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A Wee Barn

So here is another barn drawing.  It's not big or falling down, but it's on rock pillars and next the Ivy River and just looks so nice.  It needed to be drawn.

Still working on other drawings, but with the return of sunshine and warmth in the air, I'm wondering if outdoor activities will consume some of my "art" time.  I'm not outside fishing today because 1) the rivers are still a bit high and need another day and 2) I was outside all day yesterday working on a trail and hiking with Bobbie.

I've got tomorrow booked and I'm working on my plans for the weekend (I try to avoid weekends because of the crowds).  There are a couple of creeks / rivers that I'm looking at not too far away to check out.  I'll decide later on Friday.

My mental time is also freed up as we got our taxes done early.  Our K-1 came through much earlier than expected and that is what always holds us up.  So with paperwork out of the way and my ankle in it's 6th month of healing, I can pretty much do almost anything now.

So outdoors time, here we come.


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