YES!!! The "I'm so happy" thread. 2009

[Anthony Darby]

I saw on TV today she has had a makeover.

I like Justin Timberlake's 'Cry me'

'Flawless' - well err, flawless look at the guy who does a head stand from lying on the ground and without using hs arms

That's a rather random statement Mark?

[Paul T]

Anthony,

I'd agree re Mark's post, although at the time I must admit I thought the same thing about your school assembly posting. 

Mark,

Who exactly is the "she" who you refer to that has had a makeover?

[mark smyth]

Who exactly is the "she" who you refer to that has had a makeover?

The woman from Scotland from Britain Has Talent

[Paul T]

Ah, 'Susan Boyle'!  Had lost that train of thought.  Thanks. 

[Paul T]

Mark,

Just caught up with the 'Flawless' clip you linked to.......    Wow!  Absolutely amazing.  Thanks for the link. 

[Carol Shaw]

Today , David & I went over the Cabrach to Kildrummy Castle Garden which we last visited years ago... The garden was looking good with lots of roddys. and primulas just coming into flower and the only spoiler was the rain that came on about 12:30 but the met. office had warned us so we had arrived in good time.

The reason I'm happy is that I bought an original Mary McMurtie watercolour of Japanese Anemones from their little shop, which she had painted in 2001. Irene, the lady taking the entrance money who also sold us the pictures, was so excited to have made the sale and talked of Mary visiting the gardens to paint. There were another three originals there and I lusted after them all but settled for some prints.

For those who don't know Mary was a stalwart of the Aberdeen group and we remember meeting her at shows. She painted right up to her death - the detail is incredible. 

[Ragged Robin]

Carol, you sound so thrilled with your acquisition would it be possible for us to see a photo of the painting you bought?

[Carol Shaw]

I'll try but it is behind glass and I will not take out of frame... David might do a better job than me

[Maggi Young]

Here is a link to a site with info about Mary McMurtrie, it includes a rather good photo of her... at 100 years old!   http://www.peterboyd.com/mcmurtrie.htm

also: http://www.tolquhon-gallery.co.uk/Artists/Mary%20McMurtrie.htm

http://www.sunhoney.co.uk/

[Anthony Darby]

A National treasure indeed.

[Carol Shaw]

Here is the painting plus the two prints that I bought yesterday... with thanks to David for taking the pix.

[Ragged Robin]

Thanks, Carol, for showing these delicate and beautiful painting and prints by Mary McMurtrie - they are so natural in composition as if the flowers had just been picked - 'A National treasure' as Anthony describes her, no wonder you are so happy 

[Ragged Robin]

Here is a link to a site with info about Mary McMurtrie, it includes a rather good photo of her... at 100 years old!   http://www.peterboyd.com/mcmurtrie.htm

also: http://www.tolquhon-gallery.co.uk/Artists/Mary%20McMurtrie.htm

http://www.sunhoney.co.uk/

Thanks for these great links, Maggi, to pages on Mary McMurtrie and some further images of her paintings - what a wonderful woman she must have been to have the passion to go on painting until 101!!!!!!  She looks as if her life with wild flowers, alpines and painting were the recipe to her longevity - so herein is a message I think 

[Carol Shaw]

Thanks, Carol, for showing these delicate and beautiful painting and prints by Mary McMurtrie - they are so natural in composition as if the flowers had just been picked - 'A National treasure' as Anthony describes her, no wonder you are so happy 

That is exactly it... Mary's paintings make you think of a hand held bunch of flowers that has just been picked by a small child for their mother Now I have to find the right spot to hang the painting in - one where we can see but is not going to get direct sunlight on.

[Lesley Cox]

All are delightful Carol. What a lovely treasure to have in your home.