South on Prime Hook

Beach Visit - more sketches

Trip to the Beach

Donna drove the RV with three dogs, four parrots and me to Delaware. We stayed in an RV park and Donna's mother, two sisters, father (for 12 hours), brother-in-law, niece and nephew stayed in a rent house on Prime Hook Beach. We walked and swam in the bay and made day trips to Tower Beach and the near by State Park. I sketched several views of the beach and view from the back porch of the house. Fun was had by all, most of the time. The seafood was great. The family visit was worth the 3600 miles we put on the RV. We also stayed a week in Bristol, TN, for the NASCAR races and fly fishing.

Rudy's Stone House

This is the main house, barn and shed for a working cattle ranch. I had the privilege of watching a round up with two riders and a half dozen cowboys. They used all the old fashioned methods which they claimed were faster and safer than the new shoots and gates. This house, located on a hill, overlooks the ranch of rolling hills, woods and streams.

Keith's Shop

I created a drawing of Keith's shop. I drew two pictures of the interior, The Cold Corner and the Hot Corner, several months ago. The shop is central to the town of Era. Keith fixes farm equipment and cars. He also builds race cars for the local drivers and Gainesville Car Club. His shop is full of older cars awaiting rebuilding. Meeting here at the end of the day for refreshments is a way to keep up with the happenings of the town and its people. It is a very enjoyable experience.