Yesterday was good....no work done....just down to the usual parking spot in Prestwick and a ride up to Irvine Harbour
Mainly on a shared path.
Arran is over there through the haar....
Then as soon as I arrived, turn back as it was rammed with mainly younger folk heading for the beach!!
Crowds are not my thing.
40km/25 miles, only spoiled by the effects of tree roots growing under the tarmac in some stretches making it rough...and in dappled shade you can't see the raised parts...
Two good spots in the day...
Physio appointment....he worked into my ankle as the damage has eased with the exercise it got on NZ...gave ankles knees and hips full marks for condition and worked on my neck. I am now standing taller!! And more relaxed.
Then bought the backing board for behind the kiln flue and stove flue...and the good quote I received last month came down further..plus I could get the sheets in the back of my car so that saved £20...and I spent that on external paint for the sheds!!
The frustrating part of the day has been trying to print some card backs....the printer doesn't want to listen to the laptop...
But it does to the tablet!!
Daughter corrected my design so that the writing was going the right way....but somehow printing on A5 format isn't working...not sure if that is printer or tablet...the latter I think.
I'll just have to hand write card backs!!
This morning I couldn't open my window to air the bedroom..we are getting a little smoke from the nearest wildfire...and it was freezing....ice on my windscreen!
It was my first day at the gallery....I arrived early..at least I know how long to allow for the journey..35 minutes...and sat on a bench in the sun to wait...and my coworker was late!!
It was really cold in the shadows..and not very warm in the gallery as we keep the door open. If the door is shut, people assume that it is closed.
So, a long day, and not too busy. This meant that I could learn to use the Sumup machine without pressure.
I sold two of my own bowls as well!
I arrived home at 5.45, as I had a hot chocolate and cake in the café before it closed...staff discount!! ...and a chance to warm up before driving.
I'll know to wear even warmer clothes next time!!
Once home I "crashed" on the sofa ..and had a quick supper....A long day, and change of routine!!
I photographed the stock that will be on its way to the gallery in Kirkoswald
With the thought of friends calling, the house is gradually getting presentable.. although there are still stacks of boxes to be dealt with they no longer dominate the living room!!
Today's promised visit didn't materialise, but that gave me more time to work slowly on a new block...
First test prints done and it looks fine.
Computer wrangling to be done tomorrow to sort out the printing on the back
I have started seed sowing at last...three rows of beetroot in the square bed that has the frame for the peas.... although I might grow small squashes there as it isn't really tall enough for six foot tall peas!!
I've put one sort of beans, and peas to chit...one way of quicker germination and checking if they are viable....saves time and potting compost!
After a day spent sitting I went for a walk around the village at the end of the afternoon..just 3km and 35 minutes...not the quickest, with two short sharp hills..but I. Am Not Fit.....again. The wind was chilly and sharp so I wrapped up well....down in the village is 2⁰ warmer....and it was noticeable when I reached a sheltered stretch and felt a tad overdressed!
The wind has risen again and after a clear day we are forecast a cold, possibly freezing night.
It has arrived..but don't shout too loud in case you scare it away!! It is still fairly cold overnight....and this morning didn't warm up until nearly 11am.
Still working on tidying....as I had a request for some work for the small gallery at Souter Johnny's in Kirkoswald (also national trust)
That meant hauling things out of the pot(ting) shed....some things went in the bin, others to other sheds with other Things To Be Sorted....and one box of stock came to the house. Not a lot...kiln mending and making pots are getting urgent!!
What is left in the pot shed is my collection and my personal pottery archive...
After a quick snack lunch, I went by car to collect my new business cards from a local printer in Ayr...and then parked near Prestwick Sailing Club where the NCR goes onto the prom...and thence by bike to Troon as I needed something from a specific shop.
They were by the shop! All lined up.
Then back to Prestwick for a gelato...and sit in the sun to eat it...
Arran is over there.... through the haar..I could just about see it.
So I carved a new version....
I've a couple of ideas for new small prints..and its no big deal to recarve the older blocks...good practice if anything!!
So not the best of days, but ended ok.
And the kiwifruit...
Green crisps!!
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