Catch up

Having missed several posts I'm sad I wasn't watching more closely but glad to see all the activity. The Gate is outstanding! a fitting entrance to the Harris Compound. I'm sure secirity is lurking descreetly out of sight. Looks like Garrett has a nice crib, its almost as long as the gate. Good luck Missy on your big ride sounds like a bit of a scare not having your bike at first but it must have gotten ironed out in time for the big action. I'll keep a little closer to the blogg to see how it went and to hear a report on the 2nd leg of your journey. Kirsti has been preoccupied over the summer getting her mom settled into a nursing home, her condition seems to be improving some and they hope to bring her home with some help for her dad. Temporarily I was single dad with 2 houses to care for. Dan was some help but we were both pretty busy, nothing compared to what Kirsti and her brother Bobby are up against. Kirsti is back for now but planning another trip down in a week or so. I barrowed some Kiyacs from a friend and Dan has been enjoying using them this summer. Kirsti and I went last sunday for some time and enjoyed a new way to see the river. I think I'm ready to see some whitewater so is Dan, Kirsti is still a bit shaky and prefers the safety of still water. Gooney Creek, a tributary of the southfork of the Shenendoah is localy recognized as being a challenge in high water, if I can get up enough confidence and nerve before the next flood I think I'll try it. I am still lagging behind Mom and Missy, the Harris Iron women ,but I am currently running about 25-30 miles a week, that probably doesn't compare to a polo workout either which may put Kyla in with the Harris Iron women as far as I know.