From around the World.

Messages and thoughts from all around the world have come for the miners killed in the Explosion in the Pike River Coal Mine. It brings tears to my eyes to know so many people care. Blippers have also been marvelous with their comments on many of our Canterbury blippers journals. Thank you all.

Today I have been trying to write my Xmas letter and cards, but have been distracted as it is so so hot. The Xmas cards for United Kingdom, have to be in the mail for Monday to get there in time. Every year I say that I am not going to do them, but every year I do.
Tried the photo in oil again, but I will have to go and buy myself a decent glass dish and have a proper go at it. This is a very small portion of the image.