Biking Bentsen State Park

Bentsen State Park is a very cool park right on the Rio Grande River in Misson Texas. We recently had a nice group load up the bikes and after breakfast headed down to tour the park and visit the wildlife. You can check out the park at: http://www.worldbirdingcenter.org/sites/mission/

We did see a lot of wildlife including this little friend. Also, the river is very high as Mexico has had floods recently.

OK, I've been busy!

Since returning to South Texas (McAllen) it has been very busy. (Where does the time go?) Let's catch up:

1. I headed up our first ever financial seminar at Cornerstone church. We had a great time and the attendance was about 65-70 folks. It was based on Crown Ministry with several practical next steps. We will be starting small groups and counseling in early 09.



2. Finished the banister and hand rail to our loft. (picture below) Just need to rework a stair tread and finish trim.



3. Jenny & I have been riding the bicycles as time permits. I completed my first ever time trial, 6.2 miles in 17:27min.



4. Been fishing with my good buddy Larry several times and had great fun! (Freezer full) Got this cool picture at Falcon Lake.



5. 5. Attended a web design course and made my first ever web site for Larry's fishing guide buddy: southtexasfishingguideservice.com/ Check it out.


6. Church has been awesome getting reconnected and working with the team. Last week we completed a MAJOR redesign of our worship center taking us to "the next level". Couldn't have done it without my good friend Larry and several others.


7. Pastor Loui is currently in a prayer series that is REALLY challenging: www.cornerstonechurchrgv.com/


8. We have completed our first Craft Fair luncheon and Jenny did a great job. She has a wonderful team!


9. Jenny and Kim traveled up and back to Austin in one day to pick up Chiquita (Jenny's lap rat) as Barb is moving to Galveston with FEMA and can't take her.

Thanksgiving week is upon us for some rest and catch up with friends.

Treking back to south Texas...

We have now been on the road several days heading to the TOT after visiting Jen's mom in Salem Missouri. We visited with the Chapmans in Dallas playing golf and dinner. Then off to Austin for dinner with Barb Horne. Here's Barb's new home on wheels. We had a lot of fun, but had to get out of Austin as the Hog fans invaded. Hookum Horns.
We are in San Antonio with Adam & Cheryl Jones now. Last night after installing a new ceiling fan we had a great dinner prepared by chef Adam. Today it's golf and then off to the valley arriving tonight. Can't wait to get home, see friends and get back to our home church Cornerstone. http://www.cornerstonechurchrgv.com/index.php?op=page&cmsid=1

Dave V8 CHOPPER at the Drags

We had a great time this past Wednesday running Dave's V8 Chopper at Gateway International Speedway. Four runs with some very good times. enjoy!

Vicki & Gato back to Kansas

Catching Up

Ramblings from St. Louis
1. Recently a good friend, Ernie Stabler (on the right) of the "Clark Clan" went to be with the Lord. Ernie was a wonderful gentle hearted man who loved the Lord. This picture was taken a few years ago at the Washington Missouri Ham Fest. It will always be a special memory.

2. Saturday Jenny & I attended a very good financial seminar at Grace church here in St. Louis. (where we met the Lord) The leaders were very open and shared some very good stuff.

3. One of Andy's favorite places to hang is the Loop next to Forrest Park here in St. Louis. It's a very "cool" place. We toured there Sunday and had lunch at Blue Berry Hill. (Chuck Berry's Place) They are known to have the best burgers in the Midwest and I can't argue the point.


















4. Last night David, Dan & I headed over the river to Gateway International Speedway to run the V8 Chopper in the 1/4 mile. Dave completed 4 runs and a good time was had by all. I hope to have a video uploaded soon. Who doesn't love the smell of fuel, rubber and a LOT of loud motors. Here's a Pic of Dave and Dan discussing what to tune the next run to.

TOT Tennis Camp

TOT Tennis Camp 2008 - Is in the books!


Our group met in Moline IL Labor Day week at Sunset Lakes Resort. Although our group was a bit smaller than most years the fun was not to be detered.
A wonderful time was had by all. Main events for the week included: Rain day trip to the "Dark Knight" at the IMAX, Tennis, Bike ride, Theatre night, Fish fry, Brat BBQ, Horse races, US Open watching, oh and did I mention food?
To all that attended, if you have more pictures please send them and I will add to the show. See you all at the Tip.