Dispatch from Auburn

I'm limited to the community computer here in Auburn. Once again, I get the distinct message that a wireless setup in my laptop is essential for trips like this.

When we first arrived here this afternoon, two teenage girls were on the computer. We went to our room, and I came downstairs about twenty minutes later to find them still here, as if they'd set up camp. So, I asked the desk clerk if there was a time limit. She told me to just ask them for some time at the computer because they just hang out on it most of the day.

So, I nicely asked. Turned out they were fun, fun young ladies and that they had lived in Sandpoint for seven years. They had gone to school at Northside Elementary, lived up Gold Creek and had also attended Farmin. We started throwing out teachers' names, and it turns out they know most of my teaching friends.

I had a great time visiting with them but a difficult time concentrating on anything I was doing. They said they'll be here at the motel until June 2, and that I need to get here before 8 a.m. if I want to beat them to the punch. Well, they're gone for the evening, it seems. So, I'll do my blog tonight.

Plus, we'll have another early morning tomorrow, arriving at DonIda Equestrian Center to get Rusty ready for his 9:57 class. The equestrian center is drop-dead beautiful, several arenas and gorgeous grounds. Add to that lots of pretty Arabians and excellent riders working their horses in the arenas.

A drill team was practicing in one of the arenas tonight. They were pretty good compared to most of the mounted drill teams I've seen.

Tomorrow Laurie and Rusty have two dressage tests; they're warming up for the Regional competition on Sunday. We'll be getting together with Annie tomorrow night and probably eating at an Irish pub near the water in Seattle. Should be fun.

My brain is empty this time of the evening, so I'll sign off. Happy Friday to all.