The weather is sticky and damp. Took Ember in the car to get my meds. I will go out to Costa in a bit for lunch but I think it will be in the car as I just feel so tired.
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The weather is sticky and damp. Took Ember in the car to get my meds. I will go out to Costa in a bit for lunch but I think it will be in the car as I just feel so tired.
Did you not sleep well lovely?
Yes I slept well, I just feel weary. I did Costa and then Asda. I may try and get out in the garden once I have recharged.
What've you got on this week?
Naming two cows
Designing and ordering new flyers
Invoicing customers
Shipping cows and sheep
5 classes
vacuuming
Changing the bed
During the kilns
Making more cows
Making a water feature.
Not much really
Can we help with the names? Perhaps we give you some ideas and you pick out of a hat?
They have to be Scottish girls names and I have used the most common so no Morags please!
Every cow has a unique name. One cow has a sign of John o groats and the other is looking at an owl.
Cows names: Ta dah! http://www.scottishgirlsnames.co.uk/
Can someone else help with the vacuuming? The classes? Do you really need to make another water feature this week?
Thanks that's the site I already use(rofl)
The vacuuming I will have to do as it's my rooms that need cleaning. Max is running 3 of the classes. I want to try and make the feature as if I can get them right and find the right outlet they could be a good source of income. I think I could make all the component parts in 2 hours. Resin water features in garden centres start at £250 and can go up to £1000 and that's for a mass produced piece.
Ok, so the feature sounds a positive plan, but surely waiting another week isn’t going to make much difference
Couldn't there be a problem with the weight if you've making ceramic water features of a reasonable size as compared to resin or fibre glass? I certainly like the idea though.
I think they're great, but again I don't see why it has to be this week?
It is I think. Next week I am away. The week after is the last week without classes till September. Things are going to get VERY busy over the following 10 weeks with gift shop orders, parties and summer holiday kids club in top of the usual stuff. I have decided that the house cleaning can wait.
They are heavier it's true but I don't intend to make them very big and they are no heavier than the rock features you can buy
I'm glad you've given in a bit and aren't going to push the cleaning stuff today too.
Water feature thrown. You know when I was at college I told my tutor I was not interested in making bowls and stuff on the wheel of I knew then what I know now it would have been quite different.
You amaze me!
That's brilliant making stuff without a wheel and throwing with one are two different skill sets and increase your versatility. Do you do any ceramics using moulds? I think they're more for mass production and I think you probably like the uniqueness of your items better.
I have made a mould which I use to make highland cow wall plaques. But mostly I make unique stuff.
Well today I have spent two hours in the studio, given Ember her bi annual bath, and worked through a bag and a half of compost putting up bedding plants. Arty thinks I should do some vacuuming now!
Did you enjoy your time in the studio?
How are you feeling lovely?
Hope you are able to squeeze in some rest time too lovely!
Well the holiday had a bit of a setback this morning when the company called to say the accommodation I had booked has been flooded.
They have found us something else but it's further away from exmoor so my plans for long walks on the moors are dashed. It's on a site we went to about 12 years ago and it's lovely with lots of wildlife, local walks and to keep hubby happy.... FISHING. I am a little disappointed as I had plans for exmoor but maybe it will work out better this way as I won't have to worry about keeping hubby entertained. Even so I do feel rather flat at the moment.
The lodge has no wifi either so internet free for a week. I may have to find a local costa or macdonalds!!
You can still do the walks lovely, just maybe not on Exmoor..
What a shame but what a relief you weren’t already there
True. I know we will have a lovely time but irrationally I feel less enthusiastic for this break now.
Can you find some other things in the area to look forward to instead of the moors?
Keeping off the internet for a week may be a good thing, you've got lots of local walks and wildlife to look at, I'm sure you'll have a good time.
I can totally understand that..
Well we have run the last class for two weeks. Trying to get the garden straight before I go on Monday
Hooray! That's awesome. Are you all packed and ready?
Nope. Not done anything yet(rofl)
Is hubby still going with you?
Yes, he is looking forward to it. It does mean I have to take less art materials as we need room for his fishing gear. Been organising the washing this morning. I seem to be missing a lot of knickers....
I have a list of 12 things to do in the house today to get it ready to leave with H and A. I hate housework!!!
12 things? Are they quick and easy tasks?
Take things easy. I'm sure those tasks will get done in time.
Mike I am starting to wonder!!!
Suzi they are things like vacuum the stairs, change the bed, clean the car tests and so on.
Sorted?