The Frumplingtons

Recently, after not doing it for many years, Shana has taken up cross-stitch again. She is currently halfway through working on a picture of a dragon. I was joshing a bit earlier this morning, when I suggested that maybe her next project should be a cross-stitch version of The Haywain. (Like Queen Victoria, Shana was not amused.)

I have a little art project of my own too at the moment. I won’t reveal the exact nature of it; although we might post a photo at some as yet undefined point in the future.

One thing I need for this secret art thing is a board. Maybe something the size of a cork notice board, but a bit thicker. Like a small canvas of the sort that painters would use.

“Oh, they’re ten a penny at [insert name of art supplies shop here],” said Shana. “They’re about a pound each, if I remember correctly.”

I’m even more puzzled now. Ten a penny? A pound each? Can’t both be right, can they? I fear one of us will have to retake the Frumplingtons accountancy exams, and soon.

Chris