tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41657669747766426282024-03-14T04:49:29.104+00:00Carmen B. NorrisMixed Media ArtistCarmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.comBlogger334125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-91193247666690789762020-04-28T18:09:00.002+01:002020-04-28T18:09:37.610+01:00Art During Lockdown and Exciting News!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hope you are all well and keeping safe.</div>
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I just wanted to share with you some art that I've been doing lately during the lockdown.</div>
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These are 12 mini abstract paintings on watercolour paper, each around 8"x 8". I worked on them all at the same time. The materials I used were charcoal, acrylic inks, acrylic paints and acrylic pens. I wanted to try and paint more abstractly and was inspired by the artist <a href="https://tracyverdugo.com/" target="_blank">Tracy Verdugo</a>. She offers some art mentoring as well as some free courses. I will sit with these for a bit and then see what I need to add to them.</div>
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I've also gone back and reworked some old mini paintings on canvas.They need a bit more doing to them, I may add more paint or add collage elements as well. But will post when they are further developed.</div>
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We have also had really nice weather lately, so I have been sat in our back garden. Its been very relaxing to just sit by the water feature and weave.</div>
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I also have some exciting news-I am in the process of updating my website! Something which I have been meaning to do for a while, but now with the lockdown and I can focus on doing that. I will keep you updated and let you know when it's up and running.</div>
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Stay safe and I will be in touch.</div>
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Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-13201352788715281432020-04-17T12:55:00.000+01:002020-04-18T13:56:26.001+01:00Art During Lockdown<div style="text-align: center;">
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As I mentioned in my last post, I'm trying to stay more creative during this crisis that we are facing. The UK will now face at least 3 more weeks of lockdown, another reason to try to keep safe and sane.</div>
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Here are some mixed media abstract collages I've created recently, measuring 8"x 8" and 6"x 6". I've used papers from magazines, printed tissue papers, and papers I've painted using acrylic inks and acrylic markers which I then cut up or tore. The backgrounds are mostly watercolour papers.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by, hopefully I have inspired you to try something creative during this time of isolation and lockdowns. </div>
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Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-89807183225566182902020-04-11T12:51:00.003+01:002020-04-11T12:51:57.451+01:00My Way of Staying Safe and Sane<div style="text-align: center;">
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I know its been a while since my last post but I just wanted to reach out to you all to say I'm fine and that I hope you and your family have been staying safe and sane during this time. Whether that means spending more time with your family, more time keeping healthy by eating the right foods or getting more exercise or more rest. Some of you may be taking up new hobbies or catching up on home improvement projects. </div>
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I've been trying to rest as much as possible as well as trying to do some form of exercise each day-thanks to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ" target="_blank">Joe Wicks</a> :-). My husband and I (our son is happy to stay at home) go for walks in the evening and shopping when we need to while adhering to the social distancing rules.</div>
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But I've also tried to do something creative each day and share it on social media as a way to stay connected but also hopefully inspire others to do the same.</div>
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Here are some examples of mono prints and art in my sketchbook-</div>
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I've also made small woven pieces-</div>
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How are you spending your time during this global pandemic? How are you staying safe and sane? I'd love to know.</div>
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Bye for now.</div>
Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-3266920896016886612020-01-13T19:43:00.000+00:002020-01-13T19:43:15.733+00:00Happy 2020<div style="text-align: center;">
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How is everyone? Hope you are well. Sorry this is a bit late, after the holidays I got busy trying to organise my studio(a constant battle) and have started back at work so I never got around to writing a post :-(.</div>
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I thought I would start out 2020 by sharing some quotes I came across Pinterest as well as some interesting videos on <b>procrastination</b>-something I've struggled with my whole life. This year I really want to work on keeping it under control and not letting it get in my way. Hopefully this will help my fellow procrastinators :-).</div>
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I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year!</div>
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Thanks for all your support through out 2019. I look forward to seeing what 2020 brings!</div>
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Tomorrow I will have a stall at <a href="https://www.arkells.com/news/arkells-christmas-fayre" target="_blank">Arkell's Outdoor Christmas Food and Craft Market</a>.</div>
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Here's a look at the some of Christmas cards I will be selling.</div>
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I will also have Christmas decorations, mixed media prints and mixed media artwork. If you will be in the Swindon area tomorrow, please stop by and say hello. Hope to see you there.</div>
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Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-28123128773640154622019-11-29T20:10:00.001+00:002019-11-29T20:10:42.174+00:00Artsite Alternative Christmas Fayre<div style="text-align: center;">
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Just a reminder that I will be at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtsitePostModern/?eid=ARC4JXIrt7-eUaITdSDz5Ija75ISW5aUZnBu4NRwCBvkYBbWF6ylrcmV-UcvnCrz2PgTVJozP8rzHd2t" target="_blank">Artsite</a>'s Alternative Christmas Fayre tomorrow.</div>
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Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-46819676046422183672019-11-23T18:01:00.000+00:002019-11-23T18:01:20.478+00:00Two More Christmas Markets<div style="text-align: center;">
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I will be doing two more Christmas markets before the year is out and here are the dates and times-</div>
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Saturday, 30th November</div>
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If you will be in the Swindon area and need that special gift for Christmas, make sure to stop by.</div>
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All visitors will receive a small gift from me.</div>
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<br />Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-75076610181530867142019-11-09T22:18:00.001+00:002019-11-09T22:18:04.211+00:00Christmas Craft Market Next Sunday<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've been very busy lately gearing up for Christmas and have a few markets which I will be selling artwork as well as handmade Christmas cards, and Christmas ornaments.</div>
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Next Sunday, I will have a stall at The Commonweal School Christmas Market. So if you are in the Swindon area and want an early start at Christmas shopping come take a look. You are bound to find something you like at affordable prices :-). </div>
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As I work at a school, I don't always get enough time to go into the studio during term time. But being I am on my Half Term holidays, I was able spend more time making art and getting ready for some Christmas Markets I have coming up.</div>
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Here are some photos which I shared on Instagram and Facebook-</div>
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Along with selling artwork, I will have Christmas decorations and handmade cards. I had a request last year for religious cards, so thought I would try to make some. These are made using rubbers stamps which I carved and used embossing powder to add the glitter.</div>
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I made some angels cards using paper doilies, printed papers, washi tape and embossing glitter.</div>
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These angels are on Kraft paper.</div>
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I also made cards with baubles on them, using a gelli print technique which I use in my mono prints.</div>
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Here are some <i>Christmas tree</i> designs. The trees and snowflakes are 3 dimentional.</div>
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I also tried making some ornaments using air drying clay, I will add colour to them but have to wait for them to dry.</div>
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Just a quick recap of this year's Swindon Open Studios- </div>
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The Swindon Open Studios 2019 came to a close last weekend. I'm really glad I did it this year, last year I took a break and just went around and visited other artists. Meeting other artists and seeing what and how they create motivated me to take part again. This year the turn out was a bit quiet, but some of that had to do with the Swindon Marathon taking place on one of the Sundays and wet weather which kept some people away. </div>
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Having said that, I had really nice feedback from people who came to see me and some even said I inspired them, which was great to hear. I had a few sales and gave some demonstrations on creating mono prints using a gelli plate.</div>
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Here are some photos of my set up and of a piece I was working on while at the library.</div>
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This was a piece I was working on at the library.</div>
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Now I need to take a break and recover. But not too long of a break-I need to get ready for Christmas :-).</div>
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Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-80549976394445420502019-09-17T21:10:00.001+01:002019-09-17T21:10:28.895+01:00Invitation to Swindon Open Studios 2019<div style="text-align: center;">
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This weekend is the start of the Swindon Open Studios.</div>
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If you are in the Swindon area, please stop by.</div>
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I will be displaying paintings, prints, cards and work in progress.</div>
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I've also been busy this month with an art challenge initiated by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/birgit_koopsen/" target="_blank">Birgit Koopsen-Bernstein</a>.</div>
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I will be displaying these examples as well.</div>
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Hope to see you then.</div>
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Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-29671029545935396942019-09-05T22:57:00.000+01:002019-09-05T22:57:36.028+01:00A Visit to Swindon Museum and Art Gallery<div style="text-align: center;">
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I went to visit the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery over the summer to see the art exhibition <i><b><a href="http://swindonmuseumandartgallery.org.uk/events/event/20/connections-an-exhibition-by-group-7" target="_blank">Connections: An Exhibition by group 7</a></b></i> . The museum's curator gave a talk about the work and about each artist and their inspiration for this exhibition. It was very interesting and I'm glad I went. I took some sneaky photos. If you can make it, its worth a visit. Unfortunately it closes this weekend. More details can be found on the <a href="http://www.swindonmuseumandartgallery.org.uk/" target="_blank">museum's website</a></div>
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<br />Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-44911956606225070172019-09-05T22:34:00.000+01:002019-09-05T22:34:43.411+01:00My Summer...<div style="text-align: center;">
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Over the summer I spent a few days in Cornwall, near Land's End with my husband and son. </div>
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It was bit overcast and cold that day, but I still enjoyed being by the water.</div>
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Too cold to go in though :-).</div>
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Here are some photos of the garden surrounding the house we stayed in. I loved all the textures and colours. They are great visual references.</div>
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This is where I sat to paint.</div>
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And here I am enjoying a cup of coffee.</div>
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Here are mixed media paintings I did in my sketchbook.</div>
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Over the summer I’ve been getting ready for the <a href="https://www.swindonopenstudios.org/" target="_blank">Swindon Open Studios</a>. They will take place on the last two weekends in September. If you click on the link, you can learn more about it, the artists participating, as well as where you can visit them. Here is a sampling of some of the work in progress.</div>
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These are mono prints on paper.</div>
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Mixed media on canvas</div>
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Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been really busy with work so didn't have much time to post onto the blog let alone make any artwork. Now that I'm off for Easter break, I have a bit more time to spend in the studio. Here are some pieces I've been working on lately. They are a mixture of new paintings on fresh new canvases and old paintings which I've painted over and reworked.</div>
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These started off as mono prints on mixed media paper; I've added more paint and collage onto them.</div>
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Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-64903489881455567592019-02-09T14:47:00.000+00:002019-02-09T14:47:25.959+00:00In My Sketchbook Lately and WIP<div style="text-align: center;">
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So here are some entries I made in my sketchbook when we had all that snow and it was too cold to work in my studio. I really should make more of an effort to work in it everyday even if its for 10-15 minutes. Some of them were old sketches which I reworked and tweaked a bit. </div>
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I just wanted to say Happy New Year to you all. I know we are nearly halfway through the month of January already but I've been really busy so haven't had a chance to post anything. I hope you had a good start to the new year. This year my husband and I spent three nights in Brussels, our son stayed with relatives which was nice as it gave us a break. It was a good opportunity for us to practice our French, although most people we spoke to spoke English. Where we stayed was central with lots of restaurants, shops and Christmas markets to visit. Here are just a few photos we took-</div>
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Here's a recreation of one of his famous paintings.</div>
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I also celebrated my 50th birthday with my family which was really nice.</div>
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Now I'm back at work and have also been tidying up the studio to get ready for new projects and hopefully resolve some paintings left unfinished in 2018. I will post my progress soon.</div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Thanks for all your support throughout this year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to let you know about the Christmas markets I'll be doing very shortly...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hopefully I will catch up with some of you at one of these events. If you have any questions, please write them in the comment box below and I will get back to you as soon as I can.</span></div>
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I've been really busy lately in the studio getting ready for Christmas. Next month I will have a stall at The Commonweal School's Christmas Market. Looking for a present for that special someone or <i>for yourself? </i>This might make your job easier. If you are in the Swindon area, please stop by and say hello. My favourite part is hearing the children perform Christmas songs, which always puts me in a good mood :-). As well as trying my luck at winning one of the raffle prizes. One year I won two tickets to a performance at our local Performing Arts Theatre. </div>
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<a href="http://funpalaces.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fun Palaces</a> are coming to Swindon this weekend and I decided to run a gelatin printing workshop. So if you are in the Swindon area, please stop by and say hello.</div>
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Here are some examples of prints I made using a gelatin plate.</div>
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I know its been awhile since I've posted-the last time was back in June. I hadn't planned on taking a break but I got really busy with work and then we were away to Ireland and then Cornwall. We got back 2 weeks ago. These are pictures of one of the pebbly beaches we went to in Ireland.</div>
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I also saw some really cool street art in Waterford City.</div>
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Here are some pictures of Mousehole Harbour in Cornwall. When the tide came in the water was ice cold!</div>
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When we got back home, I know I needed to organise my studio before going back to work. I made piles of books and supplies I no longer needed and they all either went to happy homes or the recycling tip. I even got rid of a bookcase which was falling apart and because I had less books, I no longer needed it and it freed up more space for me. I don't have any before pictures, but here is how my studio looks now. </div>
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<br />Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355495124929938998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165766974776642628.post-64729934109477615792018-06-01T21:00:00.001+01:002018-06-19T21:05:15.667+01:00May Mini Art Challenge Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy 1st June everyone, hope you are enjoying it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you know, my May Mini Art Challenge has come to a close. I would like to thanks all those who supported me on this challenge by holding a free giveaway. I will be offering the original artworks free of charge but only for a limited time, <b>while supplies last</b> and at a first come first serve basis. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Simply leave a comment at the bottom telling me which Day (1-31) was your favourite and three reasons why; you can only pick one. You can also follow my progress on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carmenbnorrisart/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</span></span><br />
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So I've come to the end of my 31 day Art Challenge, it was both "challenging" and rewarding at the same time. Challenging because it forced me to commit to doing something creative everyday knowing that people would be looking forward to seeing what I came up with. It also helped me not worry too much about the end result-making a perfect piece. They each took around 15-30 minutes depending on how I felt the piece was evolving. Overall I'm very happy with the outcome. </div>
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I was asked if I would continue this challenge after the 31 days and my response was-no. I need a mini break :-). But would probably commit to another challenge instead.</div>
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Thanks again for all your support and kind feedback.</div>
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Bye for now.</div>
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