Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: bike, sunrise

With a forecast of temperatures rising, we also have a prediction for high winds. And they seemed to already be starting this morning… as it was a bit chilly & breezy along the lakefront this morning. A beautiful start to the day. And if the temps rise as predicted… I feel another ride in my near future!!!

Categories: bike, sunrise

It was a beautiful morning with not a single cloud in the sky.
Crisp & clear. A bit of a breeze… and a fantastic ride this morning!
Felt so great to be playing outside this morning!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Yesterday we had crazy cool clouds full of color splashing across the sky. Today, not so much. Pretty much clear skies… with just one cluster of clouds flying low on the horizon. Still beautiful… still warmer… still wonderful!

Categories: bike, sunrise

After weeks of freezing temperatures & frozen-slippery roads, it felt great to get out this morning for a beautiful sunrise bike ride. Sure, it may still be January, but the morning was a bit warmer & the sky-show was FANTASTIC!!! Well worth the layers that I had to put on before pedaling off!

Categories: bike, sunrise

After what seems like “weeks” of cold gray skies… it was great to finally see the sun this morning! A welcome sight as we come to the end of the year. Nothing overly dramatic in terms of sunrises, but definitely rejuvenating to see sun once again!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Started my morning early at church.
This is as close as I like to get… let’s not get crazy!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Oh, what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day… The colors were pretty glorious this morning & the temps a few degrees warmer than the last week. It felt great to have a beautiful bike ride with a beautiful sunrise this morning… with one less layer than usual!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Such an amazing way to start the day. Pastel colors blowing through the city as the waves came crashing in. A chilly start… but now I’m ready for Thanksgiving at my sister’s place for PIE!!!

Categories: bike, Chicago, sunrise

Such a joy to finally see the sun again this morning. Sure it was cold… about 27-degrees when I started out… but there have been far too many dark gray & dreary days in a row. I just had to get out on my bike for a beautiful sunrise. Plus, I found a new flag that someone put out by the lake that really made me SMILE!!!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Lots of clouds this morning with what I thought might be some good potential for a pretty sunrise after days of dark & dreary mornings. I was wrong. We had a hint of color… before the clouds took over… and then a little bit of drizzle started… ABORT!!! And I headed home… mwah, mwah, mwah…