Café Crem: “Let us talk about us”

In keeping with our continuing revelations about where each of us live, I’m posting some more views of Turre, this time taken from our roof terrace, in all directions!

Mojacar village clinging to the slopes of the Sierra Cabrera.The sea is just over the horizon, reached by a twisting road down from Mojacar.

The Sierra Cabrera mountains, home to wild boar!

Main Street , Turre - they even tarmac’d the road a couple of years back! (you can just about see the village of Bedar in the mountains behind on the right)

Turre, with view of church. Still an emerging village with only a passing acquaintance with the 21st century, we don’t have a post office, it operates out of the back of a van…when you can find it!

And finally, Cabrera village, a mish-mash of beautiful villas and houses dotted high in the mountains. the drive up is not for the faint-hearted, but the view, and the little Moroccan cafe, is worth it.

Kev Moore

Oh dear, I suppose someday someone will be referring to me as “the little old lady who”, although I’ll never be a LITTLE old lady. Anyway, the title is just to refer to the picture I posted a couple days ago. I did this sketch as a response to Miki’s commentary about ways that people at CAfe Masko read the newspaper (which she never does). A kind of anthropological commentary. . .This was sketched before the L.O.Lady started her crossword puzzle. One would surmise from this that a bagel can be eaten while reading the paper, but must be finished before the serious business of cross words begins.

-Susan

Following Susan’s wonderful painting for Miki’s birthday, being the old rocker that I am, it brought to mind an album cover by one of my favourite 70’s bands -Welsh rockers Budgie, who I was lucky enough to meet a couple of years ago. This artwork was for their first album, and I’m not sure who did it, though they went on to have a string of designs by the legendary Roger Dean. I thought, as well as reminding me of Susan’s piece, it was quite apt, because Susan loves chickens, and they’re kind of related, right?

Kev Moore

Thank you all for your birthday wishes!

By Miki

by Susan

For your birthday, dear Miki, a portrait of one of the many faces you’ve shown me in our brief and wondrous acquaintance. . .not the sporty Tom-boy with the cap pulled down over the eyes, not the serious portrait artist or even the humorous sketcher, not even the romantic woman in love. . . but the one who leads us all with her wild heart into fantastic new territories of the imagination. She is spirited and free! And I’m galloping right behind, ready for the next adventure.

This bird has been keeping me quite occupied for several weeks now. Good news is, the big event is finally coming up this weekend. So many last minute details…

Here is what the bird looks like on his flyer–

Even though you are all so many miles away, your positive energy has already helped bring the Thunderbird this far on his path. I hold you all close in my heart, and it is such a joy to be able to share my excitement and hopefulness with you.

Peace and love,

Shelley

Pink flowers for a beautiful friend.

Isn’t Springtime grand?

I love these flowers that come back year after year, in spite of the drought.

Big hugs, Miki!

~Shelley

   Wow! I just about missed your Birthday! Just squeaking under the wire for this one… I know your Birthday is officially over in Europe where you live, but here you have at least 7 more hours to celebrate. So go on extend your Birthday a few more hours. Who’s to know???

   Just back from a trip to visit family in Italy. Our niece Sara was celebrating her First Communion in the Church. We had promised to be there and we were.

   One afternoon, Rob and I headed out into the foothills of the Maritime Piemontese Mountains near Cuneo (his hometown). I wanted to take some photos as inspiration for art. I had been walking along a road which was more of a trail, while Rob followed slowly in the car - hoping no one else would try to pass him. The road was just too narrow!!! I was turning to go back to the car and behind me was this perfect shot. I literally had a nanosecond to capture it. I didn’t compose or anything, just pointed my camera up the slope and this is the result.    

   I dedicate this photo to you, for your Birthday, Miki. Happy Birthday and many happy hours of inspiration and art for the rest of the year. (To be renewed on your next Birthday!!!)

Hugs,

Bonny

I found this beautiful angel in the Internet.

My best Wishes! Live it all up!

Anageli

Bonjour Madamoiselle! Wish you all the best, you are a true blonde bombshell babe! A personality akin to sunshine and a creative gem! Keep smiling.. keep painting!

Love you lots, have a brilliant day!

Let me know what gifts Kev gets you! :p

Mmwah!!