It's My Job

We're wrapping up our week-long stay at Stop #2 of our (at least) three-stop tour of Texas Hill Country. Our week here in Boerne (That's pronounced "burney") has flown. The RV park isn't much to speak of, but it's been a great place to be while we played with our good friends Cindy and Rick, who flew in from Northern California. We spent four fun-filled days touring San Antonio and the beautiful Hill Country. The weather was absolutely splendid during their visit, so we couldn't complain when we were blasted by gale force winds yesterday after their departure. (We also can't complain because we're not buried in 18 inches of snow as are many of our peeps in Kansas City!)

Today was a day of running errands and such, in preparation of our big travel day tomorrow. While we were en route, we took a hands-free business-related call. It was a terrific conversation with a colleague who is helping us get some things in order. It had been awhile since we'd talked with her, so it was great to catch up. Somewhere in the conversation, we realized it's been nearly four years (gasp!) since we've worked. (I still can't believe these two workaholics have been able to go that long without holding jobs!) Our colleague offered a keen observation.

"Maybe it's been that long since you've worked," she said. "But, successfully maneuvering yourselves and your household around the country for over three years is definitely a job."

She's right! We don't show up at an office every day any more (Thank God!), but we still do some of the same stuff. We manage a budget, tackle projects, develop strategic (travel) plans and manage lots of logistics. And, every once in a while, we do a little communicating! Along the way, we get the great privilege of meeting amazing people and exploring remarkable sights.

It's the best job ever!

As the resident strategic travel planner, it's time for me to double-check the route for tomorrow's aforementioned travel day. Like I said, it's a biggie. In fact, it's 50 percent longer than our most recent trek.

Where are we headed for our third stop in Hill Country? Dripping Springs, Texas.

How far is that? 64 miles.

My work here is done.