MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT..........
and a
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome to
Monday, December 24, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
RIDERS IN THE SKY
Howdy! Headin' to the Riders in the Sky concert at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Kentucky tomorrow night. There are 4 of us going to the concert. This is my third time. Riders in the Sky just celebrated their 30th anniversary. If you don't know anything about the group, check out their website at http://www.ridersinthesky.com/ . Be sure to have your audio turned up to hear some of their songs. They are a lot of fun for the entire family if you ever get a chance to see them in person.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Just ten days before Christmas and I don't know about you, but I'm not ready. Everything seems to move too fast these days. Nevertheless, we need to stop and reflect on the real meaning of Christmas. I hope that you do.Sunday, December 9, 2007
GOD IS A REFUGE IN TROUBLE
"I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before Him; I shewed before Him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto Thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise Thy name; the righteous shall compass me about; for Thou shalt deal bountifully with me."
Psalm 142
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
HANUKKAH, THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish visitors and friends for December 5, 2007. Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, commemorates the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem ca 165 BC by the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians and Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Congratulations to the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Band in Lexington, Kentucky for being chosen to perform in the 2007 Macy's Parade on November 22nd. We'll be watching for you cousin Emily on the NBC live broadcast: second row on the left in the clarinet section, right?
Monday, November 12, 2007
CELTIC WOMAN
I attended the Celtic Woman concert at Rupp Arena Friday night November 9, 2007. It was an awesome two hour concert. If I ever have the chance, I'll go again, but for now I'll continue to enjoy the three DVDs that I have of theirs. They are so extremely talented and not bad to look at either!!! Visit their website at www.celticwoman.com
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
SUICIDE
I have realized since I was just a youth that this is a very evil world. My foremost prayer for years has been that the Lord would let me go to be with Him. I desire to hide "under the shadow of Thy wings." See Psalm 17:8. Sometimes the pressures of this world can overwhelm us and we lose our hope. This can even happen to Christians. I know because I have been there. I have struggled for years in my walk with my Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. This ought not to be: I've grown up with Him; I've read through the Bible over a dozen times from cover to cover plus countless times for various parts of the Bible; I pray to Him continually; I have a wonderful Christian family and great Christian friends; I have worked in, and now own, a Christian business. Nevertheless, I have considered doing the worst as maybe some of you have, or maybe someone you know. I personally have no desire to visit a "professional in the field", but it may be the right thing for some. In my case, I know that the Lord has helped me work through my struggles and I am still here because that is what He wants for me for now. I have done some research on this topic and have included here some links for you if you are interested. This is just a small list that can get you started. May the Lord watch over you as He does for me. http://www.gotquestions.org/suicide-Bible-Christian.html
http://www.gotquestions.org/why-not-commit-suicide.html http://www.gotquestions.org/appointed-death.html
Friday, October 19, 2007
THE NEW CORNER STONE
This is an exterior picture of our new location at 125 Codell Dr #120 in the Richmond Woods Centre in Lexington, KY. We were officially moved in by July 31st, 2007.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
THE STARS OF THE SHOW
Denny, Spanky and Dusty in Waterloo, IA September 22, 2007. Denny and the guys performed for the Dances With Horses Charity Event. It was a loooooong trip for Denny & the guys from Ocala, FL. Go to http://www.dennychapman.blogspot.com/ for more info and pics of the trip.
MCELROY AUDITORIUM WATERLOO, IA
Denny & Co. performed here for the Dances With Horses Charity Event for Handicap Riding.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
LOVE ONE ANOTHER
"No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and His love is perfected in us."
1 John 4:12
SEEK THE LORD
"You will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul."
Deuteronomy 4:29
Friday, August 10, 2007
ROY ROGERS AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO CIRCA 1948
I JUST GOT IN THIS PHOTO OF ROY ROGERS THAT I WON ON E-BAY. IT IS HAND SIGNED "TO MIKE, MANY HAPPY TRAILS, ROY ROGERS". IT IS A PROMO PHOTO FROM THE 1948 MOVIE "EYES OF TEXAS" WITH LYNNE ROBERTS, ANDY DEVINE, NANA BRYANT AND THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS. I'VE E-MAILED THE ROY & DALE MUSEUM IN BRANSON, MO. TO ASK ABOUT THE PHOTO'S AUTHENTICITY.
AUTOGRAPH CLOSE-UP
PRETTY COOL THAT ROY WAS THINKING OF ME ABOUT SEVEN YEARS BEFORE I WAS BORN, DON'T YOU THINK?
Thursday, August 9, 2007
GOVERNOR FLETCHER & THE KHP
HERE IS MY LATEST LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE LEXINGTON HERALD LEADER:
GOVERNOR FLETCHER, YOUR PORTRAIT HANGS PROUDLY IN THE VISITOR CENTER OF THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK SO I ASSUME THAT MEANS "THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU." WHY THEN HAVE YOU STOOD BY AND ALLOWED MUCH OF THE "HEART AND SOUL" OF THE KHP TO DRAIN AWAY? AS A FREQUENT VISITOR TO THE KHP AND A 2006 VOLUNTEER, I HAVE SEEN SOME OF THE "BEST OF THE BEST" LEAVE. THESE ARE PEOPLE WITH 10, 15 AND EVEN 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH THE PARK. NEW STADIUMS AND ROADS ARE NEEDED FOR SURE, BUT THE WORLD WILL BE MEETING OUR "FRONTLINERS". ONE WOULD LIKE TO THINK THAT WITH THE APPROACHING 2010 GAMES THAT MORE ATTENTION WOULD BE PAID TO RETAIN A VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED STAFF. ALAS, THE OPPOSITE SEEMS TRUE AT THE KHP. I AM A LIFELONG REPUBLICAN AND I VOTED FOR YOU IN THE 2007 PRIMARY. NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE INFORMED YOUR "HEAD OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES" THAT I WILL NOT VOTE FOR YOU IN THE FALL ELECTION. CHANGE MY MIND.
THIS WAS SUBMITTED TO THE HERALD LEADER ON SUNDAY AUGUST 5TH. CHECK OUT http://www.dennychapman.blogspot.com/ FOR A TRIBUTE TO LINDA BRANTLEY, "THE VOICE OF THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK" WHO HAS RECENTLY RETIRED AFTER 28 YEARS.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
KATHY'S LATEST ARTWORK
My Mom & I went to the "Sweet Corn Festival" at Evans Orchard this past weekend. We purchased some corn for my friend Kathy and her mom while we were there. This is Kathy's thank you card. Pretty talented artist don't you think?
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
NEW CORNER STONE SIGN
After 31 years in the same location, our store is moving about half a mile around the corner to 125 Codell Drive. It is a new center that is located across Todd's Road from Lowe's. This is a computer design of the sign we will be placing on an easel in the store window. This sign originally was painted brown and hung on the wall outside our old location for 25 years or so. I am somewhat apprehensive about the move since I have been struggling in my walk with the Lord for a long time. If He is truly in this move, then everything will work out according to His plan. It sure has been a matter of a great deal of prayer on the part of a lot of people. Lord willing, we plan to be up and running at the new spot by July 31, if not sooner. Continue to pray that the Lord's will be done in all of this for His glory and the work of His kingdom.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
NIBBLES KNAUER
A friend, Nibbles, having a bad feather day and wondering if there is anything better to watch on TV. Maybe Animal Planet? Or how about her favorite movie, Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds?
Monday, April 23, 2007
LIPIZZANER STALLIONS
The Lipizzaner Stallions are coming to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky April 27, 2007. Lord willing, I'm planning to go. This will be my first time to see them in person and I'm really looking forward to the opportunity. Check out their website below in My Favorite Links to see their 2007 schedule.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
This is a view of the footbridge that leads across the Roaring Fork stream to part of the Zoder's Inn complex in Gatlinburg, TN. We stay in the third floor room shown here above the parking garage. Our family has stayed in various sections of the complex since the early 70's. It has grown considerably since we first stayed at Zoder's. It is as much a part of our trip to the Smoky Mountains as the Park itself. The following photos are of our most recent trip to the Smokies from March 25 to March 28, 2007. We went to Ripley's Aquarium, Dixie Stampede and Cades Cove while we were there. We ate breakfast at the Pancake Pantry a few blocks uptown and at Appleby's across the street from Zoder's. My favorite photography studio, Beneath The Smoke, is only a couple of blocks away.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
This is a view of the building that we stay in at Zoder's Inn. The Roaring Fork stream runs through the middle of the 6 acre complex.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
The living room where we stay at Zoder's. I sleep on the couch. It is not too bad. The picture window to the left looks out on a wooded hillside.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
Mom in one of her favorite places in the world - Zoder's Inn, Gatlinburg, TN. in the Smoky Mountains.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
A view off our balcony at Zoder's. We are only two blocks from the center of Gatlinburg, but we feel like we are out in the mountains when we stay at Zoder's. The family has been staying here exclusively since the early 1970's.
ZODER'S INN, GATLINBURG, TN
A view from our third floor balcony looking towards the recreation center and pool house.
MEIGS FALLS
This is a beautiful waterfall in the Smoky Mountains National Park. It can be easily seen from the Park road that leads from the visitor center to Cades Cove.
[photo coutesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
JOHN OLIVER CABIN IN CADES COVE
This cabin is the oldest log home in Cades Cove. It was built in the early 1820's. The cabin is the first historic building you seen when entering Cades Cove. The cove is a beautiful valley located in the Smoky Mountains National Park. There is an 11 mile loop road around the valley where many historic structures have been preserved. Deer and wild turkey can been seen in the early morning hours. Sometimes even a black bear or two will show up. Bicyclists can enjoy the loop, but the traffic can be pretty heavy at times. The valley is about 25 to 30 miles from Gatlinburg, TN.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
SPLIT-RAIL FENCE
Part of the split-rail fence around the John Oliver Cabin in Cades Cove.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
JOHN OLIVER CABIN
Back view of the cabin looking towards an old cedar tree.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
STONE CHIMNEY OF THE OLIVER CABIN
This stone chimney is held together with mud mortar.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
JOHN OLIVER CABIN
Close-up view of the shingle roof on the Oliver Cabin.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
CADES COVE
This is the view looking from the John Oliver Cabin. It is part of the valley that makes up Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains National Park.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
CADES COVE METHODIST CHURCH
Original site of an 1820's log church building in the Cove. One of the most photographed spots in the Smoky Mountains.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
CADES COVE METHODIST CHURCH
This is the second structure built on this spot. It was erected in 1902.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
CADES COVE METHODIST CHURCH
Side view of the church taken from the cemetery. Cades Cove Loop Road is on the other side of the church.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
MOM INSIDE OF CADES COVE METHODIST CHURCH
One of Mom's favorite places in the Smokies is the old Methodist Church in Cades Cove. And she is not of Methodist, but of Christian Church background.
JOHN P. CABLE GRIST MILL
Built around 1870 in the Cable Mill area of Cades Cove.
[photo courtesy of CornerStoneCowboy Images]
WATER WHEEL AT GRIST MILL
Originally provided power for both the grist mill and a sawmill. The structure was built by John P. Cable around 1870.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
MIKE IN FRONT OF JOHN P. CABLE GRIST MILL
OK, so here is a current photo of myself. Still trying to get back down to my college weight. About 50 pounds to go. Nice background, though.
MIKE NEAR THE GRIST MILL & SMOKEHOUSE
Not a bad photo, especially if you just concentrate on the scenery.
GRIST MILL & SMOKEHOUSE
View is from the front porch of the Gregg-Cable House.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
GREGG-CABLE HOUSE
Back view of the house in Cable Mill as seen from an old shed. Actually it is the shed where my first vehicle is parked. See below.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
OLD BARN AT CABLE MILL
Old barn as seen coming from the Gregg-Cable house in the Cable Mill area of Cades Cove.
[photo courtesy CornerStoneCowboy Images]
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)