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...
Here’s a photograph of Step #2 all finished. You can see that the white gaiters, red breeches, and red smallclothes have been finished. Friday evening, we’ll move onto the next part of the process, which will have you seeing red by the time we’re through – I’ll certainly be seeing red! Tomorrow, we’ll begin painting the red facings, turnbacks, drum hoops, counter epaulettes, and rear of the mitre caps.
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