Hi All!
Again, it's been a long time without any posts here. It's not that there is nothing new, just that I'm too busy living it!

I've spent much of my free time (and dedicated time!) with Magic, exploring the surroundings trails and roads of our barn. Yes, I've gotten in the habit (and ultimate pleasure!) of riding her, and my gallop has improved a lot! I just needed some practice so my body remembers what to do from my lessons in 2005...

I'm planning returning to school in 2010, but there is much to do before it happens. I hope this time it's for good, and I will do all I can to make it happen. Hang on, Magic, it may be a ruff 3 years. Whatever happens, you'll be there with me.

I haven't taken many new photos this year, except some lightning photos. Motion detection available in CHDK helps a lot!

BTW, I'm happy my camera can be CHDK'd!!! For those not in the secret, CHDK ([link]) is a camera hack using the Canon firmware upgrade process. Normally, the camera will load the firmware file in memory and run it to upgrade the camera's operating system. Some bright folks hacked the process to instead load new functions into the camera! So, my camera now has features not available in high-end models like scripting, motion detection, high-speed shutter with sync flash, go see the site, you'll be amazed! And Canon maintains the warranty if you use it as there is no alteration done to the camera.

So, it's all the time I have for now, but I'll be back to post those lightning photos!

Take care!
Martin