Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - Log Splitting Day

After finally having a pretty good night’s sleep, I decided I couldn’t stand looking the the remnants of a very large oak tree that we had cut down before we left on this madcap adventur more nearly 20 months ago, so I prodded Hubby into helping me split huge logs that had been sitting in the yard all this time. Unfortunately, he discovered a lead in the hydraulics on the tractor, which affected the front-end loader, so we couldn’t move it to where the logs were, so we had to hook the baby trailer to the back of the riding mower and lug the logs to the tractor in the pole barn. Some were just a tad too long to fit in the splitter, and many were so huge we had to struggle to get them in, but after a few hours we had a nice stack of well-seasoned firewood, and a cleaner yard than we had had for ages. It was a relief to get it done at last, though I’m not sure Hubby was as thrilled at getting the job done as I was... Hopefully the labor will make for a good night sleep! Did most of our packing in the evening in preparation for our flight back to Providence tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - Workshop for TN House Republican Caucus Retreat

Things got off to a bit later start than we had planned because other events were late, but the end result was a very productive workshop where we once again changed some minds about things. Looks like it might open some more doors for us. Once again we were invited to dinner at the restaurant for another enjoyable meal and more company now that they knew us, and with a glass or two of wine, what more could anyone ask of a work day?

Monday, September 12, 2011 - Reception at Tims Ford State Park

Still woke up without having a really good sleep, but without phones or internet, we relaxed a good part of the day, though I still had work on my computer to do. Then we headed down in the Mustang, with the top down, of course, to the restaurant and marina in Tims Ford State Park for a reception on a houseboat and dinner at the restaurant. Endless shrimp and good conversation made the enjoyable evening fly by. The trip seemed shorter again for some reason : -), probably because the top was down, and we got back in time for a good night sleep for our early start tomorrow.

Sunday, September 11, 2011 - Rest Day

At least, it was supposed to be. Spent more time working than doing much of anything else, but did manage to squeeze in two movies we had rented yesterday. Feeling a bit tired, woke up before I got a really good deep sleep in.

Saturday, September 10, 2011 - Travel Day

Headed out to the airport, this time O’Hare, to grab a quick flight to Nashville. Security lines were long, glad we gave ourselves lots of extra time. Had a nice breakfast at a roomy grill between terminals before jumping on an American flight. Didn’t take long before we were on the ground again in Nashville. Picked up our rental car at Alamo, where I uncharacteristically let the guy talk me into an upgrade (from a Toyota Corolla to a cherry red 2012 Ford Mustang convertible... What can I say, he made me the proverbial offer I couldn’t refuse : -), then headed out to do some shopping before getting home. My Mustang and I managed to shave about 20 minutes off the usual trip :-). It was fun, I do have to say that! Settled into a movie we had rented before crashing in bed, exhausted from the recent flurry of activity. Looking forward to a quiet day off tomorrow!

Friday, September 9, 2011 - Work Day

Again spent most of the day working with our client before walking over to a nice little Indian Restaurant for dinner.

Thursday, September 8, 2011 - Work Day

Spent the day working with our client.