Today we are going to Muse about Mexico. If this is your first visit, welcome to Musings. If you have been here before, welcome back. Over time we are going to talk about many things: the past, the present, perhaps the future, travel, art, society and more. Wherever my musing takes me. I hope you will come along with me.
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We are back. Did you miss us?
Almost two months ago Jeanette and I flew down to Mexico to stay in San Miguel de Allende (SMA) where we go most every year. It is our way of escaping the heat and humidity of the Florida summer. It also helps to be away from the hurricane track.
As a result, my Musing went silent. But we are back and I’ll try to do some catching up in the next several weeks.
OUR HOUSE
The house we rented this year was one storey, which is unusual in SMA. Because of the small lot sizes, most homes are two, three or even four stories. It is a vertical town. But ours was all on one floor except for the Casita which we did not use.
This is the dining area and kitchen.
There were windows and doors on every wall.
Here is what I called “The Morning Room”.
This is where I would have my coffee and read my e-mail and internet news. It was the only room in the house that could get Wi-Fi.
Outdoors there was a comfortable loggia, a sitting area and a large gated yard. The latter was important to keep Teddy safe from harm.
And there was the Casita which we did not use.
I liked the Casita staircase.
THE ROUTINE
Our time in SMA was spent doing the normal things: dining out, giving and attending parties, shopping, playing croquet, and hosting guests.
There was a rhythm to our day. I was up first, usually.
Walk the dog.
Feed the dog.
Read the news, then off to croquet.
Jeanette was into yoga, massages and squiring around house guests. We had our friend Janet who came down twice for several days. Sandwiched between her visits was her ex-husband and our friend, Gary. Near the end of our stay we had Beatty. All contributed to making our stay special.
CROWDS
On the weekend SMA was swarming with tourists, young people for the most part. Many come up from Mexico city. When they come Centro (downtown) is really difficult to get through. We would try to stay away.
Mid week, the crowds were much more manageable.
RYTHYM
Most days were sunny and nice with the temperature reaching the low 80’s. In the afternoon the clouds would begin to gather.
And on occasion we would have evening rain. Twice it rained really hard. Here you can see the clouds building.
In one storm, the transformer at the Hope Harmon Croquet Club was struck by lightning, blowing out the club’s electricity. The pump used to irrigate the courts was useless. When we left for home, the power was still off, some ten days later. The club did its best to water the court, using a hand held hose and trucking water in several times.
When we arrived, the court was in the best shape I had seen it. When we left there were brown spots and dead areas. It is too bad.
So now we are back. I’ll Muse some more about our time in Mexico in the weeks to come. Hasta luego.
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We now offer tote bags.
For more information, click on “tote bag available” below the image.
Art Work
Also on the commercial side, I have used Croquet as a subject of some of my art work. Here are some examples:
Thomas-Tribby.pixels.com is now offering I Phone Cases, Coffee Mugs, Throw Pillows, Greeting Cards, Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Shower Curtains, Duvet Covers , Yoga Mats, Tote Bags,Women’s T Shirts, Men’s T Shirtsand more with reproductions of my artwork. If you want to check them out, here are the steps:
- 1. Click on this link: thomas-tribby.pixels.com.
- 2. Click on one of the categories in the menu bar at the top: Wall Art, Home Decor, Lifestyle, Stationery or Apparel. It will list a number of options.
- 3. Click on option.
- 4. Click on image and a sizing slide will open allowing you to adjust the image to the way you like it..
Have fun.
My work is available as traditional prints on canvas, paper or metal, but it also available on greeting cards, phone covers, tote bags, shower curtains, t-shirts and more. It makes for some very personalized gifts. Below is the link to the site. I hope you like it.
Click on: thomas-tribby.pixels.com
For information about these or other original works of art, please feel free to contact us:
