F or the almost 20 years that she lived in Mexico, one of my late mother's Irish friends frequently mentioned having a "No Day." A day with no social obligations, chores, tasks, or other work that interfered with whatever personal interests took one's fancy on the day in question. Since today -- a gray and chilly Saturday -- is Mom's birthday, the Grand Duchess is out with friends, and the Young Master is ensconced on the sofa in the TV room with a cold, yours truly is taking his own such No Day. I think Mom would approve of my decision to make the world go away, as the old Eddie Arnold song intoned, even if only for a little while. So, I will spend Saturday afternoon focused on that first squadron and small regimental staff of Eureka Saxon cuirassiers. These have stood waiting untouched over on the painting table for almost three weeks while we skied and otherwise gadded about with snowy, winter outdoor activities. I hope to share a painting update Sunday a
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YEAH! That Regiment will make quite the sartorial statement by the time you're done with them. I particularly liked Bugler "Little Joe" Cartright's horse.
Yours,
Martin
I've read that the unfashionability of the pinto marking in Europe led to its export at a higher than usual rate to the colonies, accounting for its overrepresentation in America and essential breeding out of the phenotype in modern thoroughbreds.
Good to know that the cavalry of Stollen are not so susceptible to the whims of fickle fashion.
-- Jeff
those hussars are starting to look good, I'm sure they'll be another fab unit for your collection
happy painting
Allan