November 28, 2015 · 6:12 am
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Admiration

Just look at what this artist has produced as he stood on the sidewalk at the edge of the River Arno. Talent? Just a little bit.

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The next time you hear from me, I’ll be in the Northern hemisphere, wearing a red coat. 

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  1. frederick anderson
    December 1, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    And I was going to say you still would not have reached the end of that sketch. But red coat in Venice? Do you recall a film called ‘Don’t Look Now’?

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  2. Andante
    December 1, 2015 at 3:46 am

    We’re envious of you, off to Venice in the winter! We’ve been there at this time of year several times, and love it! As long as you have the right jumpers and topcoat, and don’t mislay those wellies… Good job Bert’s not in town then, he’s not a fan of Red coats, they mess his photos up!
    Enjoy it, say “hello” to the place from us – we’ll be back, but it’ll be next year. And don’t forget to take LOTS of pictures, to make us nostalgic – and yes, very envious, too.

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    • Yvonne
      December 2, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      It was lovely to step out into crisp air, and to be able to see my breath. It was super lovely to find the vaporetto not jammed with sweating tourists!

      Venice says hello back, and hopes to see you soon. 🙂

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  3. BunKaryudo
    November 30, 2015 at 3:36 am

    I hope you have a great time. It sounds exciting! 🙂

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  4. the eternal traveller
    November 29, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Have a wonderful trip and take lots of photos. I’m looking forward to coming along for the ride!

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  6. coffeegrounded
    November 28, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    Enjoy a splendid trip!☕️❤️

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  7. Sue Slaght
    November 28, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Safe travels and stay warm!

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  8. doesitevenmatter3
    November 28, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Talented a LOT!
    May you and The Red Coat have beautiful adventures!
    HUGS from me and my Blue Hat! 😀

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  9. Darlene Jones
    November 28, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Red Coat in Venice! You go, girl.

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  10. gerard oosterman
    November 28, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Bon Voyage from gerard and Helvi.

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  11. arlingwoman
    November 28, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Wow, Yvonne! So glad we’ll be seeing more pictures of Venice and getting some tours. Bon voyage!

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  12. Anne
    November 28, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Yvonne, my stivali are spending the next 6 weeks in Karen’s magazzino – you’re welcome to use them if you like, I’ll leave them separately in a bag!

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  13. fauquetmichel
    November 28, 2015 at 9:12 am

    If I remember well, you are an Aussie , Yvonne . It may seem strange to come in the cold of northern hemisphere .But you know better than me there are splendid area in Europe and America . Enjoy them a max and have a good and safe trip
    Love ❤
    Michel

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  14. Bruce Goodman
    November 28, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Fantastic drawing! If I had a choice of talent and way of life, I would travel the world with nothing but a pencil and a large note pad. Oh – and a red coat!

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  15. Andrew
    November 28, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Why a redcoat Yvonne? Are you off to Butlins?

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    • Yvonne
      November 28, 2015 at 8:39 am

      Now I have to find the connection between Butlins (I have a vague idea what that is/was) and red coats. It’s good to hear from you.

      Oh, the red coat: I want everyone to wear bright colours in winter, so I set an example.

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  16. greenwritingroom.com
    November 28, 2015 at 7:49 am

    A red coat, a sleigh and half a dozen reindeer?

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  17. Jane
    November 28, 2015 at 7:08 am

    Have a safe trip lucky lady!

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  18. Cynthia Jobin
    November 28, 2015 at 7:01 am

    You’re a better woman than I! I couldn’t even contemplate making such a trip, never mind dragging a suitcase. What kind of winter weather does Venice have?

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  19. Junko
    November 28, 2015 at 6:27 am

    He needs a long canvas like that to capture all that beauty along the Arno.

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  20. JoanneH
    November 28, 2015 at 6:25 am

    How wonderful to have so much talent

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  22. mvaden1948
    November 28, 2015 at 6:19 am

    Buon viaggio, Yvonne!
    Looking forward to your posts from our beloved Venezia.

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    • Yvonne
      November 28, 2015 at 6:50 am

      They had a huge acqua alta this morning, stivali might be on my shopping list.

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      • mvaden1948
        November 28, 2015 at 11:54 am

        Higher than the 90 cm that was forecast? That wouldn’t even set off the siren. And the highest prediction for the next few days is 90 cm. My Castello apartment doesn’t get the gate installed till 120cm and you know it’s right on a canal.
        So when you say “huge”….it means…?
        Funny, no chatter on TA about it or even asking. Which is a little strange. Maybe they banned acqua alta questions.
        So you needed a new pair of cute stivali didn’t you?
        I have an android app on my Samsung tablet (free) called….you guessed it “Acqua Alta” it’s in Italian but that won’t bother you and you can get both the print forecast and the graph that we are so used to looking at as well as a couple of webcams(black and white only)

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