What better way for artists to spend a birthday than to get together for a day of painting? Last Wednesday was Eric Metcalfe's birthday and Pierre Coupey's was three days earlier. Alan's was in early August so there were two vast cakes for tea-time! The other Raiders this time were Mina Totino, Philippe Raphanel, Kate Metten, Michelle Normoyle, Cindy Richmond, Tamara Mills and Marlene Madison.…