One for the FFF sign painters

I am thinking of you all...no, sadly I have not seen any otters yet......could this be the most photographed road sign on Shetland. 

Big silver bird

The extremely busy Sumburgh airport in the sun, yesterday 7pm.

This morning, over a plate of porridge in the B&B, I had an interesting conversation with a chap who works as an economic consultant. He had travelled from Glasgow to oil  rich Shetland to run workshops with key  agencies, which will explore the economic implications  of alternative energy sources with the aim of developing a viable strategy. As this  man also, two years ago,  cycled from  Land's end to John O'Groats, I felt slightly better about my vehicle choice when he  reassured me that considerable research indicated that flying to islands such as Shetland was less environmentally damaging than taking the ferry. 

Is it a sign........

of a warmer, if nor drier Penwith? Well, no TP brownie points for me as not only will I not be able to help this week with FFF prep, but I have to confess that this blog was posted in Edinburgh airport,  where I had a 3hr wait for a connecting flight to the Shetland Isles, where I have been 'commuting' to several times over the last year, to work on a art project in Lerwick.

Luncheon break

Inspiring day at PIE yesterday, with lots of lovely people  appearing to help with sign painting, bunting making, veg planting, and tyre and lime seating construction earthship stylie!  

Rainbow's End, Penwith

Bunting makers anonymous

I have discovered the joy of making and hanging bunting. If you havent tried it .....trust me ...it may save your life. I hung the FFF bunting I have sewn around the recently dug potato patch at home, and I swear the tatties are responding! They want to P.A.R.T.Y.! So if you want to confess your addiction or join in some bunting making,( or even if you don't want to just think of your potatoes......) get in touch or even dig out the scrap box and make a start on your own and bring it along before 9th May to decorate the FFF site.  

Fair for the Future

Have you seen this bike?

This bike will be advertising the Fair for the Future event at Plan-It Earth, Sancreed.
It will be seen around Penzance during the next month, reminding us of the event and causing us to consider why this symbol has been chosen.
I remember the sense of achievement when I finally learned to ride my first bike, the fun and independance it gave me.
Now, years later I have taken up cycling again!
I still love whizzing down the hills on a sunny day being part of the environment!
Lets have some more cycle paths and make it easier to take this low- impact option, for a less polluted environment and a cheaper, healthier lifestyle. What do you think?

Howvevr

Actions speak quietly.

At Plan-It Earth, a re-skilling centre in Sancreed, a small group of Mothers and daughters spent the afternoon learning to make bags by recycling scraps of treasured fabrics thought to be too lovely to waste.
A sense of being part of an ancient way filled the space and the event was filmed unobtrusively for a Future production.
Many people talked of working like this together more often, it fostered contentment and mother and child alike were absorbed in their tasks.

capri battery 1985 joseph beuys

The Capri Battery of Joseph Beuys( 1921 - 1986) is considered as a modern metaphor for the ecological balance of modern civilisation. 200 pieces were manufactured as a limited edition in 1985. The vitrine in which Beuys displayed a Capri Battery, was one of his last works before he died.

lets be clear

the OPINIONS, attitudes, expectations, appetites,  preferences - whether  religious, political, or artistic,  MORALS, outlooks, predilections, philosophical positions, and humour  expressed on this blog are entirely personal, unless otherwise stated, and may not necessarily accurately reflect or fairly represent those of any one else involved in transition penwith  .....................

Its a sign........

FFF sign painting (and bunting making) at plan-it earth - a colourful business.....