Daisu koicha temae

Today I began using the daisu.  Nakatani-sensei says that first we'll do furo temae since it's a little easier than ro. We started with kocha temae using the daisu, probably to familiarize me with the sheer size of the thing!  Next week we'll start on daisu wairgeiko.
Nakatani-sensei said that there is a new lady starting tea.  Her husband passed away six months ago and she is living with her daugher in law (to be). Since I'm still off of work, I'm going to the chashitsu tomorrow to meet her, and nab a refresher on how to teach nyuumon warigeiko.

  

This is a picture of Nakatani-sensei in the chashitsu.