Happy New Year to all of you. I hope 2016 has begun well, and will bring even better things as it goes on!
You may remember that my job is due to disappear at the end of March. I have promising news about an unexpected opportunity, but I shan't say more until it's all signed and sealed. It will definitely leave me more time to write though, so 2016 is looking good for me so far.
We had a sprinkling of snow this morning. Harvey enjoyed a good chomp, but it is melting really fast. Barely enough time for him to try fetching a snowball.
Mining stopped in the Cannock area some years ago, but there are still rows of miners' cottages in places. Another painting by Matt Sayers...
I'll take a few more photos next time I visit. There's a wide variety of subjects and styles, some lovely murals on the theme of Cannock Chase, and it's so much more interesting to walk through that subway now!
22 comments:
Happy new year, Joanne.
And you, Patsy.
A belated Happy New Year, Joanne.
You too, Wendy.
Happy New Year, Joanna. It's great news that you'll have more time to write. I love the paintings xx
Thanks, Teresa. Looking forward to having that time for writing. x
Love those painting, and is that Norton Canes pit by any chance. My dad used to work there as an electrician. He did all his training at Cannock Tech. Can't wait for your news.
How interesting about your dad, Suzy. There were quite a few mines around the area at one time, but I cannot say exactly which one the painting is based on. For a while I lived quite close to the Littleton pit, which is the nearest to Cannock itself. Only since I moved on have I realised how much history there is up there, and wish I had taken more notice!
All the best for 2016, Joanne, and I do hope you get more time for writing. Great photos - we have quite a lot of snow but there's rain mixed with it today!
Thanks Rosemary. I think we've all had enough rain!
happy New Year, too Joanne. Matt Sayers artwork is lovely. We've had no snow just rain, rain and gales!
Hi Madeleine. I think we should rename our winter as the Rainy Season!
Sorry Joanne - just realised I misspelt your name in my comment! I'm so sorry xx
No problem, Teresa! x
That's the one he worked at, sorry, Norton canes is further away. I put that by mistake. The picture is exactly like one I bought him on a plate - painted in black and white. I even remember going there with him on Saturday mornings occasionally.
Gosh, how amazing, Suzy! Did you know the wheel from Littleton pit now stands at the Museum of Cannock Chase in Hednesford? I keep meaning to go there, but always seem to run out of time when I am up visiting family.
Lovely paintings, Joanne. Love the photo of Harvey in the snow! Happy New Year! X
Thanks Amanda, happy New Year!
Hope your news is good news, Joanne.
I think so, Keith!
I lived in Birmingham for many years but never made it to Cannock Chase. Next time we're on our travels I'll try to plan the journey to fit it in. Happy New Year and good luck with all your plans and dreams for 2016.
The Chase is lovely, Beatrice, and even better with a dog! Happy New Year. x
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