Sunshine and Gloom

I went to the woodcarving show on Saturday and even though I went fairly early, I didn't get the selection of wood that I wanted. This pile will have to do and get me through Christmas ornaments. I also bought a couple of ornaments from a carver that will be great for next year's ornament. I had to buy a new knife and so far am very happy with it.

The sun shone yesterday afternoon and then the clouds rolled in, enough already. I went to the Oktoberfest put on by the confirmands and was very tasty. Roast pork, bratwurst, Polish sausage, red cabbage, sour kraut, green beans, buttered noodles and German potato salad, and an assortment of deserts. I worked on the gourds yesterday. Two of them are coming along nicely. I also finished this modern crucifix, it's a copy of one I've seen. This one is in basswood and is 14" tall. The picture was not taken on an angle, it's a straight on shot.