Whirlwind Missions

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Plaza Fiesta!

Tim A. Cummins @ 4:11 pm  

Had a great day because my girls were with me! Here’s the sweet Ashley!
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This morning I had short briefing with the team and then we went to one of my new favorite places: Plaza Fiesta!
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It was a lot of fun to look around and see the many amazing sights that is this amazing Mexican Mall.

K and Ashley and I ate there two. Delicious grilled chicken in corn tortillas! But the salsa was SUPER hot.
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Wow!

We had an awesome time with the kids at the missions. The team served hotdogs to the kids. Everyone was happy!

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Came on home to work on admin duties.

This is what it looks like when I’m doing this.
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Editing a lot of video. Pretty time consuming.

Fun day!

Here’s more images from the Mexican Mall!

I’m thinking about getting these to help me with my ultrabeauty.
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I liked the colors.
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And these belt buckles.
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Of course, it’s imperative that you have a good selection of tiaras.
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And Gobblers!
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These buckles say “Whoa, mama!”
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These dolls kind of creeped me out.
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I wonder how slowly?
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You find out whether a lion is friendly or note by sticking your finger up it’s nose. You only get to try this once, however.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Amazingness! Teams!

Tim A. Cummins @ 8:00 pm  

No matter how many times I take people on Safari here in the International Village, I’m amazed. There is SO much stuff to see here!
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We enjoyed samosas and learning about Islam and Hinduism. Toured the Global Mall and the Madina grocery store. Fascinating!

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Kathy, Ashley and I ate a Ashiana for lunch. It was delicious Indian Food.
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Shot video and pictures of the teams in town. Today was our team from Orangeburg’s last day. They did an amazing job!

Home now working on admin duties!

Spent a long time editing the video from FBC Orangeburg. I trying some new music for the soundtrackl It’s interesting how the music can totally change your perspective on the video!

I’m processing the video right now. Then I’ll upload it to my YouTube account: timacummins.

Once it’s processed, I’ll burn a DVD for the team.

I want some of this!
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This is what I’m after: ULTRA beautiful.
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I feel like this most of the time!
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

SC! AL!

Tim A. Cummins @ 8:14 pm  

Had a trace of rain last night!
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Warm day!
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Had fun with my teams from South Carolina and Alabama!
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I took them on a tour of the store for buddhist idols,

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a Chinese pharmacy and a Guatemalan grocery store with the best quesidillas in Atlanta!
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After lunch, the teams headed to their sites.
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They’re doing a wonderful job!
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Ashley has really helped me with the photography of the teams. She’s a great shooter!
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Hard to believe that the summer is winding down. I have two more weeks of teams coming, then school starts!

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After shooting pictures of the teams, Ash and I came home to work on admin duties.

I saw this car with a severe tire problem at QT today.
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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Podcasts! Rest!

Tim A. Cummins @ 7:52 pm  

Had a relaxing morning.

Recorded two new podcasts! Always fun!
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One of my favorite topics: LOOK! Open your eyes and see all the amazing things around you. You do that with Baby Eyes.

“Download Baby Eyes”

Another favorite. You like people that like you and are like you. Check out! “Download I’m like you.”

Had a nice family lunch. I have such great kids!
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And my wife’s awesome TOO!

K and I watched Black Swan on dvd this afternoon. I dunno about that movie.

I posted a picture on Facebook of part of my “control center.” I thought you might like to see what I look at.tv

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Oak Hill Baptist Church! Lawrenceville!

Tim A. Cummins @ 4:56 pm  

Had a fun time with the team from Oak Hill Baptist Church today!
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I went to their church in the drizzling rain. Unbelievably, I actually wore long pants and a jacket! Mid 60s when I woke up! Glad to say that the clouds parted, it dried up and stayed comfortably cool in the shade!

Had a good time briefing the team and training them how to make balloon animals . . . always a crowd favorite!
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Then on to the three locations: Greens at Hillcrest, Alexander Mill and Olde Salem!
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The team did an awesome job!

I liked this low rider at Olde Salem!
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After the outreach, I hung around Lawrenceville for a little while to check out their downtown area. I’ve never done that before. The town was founded in 1861.
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This is the original water trough for the horses. Groovy!
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I enjoyed looking at the antique shops and art galleries in the area.
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I liked this reflection.
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Didn’t see anything worth buying. Still enjoyed looking!

I thought this sign could be better.
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I thought these stairs “flowed.”
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Dig the flowers, baby!
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I liked the water coming out of this fountain.

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What exactly is this?
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Cool bottle!
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I dig shadows!
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Especially for my car! I’ll walk a LONG way to put her in the shade.
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Jesse bought me an infrared temperature gauge. Two days ago the dashboard in my car got to 191 degrees!

Got back home and redid the hummingbird feeders. They’re thirsty little guys!

Now to admin duties!

Friday, July 15, 2011

Alpine R&R!

Tim A. Cummins @ 7:27 pm  

After my marathon 35 day straight work schedule it was awesome to have a break!

Kathy and I trekked up to Alpine Lodge next to Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga.
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It reminds me of Kenya!
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I loved the wild flowers!
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And this moth!
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We had a fun time exploring the city on our bikes. I enjoy shooting bricks that show perspective.
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We enjoyed watching the horse and listening to the cow moo.
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This always makes me sad.
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Talk about a parking problem!
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This was some GREAT BBQ!
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I enjoyed looking at the grave monuments. Notice how the angel is wearing flip flops!
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Creative names, eh?
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Good to know who you’re with.
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I dig hands.
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The highlight of our trip was the zoo!
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I liked this Swahili! The box was from Dar!
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I remember seeing camels in Niger!
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Ever heard me hoot like an owl?
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Some of the animals looked pretty hot! It was!
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I dig Jaguars!
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They had a dinosaur exhibit at the zoo. Groovy!
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I think the chimps would have liked these.
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They just sat around like this.
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Had my 53rd birthday on Tuesday!
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I received over 300 greetings on FaceBook! Groovy!

I visited the Delta Queen! What a beauty!
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Beautiful bridge!
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Always a good idea!
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Watch out for this!
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Enjoyed reading Cialdini’s book on Persuasion. Fascinating stuff.

Wrote 100 new proverbs on my birthday! Prolific!

Fortunately, I’m a Road Warrior, so I can keep up with my work no matter where I am.

Sure am glad I have Jesse to help me with the Financial reports. I hate inputting all that data. We usually split the work up so it’s not too bad for either of us.

Had a safe drive back home. Checked on the office at the church. Made a bunch of phone calls to verify all the locations are set for the teams coming next week. We’ll cover eight locations

Tomorrow I have an Outreach Event in Lawrenceville to host. Should be fun!

GREAT to be back home! Surprisingly cool!

Beautiful sunsets!
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Saturday, July 9, 2011

K&J! Episode 100!

Tim A. Cummins @ 4:18 pm  

This morning I worked on the 100th episode of Verbal Surgery!

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It’s a short video on some recurring themes!

I thought you might like to see the top countries that have downloaded my podcast!
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Surprised?

I took Kathy and Jesse out for lunch today. We had a fun time.
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I’m going to clean my tank after I finish my admin duties.
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Friday, July 8, 2011

Adios Dos!

Tim A. Cummins @ 5:43 pm  

I’m officially on vacation!

Had a fun lunch with my family.
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Then Ashley and I went to check on the team at Azalea. Today is the last day for Mission Flame BC. They’ve done a wonderful job here!

I helped them get their carryall box back on their truck.
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By helped I mean watched and took pictures.

Found a dead squirrel at the church. Had to chuck it out. What a stinky job.

Team did great at Azalea and Highland Gardens. Always a blessing.

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Another hot day in the ATL!
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Came back home to work on admin duties.

Looking forward to some time off next week with Kathy.

I have a block party on the 16th in Lawrenceville that I’ll be working at.

Otherwise R&R, baby!

I liked this bumper sticker.
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Ouch!
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Still true!
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I wonder where he stands on gun control?
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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Adios! Recon!

Tim A. Cummins @ 11:44 pm  

Had a fun day with my sweet Ashley!
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After a delicious lunch with my family!

We said our goodbyes to the team from Florida. They did an awesome job!
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Michael was a great team leader! He reminds me of Michael Westen from Burn Notice.
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Then Ashley and I worked on checking out some new locations to take the team.
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We especially like the Plaza Fiesta mall. It’s just like you stepped into full on Mexico. Groovy!
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We were particularly interested in the Botanicas to show the teams the traditional folk Catholicism.
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Over to my team from NC to check on their progress. All good!

Spent a little time at an antique place in Chamblee before getting a bowl of ice cream at the Frosty Caboose.
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Then back to Stone Mountain to work on admin duties.

Fun day! Great teams!

I’m thinking about getting a grill like this for the Chrysler.
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I thought I might look good in these.
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I liked the iron work on this bench.
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Giddy up!
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Cowboy!
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

N. Africa! India! Atlanta!

Tim A. Cummins @ 11:18 pm  

This morning I took the teams to Madina and Global Mall to get a taste of the Islamic and Hindu world.
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We had fun exploring the interesting cultures these two locations provide!
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My friend Prakesh, showed the team part of the Hindu worship service.
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I took the teams to a new Mexican food restaurant in our area: La Rumba! It was pretty good. I prefer my ol’ favorite El Torerros, but it’s impossible to seat 50 people there.
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Their suops were good.
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Ashley and I took our friend Glenda around to see some of the missions and watch the teams in action. Awesome!
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Came home to work on editing the video I shot for the teams.

Great day!

Enjoyed watching White Collar with Kathy this evening.

I thought this toilet at Global Mall was interesting.
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Especially these functions.
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I liked this pro-immigrant poster.
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And this sidewalk chalk drawing.
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