(the clamps on the ends are to help keep the tension along the ridge – when the ear ends are sewn shut, they won't be needed)(that's green tarp remnants)

It's coming, it's coming…(happy dance)

• Put tent up in yard, so I can easily fool with details.
• Check performance against dew.
• Pin on ties
• Fix tension/geometry of end panels by trimming bottom of triangles
• Determine final length of ears
• Trim tarp
• Baste on ties
• Adjust tarp fit – LABEL
• Measure and cut mudflaps
• Baste on mudflaps
• Check performance against rain (rain predicted for Friday)
• Machine-sew ties and mudflaps
• Get tarp cover from Mike (Sunday), sew on.  LABEL

(Inside, just shoving my camera in through the tied opening.  Green tarp floor so far – will be dark blue/grey I think.  Weather flap is just pinned for now.)

Going out with mp3 player to baste ties.