Home again!

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Those last 50 miles or so last night were particularly stressful, because a deer managed to show up in our headlights smack dab inside the town limits of Chama, New Mexico (which probably was a plus, as I was observing the town's 45 mph speed limit). Only some well-nigh instinctive swerving reaction—accompanied by some eloquent swearing—kept the animal and our car in one piece.

We pulled into the driveway almost exactly 18 hours after departing Houston. This is not bad time, especially considering two three stops for gas and food, one stop to walk the dog, another stop to stretch our legs (and do whatever else was required), and a whole 30 minutes spent at Clines Corners wandering through their "new and improved" souvenir shop.

I tell you, I felt a little wobbly going up the front steps.

A reasonable night's sleep helped take care of the fatigue, and I've been translating urgent jobs like a maniac since about 8 am. I plan to take a short break and then get another 2,000 words in of the 40K Job (which doesn't change it's name just because the actual word count is 45K).

Oh, man was it ever nice to eat breakfast on the verandah this morning!

Cheers...