Sunday, October 31, 2010
10/31/10 update - Firing
Sorry for the long absence, everyone! It's been an absolutely crazy time - you wouldn't believe! It's been hard just managing to keep up with TON, let alone updating blogs.
Okay, so lets see, where to start... well, for starters, I haven't been home for -ages-. At first I was expecting only a short trip to Hua Hin and then Bangkok - which in itself was already taking up too much time than what I was comfortable with - but then my dear old Great Aunt died. :/
No, no need for condolences, as she was over 110 years old (I'm being serious here - the only reason I didn't give an exact age is because our whole family lost count). No one was particularly sad. Don't get me wrong, we all loved her, but it was really just time for her to go, y'know? No one wants to live that long.
And so, my return to my cozy home had been delayed because of I had to attend what was quite possibly the most cheerful funeral I'll ever attend. While there, up in the North-East extremities of Thailand, the rest of my family convinced my to stay for the Buddhist day festivities, some weeks from the funeral (along with other things afterward. Famly stuff). I really ought to have declined and gone back home... but they're my family, they're important to me, and I really don't do enough with them as is. At this point I'm stressed. I should have been home two months ago, working away... I bet I've got so many impatient people waiting to tear me a new one...
ANYWAY, thankfully, my secondary workshop is also here, and an ample supply of clay. While it's uncomfortable, at least I can do what I do best. I currently have a few of them firing! One has been paid for in advance while five others will be getting sold. These are real beauts, I tell you. Lovely sound on each and every one. Also going to be experimenting with a unique firing method, so wish me luck with that!
Also, I understand that people are eager to see some multichamber ocarinas from me. Well, I apologize for hiding them from you all, but I am just such a picky perfectionist that I want only my best to be seen. Lousy habit, I know. Here, let me see what I can find for you guys.
Anyway, thank you to everyone for reading and for being patient! Goodness knows all these delays are driving me absolutely crazy. :/
Take care.
Okay, so lets see, where to start... well, for starters, I haven't been home for -ages-. At first I was expecting only a short trip to Hua Hin and then Bangkok - which in itself was already taking up too much time than what I was comfortable with - but then my dear old Great Aunt died. :/
No, no need for condolences, as she was over 110 years old (I'm being serious here - the only reason I didn't give an exact age is because our whole family lost count). No one was particularly sad. Don't get me wrong, we all loved her, but it was really just time for her to go, y'know? No one wants to live that long.
And so, my return to my cozy home had been delayed because of I had to attend what was quite possibly the most cheerful funeral I'll ever attend. While there, up in the North-East extremities of Thailand, the rest of my family convinced my to stay for the Buddhist day festivities, some weeks from the funeral (along with other things afterward. Famly stuff). I really ought to have declined and gone back home... but they're my family, they're important to me, and I really don't do enough with them as is. At this point I'm stressed. I should have been home two months ago, working away... I bet I've got so many impatient people waiting to tear me a new one...
ANYWAY, thankfully, my secondary workshop is also here, and an ample supply of clay. While it's uncomfortable, at least I can do what I do best. I currently have a few of them firing! One has been paid for in advance while five others will be getting sold. These are real beauts, I tell you. Lovely sound on each and every one. Also going to be experimenting with a unique firing method, so wish me luck with that!
Also, I understand that people are eager to see some multichamber ocarinas from me. Well, I apologize for hiding them from you all, but I am just such a picky perfectionist that I want only my best to be seen. Lousy habit, I know. Here, let me see what I can find for you guys.
A Panch triple in the key of Alto C.
Panch double in Soprano Eb. Sadly, this one is still moist and so cannot be fired yet. Next firing, though!
Anyway, thank you to everyone for reading and for being patient! Goodness knows all these delays are driving me absolutely crazy. :/
Take care.
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