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This morning I was a solo act. I gave the briefing to the new team from Louisiana on what it’s like to be and immigrant and how to round up the kids at the apartment complexes. Ashley briefed the other two teams from Texas and S. Georgia.
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Took them on safari to the Buford Highway Farmers Market.
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Ashley got the teams on site while I ran over to Marietta to take Shannon Tate to see the ministry opportunities in Marietta. If all goes well, they’ll be our regional directors for Cobb county.
We enjoyed having a meeting with the manager while we were there.
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Also took a look around the old town square in Marietta. It’s one of my favorites.
Bought these monkeys at an antique store there.
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Came home to work on admin duties.
This morning I made a critical error. I handed my 300 year old giant bird egg to a kid to hold on to. He dropped it on the ground when he put it down. Knocked out a couple of pieces.
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I got the super glue out with the high speed bonding accelerator.
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Filled in some tiny cracks with the glue as well.
Seems to be pretty solid. Used some white and yellow face paint to hide the fractures a bit. The other side still looks pretty good.
Put some food out for the birds and raccoons. I saw the three baby raccoons this evening. Not sure if that means they’re moving into a new area or not. I haven’t seen the mom in a while.
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K and I enjoyed watching Perception.
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Tim A. Cummins @ 9:42 pm
Had a great time giving our teams from S. Georgia and Texas the briefing this morning!
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Normally, we’d take them on safari to the Buford Highway Farmers Market but when we came out to the parking lot, three of the trucks had been broken into.
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The thieves stole about 8 phones a bunch of cash and equipment. I hate that.
They also stole Pastor Scott’s medicine. I’m glad we were able to get him some replacements.
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We did get the teams on to the missions after lunch. Way to go Ashley, for keeping the other team moving.
They’re doing a great job!
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Came home to work on admin duties. In particular a request for personnel from NAMB and a note to my board.
Also memorized the names of all the team members. Takes me about twenty minutes to memorize forty people. I’m working on ways to speed that up. I’m thinking I need to shoot them in groups of three and work on them in clumps of data. I’m always trying something different! Mainly it’s just repetition.
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Tim A. Cummins @ 7:12 pm
Ashley and I enjoyed briefing our teams on Islam and Buddhism this morning!
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Then took them to Asian Square and Global Mall.
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We enjoyed eating at Global Mall too.
Then on to the missions!
Came home after getting the teams on site. I was tired and rested before getting ready for my birthday party at Cafe Istanbul. Perhaps my best birthday party EVER! I think in turns of octaves rather than groups of tens. A music thing I reckon. So today I completed 7 complete octaves. I’m 56.
The clouds were gorgeous on the way there.
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Ashley did some dancing with the belly dancer!
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It was a special treat to finally get to meet Anna, who is Ashley’s horse riding teacher and great friend. It was fun to get to know Jeff too!
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It was the best lamb kabob I’ve ever had.
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I love the art there.
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We left the restaurant to the sight of a beautiful full moon. Awesome.
After the Turkish experience, we went to Ashley and Miles’ house to shoot off some fireworks. It was fun! Great to hear Miles play guitar.
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When we got home, I rejoiced to hear my barred owl couple calling to each other from my yard. Love that.
Got to sleep late.
Made up for it by getting up early!
Didn’t blog or post pictures. Too tired.
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Ashley and I enjoyed briefing our team on Catholicism today!
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We presented them with the Golden Egg of Eggcellence!
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We also had our commencement service where we pass the baton and say, “It’s up to ME.”
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Then they sign the Landing Pad.
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Off to go on safari to Plaza Fiesta! One of our traditions is taking your picture with the “Sublime Blue Mariachi Hat.”
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We said “Goodbye” to the group this afternoon. They’ve been fun!
Went to Lowes to pick up a couple of cans of flat white Rustoleum paint. Sprayed the chairs I had left and shot the table one more time. I love my spray can handle. It’s great. It’s my favorite new Cool Tool.
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I think the deck, furniture and plants look groovy!
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Painted another golden egg for one of our teams.
Dropped my car off at T&G. They replaced an ignition coil in it.
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Runs great now. Last two weeks it’s been running really rough. Just haven’t had a time to take it in. Way too busy. Cost about $250.
Enjoyed supper with Kathy and Jesse.
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Home now for admin duties.
I’ll start editing video tonight.
We have another team starting tomorrow. Yeah, baby!
The clouds were beautiful this evening.
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