the fatigue and heat is climbing ...but I am almost ready for the move....

Ken and I worked all day packing up the cars and pack more boxes of like things and art supplies.  Then we rushed home...showered off and got dressed in civilian clothes for an open house at Don Gunnerson's new condo at Kendall in Granville.  We ran into many friends I had not seen for more than a couple months and shared stories about art adventures and hospital tours and visits.  Don's art works looked magnificent in his new digs...the white carpet was almost immediately with red wine and a spilled martini...welcome home!!!

Helen and Hank Speaks surround Don with love...

 the whole gang came to celebrate their final completion of their move to Kendall...this is a senior center where the living is easy....close to culture...physical therapy.. a beautiful swimming pool...dining deluxe...socialization at its very best....

 The bedroom walls are covered with Don's lifetime of art....

 His new studio is just perfect for him....gret light...adequate space. and new storage units to contain his art design elements....

 I love the collection of Don's painting brushes....

 yes...did I say there was a complete bar...and look at this wine....

 the enrty way into their living place....

 a collection of Don's walking canes artfully displayed....

 One of Don's assemblages from years past look perfect here at their entry way....

 Kendall chefs prepared a wonderful spread of delicious treats...fruits...meat trays ...croissants...and hot delicious quiches and wrapped bacon treats sweetened with Maple.... Don's artworks adorn the outside walls....his own private gallery....

 hand holding and memories of a wonderful trip to California...Tony and Kathy just arrived late last night from Michigan's Traverse city's Art Festival...

 Jill Crowe delivers her hens latest eggs for Betty and Don to enjoy....Julie Barrett arrives with future plans for a painting party in her garden in the very near future....

 Julie expresses her admiration for their new home....

 a joke and laughter about the three storage units they have secured to hold ..."stuff" that would not fit in the new surroundings....

 Pattye Whisman came straight from her doctor's office.... they have been life long friends.......

 Jill Crowe and Susan Kamps share a story or two together....good luck in the Peletonia bike fund raiser for raising research funds for the James Cancer center over at OSU....

 Anne Albynn is looking so sweet talking with the Weavers daughter who is visiting John and marge Weaver..........

 wonderful foods and delightful conversations...

 Don and Anne get comfortable ...so they can have a quiet conversation....

 Frances was Don's old neighbor in his past condominium ...she is very active with our local Hospice group...

 the kitchen was the place to meet and greet.....

 generations united to celebrate the simple things and serious passing of time...most of these friends have been together for eight decades....

 Betty was very generous in the move...making sure Don and his art were displayed in a most considerable professional manner.........

 Frances and I had a chance to catch up...my hair was still wet from my shower and sort of slipping...but I was cool....

 Jill shared wonderful stories about her lovely parents...Adam her son is now a junior in college....and she has a new group of beautiful chickens....

 Tony and Susan had a laugh or two...

 Helen Speaks came over to say hello...she is such a dear friend to the Gunnersons..

 If you get up...you lose your seat on the couch....

 Kathy Anderson shares her experiences in the arts festival in Traverse City in Michigan....

 The Speaks make plans with Susan for the Century 21 2014 fund raiser for Camp Obannon....a camp for disadvantaged children in the area...

 a time to sit and see Don's work and talk about the summer's events...

 the trips taken...the families expanding and Liz is home from Texas........

 Look at this graceful orchid....a ballet of living....

 Even the outside hallway was filled with visitors and guests who have shared a lifetime with Don and Betty....

 Farewells are slowly sounding as their guests leave ...for their condo in this Senior development and community....

 Beautiful Marie Sinsabaugh and Betty sit down for a bite to eat and time for their martini....

 The Arcade downtown...by Don Gunnerson...sorry about the reflection ...

 This cross is a stunning statement when you walk in the door...the Gunnersons are finally in their new home... enjoy and celebrate each day!!!

Hot humid days...bring in another evening of thunderstorms and rain....beautiful sky though...






I hope you have enjoyed this new studio in their new home.  Imagine and Live in Peace,  Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart