flag pole and earth

Matt and I put up a flag pole in the back yard.  Matt dug the hole and mixed the cement.  My job was to ensure the sleeve would be level.  All went well and we erected the pole on 25 May, just in time for Memorial Day.

(L-->R) Matt, Spencer & I with the new pole flying the
15 star flag for the bicentennial of the War of 1812

The displaced earth from that hole has become a bit of an obsession for me.  I've always wanted to get clay from my "land" and make things from it.  I've quickly read up on the subject  and now have several buckets of water/clay/dirt separating in the back yard.  The first batch will be ready to dry soon.

http://practicalprimitive.com/skillofthemonth/processingclay.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_8641690_separate-clay-dirt-use-molding.html
http://www.pottery-on-the-wheel.com/did-i-make-clay.html
http://pottery.about.com/od/handbuildingprojects/ss/coilmug_2.htm