After a lekker Sunday spent pottering around sorting out art and
website stuff, this morning we went in to Galway City Library and
hung 60 of Lynda's pictures, ready for the "opening" on Wednesday. We
thought it might take an hour or two, but in fact it took over four
hours! And that was without having to drill any holes, or hammer any
nails, as the walls were already drilled and bolted adequately.

What took the time was deciding what to put where, and in quite a few
cases adjusting cords, chains etc, so that everything hung right.
There were some floor-standing movable padded panels that took a big
picture each side, but we had to rig these up with old-fashioned
picture hooks, as used on picture rails in old houses, and fishing
line.

The highlight for me was having an excuse to visit Freeney's fishing
tackle shop to get some heavy-duty fishing line. Tony, the owner,
gave me a little brochure on knots for fishing line, so I'll be
practising away on the rest of the line! Goodo, I love knots, but my
really good knot book never made it to Ireland, sad to say. Didn't
have time this morning to learn and try any new ones, as we were
seriously pushed for time, so I just had to settle for the good
sailor's standby, the bowline. Seems to work fine in monofilament
fishing line, as long as it is under tension.

Josephine, the Head Librarian, was very friendly and helpful, and
even has wine glasses to lend us for the opening! She will also do a
short introduction, after which a couple of young dance students will
dance some Irish dances, then I do a two minute spiel, followed by
some drinks and munchies. Sounds like a good party, eh?!

Sunday was wild, windy and very wet, but today the sun came out for
most of the day. Still very wet, but I think we missed all the rain today,
as we were inside at the time. Just as well it didn't rain while we were loading and
unloading all the pictures.

Alhamdulillah - Lynda's new website is up and running, as of today YEEHA! This
is a commercial website, which she will manage, and earn commission
on. It was her idea, and the technology is the same as used on the
SouthAfricanArtists website, which is run by folk in England! OI VEY,
Isn't technology wonderful! The website is over at
www.emeraldisleartists.com, and so far it has 1 artist - Lynda,
HERSELF!! Expect more to join pretty rapidly!!!

Back to work at Samuel's tomorrow: 12 - 6 shifts, Tues, Wed and
Thurs, 12 - 9 Friday and 9 - 6 Saturday. Oh well, at least there's a
chance to do some work - or have a lie in on four days!!