan frowns. "He's wild, my lady," he tells me. "I wouldn't want to compromise your safety. Besides, we are still trying for information from him."
"I am human," I remind him. "Like he is. Maybe I could help?"
"A pretty face might prompt him to tell us something," he said thoughtfully.
I snort, not at the flattery, but at what would be said in Reality about that. I could almost hear Slenderman sniggering "Heheheh, incest."
"I'll consider it, my lady," he tells me. "Now, if you'll come with me." He and I walk over to Daniel, sitting in a dark corner with a cone in his hand. "Daniel!" Christan calls jovially. "So this is the lovely lady you keep locked away from us all. I don't blame you, my man."
Daniel sees me flinch, and his lips turn up at the sides. "I thank you," he tells Christan. "And I thank you for letting me bring her, Your Grace."
"Ah, it is my pleasure." Christan was distracted by another beauty passing by, wearing pink and gold and far too much face paint. "If you will excuse me, I must attend to other matters. I hope you enjoy tonight, my lady." He raises my hand to his lips to kiss and bows, before turning to another girl.
I sit beside Daniel. "Thankyou," I said.
He turns to me with his eyebrow raised. "I am allowed to see him," I say. "It's probably more for interrogation, but I can see him."
He frowns. "Really?"
"What? You didn't think of this?"
"Actually, no," he admitted. "You asked His Majesty?"
I shrug. "He must like you," he muses.
Another shrug. "Would you like him?" Daniel asks, eyebrow raised suggestively.
I shook my head. "I don't go for the Knights in Shining Armour," I told him.
"Oh, you're more of the Heathcliff type, are you?"
I wrinkle my nose. "Heathcliff is pathetic. He'd probably marry me and ship me off to somewhere dark to die, while he pined over a married woman."
"Fair enough." He takes a sip out of his cone.
"Whiskey?" I ask.
He shakes his head. "Cloud dew," he tells me. "Want some?"
"Doesn't that mean rain?" I ask, but I take the drink.
He watches me as I take a sip. "You're behaving quite well, Lady Madigan."
The drink is sickly sweet. "Thankyou. But if you didn't take me here to get permission, why did you?"
Daniel smiles. "You like parties."
"…when I'm around people I enjoy," I amend.
"Do you enjoy me?"
"Occasionally." I narrow my eyes. "When you're not drugging me. What was that for?"
"I was saving your life," he said mildly, taking the cone back and having another gulp.
"How can you stand that drink, it's horribly sweet."
"How appropriate," he says drily. "It's alright, I have you, my sour tongued shrew."
"That's a rhyme," I smile.
He grins back. "You forgive me?"
"I will eventually."
"Good girl. Now." He stands up. "May I have this dance, m'lady?"
"Do I have to?"
"Well, everyone else is. And the alternative is His Grace, who is coming this way now."
I look up. "I'll take His Grace."
"Whatever. Just watch out for his hands." He winks at me as Christan appears and holds out his arm before asking if I would accompany him in a dance.
Two dances is all I have with him. Daniel was right, throughout the dance, I'd slowly become closer and closer to His Grace, and by the end of the second, when I asked if I could go back, he pressed a ribbon into my palm before bowing to me and kissing my hand.
When I showed Daniel the ribbon, he sniggered, trying to conceal his face from the crowd. "Please don't tell me what I think it means," I said flatly.
When he looked up, his face was straight, but his eyes were gleaming. "It's a scarlet ribbon, you whore," he told me cheerfully. "Since when is scarlet ever innocent?"
I grimace. "You've had too much to drink."
"On the contrary. I've been feeding on only sweets and secrets all evening," he said. "Of course, though, I'd like something more savory now. Come dance with me."
"I told His Grace I was sitting out this one."
Daniel smiles slyly and turns to whisper in my ear. "Dance, or I'm going to have to make a scene."
"That's blackmail."
"Hadn't noticed," he said dryly.
I stand up, and let him walk me over to where everyone is dancing. "I'm curious as to what sort of scene you'd make," I start. "Would you care to divulge that little secret?"
"No dice," he tells me. "If I start telling you all my secrets, how will I stop?"
"I have three I want to know. And you don't know half of mine."
He raises an eyebrow. "Trade for secrets, hmm? You've peaked my interest, Lady Madigan."
"So what would've you done?" I ask.
"Something more public and more embarrassing than a scarlet ribbon." He grins. "Number two?"
"Who is Catherine?"
He grimaces. "You don't have to answer," I tell him. "But I won't judge."
"Someone from a long time ago," he says.
"God no."
"You're not going to tell me any more, are you? Fine then, I'll be just as discreet with my answers."
"I wouldn't expect any less of you. And third?"
"What is the beginning of the end?"
He stops smiling. "Do I want to know?" He shakes his head. "How do you even know? Are you psychic?"
"That is more than 3 questions, Lady Madigan. My turn now."
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Scottish champions Grange CC have announced a 40-over game against Shropshire in July, with plans for two additional matches against other Minor Counties opposition.
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In December 2004, the Society for International Livestock Breeds Diversity in Germany (GENUVI), was founded as a non-profit organization. The company is charged with the conservation and upbringing of livestock, in particular the promotion of internationally rare and endangered livestock breeds in Germany, which have not been maintained on the "Red List" of the German Society for the Conservation of Old and Endangered Livestock Breeds (GEH).
The company shall be the contact for these farm animal breeds, consultant, advisor, and breeding coordinator of animals for a better rotation (living gene reserve). Additionally, the existence and scope of the stock shall be reported to the racial breeding centres, if available, or to important stakeholders in the breed-origin countries as potential breeding reserve. Finally, in some cases, the Company may be the owner of livestock by acting as a rescue centre for certain breeds of small populations, their offspring are then passed on to members.
Not only German, but also many International Farm Animal Breeds in Germany are threatened from extinction like White Park Cattle, Scandinavian Fjell Cattle, Telemark Cattle, Portuguese Cachena Cattle, British Longhorn, Bulgarian Longhair Goat, Girgentana Goat, Rouge du Roussillon Sheep, Houtland Sheep, Poitou Donkey, Posavina Horse, Polish Konik Horse, Turopolje Pig, Danish Sortbroget Pig, Chinese Meishan Pig, Belgian Bearded Rabbit, Feral New Guinea Singing Dog, Ronquieres Turkey , Klätscher (a Domestic Pidgeon) and many other breeds.
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Teotl (formerly Tolec) Studios, the developer behind the award-winning "The Ball" mod for Unreal Tournament 3 has recieved a juicy 250,000 DKK (US$45,000) grant from Nordic Game, providing a useful financial boost as the team finalizes the UDK-powered retail version of The Ball.
The team has also announced that the full version of The Ball is due to ship sometime in August.
Pictured above is the grant that The Ball was presented with from Nordic Game, which provides us with 250,000 DKK (~45,000 USD) in funding. Its also a huge boost to our team being recognized like this in front of our peers. The Nordic Game Program is funded through the Scandinavian governments and these grants are only awarded to a handful of companies a year. Were thankful and honored that weve been chosen. This money will go a long way in terms of helping us with the final months of development and marketing in the lead up to our release.More info can be found on their official site, along with some new enemy renders.


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The Finance Sector Union (FSU) has written to National Australia Bank (NAB) chief executive, Andrew Thorburn, arguing that its members do not deserve to be caught up in the Australian Bankers' Association new industry compliance breach reporting regime over witnessing Beneficiary Nomination Forms.
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Face The Music 2016 Unveils Full Program
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John Stewart, alongside Blue Beetle, create a distraction for the various people infected by Brother Eye, so that Amethyst and Grifter can destroy the Firestorm Battery.After Jaime dies, Superman confronts him. But John refuses to believe that's the real Superman. However, they both fall to Brother Eye and are corrupted. John prevents Amethyst from interfacing with the Firestorm Battery, and kills both her and Grifter.
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un grazie a nbache sul forum di hyperion, che mi ha spiegato quanto segue:Are you using the Italian translation of AmiUpdate? If so, you may need to revert to English until somebody releases an updated Italian catalog, and you have installed that. Unfortunately, in the latest versions of AmiUpdate, the author has (inadvertently, I assume ;-)) shifted the internal string IDs in relation to the ones in the catalog, so you sometimes get wrong messages and labels in the program, until a new translation compiled with the new IDs is installed. I'm not sure if that is (part of) what you are seeing, but it might be.
Probably the easiest solution for now is to delete the existing catalog from your AmiUpdate/catalogs/italian/ drawer, and reboot, so AmiUpdate automatically falls back to the builtin English, which doesn't have the problem.
ho rinominato il catalogo italiano e riavviato amiupdate.
malgrado le scritte siano ancora in italiano, adesso amiupdate funziona e ho scaricato e installato senza problemi l'update allìaos4.1fe e 2 update di file MUI.
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Monday- start new vocab 10- follow normal due time for these assignments Discuss chapters 19-20 TKAM
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott left an indelible mark on my memory. Find out why.
When I was the villain in someone's life story!
I could have chosen to be the bigger person. But I didn't.
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When the heart wants what it wants
I am at a stage where in the 'social' and 'worldly' sense, I am beyond redemption. It used to sadden me only a few years ago and also make me bitter sometimes. But over the years, I have learnt to laugh at it. No, genuinely. Being a single girl in her 30s in India, most … Continue reading When the heart wants what it wants
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Our second flamethrower is out! Putrid flamer is a perfect choice for all the pox-ridden, smelly soldiers. Fueled by an unknown vicious toxin, this one is a true weapon of pestilence, all covered in rotten flesh, pus filled boils and repulsive vermin. Sounds fun, doesn't it? Bet you can already smell the foul stench all around you!
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Session Moderator: Sauwakon Ratanawijitrasin, Mahidol University, Thailand
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Session Moderator: Maurits Vanpelt, MoPoTsyo Patient Information Centre (http://www.mopotsyo.org), Cambodia
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Thekkady (Idukki District) is the location of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is an important tourist attraction in Kerala state, India, close to the Kerala -Tamil Nadu border town Kumily, located about 257 km (160 miles) from Trivandrum. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semievergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs.
The Periyar Widlife sanctuary is spread across 777 km² (300 sq. miles), of which 360 km² (139 sq. miles) is thick evergreen forest. The Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attraction of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake.
Thekkady has immense possibilities for Adventure Tourism. The Forest Department offers many programs including Periyar Tiger Trail, Nature walk, Bamboo Rafting etc. There are private organizations as well as government agencies (e.g.KTDC), who promote adventure tourism in Thekkady. Plantation tourism also is promoted by these agencies, so that the tourists can see and learn the cultivation of various spices of Kerala.
Thekkady is considered as a heaven of natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom,cinnamon,clove,chilly,tamarind etc.
Periyar National Park
National Park is open from morning 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs daily. Boating is the only way to view the wildlife in Periyar National Park.
Timing: From 07:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs
From 14:00 hrs. to 16:00hrs.
Trekking is another wonderful way to view the wildlife from close quarters. Early morning trekking to the jungles can be arranged. It will be good if you can carry your trekking boots and gear. 4 days trekking into the Periyar jungles with overnight Tea Plantationtent camping can also be arranged.
Plantation Tours
Spices are found in abundance in Periyar. A guided Plantation tour to familiarize you with different spices and plantations like cardamom, pepper, tea, coffee, cloves, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, cumin seed, garlic etc. is a main attraction of Thekkady.
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Carry your visa for entry to India/Kerala on your holiday. For further clarifications, contact the Indian High Commission.
For visa extension, contact Office of the Commissioner of Police, Thiruvananthapuram. Ph: 0471-2320579.
Mangala Devi Temple: This ancient temple is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 M above sea level. The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture.
Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day. The peak commands a panoramic view of the other side of the ghats and the vast plains of Tamil Nadu. Permission to visit the area can be obtained from the Wildlife Warden at Thekkady.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Growing up on the banks of the Spokane River in Otis Orchards, Washington, Miles was born to be a water guide, with some of his best childhood memories involving floating down the river with his family while feasting on pizza for dinner. When he's not on the river, he's hiking and climbing in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest or working as a ski patrol at Silver Mountain. He's got a bachelor's degree in Geography from Eastern Washington University and an Associate Arts Degree from Spokane Falls Community College, all complimented by life experience including rock climbing in Thailand and rafting the recovering sections of the White Salmon River.
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3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
3 Days Murchison Falls Safari - The 3 day safari to the largest national park in Uganda and the best park for short tours. Murchison falls National Park is located along the Nile. Murchison falls is home to many savanna animals and wildlife, from the park you will have high chances of seeing the big five wildlife that include lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros. Murchison falls is prime destination for wildlife which includes more than 87 mammal's species, and over 650 bird species.
Your three days safari activities will include games drives along the savanna grassland, boat cruise, nature walks and visiting at the top of the falls.
Day 1: departure from Kampala to Murchison falls
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
Day 1; Departure from Kampala to Murchison falls
On the first day of your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari, our professional driver/guide will pick you up after your morning breakfast to set off for the journey to Murchison falls national park. The journey to Murchison falls takes only 5 hours by car drive and the journey starts at 7:30 am. The driver will make stopover from Masindi town where you have lunch from Masindi hotel which is one of the historical hotels in Uganda. You will be served with best delicious foods prepare by the professional chefs. After lunch you will then proceed with the safari to Murchison falls and you will reach the southern entrance gate of Murchison Falls Park where you will check in with the park staff and you will continue driving along the park through Budongo forest. You will view baboons, bird's elephants, lion, and buffalo to mention the few.
You will reach the Nile where you have to cross with ferry to the other side where you find you accommodation for overnights. Upon arrive to lodge you will check in and wait for dinner and overnight.
Red chili lodge- budget
Paraa safari lodge –luxury
Murchison River lodge –mid-range
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
On the second day of your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari, you will have morning breakfast very early morning and the driver will pick you for early morning game drive to the northern region of the park. The northern region is covered with savanna and woodland that supports variety of wildlife. The game drives starts very early in morning to get a chance to find animals still around before going for hunting. The elusive predators such as lions, leopard jackal and hyenas are active in hunting. You will explore the game trials towards Lake Albert delta which is concentrated with the big games like the African elephant, African lions, giraffes, buffalos, and antelope to mention the few. You will enjoy the beautiful savanna landscape with the plenty of life and wonderful scenery. After the game drive you will head to lodge for lunch break and head back to the Nile for boat cruise.
You will go for memorable boat safari long the River Nile with experienced guide. You will go upstream to the base of the Murchison falls, the boat safari offers full view of wildlife sighting which include, Crocodile, Hippos and lizards are common throughout the cruise. You will sight animals like buffalos, elephants and antelopes drinking and cooling off the heat by the river bank. You can leave the boat and go in for photo shot and hiking the rock. You will have memorable photos of water forcing its self out the rock. The drive will transfer you back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. End of day two.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
You will have morning breakfast on the third day of your 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari, head to River Nile where you will cross with ferry. The driver take you slow along Budongo forest to southern entrance to check-out. Still you will view wildlife along the road and the driver will make stopover at Masindi hotel for lunch and continue to Kampala. On arrival to Kampala the driver will drop you to the hotel or transfer you back to Entebbe international airport to catch up with your flight.
What is included in the safari?
4*4 wheel car
Full board lunch
Bottle water
Park fees
What is not included in the safari?
Accommodation on arrival
Your flight payment
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The Stats Zone are looking for a Sports Content Editor who will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of one of our key client-based services. As part of a small but fast-moving set-up, you can play a key role and help form the direction of the company.
Founded in 2015, The Stats Zone is a small dynamic company with expertise in the application of data to sport. We specialise in consulting on, developing and implementing solutions targeted towards broadcasters, professional sports clubs and sporting federations. Currently our core sports are football, basketball, rugby league, curling and cricket, but our approach is largely transferable to a wider range of sports, some of which we produce content for on www.thestatszone.com.
The role involves producing high-quality sports content in a fast and efficient manner. Following our clear set of definitions and style guide, you will be expected to produce consistently high-quality content regardless of the sport you are asked to write on. This area of the business has focused solely on football up until now, but we will shortly be branching out into other sports such as Tennis, Rugby Union, Snooker, Darts, American Football, Basketball and Ice Hockey. Expert knowledge of these sports is welcome but you should be able to research them sufficiently to be able to produce good content on them.
Whether writing or editing and proofreading the content, one of your core duties will be to conduct background research into the sports that we cover, ensuring our content is well-informed, accurate and up-to-date when delivered to the client.
In rotation with other members of the team, you will be responsible for delegating the workload to our freelancers and ensuring they meet deadlines so that you can distribute a quality final product to our external client.
You will be responsible for ensuring that tone and approach is consistent across the board and in-line with client requirements. This can involve providing regular feedback to freelancers as and when appropriate, and you will lead by example by demanding attention to detail.
On occasion, you may be tasked with providing content for publication on the TSZ website.
You will report to our Sports Content Manager, who will be responsible for setting your workload on a weekly basis.
You will be expected to bring your own ideas to the table and use your own sporting knowledge to maintain the high standards we set. There is potential for the relationship with our client to develop further and your application to the role will be key in driving that progression.
An excellent grasp of written English and a high-attention to detail is paramount to the role. You will need to regularly verify the accuracy of the content produced by our freelancers – be it data or otherwise – before distributing it to our client.
We value the qualities offered by self-starters. You will be highly-organised, motivated to work and set targets independently, and be comfortable with meeting regular deadlines. We are looking for somebody to fit in with our current team who are prepared to go that extra mile whenever required.
Coordinating a team effectively requires excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – and adeptness at developing good working relationships with colleagues who are both office and remote-based.
Some training can be offered, but knowledge of Microsoft Office packages – particularly Excel – are desired. Familiarity with Google Spreadsheets and Google Drive is also advantageous.
This is a part-time freelancer role on a contractor basis. You are responsible for declaring what you earn to the relevant authorities.
Fees are agreed on an hourly/daily rate and will be agreed in advance of any work undertaken. Fees are paid promptly on a monthly basis.
Role: Initially part-time contractor moving to full-time eventually
Location: Media City, Salford Quays
Requirements: You provide all the necessary equipment to fulfil the duties
Hours: Flexible / project-based
Same drill as any gig really – we need a CV from you please. We don't need a long cover letter – just scribble an email explaining the motivation behind your application and sell yourself to us.
The one thing we do insist upon however is that you are prepared to do a short exercise as part of the application process. It is fun and will not take too much of your time. Only apply if you are willing to spend the time and energy to do the exercise!
Send your application to [email protected] by 19th October. Given the vast number of applicants we have received from similar jobs posted, we will only reply to those who we will invite to the next stage of the process. If you have not heard from us by the end of the following week, you can assume we will not be taking your application further. Thanks for your understanding.
We are sticklers for strong and unique applications, so take your time, read this page carefully, and only apply if you are seriously interested in the role!
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Art restorer Frederik Cnockaert lives in a smal flemish village 'Wervik'. Situated in the flat country of West Flanders in Belgium, Jacques Brel's "plat pays". Every first Sunday of the month, art studio kerat invites you to his studio from 10.00 am – 12 pm and 15.00 pm to 17.30 pm. Demonstration of the restoration of artworks, with a focus on paintings and sculptures. You are kindly invited when you have a restoration work for me or want to commission of a painting ! Download here film about Kerat Art & Antiques Expert See here a sample movie bekijk hier deel1 uit tv-serie topservice deel 2, deel 3 , deel 4. DOWNLOAD LEAFLET
With over 30 years' experience we provide a bespoke, conservation picture framing and restoration service based on the highest standards of craftsmanship and materials, expert knowledge and personal customer service. Conservation of polychrome frames and wooden sculptures. Our restoration services give new life to your antique picture frame. Old picture frames frequently need cleaning, repair of broken pieces, conservation and restoration of original gilded surfaces; re-gilding and antiquing; joining and re-inforcing damaged corners. We offer a restoration service for period and contemporary frames. Fragile ornate and gilded frames can be fully consolidated, repaired and re-gilded. Modern gilding/paint finishes also repaired.
We are proud to say that all the art works in the Lambertus Church are restored by the art conservators studio Kerat from Wervik in Flanders. The painting of Assumption of Mary by Gaspar de Craeyer was the most important painting in this church.
Frederik Cnockaert as top art expert was asked for his expertise by dutch television VTM to examine live on tv , a painting for download film here , Fake and Fortune antique roadshow. You can say that this show is the equivalent of Salvage Hunters the restorer on the BBC. See here audio part 1 , mp4 audio part 2
"Manufactum" places our restoration Artist studio Kerat in the spotlight. The authors discribe the work of top restorer Frederik Cnockaert as Belgian high - end Craftmanship. Mastership. The book places artisans crafts people in the spotlight the " Masters in handcraft ". Preservation and conservation of old and new paintings, canvas, paper or panel. Polychrome wood statues, stone sculpture carriers. Surprising stories of craftsmen behind the companie, having a passion for their trade. About what drove them to practice a certain craft, and the skills needed, about the trade itself. But also about their materials or tools. download pdf here
Frederik Cnockaert made this unique painting in comission for KBK. Instead his usual trick of doing a wheelie on his bike, Sagan is depicted riding a horse that is rearing up while pointing his finger towards the sky in a manner simular to Bonaparte in J.L. David's "Napoleon Crossing the Alps". However instead of showing the Alpine scenery and the french army marching up the Col du Grand St-Bernard. Sagan is shown riding his horse in the cobbles of a Flemish village with fans cheering him on. See powerpoint here. Frederik paints this world, not without irony and with baroque means. When a painting is done on commission, both the subject and the format can be selected and executed with great care. The works are built up meticulously layer upon layer. The consultation between the artist and patron will result in a unique and personalized work of art. If you want a 'master-piece', contact me by email for all questions firstname.lastname@example.com
We restored the sculptures, paintings on canvas, murals and decorative walpaintings in the church of Zutendaal. We provided a full service of treatments for paintings, including cleaning (surface cleaning, varnish and overpaint removal), consolidation of flaking paint, tear mending, lining, retouching and varnishing. Works on wooden supports (panels)and murals is also undertaken. Scientific analysis was carried out when required or commissioned as is preparation for loans and courier work. All paintings are returned with written and photographic records of their treatments. The conservation and restoration of frames, adapting frames for glazing and backboarding and reproduction framing are also undertaken.
The American Getty Institute is paying for a Dutch research of the famous "Lam Gods" by the Van Eyck brothers. As a result, F. Cnockaert was interviewed in 'Terzake' in VRT-Canvas . They talked about the neglect of the Flemish art heritage, the lack of resources for researching artworks and the undervalued role of the conservators and restaurators in our country. Here you van see Ter zake
The mourning board of the noble family 'de Lens' is back in the Sint Amandus church in Meulebeke. The mourning board, also known as an Obiit, refers to Count Robert de Lens (1738-1818). Since 1792, this count stayed in the former castle of Meulebeke during every summer. "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
Frederik provided a new painting after a stolen old painting in the Ravenhof Castle. This work was commissioned by the city of Torhout. This Museum is whoused in the walled castle Ravenhof, inside of a spellbinding English country garden. It's ideal location makes it a symbol of Torhout's history. Still decked with authentic furniture and wall hangings, the castle houses the town Guild Hall where the centuries-long kept prize earthenware of the Saint Sebastian Crossbow Guild (founded in 1384) is displayed. See here a trailer from focus tv during the working. Frederik has a technique for ensuring a copy will never be passed off as a genuine painting. If you have inherited a painting which another family member would like then Frederik may be able to replicate the original. He has successfully produced convincing 'doubles' for clients in the past. See here trailer on Tv1.castle ravenhof renovation
We received the official certification 'Acknowledged Craft' by the Belgian government. A nice recognition that makes us very proud ! We work from consultation, thats the first step in the process is to view the artworks preferably in the studio with the clients present. If that's not possible photos can be emailed or uploaded. If circumstances demand, an on-site consultation can be scheduled. There is never a fee for an in-studio consultation, examination, or proposal. Then there is the EXAMINATION ; Once received a full examination of the artworks will be performed. This will include assessing the condition of the artworks and testing of the materials that will guide the conservation process. Establishing a comprehensive understanding of each artwork is necessary as no two are the same and all techniques and materials are tailored to the artwork. Next there is the PROPOSAL; Once the examination is complete a conservation proposal will be assembled and sent to the client. The proposal will outline all the work that needs to be completed to address any issues that may be found during the examination. The proposal will contain a time line and price. At no point will the price ever change; what is quoted is firm and will never increase midway through the process regardless of any complications. WORK; Pending review and approval of the proposal work will begin. Some artworks may be completed in as little as one week while others may require several weeks due to the complex nature of the conservation issues at play. Specific time lines and completion dates can be accommodated if so required.
Commission a portrait. You could treat yourself, or delight your friends and relatives in a most original way. Using photographs, Frederik Cnockaert paints either single portraits, or group portraits, made from single or multiple photographs, in a format agreed with the client.
Exceptionally my art crafts studio kerat is free for visit every first sunday of the month. I expose some artwork in restoration, work that is intended for future generations. From 10.00h to 12.00 pm and 15.00 tot 17.30h . The monts afterworths each first sunday of the month, Kerat participates in the Arts & Crafts Heritage day. Visit our studio and discover the world of art and restoration. A feeling for art is as much a feeling for history as it is a feeling for beauty. We show paintings and statues that are in restoration proces. See here a sample movie bekijk hier deel1 uit tv-serie topservice deel 2, deel 3 , deel 4. HOW DO YOU DO.... ?