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Today was another gray day, but I thought I could get a painting in before it started raining.  I had a commission to do another of the wonderful old farmhouses in the area, so I set up in the yard, and started drawing.  I lucked out and managed to get most of the painting finished before the rain started.  As it was a perfect stopping point for lunch, I packed up and went to the restaurant for another of their delicious, but gigantic lunches.  Today was chicken with French fries.  I understand that it was actually the Belgians who started French fries, but the name has stuck.  Anyhow, the meal was delicious as usual.  After my two hour lunch, I went back to the house and finished the painting from inside the barn.  I was lucky in that the paint had completely dried before the drops hit.  Otherwise, it would have been quite a textured painting, but not necessarily where I wanted the texture.  After matting the picture and delivering it, it was time to go to a friend's house for appertifs.  Another delightful evening was ahead of me.  This time, we spent the evening speaking French, because three of the guests spoke little or no English.  I occasionally had to ask for a translation, but overall was able to hold my own.  The question which I have had presented to me a number of times is whether I'm returning.  I have already decided that the answer is yes.  Now that I'm getting to know so many of the local inhabitants, how could I not?

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