06.18.10
Posted in Daily Musings at 6:29 pm by Administrator
Well it is Friday and the official work week is over….. not. I work 7 days a week now. Three at NRA (National Rehabilitation Association) and four at the Workhouse at Lorton, I love it.
At stained glass class Wednesday night we had Diversity Chocolates, shades of white to black chocolate and flavored with ginger, tahini, coffee beans, hazelnut and chili/cumin. Caliente (chili/cumin) was my favorite followed by Java (coffee beans). This class is amazing, each week food shows up, homemade jerky, chocolate cake, pizza, chips and dip.
At one class the came saw broke and the next week Martha brought it back patched up, Chris had put two brackets on to control/fix previous repair of arm and a washer to keep blade in place to keep from eating through flanges and saw blade. Thank you Martha and Chris. Then there is Diana, she is our class pet, we all love her. She is always looking out for the classmates. She found the really good grozing pliers and now everyone has a pair, she bought me a fume trap so I will stay around longer for my kids. Thank you Diana for being the class guardian angel.
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06.15.10
Posted in Daily Musings at 10:52 pm by Administrator
Today as I was backing out of the driveway I saw my tall grass, almost knee high. My riding mower gave it up two weeks ago. seems John’s transmission was gone. John Deere had an enclosed transmission that can not be repaired but needs replacement. So sad… I loved John. I got to ride him around the yard mowing the lush green grass. Well I went to work and did what I need to do. Meagan called me to ask who was mowing the lawn, like I would know I am at work. It turned out that Tom, my neighbor was mowing it. Meagan baked cookies for him because she felt bad that he did it. When I got home I went over to thank him with a icy cold beer. Thank you Tom, you are my hero.
Lawnmower repair man said mower repair would be about $700 and things might start braking after tha initial repair. So what I am I to do…. repair for $700 or purchase new for $900? Both rip at my heart, hate to spend that money, would rather spend it on something exciting like a vacation. My push mower is getting repaired so maybe I have a new exercise program!
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06.07.10
Posted in Daily Musings at 11:55 pm by Administrator
After being home for four days it was hard to get up and get going this morning but I did make out and to work in plenty of time. Lots of website business to take care of and planning trip to NY in mid-July.
I thought Arlington Adult Ed canceled class for this session but at 3:30 I got the call class was on. Luckily I had planned and packed ahead. There were four students in class with five enrolled. We made the double strand pewter Stained glass pendant necklace and the nugget/bugle necklace. Good class and great group of students.
More photos of Studio:
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Posted in Daily Musings at 12:42 am by Administrator
Ok I know I should not call the Workhouse the Prison but it will always be the prison to me.
I spent the day out at the Workhouse. Took a small load of stuff and my camera so I could finally show off my studio. I made five plant pals for the Artful Gift Shop in Vienna. Friday I will drop them and the six votives I have made off while up there teaching at Star’s Beads. I organized the white shelf/drawer cabinet only to remember that I needed to pull all the furniture off the walls so they can paint this week. I moved in before Julie moved out so there was no down time to paint.
I helped Susan and Linda hang stuff in the gallery. There was no way to hang my pieces without doing damage to window frames so I am going to buy tension rods to set into window jam and hang from them. We’ll see how it works.
More photos to come…..
Looking into the Studio
- The sign outside my Studio
The wall outside my Studio
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06.06.10
Posted in Daily Musings at 12:49 am by Administrator
Well it has been forever since I posted, it has been crazy here. I keep saying go post to your blog but time gets away from me. I wish I could promise to be more regualr with postings. I will do my best to get at least 3 a week on, remind me!
We had Wendy Witchner visit us for a week. She is a metal and wire worker that has taught at Bead & Button and was a regular feature article for Bead & Button magazine. Sh has a beautiful German Shepherd, Allie. Allie did not like Nanook or Karney at all, so we had to be sure the guys were in the house while she was out. We got to spend the Day with Katy Stidley and Janet Flynn, went to Dulles Gem & Jewelry Show. I took cash and came home with some, very proud of myself. It was a great visit and we are hoping she pops back in after trip to CT.
Memorial Day weekend I moved into my studio at Lorton. Friday night Corey and Terresa brought over the their old kitchen cabinets, that would be the base for my work bench. Saturday Maureen and Russ came over to help with a huge load- glass and the back of their pick up truck full of furniture. Corey and Terresa met us at Lorton. Russ and Corey made the 4×4 frame the cabinets would sit on and screwed the cabinets together and put the 4×8 plywood on top. Maureen, Terresa and I loaded glass into large piece holder and the back side of the cabinets.
Meagan and Matt took me to the ER as I knelt down and drove a 1 1/2″ piece of glass into my knee earlier in the day. It went in about 1/2 way. I did not get stitches but was glued shut.
Sunday Boonie came over to help move little glass and lots of other supplies. It was very hot and took a long time.
Monday last of the glass came over and another load of odd ball stuff from studio. Bonnie and really worked hard and it was hot out.
Wednesday night Meagan and Matt painted the house bookshelves that Michelle used for her Redwall Abbey. It took lots of coats to cover the pink and green. I was teaching over in the Glass House while they were there painting.
Thursday the 3rd I went out after Patrick’s ortho appointment. I painted second coats on house shelves and started on tall case. Taught at Belvoir that night and came home with lots of stained glass.
Friday finished painting tall shelf and under sides of house shelves to get rid of pink reflection. Worked at clearing off work bench but it will be awhile because I just shoved stuff in drawers to get them put away.
Today I taught for Fairfax Adult Ed. One of the grinders burned up, ok is smelled like burnt pop corn and was smoking. Leaked oil all over the table. I asked Rick to take a look at it. I doubt it has any life left. I hung stained glass pieces in hall outside studio and in studio. Painted last piece- little white shelves with drawers that used to hold scrap glass. The place is pulling together and looks good. The white walls with the white furniture makes the stained glass colors pop.
I will take camera out there and take photos so you can see what we have done. I should have taken before and after but it will have to be just a after photo.
I have the hummingbird sidelights laid out and really to start, just waiting to get the final size approval so I can cut background.
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