O.K., Now Where Was I?

When the temperatures dropped to below zero last month it made it impractical for me to work in the shop on metal. I was glad to switch mediums and work in the warm studio on some new fiber art. Well, now that the temps are in the crazy high and unseasonable 30’s (for Anchorage) I HAVE TO get back to metal work! There were so many projects I just left cut on the cutting table that needed to be welded I forgot where I was, with what. There are even a couple of commissions,

including this Hawk that still needed to get plasma cut and welded. I finally had a cutting day today and it felt good to be hard at it –but I was a bit clumsy and out of sync. When the big storm shut down Newark airport over the Holiday, poor Kristen’s winter break vacation

with her sweetie and his family had to be cancelled but she extended her time with us here in Anchorage. Lucky for me because she has been a wonderful helper doing some pattern testing, sewing and even packaging new patterns for me.

Bird Lips

It’s Alaska State Fair (food!) season! One of my favorite times, because Fall and Fair times mean its almost my birthday time too. I love to have my birthday, always have and always will. I delivered several metal art pieces up to Palmer to The Bad Girls of the North fair booth. The drive was lovely. Each year Vicki & Carol have been kind enough to invite me to sell my metal work in their Bad Girls booth. I like being a Bad Girl too. I get many, many people who say the either bought my work at the Fair or saw my work and would like to order more. It has been a good venue for me without the hassle because Vicki & Carol do the real work :o)

As we were going over the inventory a woman walked by with a lovely Peach Faced Love Bird on her shoulder. It’s name was “Squeaky” and squeaked when the woman poked its tummy (!?) Vicki and I didn’t think that was very nice and really didn’t like it when the woman INSISTED that we let the bird KISS US. I mean on the LIPS KISS! She would not let up. The only way we could get back to our inventory was to comply. I will spare you the more graphic of images I have of our “encounter” with the Peach Faced Love Bird… Vicki and I swear out lips were a bit “itchy” afterward. There are all types at the Fair... If you want to visit the Bad Girls booth, they are on the Red Path next to Rae's YUMMY Tamales, one of my favorite foods.

On Sunday night we had a HUGE rainstorm. Well, huge for Anchorage. It flooded our street and Will and I took Tauzer out to make sure the storm drain was clear of debris

(The street completely drained by morning). We laughed at Tauzer who looked like a drowned rat. But all the rain didn’t diminish her intelligence, Will couldn’t coax her into the water –even with a pocket full of treats!

The FUN news this morning is that I’m off to CLAY DAY with Gina and Steve! Photos to follow, I promise.