Ash and I enjoyed briefing our teams on Islam and Hinduism today! We talked to them about Jesus’ landing pad a new Whirlwind Mission Tradition! All the teams will sign it before they leave. Explored al Madina! And the Shiv Mandir Hindu Temple at Global Mall! Also enjoyed delicious Indian food at Ashiana with our team from Cheraw BC, SC.
Ash and I worked on the logistics for the teams coming next week. Good thing we did as one group had failed to tell us that they were not coming!

It’s a lot of work to figure it out, then tell the managers and the other missionaries. All takes time for sure! Enjoyed visiting the sites and checking on the teams. POWERFUL thunderstorms on the way home. I actually heard the arc of lightning today BEFORE I saw the flash. I’d never experienced that before. The lightning struck about 100 ft from me! Admin duties now. Here’s the schedule for Ramadan. Who gets $5.00 worth of gas? Really?

Ash and I enjoyed briefing our teams on Islam and Hinduism today! We talked to them about Jesus’ landing pad a new Whirlwind Mission Tradition! All the teams will sign it before they leave. Explored al Madina!

I bought a new thokay. It’s what men in Morocco wear.

And the Shiv Mandir Hindu Temple at Global Mall! Also enjoyed delicious Indian food at Ashiana with our team from Cheraw BC, SC. Ash and I worked on the logistics for the teams coming next week. Good thing we did as one group had failed to tell us that they were not coming! It’s a lot of work to figure it out, then tell the managers and the other missionaries. All takes time for sure!

Enjoyed visiting the sites and checking on the teams.

POWERFUL thunderstorms on the way home. I actually heard the arc of lightning today BEFORE I saw the flash. I’d never experienced that before. The lightning struck about 100 ft from me! Admin duties now. Here’s the schedule for Ramadan.
Who gets $5.00 worth of gas?
Really?

Ashley and I had fun briefing our teams on Buddhism this morning!

Then off to explore Asian Square!

Had lunch at Royal China with our team from Cheraw BC in S. Carolina! Fun group!


Never too much Ashley!

Ash and I went to Lowes to pick up a tarp and some duct tape. I got the idea of a landing spot for Jesus when He returns!

We’ll have all the teams sign it as they leave.

Then went to the missions to check on the teams.

Admin work now.

Our mushrooms continue to grow.

I got the new tags for my cars this weekend. Glad to have that done!

Rained. Nothing new about that. Over 1″!

Remember the mushroom project? Here’s what happened this morning.

They’re called “Blue Oyster” mushrooms.

Ashley and I enjoyed giving them our briefing!


Then on to the Buford Highway Farmers Market! Always something interesting to see!

Our tradition of “Kissing the Frozen Pig Head.”

We enjoyed Ruthie and Ian North’s company.

Then on to the missions!

We had some rain.

Headed for the stairwell for story time!

I think the end of the rainbow landed at the mission!

Art by God!

My birthday marked the 25th time I’ve read the entire Bible cover to cover! I bought the NIV edition of the One Year Bible today. Starting fresh. Pretty exciting!

I’ve had a relaxing weekend!

Recorded a new podcast Friday afternoon. Always fun!

You’ll love this one.
“Iron Mind!”, Just click on the title and groove!

Kathy and I went to Provinos to get a free supper for my birthday.

Then went to see Lone Ranger. It was just ok.

Finished editing, uploading and burning a dvd for the teams last week. Glad to have that in the mail!

We had a birthday for me and Miles’ Mom tonight!

I liked the picture they made me!

Jesse also made a PDF version of my One Year Bible. It’s basically a diary of things that happened to us each day over the last 25 years. It was the only thing that I worried about losing when we had our fire in 2008. Now it’s preserved permanently in digital form. GROOVY!

We all had fun whacking the pinata! It was surprisingly durable!!

I enjoyed watching Miles and Jesse lift weights.


Even Ashley gave it a whirl!

Fun to watch the dogs play.

Nearly 1 1/2″ of rain last night. Powerful storm!

I sure was happy to see my car back and COLD air blowing in from these vents today!

Ashley and I did our final briefing with our teams from Florida and Tennessee!

They enjoyed the “Yeah, baby!” t-shirts!

I enjoyed getting to know them. Had fun shooting pictures with the Sublime Blue Mariachi Hat and as mannequins at Laredo Western Wear! Fun! Visited all the teams at the missions today!

Everyone love to take their picture with “Stormy” the Whirlwind Missions horse.

Said our “Kwaheri”s (Goodbyes) to the teams at the missions.

Admin duties now. I’ll start editing the videos this evening.

Ashley bought me this pinata for my birthday. Hello, Kitty!

Ash and I had fun briefing our teams on Hinduism and Islam today.

Then took them to Al Madina!

Also went to Global Mall and the Shiva Manir Hindu Temple. They had a new pries there. Had never met him before. He was still very friendly and open.

We at lunch at the Ashiana Indian food.

After lunch I went to pay for my car repairs and pick it up. The mechanic had driven it to the shop I normally take it to, T and G. Sure was glad to get her fixed up.

I was especially looking forward to having AC again! Valve job looks good. I even have a clicker that works now!

My stomach is kind of burning. In British English we call it a “ditchy tummy.”

Ash and I had fun giving our briefing on Buddhism.


Then over to Asian Square.


We visited CD Tower, Hong Kong Bakery and Hoa Da–a traditional Chinese pharmacy.



Enjoyed Malaysian food at Penang.



Then to the missions!

I hope to get my car tomorrow. Believe it or not, I have not enjoyed riding in a car with no AC!

Admin duties now.

K and I had a good time at CIBC Sunday. It was Youth Sunday.

Ash and I enjoyed briefing the teams today. I always get a bit extra wired up when I have a room full!

Ash was her usual excellent self!

We took them over to the Buford Highway Farmers Market.

Then to the missions!

Ash and I also went to Penang to organize the lunch for 70 people tomorrow. That should be extra groovy.

I clobbered my head getting into Ashley’s Mustang today. Ouch.

Home now to rest. I borrowed Jesse’s car today. It has no AC and drink gas like crazy. I’m worn out just from the heat in the car.

Powerful weather in the area!

One of my favorite things this morning: PODCAST! I really enjoyed making this edition. In honor of July 4th, this episode is called “IndepenDANCE!” Click on the title and GROOVE! Our van passed the emissions test. Unbelievable! Enjoyed lunch with Kathy. J and I hiked up Stone Mountain. We were nearly to the top when I noticed black clouds headed right toward us. We ran the mile down, jumped into the car and fifteen seconds later it was POURING rain. Called that one! I really enjoyed finding the interesting mushrooms. Flowers were awesome. I liked the delica Looking forward to Fall! Admin duties at home now! The orchids in my yard like this weather.