I've been on vacation this week and have spent the entire week thus far in the Abyss. Here is my accomplishment for today. Sorry I had the camera crooked.
The pic does not do a good job of showing the two bark inclusions near the base. This piece was quite wet, and I left the walls at 3/4" thick with the intent of letting it dry before final dimensioning.
I welcome your comments about the form. I haven't done many vases so I have a lot to learn.