Nige, on another note, Marmite and I were discussing your reticence in 'occupying' space on this thread. Don't even worry about it. I did a lengthy thread a few eons back that was totally about MY experiences in a small village.

It got decent views and made it to a separate section here on TD. Famous threads or something similar. Tons of views and folks are interested in our foibles and follies. As with your paintings if they were a pain-in-the-ass the views would indicate it.

Folks get a voyeuristic enjoyment out of our attempts at life.....

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