Just Keep Swimming! Just keep swimming...  
It's all we can do Dori!
Just keep swimming.  Who better to enjoy some seeweed than Dori - right? 
These scans so not do my work justice, the colors are so vibrant... Dori almost swims off the page.  She has - she is already on her way to a new home!! 
I have a friend, once she saw Dori she had to have her! There are a few Dori fans as I had inquires as to when she was going to be complete.  I do not normally sell my art but I had an idea & IT was a fantastic one!  I asked if she would be interested in bartering.  
I desperately need a new easel- mine wobbles, can’t be adjusted, I’ve had it since high school and it frustrates more than anything- we'll I have a new easel being delivered this week! Eeeeeeeeee!!! I can’t wait.  
I’m cleaning my painting room today! Canvas are getting ready.  
I could have just asked for payment but this way - I have a gift of an easel from my art & a friend!  How cool is that? To create more art with MORE TLC & THC. 
Hurry up Mr. Postman! 

Just keep swimming… Speaking of scans..  today I’m off for a MRI with contrast.  
To see if things have stayed the same or have grown OR have gotten smaller or disappeared! Right?? Positive thinking!! I’m on the best medicine after all.  My friend Steve tells me “I have much work to do..”  lol,  
I’m not happy, I don’t want to go, my neurologist argued with me..  I don’t see the point, if it’s nothing that can be touched anyhow.  Or nothing they can DO and I am still living with what I am.  I’m going, I promised I would. This time anyhow.
More on this when I get my results, I’m making cards for a very select FEW.   Stay tuned.

I’m also going to see my friend Jodie before my scan so that is always interesting.  We’ll most likely talk about everything but (lol) it’s going to be busy today.

Right now.. just keep swimming, just keep swimming..    it’s all we can do.
Swimming into the painting room! Oh, I tell you, when it arrives, I’m locking myself in my room for at least a week!  Imagine what will emerge.

Give Thanks!  It’s all good, I was waiting for a miracle.. funny - I expected one at Christmas, but got the call for this MRI 2 days later-  so perhaps this is it!
​Positive, Positive, Positive.

Have faith!!
xox <><​

I do believe in the power of prayer, so if you’re reading this, and would not mind -  send me up a few! Thanks!

Battle for the Bay is the weekend!!  Our son Storm is chairman for Muskies Canada Barrie division, and this weekend coming is the 'Battle for the Bay!' One lucky fisherman - or woman will bring home a hand painted, original 'Welcome'  sign!  
There are many wonderful prizes- but only one painted fish! lol
I do plan on selling the other two, I'm always asked, so why not.
I will paint  one for myself too - a multi colored 'Welcome' Musky.
This is a creative break for me- I turn up my iPod.. Gerry Rafferty.. gets me going- and I just dab... with a brush. lol  Up close it looks like scales.  I medicate as well. My mind wanders and I have FUN..  amused, entertained and left to daydream. Boy can I day dream. lol 
Especially when painting standing at my easel.  
I 'get lost' & love it...   or,  am I found?  
hmmmmmmmm...   stuff to ponder.

I left it to the last few days as usual but they look terrific! 
Want one? Come out and catch (and release) a Musky!
You might win a fish, lure or trophy!
Not to mention the fun you will have. It was how big?  hee hee hee
I believe Storms biggest was 56' to date..  There will be food!! Fun & fish!
If you are a fisherman/woman you can still attend!
​I'm looking forward to it! I'll be painting on site.
Back to it! Then a  new cannabis cartoon for tomorrow. 
Have a creative day! Do what you love- time flies! 

Have Faith
<><
xox

We started today with an adventure! I'm determined to take a vacation this fall - somewhere - I'm even contemplating Norway.. but that will mean walking - so I am walking! We left the house this a.m. at 8 and just returned its almost 10. I love my girls... they listen well - even when chasing wild rabbits, Daisy is away camping with Storm so I try to take these two out so they don't feel left out. I also have a things for Rocks and found a 'few' - I'll be painting later in the week. IF more people had dogs - less people would be taking pills, especially children. Dogs are probably cheaper than pills also in the long run.
Today it's painting cards for a few I love. I'll show you one below! I'm pretty sure this friend ( a male) does not have time to read my blog so I'm not worried about spoiling the surprise 
I had fun with this card - all the info and message on the back.. hee hee he  
It's for a friend who has not been so successful as of late with his fishing  - lol 
I'm sure he will smile when he gets this forever fish! A one of a kind!
Hallmark - should make these cards, if I do say so myself ;)  Time to get creative- how about you? Or will you come up with some excuse today as why you can't?
The choice is ours!

Me- I'm going to go spend time alone- which I really enjoy, alone with the dogs.. lol.
Painting in Peace, creating beautiful images someone is sure to enjoy. 

Have faith
​xox <><

As you are aware my son is a Musky fisherman!  I've lost count as to how many he has caught! His biggest 53 inches and to me it looks like the lockness  monster!  
Last outing with me, he caught a smaller Musky! It was exciting to watch! 
Such a beautiful creature.  Storm catches and releases - so  it's all pretty quick! 
Remove the hook, get a photo and the fish is back in the water! 
Hold one of these mini monsters for a photo - forget it! lol 
So....
I painted my own! 
Actually this one is a gift for friends.  I like to say 'thank you' the best way I know how. 
I am sure the recipient will love it.  Handy hubby Normy made me a template & I'm already on my second fish! They relax me to paint.  Each scale soothing as it hits the canvas/fish.  
This fish is on prime piece of pine!  I like painting n wood. 
The one above took me a day - a day in-between puttering int he garden, dishes & usual daily duties!  I believe I will make one for sale and see what happens.  
The next one though - I'm lucky  this one is going - when Storm came outside and saw me painting this fish he freaked, so the next is his.  Of course.

It's Monday! What will you create today?
Here is Storm with the fish! lol  It looks bigger! These fisherman know all the tricks! 
I love my fisherman son! 
<><

Have faith! 
Love  Georgia.

Since my son has become more of a serious fisherman my offers to join him have been few, not because he does not want my company - it's not something I've physically 'felt up to doing', my head as usual interferes. That and my 'SEA legs' are not what they were!  He did askthough... and I said YES! Well -  lol - 'he added' I did not have to sleep in a tent but could sleep in a cabin and could bring Poppy! 

From start to finish, I did not have a thing to worry about, just pack my comfortable stuff and  camera, Poppys food and napsac! From stopping at the best chip-truck around! Redbus#48 ( I think that's it' I'll have to check later) to treats to eat for the cabin - all my favourites  even coconut water! 
I got to sit, water color, watch the most amazing duck family! Was taken by boat ride to what I called 'bird island'.  So many laughs- Poppy in her life vest! lol I can't help but smile still.

With people who soon felt as friends,  no wonder he said bring 'comfort clothing' only! 
I did! Storm commented  even  my twitching was pretty good it seemed and I agreed! How could it not. ;) I felt at peace in the town with he smallest jail in the world.  lol! I also had some terrific ice-cream! Kawaratha Dairy from a girl who has a 2lb Poppy of her own! It seemed every meal & everyone was 'just right' & relaxed.  

The property we stayed at was hesitant at first but Poppy proved  herself,  she did let out an  'little bark'  - It was towards a few she seems to actually like really like (ear rub supreme) and  when if I was sitting somewhere - more of as a mom someone is coming - acknowledging vap for me and to them. No midnight barking, getting up even and pooped on demand. lol  She too was perfect. She only went in the lake, in the shallow area if I was right beside her.  She never left missed, guests were commenting as how well behaved she was. I'm glad - Storm told me if I was not comfortable we could leave, not to worry.

The couple that opened and operated the inn were as down to earth as the ducks on the property.  I felt incredibly comfortable, relaxed and the weather - I could not have wished for better.  I told Storm - I've no doubts I will feel that on the next road trip or I would not be going! It is about not where you go, but who you are with.  Including yourself. 

I did not have one thing to worry about. We even caught a MUSKY! lol - He did! He did it all! We were having the perfect mother - son conversation, one where I was thinking of how proud of Storm I was for the person he is, he was telling me how he felt about fishing... 
'How it reminded him to be thankful for everything. Everythin...'  - and that is when it bit.

Just after my visit to bird island! Why he wanted me to go in the first place.
I love my son Storm.   I am a blessed mom, I say this and he says the same. lol 

OH, I was having so much fun - I forgot to take photos for FB. lol - That speaks volumes. 
Like poppy in her life vest, chasing ducks!! OMGosh - what attitude! 

I loaded up a few- it really lets you see how beautiful Ontario is in the summer! 
Apparently - they can be just as busy in the winter - for those tourists who love to experience a Canadian Winter! 

Have Faith
xox <>< 

More FaceBook Fun

Friday I was up at 4! 
Wishing my guys well on a fishing adventure! They were off! 
Too much energy from the chatting, coffee and making sure all was got & not forgot, instead of reading I decided to log on to FB.  I could not.

On the screen appeared a box saying due to traffic, I had to change my page from a person to “Public figure”. I tried to back out, log off, re log in.. several times. NOPE, same box every time. 
I  proceeded as instructed.  5 a.m..
Clearly, I had no other option. I was relieved to see my page looked exactly the same with all my posts. But NO comments!  ALL gone!  ???
I am sure someone new to the page might imagine why. or how with no activity.  
All the conversations, comments, educational links others shared. GONE.
All the friends I have made over the years - some,  

I’ve actually gotten to know in real life - GONE.
ANY Private messages, Cartoon ideas - saved there, addresses, stories, links - GONE.
Messages from parents with sick kids..   gone and I don’t have any e mail addresses.

Frustrated I turned off the computer, only to arrive back a bit later to see I already had a couple of messages, asking what happened to the page and ‘was it personal?’ 
THEN -  I tried to connect with the person - who is ‘no longer a friend’ and when I visited the page - I see, I can no longer: Comment, Like  or even send people messages. :(
Not even to my son or husband!?

I tried to explain this to someone - only to be doubted. As you can see from the image below from a good - real life friend.. The option to even message is gone.

Oh well! Feeling incredibly frustrated again, I shut it off, sat back and breathed and went about housework.  6 a.m. 
Later I thought log on and see what happening... No news FEED? LOL!
COME ON! 
WTF! But then I realized, I no longer have ‘friends’ so I cant see what you are posting! Not only that, I can’t search!  I have no search window * something must be wrong

Well I felt really sad then... 
No Mykayla going to school- Can’t wait to see her first art project!
How is Rebel growing!? At the same time, I will admit to all of you - forgive me, but  we are close to Cashys anniversay of passing - I’ll never forget because it was the day after my surgery. His mothers pain tears at my heart. Only a mother must feel such a degree of sadness. So I was going to have to  NOT look ... it can consume me. NOT looking for me BTW does Not mean I am not thinking. What that beautiful baby endured only to die
 - yes, that is a “I’m pissed at that GOD!”   for me. 

I am dealing myself now, with an illness... well - you know. 
Last week Storm and I had a very serious conversation where he admitted to me that he does not think I am capable to go camping with them and why.       
He was 100% correct. I was in denial.  
Because of this condition  one minute I look & feel fine the next I am like a drunk staggering & my brain feels as if it’s doing the same thing inside. 
It’s just not safe, & he wants to fish -  I get it. ;)  
He is so good at it. It brings him Peace. 

So..  I take it a a sign. I am grateful for all of you that continue to follow, support
I will take hint from a friend who is on sabbatical and do the same. 
I will post, and then do what I am to do - draw.

Thankfully, I do have a few e mail. 
Several have helped informing a few of where my page is at. 
> Georgia Toons < on Face book.
You know what, it was a lesson. I am tired. I need to back off.   
People who want to contact me will. 
LOL - they will learn it might take a few days for me to get back to them... perhaps even a week.

I will try starting NOW to put up a blog every day! 
Up coming topics:
Cannabis Digest cover.
My first ‘support group meeting’ for TN Trigeminal neuralgia - I’m nervous. ;(
Cancer, children, Cashy and Cannabis
I have several projects on the go, will share take step by step photos of a few awesome crafts! 

I sent my best bud an e mail  the other day the subject line said:
I’m going to bombard the world with love starting today! 
and the fist line inside said: 
And I want you to remind me of that when I feel like telling it to go FUCK itself.

Thank you FaceBook for helping me get he message out, I am grateful and all of you who continue to show us support and yes, smile at my toons. It is what I LOVE to do and I'm gonna do it more.  
Thank you FB - I was content, Life is not about content. 
I need to do more and  see less.

I have to share - what a weekend! The guys came home! The boat would not start!  The truck needed fixed! 10 hours Drive  for nothing.  ;( 
But they went out again and and Storm was determined show Joe a MUSKY!  
LOL     I love this photo. I love my boy. 

I love this life. 
Twitch and all, I am blessed.

My son just returned from a 9 day fishing trip, in time for me to make breakfast for him and his company and leave to go fishing!  LOL
While he was waiting the other day to go, he was watching our neighbor ride her lawnmower and said he wished he was trolling. ;)   It's that easy some days.
I miss him and find I like to draw fishing cartoons - it keeps me close ;) 
Mentally if not physically! 

He is away again - I hope it's not the downpour that we have been experiencing all day here in Keswick! My pond is over flowing! ;) I am sure it won't matter. He is also with a friend who came from Germany just to fish!   Talk about 'die hards'! 
They are musky hunting  as I type. ;)   

Do what you love and not even the rain will stop you! 
<>< 
xox