Showing posts with label almost Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label almost Spring. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Mud Season


We are finally experiencing some warmer temperatures. Since it arrived on the heels of snow and rain, mud season is in full swing.

Monday was spent glazing and loading the gas kiln. It felt good to be outside, even if it meant trekking through the mud. Since we lack a spray booth, this is our outdoor set up.


It works quite well, as long as there is no wind.

The day flew by quickly and as the sun was setting I decided to grab my camera and venture out for a walk around the property. My neighbors cows are always a treat to see. 


I don't know much, or really anything, about raising cows, so I am not sure why these calves are in this little pen. They were all laying down and quickly stood up when I approached. I will try not to think that they might be being raised for veal. 




This piece of farm equipment makes me think "bionic bug".

Today's weather forecast predicts temps in the mid 70's. More rain is on the way, so I think the mud is going to stick around awhile.





Thursday, January 22, 2015

Our 15 minutes of fame...

actually it's more like 3 minutes!


 Richard Green, from Time Warner Cable News, spent some time with us yesterday afternoon filming for a segment of "Made in the Carolinas".


 We were in the middle of loading the gas kiln, which isn't too exciting, but Jeff stopped and threw some pots. I am not sure when this episode will run, but it will also be posted on youtube.


While walking back and forth from the studio to the kiln, I noticed that the daffodils are starting to peek out of the ground. I have been in North Carolina nearly five years and I still find it so exciting when I see this in January! We've had some gorgeous weather with temps hovering in the low to mid 60's. Perfect weather for getting the kiln loaded.