Progress on most projects has slowed way down since late December. This is partly due to the holidays, and partly due to the extreme cold weather. Not only can we not do much outdoors in sub-zero weather, I can't really heat the workshop effectively either. Besides, it would take a huge amount of LP gas and there seems to be a shortage of that fuel for some reason.
We have been able to minimize our use of LP for heating the house by burning wood. As of today I'd estimate that we probably only have a week or so of firewood left so we are starting to conserve. For the first time in several years I'm going to have to spend time cutting and splitting wood to stock up for next year!
The other reason projects are not getting the normal amount of attention is that I've had cataract surgery. I had the left eye done on January 14 and the right one done on February 11. The surgery is no problem and the restrictions only last for a week for the most part (lifting, bending, etc.), but with my vision not back to normal even after that week, doing things like cutting wood on a table saw is a little scary. The plan is for me to get my new right side prescription lens about March 18. I got the prescription lens for my left eye last Monday and it has made a huge difference. Once my right eye heals I should be able to do more even before getting the new prescription.
Jo is pushing forward on some of her projects, though. I think it's a surprise for someone so, just in case all I can say is she is not just sitting around and waiting on me!
I did get some time to help Amelia finish her toolbox. It's a small box with a dowel handle of the classic type. I don't have a picture of the finished project or I would put it here.
Of course the choir is ramping up for Holy Week and Easter. We have a very ambitious cantata to get ready.
Everyone have a safe winter and spring.
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