I just can't get enough of these kinds of pictures and experiences! Taken downtown, this gentleman allowed me take the second picture, and then, (this was a first!) asked if I would take his picture by motioning to my camera and touching his chest. I was in love!!When I first walked up to "his operation", I had no idea what I was seeing, and am still not totally clear. This is a chestnut and sweet potato "roaster" as best I can figure out!! Whether I am right or wrong, it was amazing to see and even better to smell! There is definitely an electric "something" as you can see the extension cord, but the main source of heat is the wood-filled bottom of the barrel, seen best, again, in the second picture. The pieces of sweet potato and the chestnuts are placed in the round "drawers" shown with handles and are cooked.
I told him that I would be back next Saturday with a print, but he had no idea what I said. The next weekend, I was worried he would be gone, but he was there and seemed pleased!
Weather is REALLY COLD, but sunny to help psychologically! Spring is on the way!!! The Lunar New Year is also coming, so I have decided to take two vacation days to combine with my three day new year days off. The thought of a little in-town R&R would be really great!
Keep those cards and letters coming!!!
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