Happy Holy-Days!

I can hardly believe it has been more than a year since my last post. However, it feels about right seeing as how much has happened the past year. Just after my last post, I asked Janelle to marry me and the wedding quickly took shape as we wedded just a month later on Dec. 24, 2006. After that we started looking for a house and found one as we moved in March '07. I started working 5-days a week, instead of the desireable 4-day schedule, at the end of the summer and have finally been able to complete the second issue of the Banquet and now find myself at a comfortable place with the yurt.

After much deliberation, I found an upholsterer, story to be told in person, in town to help sew the large pieces of the "lid". I wrapped the wall cover and sized up the top the day before it started snowing. Perfect timing. I plan on insulating it at some point but with the snow, I might wait a bit. The canvas along the wall is kept a few inches off the ground to resist rot and mildew. After lining the floor with a tarp, I will wrap the edge under the wall and up under the canvas to close the gap at the base.

It's pretty exciting to see it take shape. I am reminded of why I got started so long ago. I also feel eager to try building a second one, a little bigger, as I anticipate putting one up for sale. For now, we'll enjoy this weekend yurt and see how it works this winter. You should come over for a soak in the sauna once I figure out how to convert it! ;)
Happy Holidays! Happy Winter! Happy Yurting!