Betsy just completed her intro to welding garden sculpture weekend. It was a hoot. And now that I am familiar with stick welding and with oxy-acetylene torch, beware! There were only four people in the class, so lots of (patient, kind, considerate, understanding) attention from the instructor. I believe Maurice is my new hero ’cause I actually made something.

We suited up, torched, welded, cut, ground, and had an all around good time. One picture is of my classmate, not me, ’cause it did not seem wise to try to take a picture of myself wielding a torch at the same time.

Made what I am calling a planter and also a coat hook/leash holder. I’m all ready now to buy my own arc welder. Some day soon I’ll be famous for my sculpture, I’m sure.