We are now in High Rolls, N.M., some 7000 feet above sea level - it is clear and dry, the sun is shining and the temperatures are in the high 40F range.  In Alamogordo, where I am spending some time in the library, it is almost 60F.  We took the dogs for a walk in the canyon; Karen on a long flexi and the other dogs more or less loose depending on their interest in the range cattle who seem to be all over the place looking for something...anything, it seems...to eat.  We all pooped out fairly quickly with the altitude.

So much for the convenience of the new iPad - I am unable to use it at the house - too bad!  However, we did find a local hot spot at the High Rolls General Store where we will be spending our early morning coffee time answering emails!