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A funny old world

With the world in lockdown, I was just reflecting on things prior to the terrible events caused by Covid 19. Plans thrown completely out the window...

It seems trite now, but I was due to exhibit at the Naze Tower in Walton Essex. I was so looking forward to my first exhibition there. I had just  dispatched pots to Charles Blim for his gallery in Nevada USA and made a couple  of sales to Singapore. In the workshop I was beginning to make work for Buckenham and Erwood Galleries. I felt at last things were on an upturn. It seems like ages ago now.

How quickly life changes. How insignificant things seem by comparison. All that really matters is health family and friends.  It  took me a while to get back on track. Pottery for me is the best therapy. Hopefully life will return to normal before long. Take it easy, signing out.

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Happy viewing and happy potting.

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