Tim A. Cummins @ 10:54 pm
This morning I cleaned up the tree that fell in my back yard. Big trees choke out little trees.
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I had to put my wind sculpture back up.
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Bleached and cleaned out nectar for my hummingbirds for the last time of the year.
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The feeder by my bedroom is my favorite.
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I’m not sure if they’re still around. Sometimes migrants come through. Did you know they winter in Texas and as far south as Costa Rica?
This is my “Raptor Blind.” I built it for the kids when they were in elementary school. It was about 20 feet high and had a zip line that you rode down to the ground. Ashley broke her arm on it.
I’ve taken the platforms down, not safe.
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When I think about the stuff we’ve done together, I guess I’ve been a pretty cool Dad.
Enjoyed working with the kids at the mission.
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They were welding part of the landing above the mission.
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I had to make sure the kids came through the back door so they didn’t get a shard of molten metal in their scalp. That’s not zesty.
Did some shopping at Walmart.
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Working on getting some extra keys made for the Chrysler.
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Now I have to program them.
I liked these flowers.
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Admin duties now. K and I watched Criminal Minds. I don’t really like that show.
I liked these rolling stratus clouds.
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Tim A. Cummins @ 11:09 pm
Recorded a new podcast this morning!
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One of my favorite things to do.
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This episode of Verbal Surgery is called “Fire TWO!” Click on the title and listen to this one TWICE!
Went for a 6.4 mile bike ride with a 4.24 mile run sandwiched in the middle.
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Always something cool and beautiful to see.
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The Yellow River was swollen and muddy from the rain last night.
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Geese taking it easy.
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I thought the clouds were especially beautiful today.
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Worked with the kids at the mission.
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Mango candy. Never seen this before.
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Paper thin.
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Admin duties now. Watched the new Mentalist with Kathy.
Welcome to America!
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Tim A. Cummins @ 6:36 pm
Early morning for me today! Met up with Ashley in Clarkston and we drove up to the Atlanta Chinese Christian Church in Duluth.
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Doesn’t Ashley look like Jasmin? We wore our Indian outfits today.
We spoke to the Mandarin speaking congregation, everything that we said was translated. Reminded me of back home in Kenya.
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The numbers correspond to a eight note octave scale.
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It was interesting to see the similarities across cultures.
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They were a great crowd.
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Ash and I enjoyed pizza at Cicis on the way home. We also picked up some fresh bandages for her booboo on her arm. And a cone for her dog Moogs.
I thought this picture at Pet Smart was funny.
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I will admit, we do dress Sugar up from time to time. Why? Because it’s dad gum hilarious.
A nail salon was nearby. Honestly, this kind of freaked me out.
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Who would buy this?
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I only slept about five hours last night. Came home for a good nap.
Admin duties now.
I loved these cirrus clouds.
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Means rain in 24-48 hours. Indicates upper level moisture.
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Tim A. Cummins @ 11:11 pm
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Tim A. Cummins @ 1:23 am
Worked on a new podcast this morning!
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Always fun! Ready to speed up your progress?
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Check out “Excellerate!” Just click on the title!
Picked up the comforter that I had cleaned.
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On the way there I saw this HUGE mess on the side of the road. Over 200 small sponges for surgical procedures were everywhere.
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It was so offensive to me that I pulled over, got a trash bag out and picked them all up.
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I found this little pin on the ground as I was cleaning up.
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Went to Lowes to get a gas siphon for to get the gas out of the van.
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I loved this Halloween decoration. It’s 16 feet tall!
Jesse and I went to see Gravity in IMAX 3D. It was an unforgettable experience.
Can’t believe I didn’t get a better picture of us.
Kathy has had a bad ear and our good friend and doctor Pat Barrington called in a round of antibiotics to help her. I picked up the meds after the movie and took them to her.
Then I left again to go see my good friend Manny Mitra who now lives in Turkey! He was here representing our mission board. Can’t believe I didn’t get a picture of him either. Must be losing my touch. We had a great time hanging out. Showed him some of the International Village. Then ate at Waffle House. It’s a beautiful thing.
Admin duties now.
I like this Air Cav sticker.
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Tim A. Cummins @ 11:35 pm
Had a fun lunch with Jesse. Always great to hang out with him.
Met up with my friend David Jones from Mobilizing Students today.
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He’s a good guy. I gave him some advice and tips about how’s best to start apartment complex work. I was glad Ashley was there too to give her input.
Enjoyed working at the mission with Ashley.
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I was so proud of the Jarin’s work on her project.
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We also went grocery shopping afterwards.
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Admin duties now.
K and I enjoyed watching TV together.
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Tim A. Cummins @ 11:27 pm
Went for a 5.13 mile run this morning. Always something beautiful and interesting to see!
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I thought this was weird.
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Here’s my running shadow. I see it a lot.
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Went to visit my friends at Al Madina and at the Buford Highway Farmers Market today. I like to say “Howdy!” to my friends! I’m also looking for something for my Mom. I thought this can was interesting.
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Worked with the kids at the mission.
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Helped the 5th graders with their science project.
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J helped at the mission then we enjoyed supper together. Never too much Jesse!
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Admin duties now.
Obey the flashing hand!
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These honeybees were attracted to someone’s spilled drink. Did you know that honeybees are endangered in our country?
Whole hives die without a seeming cause. Bizarre.
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Tim A. Cummins @ 10:00 pm
Cleaned out the fish tank this morning. The sand is still settling.
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Did some creative writing and posted to my server.
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Had fun working with the kids.
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We started making the cell project.
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Johnny is learning the Evangacube.
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It was great to see Tabias again! He was always one of my favorite kids. He’s a fine young man now.
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Always plenty to do!
Went shopping for groceries.
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Admin duties now. Watching the Voice with K.
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Tim A. Cummins @ 11:33 pm
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Tim A. Cummins @ 10:19 pm
Finished the DVD project today for the Team Whirlwind promotion. Added the last scene then uploaded the video to You Tube. Now the job of burning all the dvds.
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After you burn them, you have to check every copy.
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Then put the labels on.
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Here’s my work space.
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Waited for lunch till Kathy came home from Columbia, SC. That was about 4pm. GREAT to have her home. I don’t like being in the house by myself. Paul and Luke liked the t shirts.
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Admin duties now.
K is resting. Long trip!
I thought the clouds looked cool through the sun filter.
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We need more gentle selling.
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