Category Archives: Retirement

What it is like to adjust to retirement and being with each other 24/7.

A Busy Day in Montcabrier

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Paul

Yesterday morning I completed a 6×8 oil painting. Photos of that will have to await our weekly art show. In the afternoon I accompanied Sally, our hostess, to a ceremony in a church across the valley. We can see this … Continue reading →

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25th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Paul

Our third day in Montcabrier was quite busy. 25 years ago we got married in the presence of friends and family in Seattle’s Good Shepherd Center Park. We began this day with breakfast on the terrace. Sally decorated our table … Continue reading →

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Women of l’Orangerie

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Paul

After two days of rest, visiting with JP, and doing laundry we ventured across the city yesterday to visit Musee de L’Orangerie. This museum houses Monet‘s Waterlilies masterpiece. The artist himself designed the space where the 8 massive canvases cover … Continue reading →

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Victoria Ahead

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Paul

We’ve had a long spell at home with no travel. I have spent much time painting and posting my finished products on Facebook and my art web site http://www.paulbauck.com  Now it’s time to travel a bit. This week we’re going … Continue reading →

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We’re Ready

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Paul

All our bags are packed, we’re ready to go, but we’re not leaving on a jet plane. Picasso will carry us over Snoqualmie Pass tomorrow to Wanapum State Park along the Columbia River. This is one of our favorite spots … Continue reading →

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Picasso to Hit The Road

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Paul

Picasso will be hitting the road for the first time in 2012 next week. Preparations began this week with checking all systems and dewinterizing where necessary. This will be our second trip of 2012, but the first in Picasso. We … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Paul

We want to wish everyone a happy holiday season, regardless of what holiday you celebrate during this dark time of year. One lesson from our year of travels is that although people worship different gods, practice different customs, and cherish their … Continue reading →

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Art With Picasso At Home

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Paul

Well, it’s been more than a week since my last post. In that time we have settled into life at home…somewhat. I’m not sure we can ever settle into what life was like before our adventures of the last year. Beside my … Continue reading →

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Exposition d’Art in Brousses et Villaret

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Paul

One evening this week we attended the opening of an art exposition in nearby Brousses et Villaret. Our hostess, Christina, was one of the artists. The core of the exhibition involved eight women who call their art group The Damn Ladies. Spouses and … Continue reading →

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Chambray Paintings

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Paul

I managed three paintings during our week in Chambray – one little watercolor study of lily pads (guess the inspiration), one big watercolor study of a Van Gogh field, and one acrylic of the rose bush next to our house. … Continue reading →

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