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Just Enough Time to Draw a Breath. . .

The desk of an 18th century gentleman.  I like the absence of a keyboard and computer screen although the three-cornered hat might take some getting used to.

Although summer vacation began for the Grand Duchess and I with the close of May Term last Friday, May 31st, things have been rather busy here at Stollen Central lately.  Soldier painting has taken a backseat for a few weeks, and I've been hard at work churning out a couple of articles.  Finished the first one this past weekend and sent it on to the parties concerned.  Now, it's time to begin the next, a working draft of which must be done and sent off for consideration by midnight this Saturday the 8th.  Whew!  

And then there is the translation project. . .   which I plan to do during our upcoming three-week visit to Mexico since the publisher would, ideally, like it finished and submitted by July 1st.  Keep in mind, I've been asking for months to have the materials forwarded to me and about a deadline, but it wasn't until very recently that I was sent the documents in the original language (Norwegian, of course), and almost as an afterthought, the July 1st date dropped in my lap.  Why in the heck didn't they send me this stuff back in December or January like we discussed originally?  So now, it looks very much like our vacation will be a working vacation of sorts.  Isn't that the way?

 No matter.  It will still be nice to visit with good ol' Mom and enjoy the sounds of Spanish all around us in the city, delicious Yucatecan food, and trips to the coast for late lunches.  And then there is the swimming pool at Mom and Step-Dad's home Casa de Mariposa.  So, I suppose I shouldn't complain too loudly.  We leave on June 11th and will be away until the end of the month.  And by then, I should be seriously ready to paint some more figures.  

Especially since the recently shared photographs over on the Fife & Drum Miniatures blog of French artillery by Minden Miniatures and some Valliere 4pdr. cannon by F&D have given me the itch once more to pick up a paintbrush.  Haven't decided what I might tackle just yet, but there's plenty of time in the interim.  And plenty of unpainted metal and plastic here in Zum Stollenkeller.  Not like I need to purchase anymore of THAT for the time being.  See you in a few weeks everyone! 

Comments

Conrad Kinch said…
Enjoy your holiday Stokes and as for getting material from people, I think that is an eternal problem.
6:55 PM
CelticCurmudgeon said…
Enjoy your vacation! I remember how much I looked forward to someplace warm where I did not have to think or do anything while I was teaching - particularly the twenty plus years at the university! Vacations are a good thing. I'm looking forward to seeing your new painted stuff when you return.
Jerry
A/K/A The Celtic Curmudgeon
8:44 AM
WSTKS-FM Worldwide said…
Thank you, Conrad! Yes, I agree heartily on the latter point. Why can't these people get their acts together and send the darn stuff when they say they will? Grrr. . .

Best Regards,

Stokes
10:52 AM
Bloggerator said…
Felicidades!

Hasta lluego hombre,

Gregorio
6:18 PM
Esther Pavao said…
I absolutely love this picture!!! Would you mind if I borrowed it for a historical novel cover? (And gave you credit, of course.)
1:51 PM
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