The Old Armoury

Originally built for the local militia as a base to oppose the Fenian raids in the 1860s, the Georgetown Old Armoury was the longest serving armoury in Ontario ending its duty as home to C Company of the Lorne Scots 1997. Soon after it began to deteriorate and was scheduled for demolition in 2008.

Globe Productions decided it was perfect for their theatre needs and bought it in 2010.  To date over $450,000 has been raised towards The Old Armoury Project.

The 5,000 square feet of uninterrupted interior space was designed by Walter Moberly, a CPR engineer using his experience building bridges.

At the end of the renovations there will be a 120 seat auditorium with a movable stage. The space will also be available to other community groups.

A costume room, a kitchen, offices and a multipurpose room are also part of the structure.

Another $100,000 is needed to complete flooring and heating upgrades.

What better way is there to respect and preserve the past than by embracing The Old Armoury as a vibrant part of Georgetown community life.

Hooray!

Val Webb released her supply list for her online course titled Birds in Colored Pencil.

If you are unfamiliar with online courses I highly recommend Val's. Her instructional videos are non-threatening, clear and concise. You can find her at www.ValWebb.com

Birds in Colored Pencil begins near the end of July.

A new box of Prismacolor Premieres . . . 

from which I'll be using these colours.

A sweet wee box from Michael's (40% off!) to house my goodies.

My friend, Feats, and I took a couple of watercolour classes last year which opened a whole world of purchasing possibilities. 

Nothin' like a new journal

Tubes of paint just jump into your basket. And the types of palettes are endless. 

One MUST have a selection.

Traveling palettes are another obsession. This is one of many.

Schmincke make the best indigo and sepia.

Hmmm . . . so much to do, so little time!

Look what's been happening at my house in the last 24.

Scent from heaven.

Death in the afternoon.

Fuji fun.

The first rose.

The fourth LCR bunny.

And two Apple books.

Just a good day.

What Bunny Saw on a Sunday Afternoon

Wanna go for a walk, Bun?

Truffles?

Nah, toadstools!

Ah, down the well remembered lane.

Passing the frog pond.

Oh, oh! Rocky is not awake yet.

 See if they've got any crumpets.

Bugger! Nobody home.

Look who is . . . 

You coming?

You can turn the camera off now. I'm home.

The rain held off, the kilts were swinging and by 8 AM Scotland the Brave rang through the park. 

IT'S BLOODY BRIGADOON !

Look what's happening this weekend in our neck of the woods .

The grass has been groomed . . .

and the track raked . 

We're all hoping for a dry day. The Highland Games of 2011 and 2012 were cold and wet challenging even the 'true' Scots to stay till the final ceremonies. 

Our street is usually very quiet . . . 

but Saturday will be a different story. Photos of the Games to follow.

A wee story to keep you amused called Two Roads Diverged.

Time for tea?

Crumpets?

Hey! What's that?

Pht . . . nothin'.

Now, what was I thinking about?

Oh, yeah . . .