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The Estonian Philosopher.

And, a photo. I don't usually do pics of other peoples art, but this was irresistable.
 

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Fiesta weekend.
Beautiful sunny weather.
Win. Win. Win.

Huge pay day. Somewhere in the region of €380. People love this :)

Booked myself a night of luxury in preparation for another long selling day tomorrow. You have to make hay whilst the sun shines. You have to keep an eye on the weather forecast!

Favourite bar watching the football in downtown Granada. An hour to chill, then I'm off to bed to sleep for 12 hours at least :)
 
Stanley, why do your photos always remind me of the videodiary of a drunk? "Here we have the bit of floor I am about to be sick on. There is the alley I will stand in whilst trying to remember where I live."
 
kabbes said:
Stanley, why do your photos always remind me of the videodiary of a drunk? "Here we have the bit of floor I am about to be sick on. There is the alley I will stand in whilst trying to remember where I live."
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Dunno :D

I was talking about this with someone yesterday. Every town I arrive in, the first bench I manage to find to rest on is always surrounded by discarded needles and condoms. I guess I just know my place :)

Yesterday was not a good sales day. About 6 hours for €20. You can never tell. It's very unpredictable.

On the plus side, I picked up a commission for today. And, SOMEONE IS ACTUALLY GOING TO PAY ME TO BE ON THE TELLY!!!

At some point on my grand Euro adventure I am going to have to fly back to Seville to make a short documentary. Really looking forward to that.

Office block is now locked. I've down graded back to Rambutan.

My mate Miguel has broken his right hand. One of the biggest hash smokers I know, he is now learning a new art of single handed spliff building with his wrong hand. Funny as...

I'm also on a plan of trying to talk a very lovelly person into travelling with me. Don't rate my chances, but, if you don't ask...
 
This photo without flash works a bit better. What I was trying to capture was the sparkle of thousands of slinters of broken glass beer bottles.
 

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Yeah, you can't really see glass splinters in that first one. Just what looks like coloured paper streamers.
 
Big Gunz said:
Interesting anecdotes keep up the good work!
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Thanks.

I'll be posting more on my blog now I know this works. Just waiting for the ever illusive PIN numbers now. Meeting a client this evening. Looking like I'll have a healthy float to get started with.
 
I'M SITTING PRETTY CASH WISE




I'm sitting pretty cash wise, so today was a very lazy day. Good conversation with many people.

Antonio is a well travelled artist. He speaks English, Australian and American!

Beautiful B - fun! Jack from Dumfries. Misha from LA. Hans from Dresden. Many, many, many good conversations, but fuck all cash :)
 
Big Gunz said:
You still got the dog with you? :D
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No. But, I was just offered a pup I found dificult to resist :D

Slow day cash wise, but hotel job has come good. They're opening another 3 appartments for me to decorate :)
I'm going to get paid to be on the telly.
I'm talking with big name publishers.

It's all getting a bit surreal.

I still don't have my fucking PIN numbers. What is it with me and banks?

And, I have a horrible feeling I am going to fall for someone. All I wanted was a succinct 'fuck off'. Far from it :)

New plan to start moving on Wednesday. Granada is a trap!
 
Right! Where am I?

Well, I wouldn't go to Japan right now. I don't have the cash.

Starting with the plus side of things...

King Rollo is being well entertained.
I have heaps of commissioned work to get through.
I'm stuck in the World's most friendly city again :)

On the down side...

This is so fucking well unpredicatable. Small commission this morning covers my bed and food for the day. Small hassle from Police (good guys this time). About €12.50 for 8 hours work on a Saturday with packed streets :confused:

I'm staying in a haostal recommended by many travel guides. That means people are sleeping by 10PM. If you don't see Spain after midnight, you don't see Spain.
 
Some days it does. Some days it doesn't. Today it did. Less than 2 hours, over €200 and more than enough work now to keep me busy. I'm actually turning down work. Very few people believe that. I will explain exactly how it's done at a later time.

Afternoon off. I've retreated downtown to my favourite bar for a menu de la dia, and to escape the tourists.

I am still no closer to Estonia :D

7 commissions to complete.
Have to get PIN numbers still.
3 boxes to go into storage.
A few people I would very much like to spend some time with before I leave.

I'm thinking a Wednesday night bus to Madrid.
 
If you're serious, get her spayed before you go. You really don't want to be backpacking with a bitch on heat who's getting trailed (and worse) by every local dog.
 
Work keeps coming. I love Granada like I love people. It's a very complex little city.

I've booked into Hostal Venecia for another 3 nights. Nice place, nice people. They give you a free cupof sweet green tea in the morning. Costs them fuck all, but it is a very nice touch.

Beautiful N leaves for Malaga tomorrow. If I was just 10 years younger I would be following, but I'm not, so I'm not.

Busy, busy, busy. All good. My favourite downtown bar is now managed by a really cool gay guy. Not quite the worlds second most beautiful barmaid, but he's a cool guy :)
 
Stanley Edwards said:
Before.

Africa on hold :)

But, my plans are a bit fucked ATM. Some fucking nutter won't get the message. I have picked up a stray dog. How the fuck is a man supposed to sketch and sell with this. He keeps talking about being in touch with Vincent Van Gogh. No idea how to get rid of the fucking dog.
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Walter Mitty Goes Abroad. :)
 
So not only have you not trekked Africa, but it now appears that you haven't headed for Estonia either?

Are you just going to stay in Grenada then, Stan? Buy a bungalow in the suburbs, that kind of thing?
 
kabbes said:
... Buy a bungalow in the suburbs, that kind of thing?
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The idea appeals :D

I'm actually looking for a flat in Plaza de Gracia. I will probably buy when I return from Estonia before revisiting Africa. It's taken me 4 years to reach the point where I can turn down work. For as long as the cash is coming in I will stay in Granada. Raining a little today, so I can't work. That's put my plans back a day to Thursday. And, I still don't have my fucking PIN numbers. I need those before I can leave.
 
Santino said:
Are you buying a flat with the contributions you get from donors in the UK?
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Yes. 10 healthy kidneys buys a 2 bed flat.

Seriously...

I have cut out any possible ideas that I am benefitting from donations. The winning bidder for each painting pays the charity of their choice directly. Brits are the shittest for being doubters. We're a very, very suspicious bunch. I blame the Daily Mail.
 
kabbes said:
Can it be any charity at all?
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Yes. I like the idea that people will donate locally in their own town to an organisation they know. But, I'm happy for any donation to go to any charity. As soon as I have proof payment has been received by the chosen charity I post the painting.

Anyway...

It's stopped raining. I have work to do.
 
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