Link to
text messages Richard : [Fran]
Apr 22
[...We gotta get Pirate
Queen done, I'm
struggling with energy
levels, is there any was
you could come shoot
it on the island?
All I can think about is
completing it]
Fran, sorry for the late
reply, but I was
thinking just the other
day that I was dying to
start the drawing too
When would be a good
time to come? Any time
is good for me, just let
me know
Fran, I was just on the
phone with a friend of
mine who has to go to
Victoria on May 2,
which is a Friday
Maybe I could catch a
ride Are you working
on that day?
Apr 24
[Richard I am so sorry
for the late reply!! I
work until 430 on May
2. Could you do the
3rd or 4th? I'll come
and pick you up from
the ferry? I will find a
stool and a beach
location]
Fran, I'm totally ok with
either day Whichever
day works for you I'll be
there! I could catch the
9am and meet up with
you at Swartz Bay at 11
After 3+ years of
mostly computer work
and such (which I love
to do but...) I'm dying to
create artwork again!
With no one but you!!!
Apr 25
Can't wait to start these
large format drawings
with you! and to let the
world know how
special you really are!!
[I'm soooo ready!!! I
can't wait to see you
I'm so ready for this, I
am the Pirate Queen!]
Apr 27
Fran, how are you
feeling? Hope you've
had a weekend of
blissful R & R :) I can't
wait to do the session!
Will it be hard for you to
find that wooden stool?
If you can't, any sort of
stool or chair 26 inches
or so high will do I
think it's an essential
element in the drawing
The fact the Pirate
Queen is sitting for a
portrait while the battle
is raging behind her is
the ultimate expression
of bold confidence &
defiance!! Her standing
up wouldn't be as
unique Anyway,
sending you zen vibes
of healing & affection!! :)
[I'm using that full moon
energy to heal and get
ready for the pirate
queen]
May 28
I'm thinking of the next
drawing, and the ones
to follow this year, as
being our 'Pirate
Enterprise' And I
can't wait for that ship
to sail
[I'm still very achy so I
took today off work
also sneezing and
coughing like crazy
still. I can't wait to see
you this weekend!! We
are actually doing it
we are going to be
pirates for the day!
Despite what's
happened we're still
on the verge of
creating some
fabulous art together!!
and I just can't wait to
see you!! :)
[We are about to step
into our era where
your artwork will
speak to the masses!
The world can tie itself
up but we will be
creating inspiring
pieces]
Yes!! :( And we'll do it
together!
Apr 29
Fran, hoping you have
a better day today than
I had yesterday I had a
sort of confrontation
with the bozos who
manage this building,
that have left my
nerves totally fried :(
But not to worry, I'll be
ok for the weekend, and
I can't wait to see you!! :)
[I'm so sorry Richard!!
What happened? Want
me to go fully feral on
them?]
[Let me know if you
need backup coz the
pirate queen leaves no
witness]
Yes!! :) and bring your
dagger! we'll make the
bastards walk the
plank
Apr 30
How are you feeling for
the weekend? If u have
a preference for Sat or
Sun, let me know
Whatever day works for
you, I'll be there, and if
ur not feeling well that
morning don't hesitate
to postpone I'm dying
to see you, but there's
no way I want to
jeopardize your health
[I'm sure I'll be good by
the weekend Richard. I
got sent home from
work yesterday after 90
mins but I'm hoping to
make it thru the whole
day today, I need that
cheddar
I think Sunday would
be perfect. I'm dying to
see you and I
promise I won't get you
sick!!]
Hang in there Fran! It's
gonna be ok!! :)
[Thank you for giving
me hope!!]
May 1
Fran, thinking about
you this morning, and
hoping you're feeling
great today! :)
[I am feeling soooo
much better Richard
I'm sat in the parking
lot of work ready to
make it thru the day. I
will absolutely send
you more poetry and
lyrics!]
Awesome Fran!!
Overjoyed!! :)
May 2
Fran, hoping ur feeling
even better this
morning than
yesterday!! :) From
your side, how are
things looking for the
weekend?
[Everything is good I
sound sick but I don't
think I'm contagious
anymore. Which ferry
are you getting on
Sunday? I'm so
freaking excited]
I'm thinking the 9am
Sunday ferry that gets
to Swartz just before
11, if that works for
you I'm totally
excited & inspired!!!
Fran an idea for the
background came to
me just now, sort of
chaotic & surreal, like
the Pirate Queen
(takes Manhatten)
The queen of all
battles!!
[Perfect I'll be there to
pick you up I will
totally bring the white
toque
I love the idea of the
background, I can just
see myself climbing to
the top of trump
tower and making
him walk the plank of
the top floor lol. I
didn't find a pirate hat
but I have a red scarf
to tie around my head
like pirates wear
under their hats. It's
very pretty and very
dramatic]
I like the plank idea :)
totally agree And yes,
Trump Tower will be
part of the background!!
Hope you have
pleasant, and defiant,
dreams :)
[You too Richard]
May 3
Fran, I'm totally amped
about continuing our
artistic odyssey
tomorrow!! I'll catch the
9am ferry, that arrives
at Swartz 10:35 or so
Can't wait to see you!!!
We have so many
ideas to share & discuss
[Me too!! I have set my
alarms, I slept in so
I'm fresh for
tomorrow, I will be
there with bells on I'm
so freaking excited I
cannot wait!!!!!!]
[It's called Moses point
maybe I can part the
sea]
May 4 6:36AM
Fran, heading out the
door in a few minutes
to catch the 9AM ferry
Hope & pray you're
feeling great today! :)
Can't wait to see you!!!
6:42AM
[Richard I am so
freaking excited!! I am
awake and ready to go]
6:59AM
:)!!
8:51AM
I'm so excited that I'm
already at the ferry
terminal waiting for
you!!]
8:54AM
Hey Fran! Just got on
board If we're not
torpedoed by one of
Trump's submarines,
should be there at
10:35 :) I'm totally
energized for today!!
10:26AM
Closing in on port!
The Captain did a nice
job dodging the
torpedoes! Call u
when i get off the boat
10:27AM
[Yay!!!!! No torpedoes
today]
2:07PM
Fran, u got me to the
ferry right on time! Well
done! And I loved
every moment being
with you!!! :)
2:08PM
Text u the minute I get
home
4:16PM
[I loved it too and
definitely let me know
when you get home coz
I'll worry till you're home]
5:32PM
Home safe &
sound! :) Can't wait to
edit the pics tomorrow,
and looking forward to
a summer of Art &
Adventure with you!!!
6:11PM
[Yay!!! That was a total
blast and I can't wait to
to do saltspring!!!! Have
the most peaceful and
chill night Richard
Thank you for being
you and thank you for
coming all the way out
here]
May 5
Fran that was a
magical spring
afternoon in Saanich!!
What a charming
neighbourhood :) The
first step in our artistic/
adventure odyssey this
year, you struck a
classic pose for the
drawing Pure
swashbuckling
defiance!! Gonna sort
out ideas, finish up
some other work, and
start the drawing on
Saturday. And I'll put
together some photo
collages from our trip
and mail you the prints
Sending you angel
vibes of cosmic healing
energy
GALLERY501