The curtains

Oh, silly first mate. She was thinking that curtains are something for decoration purposes only and took plenty of time to consider the look carefully before choosing. Little she knew. The curtains are totally functional element that make the sofa by the window setup usable - only now I could start using the sofa back as a chill out surface and for observing as the curtain texture is such I-can-see-and-I-cannot-be-seen kind of type.

Check out my left hand thumb nail. Hefty...

Captain's new skill

The captain has started making traditional ice lanterns. 

Late bloomer

Snowing

Weekend noon nap secured

The crew has some new toys to play on snow. In this post there are pics from the very first trial of OAC KAR147 (see http://skinbased.com/7/) by the first mate. It seems to me that the trial was successful and this guarantees me quiet quality time during my preferred nap time on weekend days at the cabin.

The neighboring hill is suitable for the test drive. Sun greets on the top.

In the distance the next ridges can be seen.

The new equipment, the KARs and EA binding. Comfortable winter shoes work well.
(The pants would benefit from replacement...)

From the home hill you can see Iso-Syöte and the enchanted ridge. Pikku-Syöte  to the right.

Down she goes...

The free heel of the bindings require telemark style of turns. This is new to the first mate and she
is very proud of the slight curves in her track resulting from basic telemark practices.

Moonlight in -28C

The star boy's cape

I will need to add explanation * to other than people in Oulu ;-)

*) The traditional Xmas choir Star boys popular in Oulu, more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_boys'_singing_procession.