On the Hunt

My regular computer has died, and I haven't installed the camera software on this one yet, so no pictures today. Fortunately Ray was able to get me back into the computer through a bootable Ubuntu Linux cd (don't ask me what that means) so I could get my files off. I am getting a backup external hard drive for the future so that I am never at the mercy of a Blue Screen of Death again.

Yesterday I used up all my wood shavings in a pit fire, which went decently. Three sculptures turned out good, one turned out okay, and the one that ended up unimpressively is uncracked, so I'm going to throw it back in the bisque kiln to burn out the markings and re-pit-fire it.

Today I am on the hunt for more pit fire fuel. Through craigslist I found someone with wood chips (which I think will be better than shavings) they are trying to get rid of, so I'm packing the car with plastic bins and bags and a pitchfork and heading off to snag some.