The Aunt Kelsey’s Apple Tree Swing sign bound for Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard is almost complete. It sits on the same shipping frame as the Peter the Pumpkin Eater feature. Both pieces will get their final paint and glazes this coming week. Then they will be pulled from the shop to make room for exciting new projects. Stay tuned…
Learning on the fly
Sometimes, we don’t get things perfect on our first try. We always review our projects as we create them, making adjustments on the fly. It isn’t unusual for us to see something not quite right. On those occasions, we cut off or change whatever is needed to make it right. Most often, it is a minor change that is easily remedied. When Kraay’s Family farm saw the pictures of the ‘finished’ crow chandelier, they asked us to change the colour of the crows’ beaks and feet to make them more lifelike. We happily complied, and within a few hours, I sent along pictures of the new look. Our customer was delighted.
Henry the mechanic
The new mower replacement blades arrived this morning, and, being the weekend, it was the perfect time to install them. Henry enthusiastically offered his expertise, tools and help. We used the forklift to elevate the front to make it easier to access the blades. Henry had selected a wide variety of tools to scrape the buildup of grass clippings. As always, I listened to his running commentary as we worked. He also kept a close eye on what I was doing on my side and offered tips on how to do it better. When we were done, he got the prized task of using the compressed air to blow off the remnants of the dried grass. Henry stood well back as I tested the mower, and thanks to Henry’s help, it worked perfectly.
