Last Sunday my brother and sister-in-law had us and the Randy Ames family over for Easter dinner. It turns out that Randy and I have both tried the airplane-pilot thing. We reminisced about our piloting experiences which were fun (or scary) to recall. No more than what I flew, I still have plenty of stories to tell. Like when I took off the wrong way on the runway while other planes were preparing to land from the opposite direction. Like when I got lost near Purdue University because some clouds were moving in. When I landed I forgot to lower my flaps and the wind pushed me to the edge of a 150 feet wide runway. I nearly ran off the side of the "road". Another time a helicopter asked if I was preparing to land because he was coming across the runway. I assured him that I was and that he was good to go because I would be landing under him...but as I watched him coming I didn't notice my own altitude and it became apparent that I would not be able to land as I thought. Luckily I was able to abort and do a fly-by without any problems other than a bruised ego. Another time I stalled from about 50 to 100 feet in the air and had a rather "hard" landing. No damage that I could tell so I took off again! Another time I took the video camera up but when we watched it, I had a bunch of video of the seat next to me. It turns out I was turning it off when I thought I had it on, and turning it on when I thought I had it off. Another time I was stating my position prior to landing, but was getting no response...it was late and at a quiet airport so I prepared to land anyway. That's when the radio crackled to see who I was...my communication switch had gone out and they couldn't hear me. I have other stories like flying in the dark, in the rain, in parachute territory, negotiating a blimp, fast flying jets nearby, etc.
I decided to give up flying when we had children...before the inevitable happened. My insurance wouldn't cover me anyway. Someday I would like to do it again, but then I will have a GPS system, auto-pilot, parachute and other necessary items!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Revival Time!
We are praying for revival at our church. Cameron thinks he can help us out after watching this video.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
"Big Snow Storm?"
Once again we got news that we are getting a big snow storm. When I first heard about it they said we could get up to a foot of snow. It was supposed to start about 1:00 p.m. today and go into tomorrow, but it's now evening and we are still waiting. Once again we altered our schedule to accommodate the "big storm" so that we wouldn't get caught in it. I'm not a meteorologist, but isn't there something they can do to predict snow a little better? One local meteorologist said that he's been in the business for 20+ years and this has been the worst year for predicting snow. Maybe next year they can all just go to Florida for the winter and let us take whatever we get. Actually I think it's all a conspiracy...grocery stores sell more products when people think a storm is coming. Hardware stores sell more shovels, salt, etc. Milk and gas now cost more than $3.00 a gallon. Other things cost more as well. Our state is talking about raising sales tax on items and lowering property taxes. Since you can't accurately predict what people will buy, I think the government is testing the system to see if they can alarm people into buying more products. That way when they need more money they can just tell us a major storm is coming and get the money they need.
Oh no! It looks like it's snowing! I better go to the grocery store! We're running low on milk and our van needs gas!
Oh no! It looks like it's snowing! I better go to the grocery store! We're running low on milk and our van needs gas!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Another Blog Post
The presidential blog was a little lame! Our real estate office manager is trying to encourage our agents to do a blog. I still have the real estate blog, but I'm a little weak when it comes to content! It's a little easier to post non-sense! Maybe someone can help me! My manager would be proud (or shocked)! If you have any suggestions, please give me some help. Not that I actually care...I just want to be the first in my office to get one going.
Tamra's post about their new home was such a blessing! I have had many new clients banging on my door wanting a place just like it. I'm thinking about doing a new residential development devoted exclusively to this kind of housing. I just need several investors or one big investor to invest in the haulers to bring the homes and set them in place. I guess I need some property too, so if you have any you can donate, please do so.
I better get back to work!
Tamra's post about their new home was such a blessing! I have had many new clients banging on my door wanting a place just like it. I'm thinking about doing a new residential development devoted exclusively to this kind of housing. I just need several investors or one big investor to invest in the haulers to bring the homes and set them in place. I guess I need some property too, so if you have any you can donate, please do so.
I better get back to work!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Presidential Candidates
This is my take on the candidates running for the Office of the President of the United States of America:
HILLARY CLINTON has a terrible image problem. No matter what she does, she still looks like herself! Not to mention how loud she is when she talks. Doesn't she remember her own husband and how he used the lazy-tired sounding voice to appear like an average American? It worked for him! Even when he got into serious trouble. Mrs. Clinton just needs to sit back and relax!
BARAK OBAMA is just an all around great American! He is the poster child of diversity! All the way from his roots in Kenya to the Islamic name he bears from his youth. Not to mention his black heritage! He also says he's a Christian! This is about as diverse at it gets! No one can figure out what he plans to do if he gets the big chair, but that doesn't stop people from liking the guy!
JOHN McCAIN has the tired-lazy voice down to an art! Or maybe that's because he's old! He has served his country in the military and/or other positions for more than 100 years. I think he should be allowed to die in the Oval Office if he wants to! Do you have to be President though to die in the Oval Office? Maybe he should speak to our current Vice President Cheney since they are similar in age. I think Cheney has died in his office a few times since he was elected?
MIKE HUCKABEE seems like a genuine guy! He says he wants to lower my taxes, preserve the sanctity of my life, protect my family from the perpetrators of 911, downsize government, and plenty of other things! Now that's my kind of guy! Hey, Chuck Norris even endorsed him! If Chuck is behind the guy, then you know he's a powerful force to be reckoned with! Chuck doesn't get behind nobody! Chuck is the one that clears the path!
MITT ROMNEY is such an interesting person! I can't stand the thought of only one pair of underpants though! Doesn't he realize there are other religions that don't place a stipulation on underpants? Maybe he should check out my religion! We are allowed to choose between boxers and briefs! Or maybe I should check my manual to make sure! Nevertheless, I think Mr. Romney has given up on the Presidency.
RON PAUL ! What can I say about these guys? They are truly on a mission to save the country. If I were Paul, I would request that my name were first so that it would move up in the alphabet! Paul Ron doesn't sound right though. On second thought, maybe they should leave it the way it is!
HILLARY CLINTON has a terrible image problem. No matter what she does, she still looks like herself! Not to mention how loud she is when she talks. Doesn't she remember her own husband and how he used the lazy-tired sounding voice to appear like an average American? It worked for him! Even when he got into serious trouble. Mrs. Clinton just needs to sit back and relax!
BARAK OBAMA is just an all around great American! He is the poster child of diversity! All the way from his roots in Kenya to the Islamic name he bears from his youth. Not to mention his black heritage! He also says he's a Christian! This is about as diverse at it gets! No one can figure out what he plans to do if he gets the big chair, but that doesn't stop people from liking the guy!
JOHN McCAIN has the tired-lazy voice down to an art! Or maybe that's because he's old! He has served his country in the military and/or other positions for more than 100 years. I think he should be allowed to die in the Oval Office if he wants to! Do you have to be President though to die in the Oval Office? Maybe he should speak to our current Vice President Cheney since they are similar in age. I think Cheney has died in his office a few times since he was elected?
MIKE HUCKABEE seems like a genuine guy! He says he wants to lower my taxes, preserve the sanctity of my life, protect my family from the perpetrators of 911, downsize government, and plenty of other things! Now that's my kind of guy! Hey, Chuck Norris even endorsed him! If Chuck is behind the guy, then you know he's a powerful force to be reckoned with! Chuck doesn't get behind nobody! Chuck is the one that clears the path!
MITT ROMNEY is such an interesting person! I can't stand the thought of only one pair of underpants though! Doesn't he realize there are other religions that don't place a stipulation on underpants? Maybe he should check out my religion! We are allowed to choose between boxers and briefs! Or maybe I should check my manual to make sure! Nevertheless, I think Mr. Romney has given up on the Presidency.
RON PAUL ! What can I say about these guys? They are truly on a mission to save the country. If I were Paul, I would request that my name were first so that it would move up in the alphabet! Paul Ron doesn't sound right though. On second thought, maybe they should leave it the way it is!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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