all lit up

It turned cold yesterday along with very strong winds, so it was a perfect time to get the wood stove up and running. We did three break-in burns, which give off a pretty strong smell from the oils, I guess, in the iron, but the heat was appreciated--until the afternoon sun started warming the place up. I got up this morning at 6:30 to practice for Monday, when I'll have to start my commute to Tokyo, and while lighting the stove, was met with the glowing tip of Mt. Fuji, as the sun started to light the horizon.

Still tripping over boxes. I made it to the DIY center yesterday to get a long hose. I've got to constantly spray the car, bike, windows, etc., to remove the salt, especially with the high winds like we had through last night. Also picked up stuff like a wheelbarrow, legs to make M's desk from a former table, and a five-meter ladder, which I'll need to do windows, hopefully not when the winds are howling.