I've been remiss in writing on this blog thing-y . . .

. . . so naturally there's been a lot going on since All-Star Announcers' Day.  But right now, I really don't want to talk about racecalling, although I'll be making one last cameo appearance at Beulah Park on December 6.  I'm grateful to Bill for the opportunity to call Thoroughbreds a few days this year.  It's definitely a challenge, and I enjoy it greatly.

Anyway, about a month ago, I rated a mile in 2'30" perfectly aboard Cam's First Day.  Anyone who's seen this horse race knows he has a ton of gate speed, and he can be kind of tough to calm down once he gets going.  That said, my goal with the training mile was to end with a flourish after an easy front half.  We came home in 33", pretty fast keeping in mind I was in a jog cart on a flat half-mile track.  I realise I've still got a ways to go, but I feel I've come a long way.

I miss composing, and I miss playing good music.  I've done some sketches this fall, but haven't had the time to really flesh anything out.  Four weeks until the offseason, and I'll have plenty of time to write.  Hopefully two or three full charts this winter isn't too ambitious of a goal.

Four days till Kira!!!