New Studio Pics

I finally got some pictures of the new studio here. I did some wiring on the first floor for lights and outlets. I took down and moved a small wall by the main entrance too. The next step is to do some plumbing, then drywall and insulation in the ceiling. In general, I want to go for a light Japanese style on the inside. Something very calming and therapeutic. If all goes well, I hope to be open for "business" next spring.

FIRE!

We have been at the new place for almost 3 weeks now. I was using my way cool leaf vac cart this past weekend to suck and shred all the leaves left from last fall. There is a ton of them. I was dumping them onto a stick pile out in our field and decided to and burn them. IN the past, that never worked, but I thought the stick might help get them going. It sure as hell did. The grass in the field caught on fire and started to spread fast. I tried to put it out with a rake at first, but that was too slow. I ran and got a shovel but that was useless. By now the diameter of the flaming circle had grow quite a bit. The wind picked up and started to push the fire faster towards the neighboors complex which is seperated from the field by a nice big row of pine trees. It go to the point where I realized there was no hope. I was out of breath and had to admit defeat or watch the neighboorhood go up in flames. I had to get help. I ran back to the house and called 911. 3 fire trucks and 20 firemen arrived in 10 minutes. Just in timne to put things out. traffic was stopped in the road, neighbors came to see what was going on as I introduced myself to them. talk about embarassing. In the end, no one was hurt and half of our field is now black. And I know my neighbors now.

Finally arrived

We are finally moved into our new place. I just got our computers up and running yesterday. I was out in the new studio tonight rearranging things. There is so much space and so many possibilities. I will be taking some pictures soon to post here. Stay tuned.

sad news

I used to teach elementary school for eight years until this current year. The last four years while I was teaching K-5 I got to know a boy named Nick. Since kindergarten, Nick battled neuroblastoma. In case you don't know, this is a form of cancer that mainly affects kids. When I transfered to my new school this year, Nick was going into 5th grade. Last night around 11:00, Nick lost his battle with cancer.
I can't imagine.

On the move

Well one more inpsection to go, some paper work and we are on the move. The scheduled closing date is Feb 16th. Yahoo. I hate to count my chickens......but if all goes well, then the new studio will be mine ha ha ha ha! (evil laugh)

Sold!

Just a few hours after my last post, our realtor called us to say we have a buyer. We'll start going through paper work tomorrow and the mayhem will begin. The tentative date for moving is Feb 16th. Now that the reality of it sets in, it's funny how my priorities have changed about the studio. I know it will be a reality soon, so now I can't wait to get it rolling. Maybe I'll be ready for a few trial classes by the end of summer??

New work

Finally, I updated the web site with some new work. It is always tough to find the time to do that. Taking pictures and working on the images to get them posted on line takes many hours. It's not worth the hassle if I only have 3 or four thins done. So it's this game of making enough work and breaking up the rhythm to stop and shoot pictures, measure everything, price them out, edit images, post on line, etc.....
Anyway. We are inches away from possibly selling our house. I hate to count our chickens before they are hatched, but I do have hopes on this deal. If it all works out, we would be moving into our new home around March. Even if it doesn't work out, I planned on getting the studio whipped into shape next winter and being ready to offer a teaching studio situation by 2010. My fingers are crossed.