What Are We Doing?

Probably some of you wonder what on earth we do all day when we are here in Texas, which is a logical question. Chuck has been spending most of his time (when not fighting the ant battle or talking to neighbors, all of whom are curious about what he is doing) working on stained glass. So far, he has created eight more crosses and is beginning to work on more hot air balloon pictures, since Albuquerque is the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World. My job is the business end of things, so yesterday was spent creating and printing off three different business cards. Right now, we cannot decide upon which one to use, so any commnents would be greatly appreciated! Today, the challenge is to create a pamphlet, using Business Publisher, which the gallery in Old Town requested, and which might be good to have for the show in November. If/When that is accomplished, the next two jobs are creating a credit card account we can use for shows and a web site, which I would like to be able to put on the pamphlets. After that, the next task is to complete the files for an online application to juried shows across the country, which include two of our favorites, Omaha and Ann Arbor. I have almost finished editing pictures for that one, using Adobe Photoshop 5.0. Since most of these software programs are new to me, it takes me longer than I usually anticipate, so I am trying to acquire more patience in working with them!

Every once in a while, then we need to take a break, for our aching backs and our sanity! We have been walking every morning, and this week our folding Ab Lounger will be put into use. There is also a workout area with a exercise equipment, pool, hot tub, and sauna.
And, of course, from Wednesday through Saturday, our "local" River Rock Saloon is open, sometimes with great snacks (which we do not need buut have thoroughly enjoyed). Kerrville has an abundance of wonderful places to eat, as well, so any time we need a change of pace we can try a new one established since we were last here. We are hoping that the weather will cool off soon so we can enjoy some of the fall colors, but right now it is still warm, in the mid and high 80's. Pretty good place for a month, huh!