On the Dotted Line ...
As of yesterday, my Asheville Potter son who loves the Red Sox is the proud owner of a green folder full of papers with lawyer “language” that says he owns 1.8 acres of land in Madison County, North Carolina. He bought the land from a man named Rob, an artist who appreciates Josh’s art, who lives on adjoining land, and who has gone out of his way to offer guidance to Josh and help make this a reality.
“Was Rob there?” I asked.
“Yes, he brought me some eggs and then when the lawyer left the room we stole some pens,” Josh answered.
Spoken like a true Floyd boy.
Post note: Josh will soon begin construction of a pottery studio and kiln with the Windgate Fellowship money he was awarded. Currently, he’s living on Rachel and Annabelle’s sun porch while renovating what he calls “The Yacht," an Airstream trailer which he’ll live in during construction. You can see some of Josh’s work HERE and read more HERE.
Comments
colleen- i think you mean "madison county"...marshall is the town that is the county seat. and i saw a picture of his landyacht on his myspace site...too funny, but very creative!
Posted by: bluemountainmama | February 23, 2007 3:06 PM
Oh! I do! I filled in the word Marshall and then even asked him this morning and he TOLD me Madison. So I just changed it. Thanks, Amy. I'll have to go check out the photo of the land yacht.
Posted by: colleen | February 23, 2007 3:25 PM
Congratulations to Josh! Colleen, I have somehow misplaced your very talented son's address...could you email it to me, please....I still want that Brick! Thanks, in advance, my dear.
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | February 23, 2007 3:31 PM
Congratulations to Josh from me too Colleen, that is so great for him! I'm still excited every day when I drive home that I'm going to my house not some rental & it's been nearly 2 years for me now.
Here from Micheles.
Posted by: Becky68 | February 23, 2007 4:04 PM
Sorry for my absence. 2nd knee now replaced.
I'm back to blogging, novel-for-thesis scheme officially approved. Will start in late fall. may need to pick your brain for organizing techniques.
Posted by: Papa Bill | February 23, 2007 5:06 PM
Kudos to Josh! I wanna airstream...I love those trailers. :-) Does this put him nearer to home?
Susan
Posted by: Susan | February 23, 2007 7:53 PM
He'll be just outside Asheville and still part of the Clay Space Coop in the River district of Asheville.
Posted by: colleen | February 23, 2007 8:44 PM
Way to go, Josh!! Were so pleased at the news, Colleen. He is a very gifted and loving son. I know how proud you must feel. He has worked hard for this!!
Posted by: Gretchen | February 24, 2007 7:36 AM
Congratulations to Josh on both becoming a landowner and on his fellowship.
Posted by: terrilynn | February 24, 2007 8:34 AM
Congratulations is in order for JOSH and lots of love too!!
Posted by: Sherry | February 24, 2007 9:10 AM
I love Josh's salt glazed pottery. It's so earthy and southern in feel. And congrats to him for opening up his own studio on his own land! What an accomplishment.
Posted by: margalit | February 24, 2007 10:47 PM
This seems SO perfect for Josh! I'd say he was away to the races! Wish him luck with this exciting new venture!
Posted by: Ruth | February 25, 2007 3:08 PM
Congratulations to Josh! I am one of those types that loves owning a piece of land I can call my own. I actually bought a small spot near my parents in my early 20s. I may never use it but I love that it is my name alone on the title. (Though I know we are truly only renting from mother nature!)
Posted by: Deana | February 25, 2007 4:37 PM
Congrats to Josh! It all sounds very exciting. I love his work... I just peeked at his site. But I couldn't access your first or last links. They both just took me back to this page. (just letting you know ... hm, maybe it's me)
Airstream - oh my ... a camper's dream.
Posted by: Weary Hag | February 27, 2007 8:07 AM
Hi Weary, The links that looked like they were taking you to this page was actually the archive of "Asheville Potter Son." If you scroll down form the first post on the page (this one) you will see much more.
Posted by: colleen | February 27, 2007 10:51 AM