First off came the chimney sweep.
I had swept the chimney myself but it had continued to smoke, so I got a little chap in to finish the job properly.
He came a year ago and fell in love with Winnie then, so it was lovely to see her lying next to him with her sleepy big head resting on the calf of his boiler suit as he beavered away.
I met a friend for brunch ( a glorious corned beef hash at "y Shed " ) then left him in a rush in order to meet my sister's at pottery class.
My pony was fired and glazed and looked mighty fine with his proud head, so I made Albert a selection of painted food bowls as Janet glazed her pieces and Ann threw some more pots on her wheel.
We've all loved our time with clay.
Tonight was choir and for an hour we all grappled manfully with Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah as Jamie ( sadly sans his 1940's RAF moustache )bounced around with his flies open.
I did notice at first, but soon forgot, ( I got lost in the practise and anyway didn't want to be accused as being a crotch watcher!!) Thank goodness for the quick thinking Hattie who had the prescience of mind of sending his music iPad the needed " your flies are open!!" message
I saw Trendy Carol too.....she thanks everyone for their kind wishes in the previous post!
"They were kind and they helped" ...she said
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ReplyDeleteI love one's horse. Does he/she have a name? You seem to have quite a talent for modelling them. Horses are usually quite difficult. I am glad you have enjoyed the course. Is it now over or are you going to do further ones. Glad you got to choir. Take care Tricia xx
ReplyDeleteAny suggestions?
DeleteMischief or Refuge xx
DeleteThe fat pony is very handsome indeed. I would love to see him on my sitting room shelf every day.
ReplyDeleteI'll be selling versions at Christmas
DeleteIf you're taking orders, I'd love one.
DeleteYou're going to be busy John
DeleteI'm in a Facebook group about thrift shop finds and the holy grail is a "house hippo" (yea, weird)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, just for a split second I looked at your horse and thought it was the best house hippo ever 😊
It's beautiful and I'm so glad you're enjoying life.
The iPad message was ingenious
House hippo indeed!!!!!
DeleteHouse Hippos are a Canadian joke. We had a commercial about searching for the elusive House Hippo. Some people use the term instead of dust bunny
DeleteI belong to that Facebook group, too! It's a hoot!
Delete50 and counting - thanks for the definition! Had no idea it was also a "dust bunny!'
Nice little pony. I hope you signed it so 1000 years from now you'll be famous.
ReplyDeleteI'll leave it u in my will dave
Deleteyou really nailed that horses head. i especially like it's flaring nostrils. great job!
ReplyDeleteThank u
DeleteThe horse looks great the way the glaze turned out on the head.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel praise from you is praise indeed...I'm pleased with him even though his legs are wonky
DeleteI hope he will have a friend John x
ReplyDeleteHooray for lovely days. I hope they breed.
ReplyDeleteAnd continuing hugs for Trendy Carol from my far from trendy self.
I love your fat pony! You should make some more and sell them.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!!!!
DeleteDo it, I'd buy one!
DeleteDo you like the Great British Pottery Throwdown? It's now on More4 on Wednesday evenings. Arilx
ReplyDeleteThe judge cries too much
DeleteI really like your bloated pony. Great colours.
ReplyDeleteTwat x
DeleteMy legs are wonky these days too - it's called old age! Your horse looks amazing John - and the color is so beautiful. You really are creative and full of hidden talents - what's on the to do list next?
ReplyDeleteYour horse is wonderful. Put him somewhere very safe - there's nothing like breaking something you are really proud to have made!!
ReplyDeleteI have had people tell me I am rude for telling a many his fly is open. Men would rather be told early than continue undone. I want a horse, too!
ReplyDeleteOMG! It's glazed! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove your horse... keep him safe!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS for your first attempt; he looks like he's ready to run at ascot!
ReplyDeleteI love your little pony, what next? if that was your fist attempt I'd say you are a born potter.
ReplyDeleteBriony
x
The pony is cute.
ReplyDeleteHe turned out very well indeed! Will you be continuing on with classes?
ReplyDeleteI'm not at all religious but Hallelujah is a beautiful piece and always gives me goosebumps.
The pony is even more adorable now that he's glazed. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for Trendy Carol's loss of her beloved dog.
Hallelujah is my favorite song though I have never understood it really. k.d.lang does a beautiful Hallelujah also.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovey little potted pony.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed for a long time that dogs seem to have an extraordinary memory, much moreso than most humans. Maybe it's the unique smell of every individual that they remember, while we have to struggle to recall faces - and names.
ReplyDeleteSo remiss of me not to give credit to you for your dear little pony, which I will now rectify with a "Sweet little pony, finely accomplished !"
DeleteI love your fat arse! Oops horse, I meant I love your fat horse! ;)
ReplyDeleteA dear friend of ours died last year. He sang "Hallelujah" and could take his audiences to the very heavens with it. You can see him perform it here, if you want. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s9CP7oCNdY
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the singing priest in Ireland, do a version of "hallelujah" at a wedding? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKwqj5QViQ
DeleteYour pony turned out very well!! Is that a first attempt for you with pottery? You have a great eye! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI love that Fatone. Poor Carol..
ReplyDeleteI love your stocky little horse, the colors have turned out perfect !
ReplyDeleteWhere will it's place if honour be ?
Hugs,
Jo
Your Fat Pony must be displayed with your other art treasures!
ReplyDeleteYour fat pony has a fine head and the colour of the glaze is just right. Well done, you have a gift!!
ReplyDeleteI agree that your fat pony is wonderful, the glaze is perfect, and you need to make more to sell.
ReplyDelete"Hallelujah" is one of my favorite songs and I enjoy the version sung by the late Jeff Buckley.
Wishing you well!
Hugs!
You should be very proud of your horse. The nostrils (and the rest) are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love him.Will you be taking orders? Veronica
ReplyDeleteLoving your pottery John. What's next? glass bead making? There is a chap over in wales called Ray Skene and Tony and I had a couple of lessons with him. It was great fun though perhaps a little bit expensive.
ReplyDeleteI think the pony has turned out beautifully. I am a huge fan of Leonard Cohen and Hallelujah is a favourite of mine. I have said I would like it played at my funeral. I bet it was great at chior.
ReplyDeleteLittle fat pony looks magnificent !
ReplyDeletePottery horse looking good. It has a Chinese look about it. Love Jan Bx
ReplyDeleteI would like one, IF you are taking orders.
ReplyDeleteTess xx
Fabulous pony - can't believe it's your first attempt! So sad about Seren but Trendy Carol and her husband have a real friend in you.x
ReplyDeleteThe pony s stunning. And excellent glaze. Have you done this before?
ReplyDeleteNever!
DeleteLove your fat pony! Reminds me of a Shetland Pony I knew called Hamish.
ReplyDeleteThe pony is great. Can;t wait to see Albert's bowls.
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid pony! Love the colour! I would watch him any day on my window sill.
ReplyDelete'Your hobby door's open!' is always a good thing to say.
ReplyDeleteLove that pony and a brilliant first go.
Thank u x
DeleteI love the horse...and your blog
ReplyDeleteThank u
DeleteI have to pile on and compliment you on your pony also, how nice to have made something so pleasing!
ReplyDelete👍🏼😘
DeleteLove your little fat pony. Some new neighbours have not long moved into the barn conversion just across the road. They have a real life little fat pony and he looks just like your pottery pony. His name's Gizmo and he's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMine I still now called gismo xx
DeleteYou've already received 72 comments and I bet they all said what I'm going to say: I love that horse! -Kate
ReplyDeleteThe glaze is magnificent. It has made your little fat horse!
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
I did!!!!
DeleteThe pony . . . yours . . . is GRAND!
ReplyDeleteLike the glaze too . . .
Happy you are doing more!
I love your choice of colour for the pony well done John. When I was out shopping quite a while ago when I saw a man with his fly open, so I walked over and stood in front of him so no one would notice while he did up his fly, he was quite appreciative, I think most people would rather be told.
ReplyDeleteThe pony is windswept and glorious!!
ReplyDeleteI love that
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