The blog book for 2012 arrived yesterday. This is the 4th year that I've converted a years worth of blog posts into a book, and it's progressively gotten bigger each edition. All 271 posts, including pictures, are arranged on 326 pages of the new book. blog2print is the web address of the company I use to create the book from the travel by chance blog. It's a bit pricey, partially because I get 4 books each year, one for each of the kids, and one for us. As the book gets bigger each year, the cost is proportionally increased as well. This year, each book was a little over $100, but, in order to preserve the writings, the once a year cost is secondary to the permanent record it creates.
Back to the gate for a moment........I put a stain/preservative on the gate lumber, and the keypad posts yesterday. I also installed a locking mechanism in the middle of the gate. When the gate swings shut, a solenoid is activated in the lock, closing around a pin on the other gate. This keeps the gate from any movement during strong winds, which we get frequently. It also prevents anyone from pushing open the automatic side of the gate. The project is officially done!
This weekend is our last at the ranch before departure for Alaska. Laila is staying with us Friday & Saturday night, for a final sleepover before we come back in about 5 months. This will be the first time we're leaving for the summer, with someone specifically able to keep an eye on the house. Marc will be in and out, and will be picking up, and forwarding our mail. Our neighbor has also agreed to watch the place while we're gone. New travels & adventures are just around the corner!
Donna and Russ (Travels in Therapy) does this also. The books are beautiful and I felt very well worth it.
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