Well Christmas is almost with us and the big question as ever is, "Are you ready" and the answer as always is, "I am, but I doubt if Liz would agree". I wonder if Mary was ready! The above is an Israeli reconstruction of a house from Jesus time and is probably much likes Jesus's home; this rebuilt village is on the eastern shores of the Sea of Galilee and we visited it some years ago.

So I wish you all a marvelous Christmas, Have fun, Jesus would like that.

Painting is ongoing, I am working on an old beech tree at the moment, its all about very soft lines. It looks good so far, can I keep it up, or will I be told to put my painting away and help with the Christmas preparations.

See you all soon

Duncan