While many in the country are having a gasoline crisis, we happen to be enjoying a decline in prices. They are still high, but relatively speaking they are better.
I had to make a trip to Tulsa for two hospital visits last night. While there, I decided to fill up. I found gas for $3.23 at several different Quik Trip locations.
What are YOU paying for gas where you live?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
God's Cadillac
Did the title get your attention? Good. Now here's the story:
We we returned home from Asia last year and saw that God was going to have us stay and pastor a church, one of things I NEEDED was a car. I simply asked God to let me have a good one that was affordable. To make a long story short, my friend, Bill Johnson, who happens to be the Minister of Missions at First Baptist Church, Midland, TX, deemed that I was the one that God wanted him to give a car to.
Well, it just happened to be a 1994 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. It had 114,000 miles on it, but was in good shape. It had been driven hard, but had been cared for.
Since gratefully receiving it last June, I've put a new air conditioner in it (which I new I would have to) a new set of tires, and new brakes. It runs like a top.
God's Cadillac
Last night, I had to make a hospital visit in Tulsa. Since the cold front came through, I didn't need the air conditioning, just the vent, so I thought I'd test my mileage. Once I got up to speed on the turnpike, I reset my MPG calculator.
Are you ready for this?
The FREE 1994 Cadillac got 33.1 mpg! Can you believe that? The MPG calculator also estimates how many miles you have "left" in the tank. Combined with the miles that I had already driven, I can potentially get 609 miles out of a tank of gas! That is a long way!
God is good.
We we returned home from Asia last year and saw that God was going to have us stay and pastor a church, one of things I NEEDED was a car. I simply asked God to let me have a good one that was affordable. To make a long story short, my friend, Bill Johnson, who happens to be the Minister of Missions at First Baptist Church, Midland, TX, deemed that I was the one that God wanted him to give a car to.
Well, it just happened to be a 1994 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. It had 114,000 miles on it, but was in good shape. It had been driven hard, but had been cared for.
Since gratefully receiving it last June, I've put a new air conditioner in it (which I new I would have to) a new set of tires, and new brakes. It runs like a top.
God's Cadillac
Last night, I had to make a hospital visit in Tulsa. Since the cold front came through, I didn't need the air conditioning, just the vent, so I thought I'd test my mileage. Once I got up to speed on the turnpike, I reset my MPG calculator.
Are you ready for this?
The FREE 1994 Cadillac got 33.1 mpg! Can you believe that? The MPG calculator also estimates how many miles you have "left" in the tank. Combined with the miles that I had already driven, I can potentially get 609 miles out of a tank of gas! That is a long way!
God is good.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Bailout fails
I was watching CNN during the vote of the $700 billion bailout.
I watched as the stock market plunged 200 points in 5 minutes.
I watched as it bounced back, then back down again.
I'll confess I don't know about all of this, but it is kind of scary.
I think I'm glad that it didn't pass; it feels right that it didn't pass. That sure seems like an awfully huge amount of money.
I watched as the stock market plunged 200 points in 5 minutes.
I watched as it bounced back, then back down again.
I'll confess I don't know about all of this, but it is kind of scary.
I think I'm glad that it didn't pass; it feels right that it didn't pass. That sure seems like an awfully huge amount of money.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Oklahoma 35 - Texas Christian 10
Not surprisingly, Oklahoma is now rated number 1 in the country.
I don't like being number 1 in the country this early in the season. We almost always blow it when we are number 1 this early.
In any case,
BOOMER SOONER!
I don't like being number 1 in the country this early in the season. We almost always blow it when we are number 1 this early.
In any case,
BOOMER SOONER!
Happy Birthday, Emily!
Today Emily turns 9 years old! She is a fantastic girl. (I'd say that even IF she wasn't my own daughter!) She loves the Lord. She loves her family!
Happy Birthday Emily! I love you!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
This is ridiculous, even for me...
OK, we went to Tulsa last night (Friday) to go to Olive Garden for Emily's birthday dinner. We decided to go to Target afterward, since we don't have a Target in Wagoner.
We were having a great time looking at all the junk they sell, since it is slightly different junk than what Wal-Mart sells.
Then we came to the "seasonal" aisle. All the Halloween stuff was there, which I suppose is appropriate, albeit early, even for Halloween. THEN, we looked up and saw an entire aisle of CHRISTMAS stuff for sale!!! This is way to early even for me!
There is just something wrong about seeing the Grim Reaper and animated Christmas reindeer in the same field of vision!
Wow!
We were having a great time looking at all the junk they sell, since it is slightly different junk than what Wal-Mart sells.
Then we came to the "seasonal" aisle. All the Halloween stuff was there, which I suppose is appropriate, albeit early, even for Halloween. THEN, we looked up and saw an entire aisle of CHRISTMAS stuff for sale!!! This is way to early even for me!
There is just something wrong about seeing the Grim Reaper and animated Christmas reindeer in the same field of vision!
Wow!
Emily's Birthday Party
Emily's birthday is actually Sunday, but we celebrated a few days early. Emily decided to have a "sleep-over" birthday party. She wanted a pinata and Silly String. She got both.
It started off with Mom and Dad bringing her a GIANT cookie to her classroom at school. I think she is now the "favorite" in the class.
After school, the girls arrived and we had pizza, pinatas, presents, cake & ice cream and lots of "girl talk".
Emily had fun with her friends. They were all really good girls.
It started off with Mom and Dad bringing her a GIANT cookie to her classroom at school. I think she is now the "favorite" in the class.
After school, the girls arrived and we had pizza, pinatas, presents, cake & ice cream and lots of "girl talk".
Emily had fun with her friends. They were all really good girls.
Fun with Pinatas!
We got a pinata at Wal-Mart. Notice the helium balloons on the mailbox!
We attracted lots of attention with the pinata from passersby.
The Wal-Mart pinata was a "hit"! (especially since it was packed with Halloween candy!)
Silly String
The morning after the sleepover, they had fun with Silly String.
The "party girls" all "strung out". (That sounds horrible)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Mr. Sulu takes a bride (or husband) YUCK!
Star Trek fans beware: Mr. Sulu is no longer available. At least until the courts over-turn their ridiculous same-sex marriage ruling.
George Takei, who played Mr. Sulu on Star Trek, "married" his long time "partner", Brad Altman, at a ceremony in Little Tokyo, in LA, on Sunday. The two made a grand entrance to the tune of "One Singular Sensation" from the Broadway musical "A Chorus Line." The ceremony was performed by a Buddhist priest.
Lt. Uhura and Mr. Chekov were both in attendance, but Mr. Spock's logical mind knew there was no way that two men could actually marry each other, so he and Capt. Kirk stayed home.
YUCK!!! Leave it to those on the LEFT COAST to make a big todo out of this nonsense.
Then again, we should have known....
Here he is making his move on Mr. Spock.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Farewell Muskogee Starbucks
Muskogee Starbucks
That's right. The only Starbucks in Muskogee will close it's doors for the last time on Friday. I don't make it to Muskogee but once or twice a week, and Monday mornings usually included a stop by for a vente "coffee of the day".
But, since Starbucks has decided to close more than 600 stores, Muskogee's store got caught in the trap.
I spoke with the folks yesterday. They didn't seem terribly upset, but did mention that there would NOT be a sale of the merchandise. It would simply be packed up and shipped off. That doesn't sound nice to me.
I think the biggest problem with this store was its location. There is a huge customer base willing to purchase coffee, but they put it in a stand alone building off of a by-pass, not convenient to most commuters. Granted, it is across the highway from Wal-Mart, but it still isn't the best place for a coffee house.
The next closest Starbucks is in Broken Arrow INSIDE the Bass Pro Shop. Oh darn.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Final Update on Dad
I spoke with Mom and Dad this afternoon at about 2:45. They were at the airport, preparing for their return trip home. They should arrive very late tonight.
Dad said that he was actually feeling good, but was weak. He was particularly upset that he couldn't drive for 3 weeks. Other than that, however, he was doing great.
He again thanks everyone for your prayers! (and so do I)
You might remember him this afternoon and evening as they gingerly make their way back home. Pray for strength and comfort during travel.
Dad said that he was actually feeling good, but was weak. He was particularly upset that he couldn't drive for 3 weeks. Other than that, however, he was doing great.
He again thanks everyone for your prayers! (and so do I)
You might remember him this afternoon and evening as they gingerly make their way back home. Pray for strength and comfort during travel.
Friday, September 19, 2008
A conversation with Dad
I just got off the phone with Dad. He had surgery to remove his prostate because of cancer. He was actually dismissed from the hospital (Mayo Clinic) a day early because he was doing so well. He said he is not experiencing any pain, except for some minor soreness.
Mom, said that the associate doctor was bragging on how the main doctor was bragging on Dad. He seemed to indicate that the main doctor seldom bragged on any of his patients.
Dad said that he knows it wasn't luck or even the skill of the physician to make him well, but it was the prayers offered on his behalf. He said, "I give all of the credit to the Lord!"
They will fly back on Monday evening. Mom is a little concerned for the flight and I offered to drive up to get them if they want me to. Mom thinks it will be OK, but will keep my offer in mind.
Again, on behalf of Mom and Dad, I want to thank all of you who have prayed for my folks.
Mom, said that the associate doctor was bragging on how the main doctor was bragging on Dad. He seemed to indicate that the main doctor seldom bragged on any of his patients.
Dad said that he knows it wasn't luck or even the skill of the physician to make him well, but it was the prayers offered on his behalf. He said, "I give all of the credit to the Lord!"
They will fly back on Monday evening. Mom is a little concerned for the flight and I offered to drive up to get them if they want me to. Mom thinks it will be OK, but will keep my offer in mind.
Again, on behalf of Mom and Dad, I want to thank all of you who have prayed for my folks.
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