November 2007 – The Whispering Crane Institute

Cast Iron Pots; Revisited

Last week I posted about these iron pots that I had picked up at the local auction. [The pots in question. ] In the comment’s section Jonathan asked about the sizes of these pots this was my reply: I’d say they’re somewhere between 30″-36″ in diameter and a good 18″ deep. They are some good… Continue reading Cast Iron Pots; Revisited

An Appreciation of Stone (34)

[ Ash Cave in SE Ohio during the Summer season. ] This is a perfect example of Blackhand Sandstone. The sandstone at the top of the formation is harder than the lower stone. Causing this wear pattern where the lower stone wears away leaving this spectacular overhang. This unique formation of sandstone is called Ash… Continue reading An Appreciation of Stone (34)

Golfing on a Aircraft Carrier

Now for something completely different, of the photoshop variety. I must say this is pretty clever and a tip of the hat to the creator-whom I can’t seem to find. [ Image was originally found on BLDGBLOG. ] The link for the image sent me here, then that link sent me to here. So I… Continue reading Golfing on a Aircraft Carrier

An Appreciation of Axes (1)

Usually I have some sort of an Appreciation of Stone, or this, or this . . . on the weekends, but today I am feeling appreciative of one of my favorite tools . . . My Fiskar’s ax. Over the years I have used several axes and different types of wood splitting tools and the… Continue reading An Appreciation of Axes (1)

This years 1st Snowflake

This afternoon I was sitting at my second favorite diner eating breakfast after a tough morning. How tough a morning? How about root canal tough, that’s tough. Anyway as I was gingerly eating my ham and cheese omelet and sipping coffee my attention wandered to the scene outside . . . Snow . . .… Continue reading This years 1st Snowflake

A Great Find, 3 Cast Iron Pots

I thought these cast iron pots might be worth sharing. Recently we found these at a local auction we attend on a regular basis.. It’s the type of auction held at the same location, same time every week, and you never know what may show up each week. [ These are the iron pots. ]… Continue reading A Great Find, 3 Cast Iron Pots

Your Typical Horse made of Gourds

From Speigel Online. This is something you don’t see everyday. I’d say it goes beyond the typical gathering of large pumpkins. [Bruno Bohrer and his horse of gourds. ] I’m sure this brings some business his way. I grow gourds but I do not think I will grow this many next year. If I did… Continue reading Your Typical Horse made of Gourds

Times are Tight, are They Getting Tighter?

This may start off a little off-track, but I am going to try and bring it around to our industry. Oil prices continue to rise, which means gas prices continue to rise. I have read/heard several knowledgeable people remark that gas will be $3.50 a gallon next year-not spike to that price but go there… Continue reading Times are Tight, are They Getting Tighter?

Great Illustrations

My great desire to become a better illustrator as a landscape designer has me always looking at other type of illustration and designed illustration. Here are a couple of examples of what I speak of. Cool stuff, to me anyway 🙂 . [ I think this is great stuff, the detail, the effort. ] Here’s… Continue reading Great Illustrations