superstition

I've been chided by several folks lately for slacking off on posting
daily updates to the blog. As one put it,"Couldn't you at least write
a few sentences a day, like when you were travelling?"

Yup, I could, and I'll try to start doing just that.

I have a confession to make, though. After all the
delays and setbacks, I've become superstitious. Reporting on Walter's
progress, making any public comment about when or if we'll be back out
there, makes me nervous. But I'll post a little something each day,
probably "just the facts, ma'am" for now.

So: Last nite tested new tent. Comfortable and dry. Just need practice
setting it up. Today rode Walter 4 easy practice miles with light
packs. Tried him on a single-foot tether, he handled it well.

More tomorrow...