Update: the Springer (the gadget, not the spaniel!) arrived late Friday just as expected! We're really jazzed about putting it together and trying it out, which we haven't done yet because we spent the weekend hiking with the dogs in the eastern Sierra--just got home a couple of hours ago. In the next week or so, look for Springer pics as well as pics of our mountain outing! The weather was gorgeous and I think we got some great photos...