Polo for the Cure 08

Another wonderful weekend in Ligonier, we so enjoy participating in the festivities of this affair. The polo game was very close for several chukkas and this made for an exciting game to watch. Good thing, because between all the spectators in their party mode, the good food and wine and the wonderful items offered, there is always enough to watch on the sidelines of this event! All the white tents with flags flying in the breeze made for a beautiful setting. Under theses and the blue sky could be heard the buzz and laughter of the guests, the bustle of the caterers and Cure crew, even the blare of the huntsman's horn when he presented his pack. Combined with the speed, power and color of the polo ponies and players, it all makes for a very gala time. I can't help but feel it could compare with the tourneys of medieval days.

Carving

This was a new challenge as I have never carved before but as I came up with the suggestion of a horse head whip handle, seems, I got to be the one who carved it. Working three dimensionally was trying enough, the choice of wood, called lacewood, made it nearly impossible. The lacewood is pretty and I like texture of its pattern. Working it was not easy for neophyte carver. Probably had anyone with experience been near us when Jack and I picked it, they would've told us "no". Still, I do like its look and the way the finished handle fits in the hand. It does need to get a leather tip to attach a whip thong to it.