2010-05-15 Saturday - Adventures

Saturday was another busy day, running from one place and adventure to another.

First thing on the agenda was taking Shari to Lupie's since she had never been.  Lupie's is a great place with really good food at reasonable prices.  If you get a chance, go there (especially on Thursday for the best chicken and dumplings in town), but get there early if you're going for lunch.  Don't forget to get some peach kuchen for dessert --it's wonderful.

We went at 11:30 and found out they don't open until 12:00 on Saturdays.  Once inside, we ordered and took the food back to Clayworks for our feast.

Shari.

Lupie.

After lunch I got back to throwing pots and made a neck for my pot from Wednesday.  Unfortunately it got pushed off-center so I am altering it.  I will post it's progress.

Later in the afternoon, I went to Joe and Melissa's engagement party in Waxhaw.  It was a very nice time with more good food and a few beers.  I was having so much fun I stayed way longer than I had planned.  Thanks to Helen for a nice party in her beautiful home.

Joe and Melissa.

2009-05-17 Sunday Waxhaw Spring Fest

Sunday in Waxhaw looked more like rain, but we made some sales before the festival even began. I think people saw the rain coming in the afternoon and made an effort to get out early to do some shopping. It was a cold, dreary day, but our spirits were high buoyed by those early sales. While things were slow we made some good contacts and I'm looking forward to some new work and exposure for that work.

We ended up getting rained out at about the middle of our time, but we still felt good about the day.

The scouts were selling hot dogs booth to booth.

I love seeing the faces in the crowd.

A dog in a tutu, can the day get better?

It did.
Becky's sister Cinder stopped by with her dog Motte.
There's no denying who Motte's heart belongs to...

There were a lot of people (and dogs) at the festival.

I'm still trying to figure this guy out...

2009-05-16 Saturday Waxhaw Spring Fest

Saturday we (Becky and I) were in Waxhaw for the Waxhaw Spring Fest. It was a nice festival with lots of great food and entertainment and some crafts. While the sky looked ominous most of the day, it really only rained a small amount in the afternoon.

We had lots of people stop in and look at our work, but nobody bought a thing from us all day. It was discouraging, but we still had fun, well, because we have fun. Thanks to my great boothmate for making the day shine without the sun.

You can see Becky's pictures here.

The sky behind the sign says it all.

Becky during the setup.

Me during the setup.

Pots, pots, pots.

Great birds and cave art.

I wanted to take a picture of this kid with his blue face and asked his Mom if I could. As I advanced on him with the camera he wasn't quite sure about me. After Mom assured him it was alright, he lightened up a bit and then it was back into the cotton candy.

"Who's that big guy with the camera?"

"Are you sure, Mom?"

"Ok, then."

"Wait a minute!
You're cuttin' into my cotton candy time!"

Civil War battle re-enactment.

Becky and Susan catching up.

At the crossroads.