Well- sort of!!
The Carpenter has gone off to see The Wizzard, taking both laptops to be finished..one needs something taking off, and both need things added. There is also the matter of some cycle polo playing in Manchester as well!
Thursday was kiln unpacking day and organising myself for the following two days...
Four of us had a long productive day yesterday, tidying and preparing the salt kiln for a firing. I was mainly helping to glaze pots. Now I have to make more ready for the firing after that!
We'll be packing the kiln next week. It was really good working with friends instead of everyone beavering away alone. Fresh hot Hot Cross Buns were brought by other friends at teatime...no butter needed!!
Today the rain held off and Usk Farmers Market went really well. We had most of the local regulars, plus many visitors.
My takings were good, mainly thanks to a couple of American (USA) customers...who appreciate the meaning and value of hand made, local and farmers' markets!!
Next job is to give the workshop a sort out and decide on the next list for making.
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Saturday, 7 April 2012
Friday, 16 December 2011
another week gone!
Spending life in two places is not advisable. Although it does improve one's "packing and planning for two or three days" skills!!
Winter is at last looking Wintery, with all except the valley bottom being powdered white, with increasing thickness as you gain in altitude.
Gardening is restricted to tidying, and increasing the pony manure heaps, while it isn't showering rain or snow. So far it has mainly been rain, but we do still need it as the ground water is low.
Generally the oxbow lakes in the Usk valley fill in September, but they have been dry until a fortnight ago. Places that rely on spring water are having to take care they don't draw too much.
The bisque went well, and today I've waxed the feet and rims of most of the pots in that firing.
The gas is ordered for Monday, weather permitting. If it comes early I'll be able to fire then, but it will probably arrive around luchtime, making it a Tuesday glost firing.
The last Usk Farmers' Mart before christmas is tomorrow, then nothing until the 7th of January.
Here's hoping for some good sales!
I returned from Abergavenny to find an order for mugs on facebook, and an Etsy order waiting to be sent. They are all sent, so now to pack the stock for tomorrow!
Winter is at last looking Wintery, with all except the valley bottom being powdered white, with increasing thickness as you gain in altitude.
Gardening is restricted to tidying, and increasing the pony manure heaps, while it isn't showering rain or snow. So far it has mainly been rain, but we do still need it as the ground water is low.
Generally the oxbow lakes in the Usk valley fill in September, but they have been dry until a fortnight ago. Places that rely on spring water are having to take care they don't draw too much.
The bisque went well, and today I've waxed the feet and rims of most of the pots in that firing.
The gas is ordered for Monday, weather permitting. If it comes early I'll be able to fire then, but it will probably arrive around luchtime, making it a Tuesday glost firing.
The last Usk Farmers' Mart before christmas is tomorrow, then nothing until the 7th of January.
Here's hoping for some good sales!
I returned from Abergavenny to find an order for mugs on facebook, and an Etsy order waiting to be sent. They are all sent, so now to pack the stock for tomorrow!
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