a long overdue post...

It's been a long time since I have posted anything on a regular basis. In part that is because of being busy, in part dial up and wanting to post photos and not really being able to, and in part because this past year or so has been exceptionally trying.
No desire to go into details, but suffice to say, it has just really not been a year to go in the good books.
But things are better now. Much better, and with luck and positive thinking and hard work, it will only continue to get better.
And part of that is some big news... we are moving back to the valley!
We got a new job for us both as caretakers of a thousand acre ranch half way between Radium Hot Springs and Invermere. While the ranch is much larger (we are on 30 acres here), there are at this point only three horses to care for, rather than hundreds of alpaca. It was used for years as an organic beef ranch, but now the owner wants to reclaim that land and bring it back to a more natural state. There is also her own home, pool etc that we will be caring for, as she is only there sporadically, though she does occasionally rent it out as a high end vacation "cabin." If you want to know why I used quotes for cabin, visit her website... www.firlandsranch.com.
Our own home is not so lavish as hers of course, but very nice and a good size.
There are a few concessions, but a lot of gains, first and foremost, going home to my boys.
And right now, and really feel the need to be home.
I am so sorry I have been so reclusive. I am not trying to be secretive, just not stuff I want to air just now, or perhaps ever.
But you have been on my mind, all of you.
Here is to making a concerted effort to be here more often. Facebook is ok, but this is our spot. Know what I mean Jellybeans?
Much love
S