It's been a few days since I wrote. I was out of town Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday I was recovering and catching up on things. That brings us to today. We went to Charlotte for some continuing ed. It was held at the DoubleTree South Park. We booked too late to stay there so we punted and found a nice deal about 10 minutes away, right smack downtown. The Hilton Gardens. It was a nice place. I'd never spent any time right downtown Charlotte, but I was impressed by how clean and nice it is. I felt safe walking all over the area. Mostly business, banking and such, but with a few shops. There is one complex of building covering 6-8 blocks that are all connected by elevated covered crosswalks. Like Hamsters in a tube. Kinda cool.

The conference was next to a very up-scale mall. Prada, Tiffany, Nordstrom, Gucci, and so on. I happened up on a photo shoot in the middle of the mall next to the waterfall. Interesting.

The only thing I could afford there was a mega cup of coffee, which I sipped all morning.

We ate at the Cheesecake Factory in the mall for dinner. Yum !!! I had Orange chicken, and White Chocolate Raspberry truffle Cheesecake. Oh OH OH!

52 - 7 Can you believe that? What a blowout. Some people don't like one sided games like this, but for me, if you are on the winning side... It can't get better. Go Tigers. Next sat Monk will be on the field, twirling and cheering. See ya next week. C.L.E.M.S.O.N.

What about my scrappy Dawgs? They almost lost a game and they were picked by 26 points. They waited until the last moment then came from 13 down in the forth to win by one. WOW my stomach was churning. But they won 14-13. At Athens. I guess everyone has a bad day, from time to time. You have to hand it to them, They played 60 minutes and never gave up. Go Dawgs get 'em sic 'em !!

Went to see Flyboys tonight. I loved it. Naturally !!! Action, planes, great flying, fantastic fx, and a love interest you'd actually root for. What's not to like?

This was opening night and there was a good crowd. I hope this movie does well, so they will make other flying movies.

Kristie had to go to Hartwell and stay with her Grandmother tonight. That leaves me home alone. So I filled the time with the World's Greatest detective.

Sherlock Holmes

Not a whole lot going on today. It was a lot cooler mid 70's vrs the 90's we'd been seeing I figured I'd never get a better chance so I cut the grass and trimmed everything. It only took about 3 and a half hours. But part of that time was repairing the old Snapper.
A bolt sheared off in the steering, but I had another and was soon back in business.

Kristie worked very late tonight. Until near ten PM.

I know Amy H. worked late too.

Patrick said Amy C. was up to her ears in studies ( for work ) also.










Will normal life ever return for any of us ???

The photo of Patrick and Amy Cromer was taken this spring at Freedom Weekend.

Soccer tonight was fun. The Tigers won again 4-1

That makes them 3 and O this season. I had to miss Saturday's game to see my BullDogs.

Ashley had another hugh crowd of fans.
Amy & Joel,
Doug & Brenda ( Amy's folks )
Grandmother & Poppa Fred,
April,
Teresa, Samantha, and Andrew ( Kristie's Friends )
Kristie and naturally, ME Ash's number one fan.

Afterward Teresa. Samantha, Andrew, Kristie and I went to Moe's to eat.

We ate outside and just finished up as it started a downpour.

Good day at NewSpring as always. Thanks God, I needed a church like this. It was the early service for us today. Extra early because today begins our new starting time 15 minutes earlier at 9:15.

Then it was dash to Lavonia for dinner at my mom and dads. Janet and Kayle were there, but not Kevin. Other plans, I think.

After quick visit and bite it was dash back to home groups. I enjoyed it again tonight. I am glad to hear comments and input from all the guys so far. That is good because we all know I am going to speak my mind. And now I know I will not be the only one.

Lots of things going on right now. But it'll all be fine..


Soccer tomorrow. GO MONK !!!

And maybe when I go to Sam's Club, this time I'll remember everything on the list.

Go Dawgs !!!! Get 'em, Sic 'em!!! woof woof woof !!!

Kristie and I flew down to see the Georgia Bulldogs today. They played a 1 PM game against University Alabama Birmingham ( UAB ). They have a great deal at the airport in Athens. You fly in, and they park the planes, and for $ 5.00 each they you ride the city bus service to the campus. So we figured we'd take a chance on finding reasonable tickets.

It was great. Thing went without a hitch. It's a twenty-five minute flight and no traffic. Well almost. The Athens airport is very busy on game day. They have a lot of planes. So many they park them in the grass over on the far side of the airline terminal and shuttle you to the FBO ( fixed base operator ) BTW a FBO is like a terminal for visiting aviation OTHER than the airlines. They have weather briefing services, fuel, snacks, a lounge for pilots and a waiting area much like the airline terminals.

We caught the bus and made our way to the game. There were fewer ticket sellers than we normally see at a Clemson game, and certainly fewer who seem to be doing it as a business. We spotted a couple late middle aged men ( calling the kettle black aren't I ? ) who were selling their family members ( a cousin ) ticket for him. He had broken his hip and could not attend. They turned out to be fantastic seats 45 yard line second level, row seven. Even had padded backs. Perfect. The people around were all nice and respectable. Yes the DOGS won, in a shutout. Did I say perfect ?

Flew home without a hitch other than hot and tired. That stuff and this heat will sap the energy right out.

It was cool and rainy today. We needed it.

I got an e-mail from Jars of Clay today . Jars are playing Toccoa Falls College. Here is the info

October, 5 2006 at Grace Chapel - Toccoa Falls
325 Chapel Drive, Toccoa Falls, GA 30598
Cost: $14-17
With special guests: Matt Wertz & Leigh Nash.
Phone: 800-251-8326 for more info.

I got the new Jars of Clay today. Good Monsters ! Do yourself a favor, drop what ever you are doing. Run out and buy this cd. After only a few times through I think I'd say it is their best in years. These guys are so innovative. And some of the cuts provoked emotions from me I can't control. This is not meant to be a review, but check out There Is A River ( not the old hymn ) And if Oh My God doesn't affect you ...well it will.

I already love this cd.