Let There Be Light!

The long-awaited, lantern-style fences have been finished (well, the one I'm keeping didn't get finished, but I figure that doesn't count). These were incredibly tricky to engineer. I went through a couple different assemblies before it dawned on me how to put them together. First there was getting the columns attached to the walls, then there was getting the lanterns into the columns since I couldn't remove the base without damaging the wire, then how to get the column toppers around the lantern pole. I've always believed that problem-solving is inherent in creativity and this cements it.


Only 3 fences were made in this style - the grey stone (top & bottom), the neutral stucco (above) and a red brick (for me). The grey stone has already found a new home, but the stucco is available for $150, plus postage. All the unsold fences will be getting packed up shortly to make the trip to Connecticut. So speak up now if you want one right away.

The grey stone has alternating finials and lanterns. I have a ton of finials left, but not sure I have the energy to make any more fences...

More Devon Horse Show

I will definitely miss the Devon Horse Show after we move. I have really enjoyed going these past two years. This year, we enjoyed seeing the gaited breeds under saddle and harness. And I met Kathleen Friedenberg, who will be instructing the AAEA sculpting workshop I will be attending at the end of this month.

We also saw the Wells Fargo coach.

I think my favorite was the roadster ponies. Look at that action!

And of course, the all important SKEE BALL!

Devon Horse Show 2011

I took the kids to the Devon Horse Show tonight. I chose this evening as there were a few harness and Saddlebred classes. Last year we saw hunters and ponies, so I was looking for some variety to offer in the reference collection I am putting together. I am pleased to say I was able to capture enough decent shots that the gaited breeds will now be better represented.

Of course, keeping Andy happy was the challenge. I downloaded Angry Birds onto my phone part way through to give him something to do. We did ride the ferris wheel, the "motorcycles" and the carousel, so it wasn't all misery for him. On the other hand, I don't know if I have enough energy to go back for a second day!