We had really good weather and about 300 people came through our area. Tish and I both sold a few things so our gas was covered as well as lunch and a few culinary acquisitions for later.
Tish really enjoyed playing “shop” and took care of the retail duties. She sold some of her jewelry and knit things as well as a few hobo flowers and other wood stuff. She particularly enjoyed talking with a young man from Seaford who seemed to only be able to admire the craft of others but is unable to do such things himself. Tish pointed out that he should add “yet” to what he was saying and that he might not be able only because he has not tried.
The pole lathe made for some interesting discussions throughout the day. Most people enjoyed and appreciated the work I was doing although one fellow jokingly directed me to the local building and home center to get a real lathe. It is always interesting how interacting with others can help me to understand, define, and improve my craft as well my own view of how and why I do the things I do. Its always good to get encouragement from others as well as affirmation of personal points of view. It has been said that “Iron sharpens iron” and ” If you like what you are doing, its not really work” and that. I really liked what we were doing there.
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