Month: October 2018

So, here we are, having just walked to the Red Beach at the Southern end of Santorini. Part of the cliff has obviously fallen off onto the path so they have erected a rickety handrail and a lightweight rope. It struck me that if this were in the UK they’d have closed the path, erected … Continue reading Health and safety

Well it’s coming along, still looks like a chopped up lump of wood to anyone else, but I know what I see. The sepals are beginning to get separated from the bud. Soon enough they will start to look much more realistic. Hopefully have it done by the end of the week. Continue reading Update on my latest rosebud

Ok, yesterday morning we walked up the mountain to the ancient city of -Thera. Quite a strenuous climb in places but the mountain was only about 400m high so not really that high. But I was able to work on my current rosebud for most of it. I wasn’t doing any of the detailed work … Continue reading Portable hobby

I have found a nice bit of boxwood in the garage and decided it’s time for another rose. I need something to keep my hands busy next week while I’m away on the beach. It’s starting to take shape It’s going to be a simple rosebud, much like this one but smaller I’ll keep you … Continue reading Another rose in the making.