In spite of the weather, work has been continuing on the barn, which is now all enclosed and nearing lockability. That is, doors are in the process of being installed, and moisture barrier has been put up. The photo shows Ikuo, Kakumyo, and Joel working on that.

Those of us who live at and near the temple grounds are continuing to keep the schedule, though attendance from outside is necessarily sparse because of weather hazards. It looks like the snow and cold will stick around for at least the next few days. We encourage everyone to stay safe, and in any case, we will be closed with no programs at all beginning December 19 until January. That includes no Wednesday work parties for those two weeks.

And one more photo from last week’s ice storm: