Congratulations on your new job Craig! A round of 'ritas from me to you!!
I can't wait to get back to the springs ... it may not be until November though. If you go before then, just keep an eye on the place for us.
We'll be going to Lake Mojave this weekend and then we'll have family for the month of October.
October is a great time to be at DC ... nice warm, sunny days and it's not all that hot for hiking and exploring the area. The days are a bit shorter but there's still a lot of day-time. It's nice to be able to use the hot pools, too ... during the summer we can't hardly use them at all.
Enjoy!!