tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post4302121342381270820..comments2024-03-27T05:18:53.795-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: On the edgeThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-4989477996039714342021-02-09T01:18:20.875-08:002021-02-09T01:18:20.875-08:00In a normal year of the past I never watched cooke...In a normal year of the past I never watched cookery competition programmes and similar so never saw earlier series of the Great Pottery Throwdown but this year I seem to be watching everything and the pottery one is fascinatingSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-182439259138959082021-02-08T23:20:40.782-08:002021-02-08T23:20:40.782-08:00It is Tuesday now, and another solidly grey day. B...It is Tuesday now, and another solidly grey day. But apparently we may expect sunshine later this week - I can't wait! It is cold now, below freezing, and has been snowing much of yesterday. But it is February, after all, and that is perfectly OK; working from home really is a great plus now, not having to wait for late trains on icy cold platforms!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-51966376423971805192021-02-08T22:34:39.815-08:002021-02-08T22:34:39.815-08:00I had completely forgotten about ocarinas - I us...I had completely forgotten about ocarinas - I used tohave one Carruthers but it must have gone the way of all flesh. I haven't thought about it for years. Thanks for the reminder. The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-83270151478808309532021-02-08T22:10:39.189-08:002021-02-08T22:10:39.189-08:00Pottery copies of instruments got me thinking of o...Pottery copies of instruments got me thinking of ocarinas. I guess a pottery copy of an ocarina would be an ocarina, since they're often made of pot. It would actually work! Carruthershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513533835951104740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-67496596128286383492021-02-08T20:45:29.792-08:002021-02-08T20:45:29.792-08:00I like the sound of the Pottery show, I shall have...I like the sound of the Pottery show, I shall have to make enquiries!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42410096344472200842021-02-08T16:44:50.885-08:002021-02-08T16:44:50.885-08:00I watched the glass blowing throw down. It was so ...I watched the glass blowing throw down. It was so good. I must look around for pottery.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-85611641092592319812021-02-08T16:28:53.836-08:002021-02-08T16:28:53.836-08:00I, too, admire people with artistic talent. Such ...I, too, admire people with artistic talent. Such a gift. We got 4 more inches of snow last night. Today was a fair amount of cleaning snow from the walkways, patios, and garage entrances. The sky was perfectly blue with no clouds. The sun was shining bright. A lovely day. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-60457708227365320702021-02-08T15:09:11.966-08:002021-02-08T15:09:11.966-08:00I enjoy my daily visit to the Weaver to see how sh...I enjoy my daily visit to the Weaver to see how she's doing.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-16423468431204886742021-02-08T14:32:05.885-08:002021-02-08T14:32:05.885-08:00Rachel I forgot I had Zoom with friends this after...Rachel I forgot I had Zoom with friends this afternoon so The White Crow is scheduled for tomorrow - looking out of the window just now on my way to bed it is clear I shall not be stepping out of the door tomorrow.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-2658689214081883012021-02-08T14:10:39.572-08:002021-02-08T14:10:39.572-08:00You are a wordsmith Pat - that is your skill. Ver...You are a wordsmith Pat - that is your skill. Very cold here today and snowing a few miles north of when I live, according to my daughter. She'll be very happy if it settles. Keep warm and bring on the comfort food: porridge, soup, toast and hot chocolate!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-38268484105279050312021-02-08T12:28:11.754-08:002021-02-08T12:28:11.754-08:00I think people who say they do not have any artist...I think people who say they do not have any artistic talent can do something with pen paint watercolor anything and enjoy the process as much as what they made. That is why we love our children's art because we see joy.<br />As many have said before me you weave words !<br />cheersangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-71208572873551439262021-02-08T11:51:34.653-08:002021-02-08T11:51:34.653-08:00We are all queued up to say how much we appreciate...We are all queued up to say how much we appreciate Weave. She is Inspiration personified. RunNRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610154229648677906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-17181119453113234772021-02-08T11:48:24.641-08:002021-02-08T11:48:24.641-08:00If it's The Beast that's out there today t...If it's The Beast that's out there today then it's a pale imitation of what we had last year; so far just a sprinkling of snow and a chilly wind but it's not even freezing - I hope I haven't spoken too soon! It's a real pleasure to watch people with a skill, whether artistic or practical.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-85561366845809336102021-02-08T10:58:41.013-08:002021-02-08T10:58:41.013-08:00Many years ago I used to enjoy drawing and playing...Many years ago I used to enjoy drawing and playing around with watercolours but sadly I had no artistic skill. I do enjoy reading your posts so your writing skills are giving pleasure to quite a few of us.JayCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373622852406554111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-19013958095942012602021-02-08T08:23:08.941-08:002021-02-08T08:23:08.941-08:00I agree with the other commenters, your skill is w...I agree with the other commenters, your skill is writing. I look forward to your posts every day. They seem to be a dose of sanity in a sometimes mad world.<br /><br />A snowy-looking week here in West Virginia too, and quite cold, with temps ranging in the 20's and 30's, which would be below zero to maybe 10 above in Celsius?Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-36122486918501543192021-02-08T07:54:54.734-08:002021-02-08T07:54:54.734-08:00I agree with Debby, your skill is the ability to i...I agree with Debby, your skill is the ability to inspire us all to keep on keeping on, when things get tough.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-17559202308109021062021-02-08T07:21:16.268-08:002021-02-08T07:21:16.268-08:00LOL. Oh, Weave! You do have a skill! Your practica...LOL. Oh, Weave! You do have a skill! Your practical words are a gift. The voices of sanity in these strange days are to be treasured.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-91017052152846987502021-02-08T07:12:36.219-08:002021-02-08T07:12:36.219-08:00I like The Pottery Throwdown apart from the tears ...I like The Pottery Throwdown apart from the tears - still it is amazing to see what they can achieve with a lump of clay especially when they are throwing it on a wheel, I once tried to throw a pot and was hopeless at it. Minigrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677581746987151899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-35044212709750006602021-02-08T06:09:40.575-08:002021-02-08T06:09:40.575-08:00Have you remembered The White Crow Weave?Have you remembered The White Crow Weave?Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-87121025995480717272021-02-08T04:52:29.981-08:002021-02-08T04:52:29.981-08:00I, too, wish I had some creative ability. In fact,...I, too, wish I had some creative ability. In fact, I've decided to find some creative endeavor to add balance even if I'm not very good at it. My work and to do list crowd everything out so this must be placed on the priority list! Maudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349401508545922043noreply@blogger.com