We have ants in our kitchen...

We have had a few days of warmth and it is beginning to feel like spring is nearly here. Tonight I steeped out onto our back porch and heard a chorus of insects and possibly tree frogs or spring peepers. Then I spotted the first black ant I have seen in months crawling across our kitchen cabinets and scoping out our compost waste. Spring has really crept up upon us this year.

The yurt project has turned a corner and we are transitioning into a more specific design phase. The materials collection has gone well but it is time to draw up some more specific designs for the structure. We are leaving town in two days to visit family in GA and check out some potential properties. My goal is to have the basic structure, deck, hub, loft, and cover plans completed or well on their way by the end of our week long trip.

I spent some time this week sorting through our wood pile and was able to consolidate the whole thing into about half the space. If we get some sun on Friday I would like to catalog the pieces we have collected. It looks like there are some concrete blocks available near Julianas mothers home. We might pick them up and store them until our move.