tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post2504987226512154928..comments2024-03-22T17:41:17.625+13:00Comments on Peter's Pottery: Winter Walks and ReadingPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-39801447085738368942013-06-11T11:10:15.548+12:002013-06-11T11:10:15.548+12:00Hi Amy,
Good to hear from you. Interesting that yo...Hi Amy,<br />Good to hear from you. Interesting that you are finding things better for your back throwing whilst standing. I'll certainly be doing that for a while when I get back to using clay again. It will take a while to get used to working on an electric wheel, as I have used a kick wheel for the last 7 years, but... I might even get to like it! Hope I can use the kick wheels again though, I'm rather fond of them! Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-12363882606528939272013-06-10T15:19:50.996+12:002013-06-10T15:19:50.996+12:00Have been away from blogs for a couple weeks and a...Have been away from blogs for a couple weeks and am now catching up. Leg pain- ugh! I can only say that I hope you feel better and that I remember one of my teachers telling me how much better it is to throw at the wheel when the wheel is on cinder blocks. I used to throw pottery while seated and now I stand and well, my lower back pain stopped almost immediately! I can tolerate it all more and get more done. Heard it said that cross training or activity that keeps you mobile and not in the same position for a long while helps. I've come to think it's just an ongoing challenge for potters- ugh!!! Hope you're back to 100% soon. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113529511743405120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-76071209733289050852013-06-07T08:10:23.074+12:002013-06-07T08:10:23.074+12:00Hi Christine,
Good to hear from you, welcome to my...Hi Christine,<br />Good to hear from you, welcome to my blog site. Thank you very much for the book suggestions, I have not read any of Hilary Mantel's books before, but have just been looking through some reviews of Wolf Hall and it sounds a very interesting read, just the sort of thing that I need at the moment, so I will see if I can get a copy from our library.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-35846719557911771512013-06-06T22:40:52.412+12:002013-06-06T22:40:52.412+12:00If you have not yet read Hilary Mantel's Wolf...If you have not yet read Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies you are in for a treat.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782414751610164883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-18896869554830959132013-06-04T22:17:46.310+12:002013-06-04T22:17:46.310+12:00Hi Jill,
cider vinegar and honey in warm water sou...Hi Jill,<br />cider vinegar and honey in warm water sounds nice to drink, and probably wonderful to bathe in!! Wasn't it Cleopatra that bathed in asses milk, I wonder if that is good for backs and knees?? Hope your knee is much better soon, I am starting to realize just how much we rely on such things!<br /><br />Hi Teresa,<br />Happy to report a genuine improvement today, and not much pain. It is nice to start to contemplate getting my hands into some clay again soon! The photo of Nigella Stopit was taken a year ago when I was working on accounts for the business... She got into the box of files and made herself an adorable distraction! The bird is a black swan, they are quite common in this part of the world, but we don't have white swans.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-18175798155415816092013-06-04T14:44:09.782+12:002013-06-04T14:44:09.782+12:00Peter, I hope my belated response to this post fin...Peter, I hope my belated response to this post finds your back improving and the pain lessening. It sounds like you have discovered a new perspective on life being closer to the floor... :) It's fun seeing things with new eyes. Wish it was pain free for you, though... I love the photo of Nigella Stopit, and the others are beautiful. Is that a black swan?? Hope this finds you feeling much better. TeresaTeresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-77119439458678145972013-06-04T04:47:06.771+12:002013-06-04T04:47:06.771+12:00What beautiful photos!
I have just had a week in ...What beautiful photos! <br />I have just had a week in bed after damaging an already arthritic knee. I know a lot of outlandish claims are made for this remedy but I firmly believe it's played a role in my much faster recovery than usual this time, ..... cider vinegar and honey in warm water. What's more it's very delicious and soothes the troubled soul.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887669229075945309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-240089165337803202013-06-03T08:41:23.347+12:002013-06-03T08:41:23.347+12:00Hi Sue,
Good to hear from you... Eeeeek, I should ...Hi Sue,<br />Good to hear from you... Eeeeek, I should have been in touch with you regarding catching up in Timaru, and all the events of the last few weeks got in the way. Sorry about that. Nigella Stopit is good company at floor level, I think she will be slightly disappointed when I spend more time at my normal human altitide! The moon was like an enormous orange when it came up over the horizon the night that I took that photo. I tried some when it was more orange, but didn't really manage to do it justice. <br /><br />Bonsoir Armelle,<br />Je me sens mieux aujourd'hui merci! I understand, from wikipedia, that the black swan we have here is really an Australian bird that was introduced in 1864. Black swans are beautiful on the water and in flight.<br />Best Wishes to you and Yves, P & L & NSPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-75435903347467189822013-06-03T00:19:19.953+12:002013-06-03T00:19:19.953+12:00Bonjour Peter,
I hope you are better, I don't...Bonjour Peter,<br /><br />I hope you are better, I don't remember having seen a black swan, white ones, yes, near the river not in the sea.<br />Yves went for the back surgery many years ago, he was a fisherman at this moment, the last surgery was different. It's not easy to speak about that, he is better now.Armelle Léonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168594267333506636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-26515830866626418062013-06-02T16:56:46.685+12:002013-06-02T16:56:46.685+12:00Sorry you're in pain; how debilitating. Hope i...Sorry you're in pain; how debilitating. Hope it leaves soon by way of whatever works!<br />Thanks for sharing your books with us, and glad they help you cope with having to lie on a mattress. I'm sure Nigella Stopit enjoys the company at floor level.<br />Great pics. I especially like the full moon one. Moons are nice.<br />SueSuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-90478304283750440992013-05-31T10:05:56.623+12:002013-05-31T10:05:56.623+12:00Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts. I see t...Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts. I see that many of you have also experienced bad backs and knees! <br /><br />Ha, Ha, Tracey, evolution was definitely not a good idea, we should still be up in the trees swinging around!<br /><br />Angie, hugs are greatly appreciated! I think that someone could make a good living from making "right chairs" for people that need them! xx<br /><br />Melissa, I have been given new pills and potions for pain and inflammation, but sometimes I suspect that medicine hasn't advanced much further than the art of weather forecasting!<br /><br />Michele, healing energy much appreciated! <br /><br />Judy, yes the problem is mostly sciatica, certainly it is that nerve that is shouting the loudest at the moment! Hope you enjoy the books.<br /><br />Patti,<br />Books are a great blessing, and they do exercise the imagination, which is the great gift we receive as children, and so often let go. <br /><br />Armelle,<br />I am sorry that Yves and your son have had so much trouble too, I do remember Yves going for surgery, but had not quite understood the reason.<br />It has been delightful being able to take photos. I wonder if you have black swans in France? Or only the white ones? Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-4923789221818101792013-05-30T21:12:06.027+12:002013-05-30T21:12:06.027+12:00I am really sorry for you Peter, I hope you will b...I am really sorry for you Peter, I hope you will be better soon, Yves had the same pain and had a surgery not to lose his leg, and at the moment my son have the same pain too.<br />I send you many healing thoughts and my best wishes.<br />Your photos are wonderful, I love the black swan.<br /><br />Take care of youArmelle Léonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168594267333506636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-10290683395357131712013-05-30T07:15:21.676+12:002013-05-30T07:15:21.676+12:00Aw Peter, I am so sorry you are having such pain. ...Aw Peter, I am so sorry you are having such pain. I do hope the Dr. visit brings you some relief. I too have had back problems most of my life but lately things have been great. I hope you get to that stage soon. It will happen. <br />So good that you like to read. That is a blessing when you have to stay put. <br />Do take care friend and be MUCH better soon. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-71212525523370092712013-05-30T02:41:49.824+12:002013-05-30T02:41:49.824+12:00So sorry to hear of your leg/back pain. Is it scia...So sorry to hear of your leg/back pain. Is it sciatica? Sending you healing thoughts. Love your photos and will check out the books you mentioned.<br />Get well soon!Judy Shrevehttp://www.mountainhousestudios.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-56028014371491118222013-05-30T02:24:38.021+12:002013-05-30T02:24:38.021+12:00Send healing energy your way! Get well soon.Send healing energy your way! Get well soon.Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-8889550095181138882013-05-30T01:40:02.097+12:002013-05-30T01:40:02.097+12:00How frustrating. I hope your doctor visit is help...How frustrating. I hope your doctor visit is helpful.Melissa Rohrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483066813883556359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-36607843743693751732013-05-30T00:24:39.221+12:002013-05-30T00:24:39.221+12:00I so feel for you and your leg and back ...I have ...I so feel for you and your leg and back ...I have to sit in the right chair or I get pain in my hip/leg as I sit ...or if I'm not in pain when sitting, my knees cease for a few steps when i get up and I feel 100+. I also use a camera as a reason to stop as walking makes my back hurt but to stop the pain I really need to sit or lie ....catch 22 eh.<br />Your photos are stunning ...thank you for sharing your life and surroundings ... Hugs to everyone. xxAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177505346903016669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-3233586506300322602013-05-30T00:05:02.756+12:002013-05-30T00:05:02.756+12:00It's great that you have a bunch of good books...It's great that you have a bunch of good books to keep you moderately sane.....I bet Nigella Stopit is doing her best to help out. <br />I just hate the way our bodies mess with us. For me it's knees. I find Casteva (a topical lotion containing <i>capsaicin</i>) is more effective than any analgesic.I just have to remember not to overdo when I am pain free.<br />I always enjoy a good babble....keep it up.smartcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430370214403895826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580639918656230427.post-89702794216588008572013-05-29T15:37:22.595+12:002013-05-29T15:37:22.595+12:00Ahhh, the pain down the leg caused by the back! I ...Ahhh, the pain down the leg caused by the back! I know it well and have known it since 10th grade. Mine comes and goes and for some reason I can mostly ignore it, but there are days.... I had a round of it last week and laid on a heating pad all one Sunday. We just were not meant to walk vertically, I am convinced:-)<br />Feel better soon!Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.com