Saratoga Springs is gearing up for 6 weeks of horse racing. The weather is about as nice as it gets here (low 80s midday, low 70s at night). I prefer some 90s in my day as you all know well, but I will not complain until it drops below 62F.

I'm spending this week settling into the place and trying to develop a routine for work. My household belongings, beyond that which fit in the Celica, will be arriving on Thursday. But I still need to get a bed this weekend. The house is going to be a great fit for the training program and location here. The drive only about 12 minutes and traffic is not an issue! I've tried to spend my 2 free hours per day being productive, running through the middle of town or organizing things at the house.

Depicted in the photograph is Broadway, the main avenue through town. My house is only 4 blocks from here. Really, a mile in any direction would take you right into the forest. There are small hills under town center which make for an interesting jog or walk. Everywhere you look right now, there are restaurants and pubs filling up as Saratoga Springs grows to about four times the population for the racing season.