Sorry, it's been a while since we updated our blog. We've been busy, of course. First of all, the tractor arrived! Lessee, this was on the 9th. Naturally, there are about a bazillion little controls and levers, all for making fun things happen. More on that later. Naturally, we took turns driving around in it. Since then, Susie has been busting her little hump cleaning the pastures of poo and rocks with our new orange friend. I've been thinking about names, because all things of significance must have names. How about, "Julius?" Hmm...

So, what else. I went down to the Bay Area for my first visit since moving last week. I was there for Sunday pm through Tuesday afternoon. Not too bad. I stayed with Susie's folks, who were very kind to put me up. Mr. Altman was having a little situation with one of his computers, so, in an effort to impress and earn my keep, I offered to help. It should have been simple, just add a new USB adaptor card to his win2k server. Nope, didn't happen. I spent a couple of hours reviewing my adult language vocabulary before calling it quits. I guess I'll have to fall back on my chocolate chip cookies and sparkling wit. Maybe I should just focus on the cookies.

We got the invisible fence up and working. Actually, our role in the whole thing was doing a little dog training (we called it Army Training) and putting up with the dogs inside the house until the training was complete. Thank god for all concerned the training is over, and the girls have figured out they can't cross the line or they get the shit shocked out of them. I love technology :-)

Whew, more blogging to come. I just want to throw another picture from the Altmans' very pleasant visit. Man, what a pair of beauties!

- posted by Colin @ 11:10 AM