Well, quite a beautiful day; don't recall seein' one cloud. Just sunshine and gentle breezes.
Got a bunch more books ready to go and, the gate man finally returned, so we finally got an, o'ficial gate on The Bend. Kinda un-fortunate we need one, but some a the hunters just need things spelled out pretty clear. Anyway, the young fella did a real nice job.
And, Ms. Goldtooth, from Lukachukai, Az, sent me a note that she could come down the 20th of October, for the blessing day on The Bend, which was awful nice a her. But, I still gotta double check, make sure she knows how far it is and see if I can work somethin' out with the outfitter, make sure we won't disturb a hunt. But, god willin' it'll all workout.
Anyway, the gate thing kinda side swiped the day; only saw the bunch in passin', way to the bend and it got dark 'fore I could do more than throw a flake for the boys, but, tomorrow's another day. And, if there's anything ta learn out here, perseverance would have ta be top a the list. Most times there's five things ya gotta do, 'fore ya ever get to the one ya, really wanta do, and each one a the first five is like ta spawn a couple more. So, ya just gotta remember where yer goin' and keep at it.
Speakin' a which, it's possible we got a "book signin'" comin' up Thanks Givin', down in Albuquerque; Dan's Boots and Saddles. But, I'll keep you appraised on that one; see if we run outta books and/or got time and money order some more.
And, speakin' of "audience participation", how about a poster? Couple of my "business" friends said I gotta come up with a banner of sorts. So, I'm thinkin', just a nice picture, with the title of the book, my name and "the cowboy from Grateful, NM". Some'r sayin' that's too simple, but I like it. In other words, feedback, ideas and/or suggestions are welcome.
And, it's late, again and yup, I'm tarred. Have a nice night and we'll picker up man~ana.
Best,
jeune
That is so true about the five things spawning (such a great word, Jeune) more to take care of. It's enough to make anyone's head spin.
ReplyDeleteAs for the poster, I think the cover photo would make an excellent poster, because it has you, a horse (cowboy necessity), a dog, the land, and the sky. Put the text you propose. KIS is the best rule for visuals. TMI just doesn't pull people in.
That's one good looking gate! Here's hoping those hunters can "read".
Nice gate! To an outside woman like me, it's a thing of beauty!
ReplyDeleteMaybe some "help" is in order at this point allowing you to turn your attention to the things that you're called to do. Maybe an apprentice.
Sign? ... well, I think an old piece of wood with a couple of pictures, book jacket cover, and whatever else needs to be on there would be more you .. maybe even a couple of horseshoes and a lasso glued around the whole thing. Rustic, earthy. Maybe even some sage. If a banner is all you have the time for, earthy look is good, horses, peace and serenity with a good smelling "something" like pumpkin pie (laughing) at the sight where you're signing.
It all sounds promising.
Blessings,
Peaceful