Thursday, August 13, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Cool at daylight but going to hit 97 today – this will be our hottest day.

Roading: Today's a very big day – Linda back on the roading rig – over a year

since the last time she roaded or used the ATV. Phil bought a new one just so she

could be more comfortable but it's been a slow process. She road it for while the

other day and she got a bit sore but still could do it.

· Midge, Clifford, Robin & Brie - 48 min. Linda was great and handled it well. She knows she worked those hamstrings it but still felt good to start.

Hills:

· Erin & Jordy – Erin is just running big with a good handle. Very strong and to the front with a nice find. A little soft as Phil road to him but had to relocate and ended with a solid, mannerly find. Jordy is a young, greenbroke – very stylish but not anywhere near the race that Erin had. 50 min.

· Sol & Shauna – Shauna – no head this morning and while Sol was better on the ground – he had some cactus issues. Bonnie feels Buck's in good shape but Sol has a bit to go.

Bonnie packed up and hit the road early afternoon. She has to get home so she can fly out to a hunt test tomorrow in California. She sure keeps a busy schedule. They are officially out of the horse rental business and that's probably a good deal so now they can enjoy the trials they attend. We sure enjoy both her and Dennis when their in camp – we just get so much more done.

Most of the kids left for the river today. Phil, Graham, James & Owen shot some .22 rifle practice then Phil went to town to get the other ATV. He said he was getting it one-way or the other. He came back empty handed so we'll see what's the next step. The guy has a good rep for doing quality work but he is definitely slow.

Never did hit the 97 mark today – maybe 91 but cooling is on the horizon. I took the Gazebo into Stech's to have a new zipper installed so we have an extra for next year. We have the new one all set up by a crew let by the brilliant engineer Grahme imported from England just to head up this project. He tried a cost savings plan to start with by using the original poles but quality won out and he went with an all-new installation that worked great.

The ranchers had planned on coming tonight but out of town visitors kept them from our Steak dinner ( probably have all the steak they can stand) and it was a good one. Steak and sweet corn – ymmmmmmm good!!!!! A great night and good sleeping. Only a couple of days and the kids will all be gone – we sure will miss them!! & of course all the adults that took the time to come to camp.