Oh Look ! A Post !

            I apologize for the radio silence, I have been up to my elbows in clay. Not mine though. Due to this being the end of term at Blue Ridge Community College it's been non-stop firing ( literally !) And just getting comfortable with the ins and outs of the work there in general. As a result of that , I'm NOT up to my elbows in my own clay work. In a few weeks though I'll be back to less hours at BRCC and more hours making my own work again.  I have orders to fill and new renovation plans for the front bedroom so I have to get back to work ! And I've missed it, blogging I mean. And making my work. So I'm jettisoning a few other things and getting back to sharing the mind-numbing minutia of my life. Wait, that sounded bad... Anyway, like last week , there was another possum incident involving the Wildlife Center that involved a trip down the highway with a possum in a basket.  And yesterday I made a garden gate WITH MY OWN HANDS ! People ! Don't tell anyone but I can barely use a measuring stick. In fact I didn't use one, I just guessimated it. I figured if " ye olde timey people " could do it I could. And I did. More or less. So it's important pivotal events like these that I haven't been sharing and that's just wrong. But no more , I'm on it. This week will be a week of updates on previous stories to ease me back into the routine of serious blogging. I'll start with a work update about the Ceramics Department at Blue Ridge Community College, so until then Spoilers............................................................................................................................................................it turns out I like it.

Liz

A Rude Awakening !

     A funny thing happened at 7 this morning, well, when I say funny I mean funny in the peculiar sense.  I heard the crunching of catfood, which in itself is totally normal because I feed Sasha and Spike in my bedroom.  Which probably seems strange but anyway.  Apparently ,my unconscious brain could tell that the crunching sounded strange and woke me up, so as I look over to their food bowl I see a little possum jump from the bench and scurry up into my clothes closet.  

        A friend was visiting from North Carolina , so I went and woke her up ( for moral support ) and got my kiln gloves and carefully put it in a wicker basket, with a minimum of squealing ( on my part ).  He just hissed a little and showed his little teeth, as they do.  I am not a wienie and I'm extremely wildlife friendly, furry or scaly.  However,  if you're not used to handling certain animals you might imagine  that they're squirmier or more likely to bite than they actually are and also being small I was worried he would slip away and fall or something.  Again, not a wienie.

     So I got online and then talked to wildlife rehabber Karen in Staunton who educated me about possums regarding rescuing and whether it needed it or not. It's always best to check with an expert.  It was in fact too small to be on it's own- it was less than 8 inches long without the tail and so she said to take it to the Wildlife Center of Virginia.  So the Possum , Amy , Bhindi and I , after a very necessary quick stop at McDonald's for coffee,  headed to Waynesboro where the possum was taken in by the staff there.  He or she will eventually be released at the proper time and place after gaining some weight.

      So Thanks !! to the Wildlife Center of Virginia, they do an amazing job and also they need donations or help fulfilling their Wish list of supplies to be able to help people and possums like me ! To see behind the scenes go to their Open House on August 29, Sept 12,26 and October 10, and 17.  Tours are free but reservations are suggested.

     Meanwhile , back at my bedroom , Amy's gone home to N.C so I'm moving into the guest room , just in case. Maybe I'm just a little bit wienie.

liz

Update on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 2:44PM by Liz

   Good News !  The little possum has been released! Happily she has gained enough weight to go out on her own.  So Thanks Again to the Wildlife Center of Va for being there for her and me, in our moment of need. And they're having their Annual Gala and Benefit at Stonewall Jackson Hotel on November 6 2010.  So Save the Date.   I'll be donating a dinosaur that I make specially for them!