Archives for April 2014

Monday, April 7, 2014 – Work Day with Client’s Staff

Had a 90 minute meeting with the staff of our new client, at their office downtown for the first time. Went reasonably well, but not quite as tight as when the client is there. Progress is made, though, and that’s the important thing. We also dropped off my computer at Vicom in the morning, a place my brother had recommended to repair it (and after a very unsatisfactory experience with the Geek Squad at Best Buy yesterday), so some progress is made on that. Thank goodness I have a smart phone, now, so at least I wasn’t completed off the net! Not sure if I could handle that any more!

Saturday, April 5, 2014 – Computer Crashed!

Need I say more?

Friday, April 4, 2014 – Another Great Ride at McKinney Roughs, Plus Hay

Got up with the alarm in order to start our busy day early. First stop was out by Elgin, TX where we picked up a full load of coastal hay for $7/bale, the best price we've found in months! Not too bad, either, bales aren't too heavy, which is easier for us, though it still was strung with wire, though our last bunch had string. Decided to park at the north trailhead off Pope Bend road this time, since access from the southern end has a bit of a rocky start. Arrived with two other trailers already on site, got saddled up with a quick hoof trim using a new rasp I just received (which made it much easier) and was out on the trail by 2:00. A fabulous ride! We love this place. Lots of nice loops, a good variation of grade and terrain, love the riverside, and all around Pecan Bottom, including a new trail up to a scenic view we hadn't taken before. About 4.5 miles, with some nice cantering and trotting, out a bit less than 2 hours. Lots of trees with new leaves popping out, making it a really nice spring day. A little windy on the ridge, but almost no breeze once we came down from there, just enough to keep the sun from getting too hot. Packed up and headed out around 4:00 (the other trailers were already gone), then battled traffic back a long ways, stopping for fuel before landing at Trudy's where we had a couple of beers and nachos before heading home right at dusk. Everyone put away, and a nice relaxing evening.