Staff Siesta

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a peck of pickled okra (with peppers)

My new friends David and Heidi Holloway came out for a visit today.  David and I have been in touch for a couple of years over the internet and we finally got to meet in person.  They brought me some pickled okra with peppers and garlic and some carrot cake jam...all from their garden in South Carolina.  Very nice folks...very good produce.  Technically, it was only 1/8th of a peck of pickled okra.  61,81,34,0,B

it all adds up...

First rainstorm of the new year.

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UFO sighting

Checking Facebook this morning and several people mentioned hearing and seeing some objects flying above the Ghostown.  I had a feeling I knew what they were so I headed south to look for them.  Didn't see anyone buzzing the area by the time I got to Study Butte.  I happened to run into Dr. Doug and he said they went thataway...(west toward Lajitas).  By the time I got to the airport, they were already landed and packed up.  The UFO's were powered parachutes (just as I suspected) - the cumbersome and FAA restricted cousin of what I will be training to fly - the powered paraglider.

The reason these units have FAA restrictions is because of their weight and ability to carry a passenger.  As long as I was in the neighborhood, I checked in with the GM of Lajitas to inquire about the possibility of doing my training there in the event that rain screws up my road.  We are negotiating the details.

Here is a video from a recent new friend on Facebook...David Cress.  He earned his FlightJunkie wings from Capt. Kurt last year.  David trained to cart launch which is just a tad easier to learn and much easier on the legs.  I will be going for foot launching (and landing).  Wheels?...lets hope I don't need no stinkin wheels.  67,82,51,0,C


2013 PPG Year In Review from Sky Dawg Dave on Vimeo.

ground grooming

Back on the airfield creating little piles of sticks to shovel up.  I reckon the official countdown to my first flight can begin now.  Just finalized the dates for my training.  Capt. Kurt will be here April 3rd through the 7th.  71,80,48,0,C

How long does His mercy last?

Pretty difficult to miss the point here - His mercy endures forever.
Psalms 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders : for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: 8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: 9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. 10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever: 11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever: 12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever. 13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: 14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever: 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever. 16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever. 17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: 18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: 19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: 20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: 21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: 22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever. 23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: 24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. 25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. 26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Mr. James Lewis

James Lewis came to visit today...he and Mr. Floppy are not exactly friends - they are "let's fight!" acquaintances.  This is his impression of a camel.  65,82,53,0,C