I managed to get through the night without a serious coughing fit, so that was a bonus. It is still a bit troublesome today so I will continue taking the disgusting mucus cough medicine as I think it may be helping. 
I went up to catch the bus just after 10 am and went into the studio, Donna was on her own today and I haven't had a good chat with her for quite a while. W e did have a good natter and then I decided I would attempt to paint one of the large peacock ornaments. They have had them on the shelf for a long time, expensive and a lot of work involved, but in for a penny, so to speak. I spent several hours, Donna went over to the bakers to get me a sandwich so carried on after a bit of lunch. 

Donna did print me off a photo of a peacock, but some artistic licence will be in play I think! They had the kiln on last night so this afternoon I got to see the canister that I had done for a sample for the studio.

Also got to see the experimental plate after it's biscuit firing. I did use a lot of paint under the bits of hard paint, I also broke them down to make them more likely to stick. The centre has glazed over almost like glass, so I am very happy with it. Tonight it will be glazed and go in the kiln again.

So, a very crafty day today. Walked home just after 4 pm and am taking it easy for a while before I go to get the dressing on my wound changed by the nurse at the surgery.
The Throw down tonight, hard to imagine how the challenges will be even harder!