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.

Teya is almost 2 months old

We were blessed to spend this past week in Chicago with Teya and oh yea, Tyler and Tracy tooo. She has grown so much in the past 6 weeks. She actually spent 2 nights with us in the RV. Loli Pop (Jenny) and I (Pop) had a wonderful time!
Tyler and Tracy camped with us and enjoyed BBQing, camp fires and the out doors generally.

Olympics - Beijing 2008

Was it just me or were the 2008 Olympics amazing?

While on vacation in Minnesota this August I was glued to the Olympics. (only by the magic of DVR)

Several great things happened:

1. I came up with a new nick name for Jen - Jing Jing.

2. These athletes are truly gifted and commit ed to their sports.

3. The use of drugs are slowly being eliminated.

4. What a blessing it is to live in the USA where honesty, freedom and fairness is expected.