Monday, March 24, 2008
It's finally showing signs of Spring and my work load is steadily increasing => I thought I would post a progress picture of the eagle I'm working on. Can't wait to get him done and sent to his new home. I thought I was making a huge mistake in using my finest walnut burl on this piece, but I think now that it's going to be a good thing. It's just a reminder though, to "keep it simple" - it really wasn't necessary in the end to use such figured wood - the piece will stand for itself after the shaping and final finish is applied! Still, all-in-all, it's a pretty project. Kathy Wise always makes me look good! lol These aren't the best pictures though, taken at 5am, having to rely on indoor lighting. I'm going to be taking better ones later to add to my Flicker page. The eye is the only part that remains to be finished, although I think a little more shaping on the upper body will help tremendously...
The Easter egg hunt at the fire station was loaded with kids this year. We got there a few minutes late and Austin had to run to get in the racing crowd! A few were later than us though, and some of the kids only ended up with a few eggs =< home ="">
I was so surprised to see Vivian there! She had a new little girl in her arms? I told her that I didn't even know she was pregnant and she said, "no one did!" lol She's so cute; 5 weeks old and decked out in pink => I managed to snap a quick photo of a hungry Madison! It was a sad note though to hear that Denita was back in the hospital. She's getting an i.v. in place for antibiotics - I guess she's lost a lot of weight; Vivian said she's down to 110!? I really need to see her - I would feel terrible if something happened and I hadn't gotten to see her!! I wish I were a better friend....
Well, it's back to bed for now - Roger was leaving this morning for Trinidad again - another 3-4 days. It's good for our bills but it's Spring Break for the boys and I won't be able to get much work done =< The sun's starting to come up and I promised myself I would have a lazy morning and stay in bed a little while later this morning - as long as my back doesn't act up anyway ;{
Freida
