Chapel Violins: Day 4

 

I almost got it!

I have been constantly reminded throughout the past two days that fitting a sound post correctly is like playing a wobble board with steamed up swimming goggles and wearing boxing gloves. Everyone that comes into the workshop and has learnt to fit sound posts raises their eyebrows and has a little chuckle. This becomes more evident with every exclamation of frustration I have made. I have noticed that they get loader and a little more strong in language as the day went on. Somebody noted that my laugh also got more wicked!



I have kept reminding myself of the words of wisdom I give my students: "it doesn't matter where your starting point is, as long as you keep improving, that's where success lies." By the end of yesterday, I have only been able to cut one sound post that was nowhere near fitting. Today, I cut four, with each one taking less time. I have not needed to think so hard about how to hold my chisel, and am taking more risks and thinking of ways to fit this silly thing. John reckons I should be able to get it right by lunchtime tomorrow.

The day's work

 

After class, Stephan and I went for a walk in a different direction. We went across the bridge that goes across the A1, which is the main motorway that joins the North to the South. The clouds were amazing once again, reminding me of snow and frost. Unfortunately we were too early for the blaze of colour as the sun took it's final plunge across the horizon.

The A1

Next to the motorway

Last colour

 

Tonight, I stopped at Tesco Express to get a basic dinner. Cheese, pork pie, crackers etc.

Tonight's tea

 

After tea I had to call Auntie Elaine to tee-up our rendezvous tomorrow and then I had to pack my things away, as Linda has other people staying over the weekend.

 

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