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Friday, January 30, 2009

Where did January go?

It seems like we just finished Christmas!

well we're busy as usual here at Hughes Pottery. Because life isn't full or interesting enough we take on extra things to be sure moss doesn't grow on our northsides.

I'm all alone this weekend because Rowan has run off to Erie for a few days. Don't worry she'll be back!

She needed a break from life here in State College. She's been busy. She's taken over as administrator of The Creative Oasis. It was close or kick it back into shape. She saw me all weepy over the prospect of closing so she's kicking butt. I'll let her tell the rest of the story eventually, but it seems to be working. She's not home much anymore, but that's probably good.

In the meantime I am helping her transition into the job and am making pots and running kids around.

These photos are what I have going on in the studio now. More to come!

Where did January go?


Monday, January 26, 2009

Bowling

Two weeks ago I decided to return to my past and join a bowling league. I bought new equipment, ball, shoes and a bag since my last ball had split in half like in a Flintstones cartoon, my shoes were over 16 years old and my last bag was a duffel bag with a homemade cardboard ball support.

I went in on a Friday night to practice with Morgan. It didn't go well. I used house equipment and I bowled like an old man. Everything hurt and my hands were so tired the next day I couldn't squeeze clay.

When the league started 2 Sundays ago (wk 1) I did OK. I still was using house equipment, but I didn't make a fool of myself. I had a 128 a 117 and a 180. I felt REALLY good about the 180.

I got the new equipment this week. Had the ball drilled Saturday morning before the Oasis cleanup and tried it out Sunday night in league. This time I felt a lot better about it. I scored a 138, a 189 and then my best game ever! 298! Perfect right up ton the last ball..when I got an 8 and a split to boot.

It was cool.