Frozen Tundra Thursday

The much anticipated snow storm for the Northern half of Oklahoma had to be checked out first hand... so "they" sent me with 3 contracts to Enid and Clinton. While waiting for the Doctor, I sneaked down for some great pizza - thin crust, of course.
From the alley behind a supermarket to a walk-in medical clinic to the happy little casa out West, I continue to meet interesting Oklahomans. Oh, when I got back... I had to go back, back to Enid, again. This time the darkness partnered with the icy roads of I-35. I found Chisholm H.S. and the doc's hidden villa. After 430 miles, I'm so happy to be home with my sweetheart. Did I mention our electricity was off about sunrise? Or that Dan called from somewhere between Memphis and Omaha?

Round 2 - out of the South

Thelma always said a Southern wind felt colder than one from the North. And they were wicked across the Turner Turnpike lanes. I made a run to Jenks, America; a nice fireman gave me great directions. Assignments for tomorrow may be more punishment than reward: Waukomus and Clinton are expecting 2 - 5" of blowing snow.

Well today I did get back in time for us to go to ACS; we shopped at Big Lots and dined at Panchos. Regina has to be one of the most loved waitresses in the region. I know our family has - for over 20 years! Jeannette threw her a curve and changed her order. I still love those cheese enchiladas.

Good news at church tonight: Dave is coming home tomorrow! 10 teens in class.

Sirius satellite radio 128 rocks - only 16 days until the Daytona 500... but that's another blog.

Wind, Fire, Kum By Ya

Winds to 60 mph made it dificult to open car doors; grass fires all over the region headlined the Tuesday news. One shut down the I-35 fork at Denton as Joe, Thom,
and I started back from the Adesa Auto Auction in Mesquite with three
Honda Accords. Thanks to local radiowhile fueling, we avoided the
stalemate by taking 75 to Sherman and 82 to Gainesville.

Loretta was relieved that Dave was doing much better after his 12? hour surgery Monday. Mother was thrilled to talk to Velma by phone. Jeannette is ministering to Gloria and her daughters next door; I am married to a great listener and a wonderful cook. I came home in a little gold Cobalt after a finance run over in Ray Buchanan's old 'hood. It's a long day when you start at 4:50. g

Not a Super Sunday?

There were no football games... no races at superspeedways. But this was the Lord's Day just the same. The teens started the Gospel of Luke; Paul had another powerful sermon. Larry survived the sniffles. My lesson tonight was on the Blessings of the Kingdom (a.k.a. a box of chocolates).
This had to be a first... a pot luck where I passed on everything; my tummy was still suffering from the enchilada buffet that Brent & I enjoyed. It was great to see the youth group sitting together at the fellowship. We are all praying for Dave, Coy, and Velma. Hope Jeannette is better tomorrow.
From Joan of Arcadia to The Russell Girl, that actress (and The Hallmark Hall of Fame) still makes you think about saving challenged relationships.

Upside-down Friday

It started early as I had a chance to help a close friend; he needed a ride to the Diagnostic Center at OU Presbyterian. On the way home he introduced me to Starbucks.
After some tasty vegetable soup at home, I worked on the teen room at the church building. Toyota called for me to get contracts signed in Boley. Prague is proud of its native son - Jim Thorpe. Looks like Prague and Meeker are supportive of their schools! It is still a sight to behold when I can top a hill and see for 15 - 20 miles of rolling Oklahoma landscape in three different directions.
The personable couple I went to meet live in a beautiful home overlooking a 41 acre private lake. It's a small world: I went to H.S. with his cousins.
Driving after dark didn't finish my day. I was able to enjoy Monk and Psych with Jeannette. I'll rewind the tape of Friday Night Lights later.

Early Bird gets the Belgian Waffle

Yes, I finally did set the alarm early enough to make it to the Area Preachers Breakfast at Denny's... I've missed it for about 6 weeks (lazy and / or driving). I worked at the church building, finally got air in the front tires, and carefully washed the van (it was 27 degrees and cement was icy).

I took my sweetheart to ACS to work as a volunteer coordinator this afternoon. I then surfed at IHOP, reviewing the extensive websites of Acappella Ministries. Sure brought back some memories of taking the kids to see Keith and hosting AVB at Camp Rock Creek.

I delivered a car title to a customer at the Oklahoma Air Guard gate at the airport. We ate at Wendy's, but the wrestling match at SE was over too early to see Brent go against last year's state champion.

Aunt Velma is back in the hospital. Mother also reported on Uncle Roy and Ellen's Bobby in Lawton.

Back to the old days

Back before dtrade and finance runner, I would go work at the office (a.k.a. South Walker). No calls for this Wed. so I worked on my sermon this morning. After lunch I called to wish Mother Happy Birthday. I fell asleep at the computer so I guess I really needed a long nap.

Teen Class was good, a nice turnout, singing, designing new notebook covers, and a lesson. We updated the phone list since so many kids have their own cell phones now. Myrtle, Loretta, and Dave were added to Neta's name on the prayer list.

I tried a travel blog but it isn't as easy yet. http://images.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/dtrade/1/1199468640/tpod.html