Iditarod Restart in Willow today, and we hear planes in the sky, snow machines on the lake and nearby trails, and undoubtedly the dogs are howling with excitement over at the starting point on Willow Lake. My knee surgery on Thursday went very well -- and I could probably be out on the trail watching the dog teams and mushers, but decided it's better to ice the knee this afternoon rather than risk navigating in the snow and ice with crowds of excited Iditarod fans. No pain pills needed, no crutches, and I'm anticipating a good result! Mt. McKinley is looking beautiful across the lake and this is a comfy spot to be today. Jon's family and their friends are in the cabin this weekend and will bring back a live report from the scene of the Iditarod action, I'm sure. At the moment, the kids are enjoying driving their snow machine round and round in the driveway circle.
Just ordered WillowAK Pottery cards and labels -- probably more than needed, but they're nice to have on hand. The shipping is nearly as much as the merchandise, even though these little items would fit nicely in a flat rate box. Anxious to see how they look in real life.
Seems like a good day to do some glaze ordering, too, since the buckets are low. Picked up a new kiln shelf last week and will make it the bottom shelf in the kiln, repositioning posts so I can see into the peeps without posts obstructing my view. Am kind of starting a new cycle next week: wedge, throw, alter, trim, decorate, bisque fire, decorate/glaze, glaze fire, grind, price, market. It's pretty exciting to begin another round.
Took six pieces of pottery to Willow Creek Studio (Facebook link) yesterday; each had some sort of sled dog image and since the gallery is open there this weekend, it seemed to make sense to have these items where the shoppers are likely to be. There is snow sculpture activity there and probably lots else as well. Stop in at Mile 69.5 on the Parks Hwy if you're in the area.
Hope you're enjoying a good weekend -- where ever you are and whatever you are doing. Iditarod kind of marks the winding down of winter for us -- and thoughts of a spring are just around the corner!