Back in Black

Watching the painter painting / And all the time, the light is changing
And he keeps painting / That bit there, it was an accident
But he’s so pleased / It’s the best mistake, he could make
- k. bush

Ok, so there’s this whole vanity thing.  (Disregard anything I may have implied in my last post!!).  No, I didn’t suddenly buy another skin boat.  This is the same beast with a new doo.  Next comes a glass of  red wine, some fine paint brushes, some leather, and a carving knife… I think I’m re-discovering my inner artist. Still, chances are even that I could end up selling it when I’m all done.  We’ll see.  But for the moment there is a certain joy in having a kayak that I can fiddle with. This canvas boat has become, my canvas.

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6 Responses to Back in Black

  • Susan says:

    Wondered if you were going to go with black – looks very sweet (and it DOES go with everything – so easy to accessorize and all ;-)

  • Roy says:

    Nice…I like it….but it doesn’t match your new paddle…..Dorothy slipper red :>)

    Best Wishes
    Roy

  • Susan says:

    No no no, Roy!! Any woman will tell you that a black outfit just will not “pop” without that splash of red to show it off!!

  • Roy says:

    OH NO…NOT THAT…my lack of fashion sense is showing….thoroughly and properly chastised…hanging my head

    Best Wishes
    Roy

  • derrick says:

    Yeah, you know the only reason I painted it black was so my ruby paddle would stand out!! LOL!..

    Ok, so far 2 craft shops & one leather shop and no 5mm (ish) leather cords.. Where do you buy leather for cord for kayaks??

    • Bruce Stitt says:

      5mm cord……….on Ebay…..item #350334695735 it’s a giant pain in the ass to knot off.



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