-Jonathan Livingston Seagull
God I love that bird. I let my limitations build to an overwhelming pile, and no surprise, it's hard to overcome them when they look back at you en masse. But as the great seagull said, perhaps it's time to put them aside, and let them build my character, rather than be a great opposition.
Lately, my limitations have been mental -- a brick wall in the way of my physical energy and enthusiasm. When my brain is quiet, or positively contemplative, I can leap valleys and climb mountains. Depression hits hard, and pulls at my physical energy in so many ways. I never realized how complex the brain and its emotions were until they became obtrusive. It's a limitation to be worked with, dealt with over time, and sometimes, put aside.
But apart from that, I have much to share regarding the cabin. Beware those on dial-up: many pictures follow.
This is a view from the southwest corner of the cabin site. As you can see, the foundation needs some work. It most certainly is not level. No worries, though -- it's fairly well supported -- just has some frost heave issues. There is also a substantial quantity of wood there already, which I am grateful for.
Our current roommate has been helping me clear the site, and he will be a great asset this summer when we are knee-deep in 16p nails. We felled this birch a few days ago, and it is a good size for the center beam of the house. I plan to use most of the lumber we harvest -- either in the house, or in the wood stove. Waste not...
Obligatory group photo, and the ever-popular Sir Shadow the Magnificent. I've gotten requests for more puppy pictures, and because I simply can't resist, there will be more. To top it off however, is a sure sign of the approaching growing season:
Fly high,-Adam
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