The Christmas Show

at Coeur d' Alene this weekend was disappointing. I made about half of what I had made in previous years, some people didn't do that well. There were quite a few factors which may have accounted for this decline. One booth did extremely well. It appears that strictly functional, with no funky, detailed, strong colors, or unique aspects on the pottery are what was selling. Well, it's good that someone did as well as in past years. I had a lot of interest & compliments and gave out a lot of business cards, so there are future possibilities.

I still had a very good time. Wonderful live music (for the most part). Good company among the other potters and a place where if you say "Bless Alumina Hydrate!" everyone says "Amen".

And note to other merchants: I got a lead from another potter on a better place to host credit card acceptance. I will be getting the information soon and will share.
( some pics )

Gringo the Laurels

Was listening to Fiona Ritchie on Thistle & Shamrock this evening. She said that "Green Grow the Laurels" was very first popular in Celtic lands, then became very popular in the Southern States and especially sung a lot in Texas. It was sung so much that the people singing it began to be refered to as uh..."Greengos".
She doesn't cite her documentation, so take it as it's worth but...heh heh heh heh