The day that the rains came down.

[Sally Downey]

I suppose we do look a bit glum.  But that was because Norah was not in the picture.  She was taking it. We had what you might call a civic reception in Trim.  Noel French, President Trim Chamber of Commerce and Cllr. James O'Shea, Leas Cathaoirleach of the town council  welcomed us and gave us a broad history of the town of Trim.  They generously offered us exhibition space in the future.

We had a quick discussion of our upcoming exhibition in Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre, 18th May to 16th June.  By the time all that was done the clouds were rolling in.  However, we were not intimidated and took up painting positions.  But nature got the better of us and we had to abandon our paint-out. Many thanks to Pat The Painter Holton who had compiled a long list of suitable painting sites.  Hold on to that list  Pat we will use it  again!

I do believe though that this was a record day.  I think it was the first time the weather got the better of us. 

[Sean Quinn]

Great photo,  Norah,    with the classic  pyramid   composition,         and wonderful definition.     Note to self - avoid all photos in future  due  to  lack of emuberance

[Sean Quinn]

Brillant Photo Sally.  I cant understand  how   glum I was,  also,   as you  mention with your usual persicascity.

[Norah Blount]

I gave up and went for another coffee and had some lovely rhubharb tart in the coffee shop at the tourist centre and it was delicious - I did a quick sketch though and I had some lovely paintings by Pat Holton to look at too !

Thanks Sally for sat  and for all your work for the exhibition too

[Plein Eire Administrator]

Proper order PEVB getting red carpet treatment. About time, too, for all your effort and infectious enthusiasm. Good luck with the show.

Mind you, if were this serious before the rain, you must've been mad as hell afterwards?