I'm back (right one)

I will be starting the blog back up on Monday so get ready for some goodness.

I'm back

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It's been a while, but this will make up for it

Well, I know I have been somewhat spotty on posting, but tonight I will redeem myself. It has been a busy few weeks here at camp, and I have encountered a lot of different Texans to write about- but last night I met the craziest one so far. Here is the story. We had a night event last night that required to have some speakers outside playing Mission Impossible theme music, while the kids went through camp protecting their leader. After the event, the kids went back into the club room and the music was still playing as they went in. Soon after, Bradley and I were about to go turn off the music and up rolled a car. We looked at each other as to decide who was going to go approach and talk to the car, and before we could begin to discuss, and old guy got out. He started to walk a straight line towards the speakers, which were away from Bradley and me. Bradley (BMess for short) started to trot after him to talk to him, as I got out my phone ready to call Chase, the Camp Director. I was about ten feet behind Bradley and noticed he was talking to the guy, and the old guy was pissed about the music. There conversation went like this. This is the shortened version with some highlights.

BMess: Sir can I help you?
Old Guy: Yeah I am going to turn of this G*$ *&$@ music, I am tired of this S***.
BMess: I would love to talk to you about this sir
Old Guy: This is ******* public property, you can't have this S*** going like this
BMess: Sir, this is actually private property
Old Guy: Where the hell is the gate
BMess: you drove threw it

At this time, we noticed the old guy had a little bat along with his Mag Light and Camel Light that had as Bradley put it, "burnt his beard and made it look like a Christmas Tree". So, Old Guy had a bat and had made it to the speaker, which was near Bradley's head. Old Guy took a swing and connected to the speaker. At this point I had already called Chase and was walking up to join Bradley with the Old Guy, and Chase was behind me. Old Guy turned and speed walked to his car. As he walked off, we were still trying to talk to the guy, and he yelled something about working in the prison where talking didn't work. Well, we got his car type and description... and guess what we called the police. At this point it was about 12:30 in the morning. The po po ended up finding the guy later that night. (how I am not sure, but kudos to the Riverside Police for their skills) The Deputy said, that the guy was about 70 years old and grumpy and would never bother us again, he told Old Guy that if he ever came on property again, he would end up in jail. (which if quicker on our toes, he would have ended up in last night)

So hope that story is spicy enough to make up for the lack of blogging these days.

Consistency

I was thinking a bunch yesterday about consistency. We all want it and hope to have it in life everyday. I think we all desire consistent people in our lives, those we are close to, those we work with, spouses, neighbors. I am also pretty sure that as a whole, most people are not to familiar with what it truly looks like, hence we are always worrying about other people etc etc. Yesterday, I thought about those people who are consistent in my life and who truly provide me with what I consider consistency. The things which came to mind were, trust, honesty, being able to call whenever, grace. I am very thankful that I can look at people in my life and truly see consistency, I think it is what we strive for.

Pirate

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Arrrggg

Hello Agian from Texas, as internet has not been my best friend, I realize I have missed a few days here and there. Today I would like to share a picture of Bradley and myself. Here at Wyldlife Camping, we have what we call Pirate/Princess night. This is where we split up the camp and send the guys away with all the guys to go do, "guy things" like caber tossing, arm wrestling, tug o war and eat bbq with our hands... oh yeah and dress up like pirates. The ladies go do princess things, that, I am not to sure about what they do. Bradley and I decided to join in on the fun and dress up like pirates as well. Above you will find a picture of what that looked like. I must say, it was a ton of fun and we look like bad "a" pirates.

Happily, hello!

Well folks, I am on the Internet and up and running. I would first like to thank hugh from hughes net for giving me this opportunity to be up and running and God for keep the clouds out of the sky so that hugh can get a signal. So... there have been so many stories since Bradley and I left Georgia in the likeness of the Beverly Hillbillies, to the hundreds of miles of bridges we spent time on in the "wetlands of the south". I know this blog will be a hodge podge of stories so I will get started. First I would like to say that the Texas road systems must have been designed by a monkey, where else does a stop sign lead up to an interstate. We had a run in with a cashier at a home depot who asked us if North Carolina was spelled with a c or a k... It has been a great time so far, Bradey and I have been the jack of all trades doing many different tasks and getting it done. If you do not know, I am in Texas for a month working at a camp that Young Life rents. The staff here has been amazing and wonderful and really pushed me to love people more. I am happy to be back in the blogosphere and look forward to sharing many more stories while we are here. Love you all.

P.S. Here is a quote from a lady outside of cracker barrel in Mississippi when she saw our truck.

Wow that sure is a lot of stuff on that truck... they must be moving, no one just drives around town with that much stuff in their truck, yea they must be moving.

Mia again.

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Eta

Sorry folks Texas has been working me hard. New blogs are on the way, Texas is full of
Stuff to make fun of.

Mississippi

Two greatest quotes of the day so far. ( in refernce to mississippi )

1. We have been driving in this state for an hour... It's 2009, I mean there isn't s@$& in this state. (sorry mom)

2. I'd hate to play hide and go seek in those woods, no one would ever find you.

Texas bound 2

We are on our way to Carolina Creek, here is Bradley taking his first shift behind the wheel. I had to ask him a series of questions to make sure he was mentally awake to drive. We are currently in the tail end of Alabama... I think. Anyone know what is special about Alabama, so far we are not sure.

Texas bound

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Texas time.

30 hours till I am on my way to Texas. I wonder if a Texan will punch me when I inform them that all is not bigger and better there, it just seems that way because it takes longer to get places and the heat makes you delerious. (sp) Also it sounds like you (Patrick) are getting a little sweet on Texas. Getting soft on me.

Sweet Sarah and Maple Picture

Sarah was saying goodnight to Maple and Maple was in a cuddly mood. Sometimes dogs bring out a side of me that makes me look forward to having kids. I know comparing a dog to kids is "crazy" but I love my dog and if it's any indication about how much I will love my kids one day, they will be loved beyond belief.