This week I have been lending a hand to get the new observatory build before winter sets in. It will house the big telescope and astro imaging equipment. Building this observatory has been Tom’s dream for many years. The dome will go up next. Tom will be able to control the dome, telescope and cameras, remotely, from within his “warm room”. All very high tech and interesting.
Building this observatory is much like creating jewelry. You start with an idea, and then refine that idea into a do-able design. You gather the materials, and working with your hands, you turn that idea into reality. Different tools, different materials, but the process is the same.
I love taking something from my imagination to finished product. I enjoy solving the problems that crop up along the way, making adjustments to the design or materials. I find the whole creative process exciting and rewarding. With each new jewelry design, comes a chance to learn something new.
Snow is predicted for today, so I am back to work in my studio. I have enjoyed working outside in the beautiful fall weather and getting to use the power tools. Building with wood has been fun and a nice break from the studio.
This has been a trying and busy year, and it’s only half over. Lost my little 7 year old Grandson, Nicholas, to cancer. Already had the cancer beat, but it came back, and his little body just could not handle the chemotherapy a second time. We miss him so much. He was such a sweet and tough little guy. He will always be close in my heart.
My daughter and her husband, felt that it was a good time for a change in their lives. So we drove the truck and trailer back to Florida, loaded them up, and moved them to Pueblo. I love having them so close by. I don’t have to worry about hurricane season, no more.
I am getting a 10 x 10 foot addition to my studio. I am soooo happy. It will be nice to have room for all my art and jewelry making stuff. Tom just finished pouring the concrete foundation today. Yipee! Now we get to do the fun part.
We are building an observatory, with a real dome. An automated, computer controlled place to keep that gigantic telescope, besides the living room. I will not be sad to see it go. Tom keeps a sheet over it, and I swear, it looks like a ghost. He is blogging the whole thing here. http:www//nightskyobservatory.com/
So if you are into astrophotograpy or thinking about building an observatory someday, check it out.
I have been busy developing a new line of jewelry, resin jewelry to be exact. Love making the silver, but the price of sterling is through the roof. Time to try some new ideas anyway. Will post pictures soon.
Nicholas
