Sketchwaiting

My iPhone hasn't been holding a charge for very long and I decided to have the battery replaced. I headed over to Best Buy because they are an Apple authorized location for repairs. When I handed the phone to the repairman and he entered my info into the computer, he told me that Apple considers my iPhone X to be "vintage" and they will no longer replace the batteries. (Giving the consumer a push to buy a new phone?) He did tell me that I could probably still get the battery replaced...just not by Apple. He recommended a nearby shop called Tech Boys. They told me it would take about an hour, so I left and did some shopping before I returned. The phone wasn't quite ready so I pulled out a piece of paper from my purse and sketched a bit. Unfortunately the one battery they had wouldn't hold a charge and they had to order a new battery that would be delivered the next day. They put the old battery in the phone but now that wouldn't hold a charge any more. I was without a phone until the next afternoon. It is funny when you don't have your phone how much you rely on it all day. Luckily the following afternoon they replaced the battery and all is back to normal. The tech person did suggest that I replace the phone some time in the next 6-9 months. Because it is "vintage" it may not support updates or new apps for much longer. I know that is true...so maybe I'll be getting a new iPhone for Christmas. lol

Pottery Shelves

 This was sketched at the Bayport Flower Houses on a really hot day. I sat in my car in the shade of several trees with the windows open. I never left the car. I liked the piles of pottery and the touches of foliage.

Byron Lake Park

 The Patchogue Sketch Club's destination last week was Bron Lake Park in Oakdale. It ended up that only two of us actually sketched at the park. A storm was forecast for later that evening so our plans were changed to meet at a local Starbucks. Janet and I never got the notice until late and we had already started sketching. I focused on the water lily pads and flowers. They seemed to have a lot of them. It never rained while we were there.

Kingstons Clam Bar

Although I've never eaten at Kingstons Clam Bar in West Sayville, I have sketched it a few times. I like the distictive sign and their outdoor seating area. It makes a fun composition. 

Patchogue Farmers Market

Patchogue Farmers Market has started for the season. It takes place on Sundays at the Patchogue Train Station. I stopped to visit a friend, Linda Lee, who was selling her artwork (some paintings and a lot of cards). It was nice to see that the market had improved tremendously since I had been there last...much bigger and better. Entertainment was provided by Dan Corozza, a local singer-songwriter. In the center of the market they provided some covered tables which gave me a spot out of the sun to sit and sketch. 

My second setch was done of the booth from the Golden Acres organic Farm. Their produce looked nice and fres and they had some customers. I sat by the corner of the market in the shade of the trees to sketch. The organizers of the market stopped by and were very welcoming and happy to see me sketching there. They assured me I would be welcome any time.

Northport Charm

I enjoy going up to Northport. There are some great old homes and businesses along Main Street leading to the harbor. This one caught my eye. It was a hot, sunny day but my friend, Suzala and I found some shade in front of the Northport Fire Department.

When we finished the first painting we walked down to the harbor. There was a great view across the harbor to what must have been a sailing club of some sort on the other side. I love the flying flags.

Smith Point Beach

 There is a memorial at Smith Point Park to TWA Flight 800 that exploded and crashed into the ocean near Smith Point Beach in 1996. It is a beautiful memorial with wonderful plants and flowers. I've sketched there many times and did so recently. These beautiful irises were clustered together near one of the walls. The dunes and the ocean are beyond this area.

While I was there I sat up near the concession stand area and sketchcd a few people down on the sand.