Between the snow and rain we have had over the past week, our backyard is starting to look like something of a pond. Fortunately, none of that water is finding its way into our house or basement. Maybe we should start calling this the Pond House rather than the Road House. This tendency to flood will be an issue in the spring when we are planning to host a graduation celebration for Maya and a large group of her Olin friends and their families. A tent will be needed to enhance Covid safety and to accommodate the numbers. April, however, can be a very rainy month. I took measurements of our front and side yards and determined we could fit a 30’x20′ tent there and avoid the risk of getting rained out.