Show time Originally uploaded by angrypirate. This years show was a success. Lots of people came. We even experienced a large wave of tourists from a tour bus sweep through. Now time for a celebration dinner.

Two cafe creme Originally uploaded by angrypirate. We didn’t get toms credit card back from the shop in carcassone yesterday so we had to go back to retreive it. We stopped for a coffee on the square and picked up some fresh produce for the remainder of the week. Its starting to feel like we…

On with the show Originally uploaded by angrypirate. We finished hanging the show today at the abbey in caunes-minervois. I think it looks good this year, full and fruitful. More pictures tomorrow maybe. After the opening we are going to hotel d’alibert for a big, group dinner. I’ve gone back to painting bugs now that…

Stormy weather Originally uploaded by angrypirate. It’s going to be a rainy night. The thunder is rolling through the canyon in loud boisterous waves. I have been looking forward to a good, strong rain. We started hanging our show in the abbey today. The opening reception isn’t until thursday but it was nice to get…

Beer and postcards Originally uploaded by angrypirate. We had an unsuccessful and yet still wonderful afternoon here in caunes. Both our cards were rejected at the bank. There were no baghettes or celery at the 8 a huit, I forgot my bank loging for the internet, and the bakery was closed. Stil, we stopped by…

Ricky Originally uploaded by angrypirate. The best dog in france. Ricky is our constant companion during the day here at the studio. At night he goes home to the b&b. Ricky likes sticks, ailment greenies, and sunny spots. He dislikes hoses, vacuum cleaners, and soccer balls.

Cranky energy Originally uploaded by angrypirate. I changed gears today. A complete 360. I was just feeling a little cranky and fussy. Small and intricate was making me mad. That, plus I had a dream about a painting I’d done of a town map. So that’s what I did. I started three maps. One of…

Market day Originally uploaded by angrypirate. Saturdays are the big market days in carcassone. The square is teaming with delicious cheeses, salamis, breads, olives, vegetables, fruits, spices and much more. I don’t know how much we spent but we circled around a couple times and got all sorts of goodies. Seems my french breaks down…

Beach day Originally uploaded by angrypirate. We drove to a beach near narbonne today and floated around in the gentle waves. The water is wonderful and the beach was nappable. There was a large sand bar so the waves were gentle and the water warm. Everything a beach should be.

Bugs on the brain Originally uploaded by angrypirate. Here is the first of many bug drawings. Its not quite done. I’ve started two more and I’m learning from mistakes made on this one. I wonder if ill have enough work done by next wednesdays show at the abbey. Lots to do. I’m finally feeling some…

Notre dame du cros Originally uploaded by angrypirate. I started this pastel drawing at a church near here. I did a sketch of the same building last year. Its been a slow start for me this year but I think that’s going to change, starting today. –alanna

The crazy book caper. Episode one Originally uploaded by angrypirate. We went to Montoleur yesterday to look for some books. Boy did we find some. We returned to a store where I found last year’s treasures and the owner helped me find what I was looking for through sign language and frenglish. He showed me…

First sketchbook entry Originally uploaded by angrypirate. This is a watercolor sketch of the roman bridge on the berges property. Today we are doing some plein aire painting down the road. Tom was sick al day yesterday and I’ve been pretty wiped out myself. Its been a mellow couple of days. Just getting set up,…

Berges v 2.0 Originally uploaded by angrypirate. Here we are! It was a long and tiring journey but we made it. The weather is warm and lovely. Today the agenda is groceries and swimming. More to come…

Here we go! Originally uploaded by angrypirate. We are now boarding a plane to new york, viagra then off to paris, malady toulouse, and then a car to caunes-minervois. We have coffee and breakfast breads. All is right with the world. Avoir!