Home Again, Home Again...

From Jim: Picked Linda up this early morning from the train station in Chico. Got there ten minutes early, the train was 40 minutes late. It was due at 3:50 AM. At 4:00, the security guard called Amtrac central command, or someone like that, and was told the train was on time. When he said that the train wasn't there, with lightening light speed, the train official said, "well, then it's not on time". I was profoundly impressed with the precision that was brought to bear by this highly professional operation. I am pretty certain Amtrac is division of Amway and is sold door to door. They probably have openings even in this poor economy. You could build your own train business and recruit other train people. The training of train people often makes me stop and think, but I'm getting off track. (Groan) Anyway, it's nice to have Linda home safe and sound. Brian is back at it in his new position in Washington. It rained a little last night, just enough to preserve the mud for another day. That's OK, we really need the water. Today will turn back to sunshine and warmer weather. The nappers will abound! I am always happy when they don't even take notice of us doing chores and snooze peacefully. I'm going to write a blog on situational awareness one of these days as I believe it's a behavior horse people should develop. Keeping track of what's going on around you can be a real safety factor. Horses can cover a lot of ground quickly and without much notice. If you're in the way, they figure that's on you. They have that "herd thing" going for them and assume you do too. Getting run down by a 900 to 1000 pound critter moving 35mph is not recommended. More on this later! Love on your critters today as a favor to yourself and to them! It's free and you'll both enjoy it!