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July was full of trips!!!!

Wow!!! Where to begin the month was full of trips all across Pennsylvania, as has been the constant theme for this summer, but what do you do with your spare time. I personally choose to make the best of it and go on an excursion. The first stop on one of my latest three day trips was in York, PA to the Harley Davidson plant. Two co workers and I went for a visit and a tour of the plant where they make the Dyna family and the Touring family like the Roadking and Ultra Classics. It was pretty interesting to see them pieced together and look at the 2008 models roll off the line.


The next stop was on top of Pittsburgh courtesy of the Duquesne Incline. For the marvelous price of $3.50 you can ride the incline to the top and come back down to the parking lot. The incline looks much like a trolley or a cable car that goes up the side of a mountain. At the top are a series of restaurants for those who like to spend to much on food, we did not so incline, and some small shops. The incline itself has a bit of nostalgia about it and has pictures of the downtown during the great flood of '37 and smog from the 40's during the steel rush. But the best is the view of Pittsburgh's Point where you can see the Three Rivers stadium and where the all come together (the Allegheny, the Monongahela, and the Ohio) which was really cool but the thought that kept going through my head was that the Ohio must go through a muddy patch before it reaches the 'wickets' (a local fishing spot for residents of the Kentuckian area) because the water doesn't look that bad here.

Then the third day of our trip we travelled 200 miles North to Niagara Falls, NY for a day of relaxation, RIGHT!! We no sooner got to the hotel that be jumped out of the truck donned the back pack and headed to the Niagara Reservation Park. We spent the rest of the day walking and taking pictures. How anyone could not attest to the fact that only God could create such beauty is beyond me. It is one of those places that every person above the age of 8 should see in there lifetime. Oh words can not describe the beauty. Awesome!!! As we watched the 275k gallons a second of water fall over the waterfall we had to pause and pray for the people of NY. So serene of a place. Please make time and money to go. Outside of the travel expense, which for us was free, I might have spend $50 including my $8.95 hamburger and coke, and souvenir shot glass. Great time, lots of pictures, couldn't of ask for more. I was glad to get back to work so I could get some rest from all the adventures.




Personal News: We finally moved into the new house. After enough $ of new carpet to bankrupt the government and new paint in the kids rooms we are in, well mostly. We still have some things in the old house, and in storage yet but we are living there. The fridge is still at the old house, so Felicia is using the garage fridge in the garage for now till I can get back home to move the big one (Please pray in some help to move it).

Kids start school again on Thursday. They are both excited and ready to go back, at least till the first alarm goes off at 6am Thursday morning.

We are so thankful for all the help we have had during this moving out and in period. We appreciate everyone so much and will have a cook out when we get settled and time permits. God bless each of you and may he guide your path everyday.

Kevin

June, Lost over there!!!

Man, where has June gone? I left home on May 30, and didn't come home until the 17th for a 2 day visit, just to ruch out again til the 26th. In summary I was home for 4 days in June.

We did get our new house closed on the 28th, (We get possession on the 28th of July). Paperwork over now just 360 payments and it'll be over. We have officially entered the 300k club. Debt is our new best friend apperantly. Spencer Ave is up for sail, we are praying that not only does God send us a buyer but the right buyer. Someone it will be a blessing for. We have alot of prayer time in the house, I know they are on their way to meet us.

We had a chance on my short visit in the middle of the month to spend some time at Kart Kountry in Shepardsville. We rode gocarts and found out Candace is the racer, Brooke is the more safe one (no suprise). Candace has also decided her first car should be a 'Rocket' (ie Kawasaki Ninja, Honda CBR). We have informed her of the appropriate, no motorcycles at the house unless it's a Harley!!! :) I'm thinking an 883 hugger is about her size. Brooke has decided Dad's old truck would be good to start with. They are growing up so fast.

We also played the usual video games and air hockey, as well as indoor rock climbing (thought I was coming to heaven a little early, heart pounding, breathing hard.) I don't recommend doing it in sandles.

Felicia is doing great at her new job. Her trainer is now retired and she is the man, or woman as it were. I'll get a pix for you soon ( I have to be home to take pictures ).

We ended up with a couple of jobs that turned out to be easy, but as always in Pennsylvainia. I also found a church near my second home (Comfort Inn on Harman Rd. in Pittsburgh). It was a great service about ' The high price of the cross'.

After the closing Felicia and I took the kids on an adventure to the forestry and to the Firetower that we went to on our first date. She kissed me!!! Brooke raced to the top and was waiting as the old fat people made it up the 145 steps. We had fun and as always took some great pictures. We also experienced 2 Chinese fire drills in the rain.

All and all life is good!!! We are making the best of each day and living life. See you soon.

Flight 93

A Trip to Flight 93. As it might come as no suprise to many of you but I found myself across the Pennsylvania country side again this week. Starting off the week Wednesday in Altoona, PA and made my way back to Pittsburgh for the weekend. The best part about this trip was as we drove back across I76 we made a stop off at Shanksville, PA to the crash site of United Flight 93 and visited the temporary memorial for the 40 passengers and crew aboard.

As is my custom I'm always up for an adventure and since the travel was not only free to me but was being paid to travel I thought 'Why not?'. We had a great time, as far as memorials go. It's not the kind of fun adventure I usually look for but more of a site seeing, photo op visit.

They erected a section of fence for the visitors to leave behind momentos and such for the memorial. This fence is cleaned, and the items are stored for the 1000 acre Permanent Memorial that is underway scheduled to open at the 10 yr anniversary.

There is a group of volunteers that man the Memorial from 8am - dust 365 days a year. 170k people desended on the town of Shanksville (pop. 600) last year and was scheduled to have 20 buses on Friday when I was there. Seems to be quite the stopping point.

The actual crash site is unavailable to visit since it's considered a burial site for those lost on Sep 11, 2001 but you can see it from the memorial. The land shows no evidence of the heroism and tragedy other than the fenced area and the flag.

All and all it was a good visit. Dave, Eddie, and I enjoyed the short stop over. We each walked around viewing the memorials that people left and offered our own silent prayers. Much like the WWII and Vietnam Memorials I say back in March is was filled with quiet moments and reflection. I'm so gratful that God has allowed me to visit some of these places this year and reflect on life. I have taken with me a renewed energy for Life, a gratitude for each day he gives me here, and a will to make a difference. I want to leave each day better off than it began.

Lord,

Grant us guidance and direction to live each day in a positive manner. Help us through the struggles life throws at us and not get frustrated. Take care of our families and help us raise our children submissive to your influence. Remember those who were lost in Shanksville to the highjackers and those families left behind to walk alone. Never let us fall back into the slumber we were in on that morning.

Grant us the peace that only you can provide. In Jesus name, Amen