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Green Gables in the Snow Green Gables in Summer

As you can see, the gables are green—in fact, the whole house is green! We began building it in March, 1994, and moved in in November, but it took a full two more years to finish the place, since our builder went belly-up towards the end. During those two years, I learned a good deal more about working with wood than I knew before—and tile laying, and plumbing, and painting and . . . Winters in Fujino are several degrees colder than in Tokyo, with a bit more precipitation. Due to the colder temperatures, when a substantial snowfall does occur, reminders of it may stay on the ground until well into spring. Summers, on the other hand, are typical of a basin-type climate, quite hot at noon, but with substantial cooling in the evening. To return to your previous location, use your browser's "BACK" button; if you're truly lost, click your heels together three times while repeating, "there's no place like home" . . .

Green Gables: A Contemplative Companion to Fujino Township
by Norman Havens nhavens@gol.com
Updated: April 20, 2002

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