December has been cold and snowy. Record cold just before Christmas (-29) and about two feet of snow on the ground, followed by some after-Christmas snow, freezing rain and rain. New rims and tires for the car so I can now drive it year round. Several dinners with friends and neighbors and several soaks in the tub. Fired up Bob after Christmas to scape and move about 20 buckets of snow from the parking area over beyond the container.

Some progress on the home front as well. Closet door completed and installed with trim (touch ups to come), and door frame for jamb for bedroom door partially completed – still need to mill and finish the jamb and door stops out of fir. Decided to forgo the pivot idea for the door and instead slice the door slab length-wise and edge it, thereby making two doors.

And for your viewing pleasure, Taisho enjoying a walk in the snow on the upper part of the property, with me on snowshoes. Lots of deer. January should see some skiing, serious progress on the door, and some more sausage making. Best wishes from us for a great new year.