First big jackpot - lots of pics

I was awake at 7.. big day today. Coffee started grinding at 7:30 and things got going. Signs went our to the road, everyone had coffee and a bagel except Shaina who hung on till the last moments of rest, Britt ran Grady to his 9 am ball game, Diane and Sheldon marked the 30 yard lines, I caught horses and started tacking and last minute things set up.

Guests started rolling in after 9. The first jackpot started a bit chaotic for organization but eventually got going by 10:30 and play was enjoyed for 3 hours. THANKS to Kaylin who timed and kept score in the hot 29 sunshine. Thanks Paetz family for coming to cheer us all on.

 Switch being ridden by Aussie Matt

 cuties

I hauled the trailer back to the house for Sheldon to unhook for Kaylin. She and Shaina were off to the city after untacking horses to move out and clean Mikey's apartment ;( We hauled a cooler of beer back to celebrate with the players. Britt came down to join us after her horse care.

Once everyone packed up and headed home we came back to the house. Matt R joined us. he and Britt broke in my new racket playing pass while I got some supper together. We enjoyed visiting with him and hearing about his Australian life. The A/C was most welcome after a day in the sun. He headed home at 5; Britt and Sheldon promptly fell asleep while I showered. I started a new series Stranger Things and did nod off for about half an hour. How refreshing after many early mornings and lack of sleep.

I watched 3 episodes starting the 4th when K&S got home. It took a bit to unload boxes, Sheldon parked the truck with dresser in the back in the shop just in case it rained. Sure wish it would.