We're in Barcelona

We headed out from home at about 3:30 in the afternoon on Thursday and arrived in Barcelona about 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening. After several problems we got to our hotel about 10 p.m. Needless to say we slept in this morning and then headed out for some sightseeing this afternoon. After a delicious lunch of paella and salad we headed back from the pier and Columbus Monument to the hotel and are now in our room ready for a good nights rest and then being ready for a great day tomorrow and heading to the ship and our cruise

Guest Entry By Ken: We're in Barcelona

For some reason I can't get my computer to hook up to Internet but Peggy's did. We had 2 of the worst flights we've ever had to get here, plus a fiasco getting our baggage and getting to the hotel. More details later.
We've already gotten together with Jim and Sherryl Ford, our close friends who we are cruising with starting Sunday.
Hope this all comes through. Everything on the blog is changed to Spanish here.

Adios, Ken

Church at Battlefield Last Night/Ken's Niece

Heard and saw a great sermon last night at Battlefield Assembly of God last night by Marc Cerce. Black light can add a lot to the dynamics of your sermon and Marc did a great job. The new building is going to be wonderful and they are planning to use the new facilities next week with The Stamps Quartet singing in the evening service. The church is also participating in the "Make a Difference Day Convoy of Hope" next Saturday. All in all it should be a full and exciting weekend.

We heard from Beverly Ken's niece last evening after church and they had arrived. We hope to get to spend some time with them but with our vacation coming up we are not sure when or how much.

THE BRYANTS VISIT

Beverly and family were able to meet us for dinner on Tuesday night at the Cracker Barrel. We really enjoyed getting to see them and take some time to visit. Just sorry the time is so short because of our trip. They are staying at Michael's mothers home and visiting sisters, aunts, and more family than we realized they had in the area. They were enjoying their time and looking forward to the rest of the week.

Lots Going On

Getting ready...




...for Ken's niece and her husband and son to arrive from California for a visit. Beverly and Michael and Ricky are headed this way to visit Mike's mother and us. Last we heard they were in Arizona and should arrive on Sunday (10/21.) Not sure how much time we will get to spend together but great they will get to be in the area and visit.

...for our cruise. We are excited and anxious to be away on vacation. The excursions are planned and the leisure time is looked forward. Lobster anyone?! We will be visiting many ports and have searched out the things to do, the sites to see, the treats to eat, the treasures to buys(!) and of course all the photos for Ken to shoot.

...for Perkitty and Mother to be without us for the time away.

...packing 101.

New Hair Do

Well I wasn't sure what Ken would do when he came home, but when he went out and came back in, things didn't change, I was still a redhead! Yep, I decided I needed a change, and I really got one.

Mark Thallander in Town

Childhood friend, Mark Thallander, was in town today for an organ concert at King's Way Methodist Church. We picked Mom up and enjoyed the hour-plus concert where Mark and others showed us their God-given talents. Mark lost his left arm two years ago on a rainy night in a single-car accident and is still praising and honoring God with his talents. The concert was fantastic and Mom enjoyed hearing him play and talking with him after the concert.

His table with his CD's also had the Pentecostal Evangel open to the story about his accident. What a way to get the Pentecostal Evangel in the Methodist church!

Mom's Home and Off Again...

Mom is home and really enjoyed her trip. She's had her hair done and I got a call this morning that she's off to Branson to see Shoji Tabuchi. It's a great show and I know she'll love it! Go Mom! Oh yes, and Tuesday she's headed to Branson once again for a 40-mile train ride.

Talked to Mom today...

I called Mom today since I hadn't heard from her and she was on the top deck of a boat on the river on a two-hour cruise. She was thoroughly enjoying the trip and having a wonderful time. They had been to a sports museum and she mentioned a souvenir she had bought! She had also purchased a flower for Daddy's grave at one of the locations and it really sounds like she is having fun. I will try to keep you up on all that is happening but I think I will have to call her if I want to hear the updates!!

Mom's on Vacation

Well, Mom headed out yesterday on a trip with the OASIS group from her church. There were 18 of them packed in two vans and they were laughing as the vans left the parking lot of the church. They are headed out to Kentucky and Indiana for sightseeing and just plain old fun. Visits include Churchill Downs, Fort Knox, Belle of Louisville Riverboat, Amish areas, the Indianapolis 500 Museum and much more I'm sure.I've had one day with no phone call from her and, don't tell her, but I missed it!

I've included a picture of Mom and Dad from last year's trip. They really enjoyed it. Notice that hat he's wearing, his favorite restaurant in Concord (North's). When Mom and I visited in September it had changed to his really favorite restaurant, Home Town Buffet!!!