Saint Francis and the New Hard Drive

I've been having computer issues lately...hence the sparse blogging...sometimes my computer would just turn off, things would be lost, the computer would have to be restarted and then last week it wouldn't come back on at all....I don't like to go to the store where I bought it because I hate being herded and they start the herding process the minute you step into the store...so....I went to a place in Decatur that said MAC and PC repair on the side of the building and ta da! my computer has a new hard drive and more memory and I wasn't herded and I didn't have to talk to the man in green who would walk (herd) me to the lady in yellow while waiting for my turn to talk to the man in blue who would walk (herd) me to the man in red who would tell me there was moisture in some obscure part of my computer and the warranty was void....no, these people were calm and quiet and efficient...so I came home and celebrated by making a new Saint Francis icon box...he's holding a nest and has a couple of birds on him (his body will show up more when he's glazed).

Middle of The Night Idea

A couple of nights ago I woke up with this new icon box idea...so, I spent some time working it out on paper and now ...behold! Saint Gertrude...patron saint of cats and people who fear mice. I'm really quite pleased with the way she turned out so far.

All Saints Fall Festival

This is my booth at the festival...I think it turned out pretty nice....I do have some new ideas to streamline the set up the next time I'm in a festival though.
I had fun and met some really nice and helpful people but I'm glad it's over and I can concentrate on clay again!

All Saints Festival

Well, I actually got everything priced, packed, painted and transported...and then unloaded, unpacked and set up..... all with wonderful and unexpected help!
If you're out and about this weekend stop in and see me.

Festival Doings

I'm going to be in the All Saints Episcopal Church Fall Festival this weekend.  This is the first time I've set up a show by myself.....I don't think I've ever thanked the friends that have helped...or just done...the paperwork, inventories, packing, transporting, gathering...THANK YOU!...what a lot of work!
I'm going to spend today printing out saint stories and punching holes in price tags...oh, and I really want to do a brochure on the raku process.... we'll see how much time I have before my "job job"....I also need to finish painting the shelves I use for display (before the rains come)...fill out the inventory sheet....
I think I need a nap