Getting Ready

I've been trying to get ready for the 30 mile endurance ride this weekend.  Hank threw a shoe after those nasty rocks on Mt. Rogers.  J and I were riding the 8 mile Horse Heaven loop near here Tuesday and I noticed Hank's front shoe was a little bent.  It came off with a mile to go.  Luckily, we were near the road and J rode ahead, got the trailer and came back to get us.  The farrier is coming tomorrow morning at 6:30 then I'll leave for the check in that afternoon.  So Hank has had 2 days off right before the ride.  Then we are watching out for Hurricane Irene to see how much rain gear I might need.  I couldn't find a working watch with a second hand (to check pulse and keep up with time limit) so I had to buy one.  It has taken 2 days to figure out how to shut the alarm and hourly chimes off.  I wasn't going to take an easy boot this year but after the thrown shoe I guess I'll borrow one.  J is disappointed he won't be able to ride.  Jessica is sound now but just not in good enough shape.  I'll miss the company and I'm sure Hank will too.