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Happy Thanksgiving 2019!!!



Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here in The Grand Duchy of Stollen!  While the day is already spoken for, I hope for some quiet time to undercoat 14 horses this evening, once things settle down, in preparation later oil paints, wiping off, and horse furniture before going onto paint the uhlans atop.  Let's see how things progress.  In the meantime, let me at that pumpkin pie, which The Young Master assembled all by himself this year with minimal supervision from ol' Dad.

-- Stokes

Comments

warpaintjj said…
Have a great day Stokes, good luck with the painting tonight!
Best wishes,
Jeremy
Fitz-Badger said…
Happy Thanksgiving!

I had a nice day with a walk in nature, a good holiday meal (which I didn't overeat), and plenty of time for hobbies and entertainment.
Der Alte Fritz said…
Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Nothing beats a pumpkin pie, especially when it is home made.

Jim
Old Nick said…
Stokes, Wishing you and your family the best.

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