Well That Was Fun!

 Lost our electricity yesterday with no warning and no apparent reason, until we heard the sirens going by.  There was an accident down at the foot of the hill.  Fortunately no ambulances to I assumed no one was injured. I think a telephone pole may have been taken down.  We had to go out for some propane tanks and could see many truck and police cars if we looked the other way.  It must have been a doozy as we were without power for about ten hours. Got out the inverter and the gas burner so we could have light and cook supper.  Power came on around eight-ish, sans internet.  That finally was restored at 12:00 PM, today.

  One of the disadvantages to living in an all electric house is that when power goes we are up a certain creek.  Power inverter and gas burner are always on hand.  Unfortunately it was also raining so cooking outside was a large no.

We seem to be in for a bout of chilly gray weather with intermittent showers. But the daffodils are blooming and the crocuses are trying to come up.  I need to clear their bed.

Since I am now able to get around easily I am just a wee bit impatient.

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Spring

 HAPPY IMBOLC

Although the springiest day was yesterday.  The first daffodils bloomed, the sun was bright and warm, birds were chirping away. We even lit up the grill for the first time since Christmas. 

 Chillier and gray today, but it feels like we turned the corner on winter.  I say this advisedly as it is not unknown to have sudden snowstorms on Easter.

I am ignoring large portions of the world as a means of survival.  

We'll see, grasshopper.............we'll see.........

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Hares and Rabbits

 WOW!  Not sure where February went but glad to welcome March and longer, (toes crossed) warmer days.

When I was still working with my developmentally delayed students, pot hangers were always a favorite project.  Considering that I retired fifteen years ago these have been around for a while.  Standing bun is from a different series.

Whistles and 'whisky' sippers are my go-toos when I haven't been working for a while, or am just feeling at a blah standstill.  

This winter has been a bit easier than the last few.   I think due to several things.  ! started preparing in mid September, got sunroom set up, set up SAD lamp, started St. John's Wort.  But I think the biggest thing is being pain free for the first time in years.  THR (hip replacement) was one of the smartest things I have ever done.  Fear held me back from doing it much earlier......dumb move, grasshopper...

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Just Whistle

Do you know how to whistle? 

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Revival of Wordless Wednesday

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Twenty in Twenty

I am posting Twenty in Twenty here to keep track of them.  FB and all are fine but the posts can get lost, even when I save them.

20/20 #2.....A little sipper I did some test designs on.

20/20   #3 Strawberries

 20/20  #4  Bosc Pears, more fruit.

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Blue Skies

I joined BlueSky a few days ago.   Not sure how well it's going to work out, but taking it slow and easy. I think I was on FB for at least a year before posting much of anything, same with Instagram.  Don't want to be too hasty!🤭

Many potters on Bluesky are doing a 'twenty pots in twenty days' thing. Twenty pots with no particular order.  I started yesterday.  Thought I would do the same here, or perhaps just post a bunch every few days.  We'll see, grasshopper...........we'll see.............

 @suzicaswell.bksy.social......if anyone is interested.

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Remembering

Wishing all a day of thoughtful peace

 

Twelfth Tide

 Old Christmas is past

Twelfth tide is the last

As we bid you adieu

Great health in the New.

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Turtle

I have figured out a complicated but doable way to post photos.  This is a test shot of the turtle butter dish I have been working on. Its slightly pink cast is due to the wax resist I use to keep colors from smearing.  One of the drawbacks to working the way I do is that the colors can be very fragile.  Wax keeps them safe and burns off in the kiln.

 Well!  I made it through another year.  Biggest thing was the hip replacement.  My only regret  is that I waited so long to do it.

Sending all my best wishes for a healthy, happy, and peaceful New Year!

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2025

 WOW!

That was fast!

Where did 2024 go?

Toes crossed for a Happy 2025.