Thursday, July 09, 2009
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Long Awaited Post on Michael Jackson
There has been so much media hype surrounding the death of Michael Jackson, that I really didn't want to weigh in on the subject, just to add to it, but I can wait no longer.
He was a man. He lived. He died. Now he will face judgment, just like everyone else. If, indeed, he did accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior a week before he passed into eternity, then he is covered by the blood of Jesus and will live with God forever in Heaven.
If he did not (of which I am not his judge) then he will face judgment without an advocate and will spend eternity out of the presence of God in a real place called Hell.
His money, his fame, his earthly success mean nothing at the judgment seat of God.
What about you? If you were to die today, would YOU be covered by the blood of Jesus, or are you planning on your earthly deeds to "get you through"?
You can have eternal life through Jesus Christ. Click on the tap at the top right "Do You Know Jesus" for more information, or email me.
He was a man. He lived. He died. Now he will face judgment, just like everyone else. If, indeed, he did accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior a week before he passed into eternity, then he is covered by the blood of Jesus and will live with God forever in Heaven.
If he did not (of which I am not his judge) then he will face judgment without an advocate and will spend eternity out of the presence of God in a real place called Hell.
His money, his fame, his earthly success mean nothing at the judgment seat of God.
What about you? If you were to die today, would YOU be covered by the blood of Jesus, or are you planning on your earthly deeds to "get you through"?
You can have eternal life through Jesus Christ. Click on the tap at the top right "Do You Know Jesus" for more information, or email me.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Fourth of July BBQ
Dad is known for his smoked meats. Here he is at his craft.
Mom cooks for days before the party. Here is just a small portion of the buffet line!
A little fishing never hurt anybody
We had a REALLY good day fishing either Thursday or Friday. The Crappie were really biting!
Audrey caught several nice "keepers".
Dad caught a couple of nice ones and wanted to help clean.
I think we cleaned a total of 11 good sized Crappie. Sally fried them Friday evening and they were DELICIOUS!
Audrey caught several nice "keepers".
Dad caught a couple of nice ones and wanted to help clean.
I think we cleaned a total of 11 good sized Crappie. Sally fried them Friday evening and they were DELICIOUS!
Lake Fun
Mom and Dad bought a 'new' Cobalt ski/pleasure boat this spring. This was the first time we had the opportunity to get it out and see what it would do.
The girls went tubing and had a blast. It was the first time for both of them.
The girls went tubing and had a blast. It was the first time for both of them.
Mini-vacation
Last Wednesday, Sally took off a few hours early and we all headed out to Lake Ft. Gibson for an extended holiday weekend. We really needed it.
We stayed at my parent's house, but they weren't there. So, we had the Boyne Resort all to ourselves!
Books Needed for Church Library
I pastor Immanuel Southern Baptist Church in Wagoner, OK.
We are a small congregation, but God is doing some AMAZING things!
Recently, the woman who manages our church library has expressed a need for new
books and other resources. We do not have any funds set aside to purchase books
and DVD's so I thought I might appeal to you.
We have an urgent need for the following types of books:
children (3rd grade - up)
young adult
Christian Fiction
Christian Historical
Christian Biographical
Christian Missions
We also have a need for children, family, and Christian DVD's.
If you feel led to send us your used books, we will be happy to send you a
receipt for your taxes. (just let me know)
Please send the books and DVD's to:
Immanuel So. Baptist Church
Attn: Jean Willey
611 N. Gertrude Ave
Wagoner, OK 74467
Thank you in advance!
Blessings,
Rick Boyne
Pastor
Immanuel Southern Baptist Church
www.ImmanuelSouthern.com
We are a small congregation, but God is doing some AMAZING things!
Recently, the woman who manages our church library has expressed a need for new
books and other resources. We do not have any funds set aside to purchase books
and DVD's so I thought I might appeal to you.
We have an urgent need for the following types of books:
children (3rd grade - up)
young adult
Christian Fiction
Christian Historical
Christian Biographical
Christian Missions
We also have a need for children, family, and Christian DVD's.
If you feel led to send us your used books, we will be happy to send you a
receipt for your taxes. (just let me know)
Please send the books and DVD's to:
Immanuel So. Baptist Church
Attn: Jean Willey
611 N. Gertrude Ave
Wagoner, OK 74467
Thank you in advance!
Blessings,
Rick Boyne
Pastor
Immanuel Southern Baptist Church
www.ImmanuelSouthern.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Stood There dot com
I found this fun little site called, stoodthere.com. It gives users the opportunity to place pictures of themselves at famous/exciting landmarks on their site.
My profile is here. I just opened it up today and only have a few photos uploaded so far.
Check it out!
My profile is here. I just opened it up today and only have a few photos uploaded so far.
Check it out!
Stay Away from Keystone Chevrolet
Last Friday, Sally and I both had the day off and the kids were with my sister, so we decided to do a little window shopping/test driving of used cars. We had seen the TV ads for Keystone Chevrolet in Sand Springs, OK. Their ads should have told us what they would be like.
It was, perhaps, the worst car shopping experience I have ever had. Under no circumstances will I ever step foot on their car lot again and highly urge you to do the same.
The young salesman, Bentley, was nice enough and I am sure he was just following mis-directed company policy, up to a point. However, he would not give us a price on the used car we were looking at. We asked what they were asking for it and he said he'd have to go inside to get it. We went for a test drive and he told us all about his personal problems. (Sally and I get that a lot) As we pulled back in the lot, he suggested we pull into the first parking place and come inside with him to get the price.
I can handle myself with car salesmen. The more experience I gain with them, the less I put up with their antics. He herded us into his cubicle, sat us down and proceeded to fill out some sort of "contact form". I protested and said all we wanted to know was the price they were asking for the car. He said it was company policy to fill out that form and he would get our price right after it was complete. (This is where I should have gotten up and left, but I learned that for next time). He went and got the price for the car, which was about $3000-3500 more than what it should sell for. Then the dumbest question that car salesmen ever came up with was asked: "What's it gonna take for us to get you into that car TODAY?"
I explained, as I have with most car dealers in NE OK, that we were just looking and never bought a car without time to think and pray about it. This is when the young man got indignant and began to rant about our not being serious and why would we test drive the car and ask about the price if we weren't serious about buying that car. That's when I stood up, said "thank you" and walked out the door. (BTW, they never offered to drive us to the far side of the lot where our car was parked)
I cannot believe that the sales manager didn't see what was going on and how Sally and I were shaking our heads in disbelief as we exited the showroom. I cannot believe that the sales manager didn't follow a couple out of the showroom who were visibly upset by the transactions of the sales staff. Even more, I cannot believe, that since they have my name and phone number, the sales manager has not called me to see about that episode.
So, due to their sales techniques and tactics and their lack of concern for disgruntled potential customers, I now say to you, "Stay as far away from Keystone Chevrolet as you possibly can. Don't step foot on their lot even if they say they are GIVING their cars away because there will be a catch."
Oh, and don't forget their exorbitant "Documentation Fee", whatever that is.
For pity sakes.
PS: I sent this post to GM Corporate Headquarters. I seriously doubt they will do anything either.
It was, perhaps, the worst car shopping experience I have ever had. Under no circumstances will I ever step foot on their car lot again and highly urge you to do the same.
The young salesman, Bentley, was nice enough and I am sure he was just following mis-directed company policy, up to a point. However, he would not give us a price on the used car we were looking at. We asked what they were asking for it and he said he'd have to go inside to get it. We went for a test drive and he told us all about his personal problems. (Sally and I get that a lot) As we pulled back in the lot, he suggested we pull into the first parking place and come inside with him to get the price.
I can handle myself with car salesmen. The more experience I gain with them, the less I put up with their antics. He herded us into his cubicle, sat us down and proceeded to fill out some sort of "contact form". I protested and said all we wanted to know was the price they were asking for the car. He said it was company policy to fill out that form and he would get our price right after it was complete. (This is where I should have gotten up and left, but I learned that for next time). He went and got the price for the car, which was about $3000-3500 more than what it should sell for. Then the dumbest question that car salesmen ever came up with was asked: "What's it gonna take for us to get you into that car TODAY?"
I explained, as I have with most car dealers in NE OK, that we were just looking and never bought a car without time to think and pray about it. This is when the young man got indignant and began to rant about our not being serious and why would we test drive the car and ask about the price if we weren't serious about buying that car. That's when I stood up, said "thank you" and walked out the door. (BTW, they never offered to drive us to the far side of the lot where our car was parked)
I cannot believe that the sales manager didn't see what was going on and how Sally and I were shaking our heads in disbelief as we exited the showroom. I cannot believe that the sales manager didn't follow a couple out of the showroom who were visibly upset by the transactions of the sales staff. Even more, I cannot believe, that since they have my name and phone number, the sales manager has not called me to see about that episode.
So, due to their sales techniques and tactics and their lack of concern for disgruntled potential customers, I now say to you, "Stay as far away from Keystone Chevrolet as you possibly can. Don't step foot on their lot even if they say they are GIVING their cars away because there will be a catch."
Oh, and don't forget their exorbitant "Documentation Fee", whatever that is.
For pity sakes.
PS: I sent this post to GM Corporate Headquarters. I seriously doubt they will do anything either.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Alligator Bait
I completely forgot I was a recording artist! How silly of me!?!
Back in 1988, I performed and was recorded on the deliriously classic song "Alligator Bait" by Kevin Shinn and Bill Johnson.
Don't believe me? Just go here and look on the right hand side in the credits. You'll have to listen to the song to understand about "hups".
[HT: Dane Tate]
Back in 1988, I performed and was recorded on the deliriously classic song "Alligator Bait" by Kevin Shinn and Bill Johnson.
Don't believe me? Just go here and look on the right hand side in the credits. You'll have to listen to the song to understand about "hups".
[HT: Dane Tate]
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Farrah Fawcett
Farrah lost her battle with cancer. She was 62.
I had the (in)famous swimsuit poster in my room when I was but a lad. I even had a t-shirt with that picture on it. (I don't have it anymore; Sally made me take it down)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Heat Wave
Boy! It is HOT!!
I took a snapshot of my screen a few minutes ago and saw that the Wagoner temperature was 103!
In fact, we are under an "Excessive Heat Warning" because of the high humidity and high dew point levels:
I took a snapshot of my screen a few minutes ago and saw that the Wagoner temperature was 103!
It doesn't look like it is going to get any better. Here is this week's forecast:
In fact, we are under an "Excessive Heat Warning" because of the high humidity and high dew point levels:
Why me?
Yet another funny story to relate today: Yesterday, I traveled to Tulsa to be with my wife's parents as my father-in-law had a minor procedure to replace the battery in his pace maker. (That's not the funny part) Just after they had taken him into surgery, I asked my mother-in-law if she had had lunch yet. She said "no", so I offered to go get her and my sister-in-law something from the hospital cafeteria.
Let's just say it was an adventure.
St. Francis Hospital is quite large and has many banks of elevators and several different 'hospitals' or 'clinics' within the complex. We were in the Heart Center. I tried to make my way to the cafeteria, but I found myself outside at entrance to the Heart Center. I decided that instead of going back through the maze of corridors, I would simply walk around to the front main entrance where I could find my way from there. I forgot that it was 100 degrees and the short walk was quite hot!
I finally found the "Food Court". I guess modern hospitals are too fancy to have cafeterias. This one sells Starbuck's coffee... In any case, most of the courts within the Food Court were closed. All my in-laws wanted was a nice ham or chicken sandwich. The Deli Court was closed. As was the Pizza Court, Mexican Court, Soup Court, and one or two others that I can't recall.
The only "court" that was open was the Grill. They had one woman working as hard as she could frying burgers. The line wrapped around the salad bar and the donut cabinet. I had passed a vending machine room, so I thought I might try my luck there.
As I found the vending machines, I was happy to see one that sold sandwiches. Since it was about 2:30, there was only one sandwich left in the machine. It was $3.75. All I had was a $20 bill and the machines didn't take ATM cards. There was a change machine that said it accepted all paper denominations up to $20. I honestly figured that if you put in a $20 bill, you'd get back $5 worth of quarters and paper money to make up the difference.
Boy! Was I wrong!!
As I finally got the machine to accept my $20, it started spitting out quarters. It threw quarters on the floor and finally stopped. Just as I had retrieved all the quarters out of the holder and off the floor, it started spewing coins again! Fortunately, some of the coins were dollar coins, everything from Susan B. Antony, Sacajawea and the new Presidential dollars.
I finally recovered from that, then tried to buy the lone sandwich. I punched the buttons and made the sandwich come around to where I could pull back the little latch and get my goods. I dutifully deposited 3 dollar coins and 3 quarters.
Nothing.
I tried pulling on the little latch, but it kept saying "off line". I honestly had no idea what that meant, so I kept pulling latches and pushing buttons. Finally, I decided I'd start over, so I hit the "coin return" button.
I got exactly .55 back. Five dimes and a nickel. Go figure.
I thought about giving up, but then I remember my mother-in-law and that she was hungry, so I decided to try it again.
Success!!
My sister-in-law also wanted a sandwich, but she wasn't going to get one. She did say she'd like some plain potato chips. Wouldn't you know that the vending machine didn't sell plain potato chips?!?
BBQ Fritos, BBQ chips, wavy Sun Chips, Funions, Doritos were all in abundance. But no Lays...
So, I buy her the Dr. Pepper she asked for and a bag of Cheese-its. I get my mother-in-law the bottle of water she requested. I take the $10.95 worth of vending machine lunch back up to the Cardio-Out-Patient-Surgery-Waiting-Room (after I had to stop and ask directions twice) just in time for them to call and say that my father-in-law was out of surgery and we could come back and meet him in the recovery room!
They drank the Dr. Pepper and water. I don't know what happened to the sandwich and Cheese-its.
Why do things like this always happen to me?
Let's just say it was an adventure.
St. Francis Hospital is quite large and has many banks of elevators and several different 'hospitals' or 'clinics' within the complex. We were in the Heart Center. I tried to make my way to the cafeteria, but I found myself outside at entrance to the Heart Center. I decided that instead of going back through the maze of corridors, I would simply walk around to the front main entrance where I could find my way from there. I forgot that it was 100 degrees and the short walk was quite hot!
I finally found the "Food Court". I guess modern hospitals are too fancy to have cafeterias. This one sells Starbuck's coffee... In any case, most of the courts within the Food Court were closed. All my in-laws wanted was a nice ham or chicken sandwich. The Deli Court was closed. As was the Pizza Court, Mexican Court, Soup Court, and one or two others that I can't recall.
The only "court" that was open was the Grill. They had one woman working as hard as she could frying burgers. The line wrapped around the salad bar and the donut cabinet. I had passed a vending machine room, so I thought I might try my luck there.
As I found the vending machines, I was happy to see one that sold sandwiches. Since it was about 2:30, there was only one sandwich left in the machine. It was $3.75. All I had was a $20 bill and the machines didn't take ATM cards. There was a change machine that said it accepted all paper denominations up to $20. I honestly figured that if you put in a $20 bill, you'd get back $5 worth of quarters and paper money to make up the difference.
Boy! Was I wrong!!
As I finally got the machine to accept my $20, it started spitting out quarters. It threw quarters on the floor and finally stopped. Just as I had retrieved all the quarters out of the holder and off the floor, it started spewing coins again! Fortunately, some of the coins were dollar coins, everything from Susan B. Antony, Sacajawea and the new Presidential dollars.
I finally recovered from that, then tried to buy the lone sandwich. I punched the buttons and made the sandwich come around to where I could pull back the little latch and get my goods. I dutifully deposited 3 dollar coins and 3 quarters.
Nothing.
I tried pulling on the little latch, but it kept saying "off line". I honestly had no idea what that meant, so I kept pulling latches and pushing buttons. Finally, I decided I'd start over, so I hit the "coin return" button.
I got exactly .55 back. Five dimes and a nickel. Go figure.
I thought about giving up, but then I remember my mother-in-law and that she was hungry, so I decided to try it again.
Success!!
My sister-in-law also wanted a sandwich, but she wasn't going to get one. She did say she'd like some plain potato chips. Wouldn't you know that the vending machine didn't sell plain potato chips?!?
BBQ Fritos, BBQ chips, wavy Sun Chips, Funions, Doritos were all in abundance. But no Lays...
So, I buy her the Dr. Pepper she asked for and a bag of Cheese-its. I get my mother-in-law the bottle of water she requested. I take the $10.95 worth of vending machine lunch back up to the Cardio-Out-Patient-Surgery-Waiting-Room (after I had to stop and ask directions twice) just in time for them to call and say that my father-in-law was out of surgery and we could come back and meet him in the recovery room!
They drank the Dr. Pepper and water. I don't know what happened to the sandwich and Cheese-its.
Why do things like this always happen to me?
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