E.A.S.T. (east austin studio tour) opening reception 2010
there was a fun opening reception at bay6 this past saturday eve. I have one piece hanging for EAST this year.
in a simultaneous event, the EAST catalog release party was happening next door at BIGmedium. #1 son learned about the town of grip river and some of the associated pencil artifacts. I had the pleasure of sharing some laughs with the mayor of grip river, ian o'brien.
I also spent some chatting with local cabinet/furniture maker, Mark Macek. during a previous east I had inquired about his work and received an odd response. but all is good now and a fine example how misunderstandings can be worked out over a quality beer.
my mom has found a new skill as felt hat maker.
some last minute clean up of the trunk on the 1970 porsche 911t (911rs tribute). I plan to list it for sale later this week.
our pool has been out of service since july. my exercise schedule has suffered. I used to love riding my bike but they have laws against leaving the kids at home to fend for themselves. now I can ride with #2 son as passenger. we rode up the street for an open house. we walk by the house often and used the opportunity to get a closer look.
designed by john watson this concrete dome spans the ravine like a bridge with the living areas underneath, but this was no troll habitat.
many pools and water falls run down the middle and underneath. it pained me to hear the realtor tell every visitor that the architect had studied at "tally-essence". for commission on a 1.4M home I would expect she could learn how to say it correctly; Taliesen
the home features an extremely beautiful pool
