There was an air of stillness around the Penryn River this morning as we gathered for the Suitcase Singers rehearsal, the mist dampening all sound. I love the reflections of the masts.
I made a Chocolate Cake for the party we were to go to this afternoon. It was a disaster! The cake almost fell apart as I tried to cut it in half to fill with ganache so I left it in two together halves with no filling. Then, when I poured over the ganache, a section fell off! I decorated it with Violas and Cornflower petals and took it next door anyway. We decided it couldn’t be sliced so invited the guests to scoop a spoonful. It went down very well with several people asking for the recipe, one of whom was a delightful fourteen year old who loves baking as I do. !
The party was to ‘wet the fox’s head’ prior to her being disassembled to go first for galvanising and then to be taken to The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Each piece of wood will be taken off, numbered and then reassembled in situ in the Lost Gardens. Lots of neighbours and friends who have been watching the development of the sculpture with awe were there. We raised a glass to the makers.
What a remarkable job they are doing!
She has eyes though they are not fixed yet
