The Joys of Moving...

We have been eating out of the same few plates and bowls for weeks now. As I unpack boxes we are reconnecting with pots that haven't been used for some time, many haven't graced the dining table in years. The bowl in the photo is from Cornish Hill Pottery in Wolfeboro, NH. It was my go-to cereal bowl for years. Unpacking it inspired me to buy some Cheerios for breakfast! The mug is a long standing favorite made by Jeff Dean, here in Seagrove.

While in the midst of this move, I have decided to head to New Hampshire at the end of the month and help out with my Dad. My sister made plans months ago to visit my brother and his wife in Alaska. I don't want her to cancel this trip. Dad will still be in a rehab facility but we both will feel more comfortable if someone can visit with him everyday. Last year she had scheduled a trip to Ireland and had to cancel because of my mother's illness and subsequent passing. My sister deserves a vacation! It's not a great time for me to pack up and leave, but family is important. It will all work out in the end.

Next post should be photos of our completed kitchen... we are so excited!

The last leg of the trip

 Jeff is on his way home! Last night he messaged me with these photo from Shibuya Station. He was in Tokyo, waiting for his train to the airport. He says Shibuya is Times Square x 10.

The Hachiko monument is located in Shibuya Station. If you don't know the story of Hachiko, I recommend the American made movie, Hachi: A Dogs Tale. It's a very sweet film, based on the true story about a dog and his master.

Jeff requested spaghetti with italian sausage and tomato sauce for his first meal at home. I guess he has grown weary of kimchi, rice, and fish!

Two more sleeps...

until Jeff returns! I like "me" time, but I have had plenty. I am also getting really anxious about getting this house/studio move underway. There is only so much that I can do alone.

 I asked Jeff to bring back a t-shirt for my great niece's birthday. What I didn't know was that the festival t-shirts are "make your own". The people working the booth apply a stencil for you to sponge paint the design.

The finished shirt looks like this...

It's the mascot for the Chasabal festival! My niece will love it, especially since "her Jeff" made it.

As the festival was winding down, one of the Korean potter's daughter drew a portrait of Ron Philbeck. She is an amazing 8 year old artist! Imagine what she will be drawing by the time she reaches high school.

The tea bowl festival in the city of Mungyeong is now over and Jeff has traveled to the city of Seoul, with Lee Love, Craig Edwards, and Ron Philbeck, for a short stay before flying to Japan. When we chatted this morning, Jeff was doing laundry at the guest house they are staying at. He sent me this photo and asked me if he used the right settings on the washing machine...

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What did you eat for breakfast?

I am finally getting some photos from Jeff that aren't toilets and signs.

S. Korea is 13 hours ahead of us. While I was thinking about dinner, he sent me this photo of his Korean breakfast. All I could think of was, damn... I want that for dinner!