New View of Spring

After staying in the cabin w/out windows its amazing how much one can appreciate some natural light and a wonderful spring breeze.  To this point we have put in 3 or 7 windows (2-northside and 1-south).  I would suppose the next big differece in the cabin will be when we put in the the gable end windows.  These should provide a whole new level of light.  Look for future pictures showing rectangular windows that will be 4'x3' in the top of the gable ends. 

So far spring highlights would include: Woodcock spireling from the sky w/ a driven whistle, bull bluegills defending their spawning beds, soring eagles overhead, sandhill cranes visiting each morning and Jay and Deane tying the knot w/ a traditional  UP wedding next door. 

Closing up the cabin

We faced all odds with weather dumping an inch of snow on us each morning and early morning lows in the teens. It was a bit chlly for tenting but hopefully this will be our last time to stay in the tent. Mid week we moved the tent inside to cut the chill and keep the moisture off. Despite the very tough conditions we managed to get the steel on the roof and close up the gable ends. We still have to put in the windows, doors and floor but at this point these seem like details. The next trip we anticipate getting the floor put in which will be one step closer to getting things closed up.