So this is my output from the past 10 days or so, not bad, enough to get going again and try out the new kiln. Mostly dishes, bakers, a few jars and teapots, lots of mugs and whiskey cups, bowls, and a few bottles. I am getting into the swing of things. I didn't get my clay mixed this week as I had hoped but will have to next week or I'll be out. 
Here's the left side burner. I use these burners called Big Burthas that are made in Wisconsin. I'm pretty sure they are made for agriculture use, but many potters have used them over the years and they are all I've ever had. Best of all they are affordable. Two cost less than $90.
Today I have lots of decoration to do and a few handles to apply. I'll get some pics of the kiln up later too. Happy Friday!
These two fine pots arrived in the post a few days ago and we are enjoying them immensely. Brandon and I worked out a trade (I have yet to uphold my end of that, but soon will). Brandon lives and makes pots in Abilene, TX.
These two guys are probably safe.
I loved this metal rooster up on the roof.
There is a great bakery beside the gallery. I went over thinking I'd get a loaf of bread to bring home and instead ended up having lunch.
Here's a pic of the woodburning oven. 
And here is my delicious pizza I had for lunch. Boy it was good. The roasted tomatoes were sweet and savory, it had fresh mozz. , basil, and a thin white sauce. The crust was exceptional.
Wait there's more......(next post)
Here's the fiber roof all in place. It looks good. The only problem I see with this is that I'm going to have to deal with that dreaded ceramic fiber every time I brick up the door. I'll just have to wear my respirator and try not to rub on it too much.
I'll get the chimney in place on Thurs. and hopefully the burners plumbed in too.
I was listening to an interview with a famous illustrator yesterday and the interviewer asked him about his style and how he could make even the most fierce creatures appear funny and less threatening. The illustrator basically said, It's just the way I draw. It's my style. It's who I am. I thought that was a good enough answer. He was saying, This is how I do it, it's mine. There was no long explanation or defense. I liked that.
I have found that when I have an attitude like that I make my best pots. I'm just being me...making pots...making them the way I make them. Not trying to be someone else, not trying to be different or showy or super cool. Just being me. I felt like that when I was making pots at Clayworks the other night.
This year we made a wall piece that represents a stacked kiln setting. We all made pots and assembled the piece towards the end of the night. It will get cut up into sections, bisqued, glazed and fired later on in the year. Hopefully if it comes out well we will be able to auction it off or sell it to raise more money for the studio.
It's fun working in front of a crowd. I sort of try and let go and just do things I normally wouldn't do. For example I made a couple teapots and assembled them wet. I think I actually came up with some good ideas for some pots I'll make this week. Just letting go will often lead to new things.
Here is the flat fiber top for my small kiln. It's upside down of course. I'll get it flipped over and put up on the kiln as soon as I get some help. I may end up adding a few more buttons but this is it for now as I am out of high temp wire.
I made this really big dish sometime before Christmas, I finally had room for it in the kiln.
I had about twice this many plates in the kiln. If I keep making this many dishes I need to invest in some plate setters for the salt kiln.
A couple cups.
I'm embarrassed to say I injured my back this week. I'm sitting here bolt upright now with an ice pack on. I think I started the damage by picking up some big buckets of reclaim clay early in the week. Unloading all my dry materials later on certainly aggravated the problem more. So I guess I'll try and take things easy over the weekend. I do have some newly made pots to show but I've got to get out there and take a few pics.
I was lucky enough to score some Ocmulgee clay from Georgia too. It's not been mined for several years and it will make a tasty addition to my earthenware body. I got the last 150 lbs she had in the warehouse. I think it's been sitting there unnoticed for 7 or 8 years now, at least. 
Or in this case the racks. I loaded the salt kiln yesterday and fired off today. That pretty much wiped out all the pots I had made save a few odds and ends. This is nice as I am ready to move on and make some earthenware for the next few months.
The burners are going to be easy to pipe in from my existing setup. I had one burner on the old bisque so I'll put on a second and be set to go.