A Quick Trip to Morehead, Kentucky

Sorry about the mix up on Sunday's post. I thought I posted it Sunday morning before we left for Kentucky but OBVIOUSLY I did not. You know what I did? I forgot! I am a lot like those three German Police Dogs Wendy Bagwell used to tell about. If you are not familiar with that story you need to look it up. It is similar to the Mississippi squirrel revival that Ray Stephens sings about.

Anyway, we went to Kentucky Sunday because of a death in the family. My Dad's uncle passed away on Thursday evening and his viewing was Sunday. Kelly Jo and I followed my parents and my brother Steve to Morehead, Kentucky Sunday morning. We stopped for a great meal at Ponderosa in Maysville, Kentucky. We really enjoyed it. That is the second time Dad and I have eaten there and it has been very good both times.

Sunday evening we went to the viewing and visited with family we had not seen in many years. This is Dad's mother's family and I had not seen most of them since she passed away in 1997. We all just fell right into visiting with different family members. Kelly Jo and I visited with  We had a good time talking with him.

The best part of the trip was the meals shared and good times enjoyed with Dad, Mom, Steve and Kelly Jo. I am glad we were close at hand so we could make the trip and make some memories along the way.

The Originals

The uncle that died was James Mays. Although he was Dad's uncle he was 6-7 years younger than Dad. His picture has been on the blog before. Dad and I took a day trip to Kentucky last December and one of the stops was to see Uncle James.

He worked in Dayton, Ohio all his adult life and retired back to a beautiful place in Kentucky. He had worked so hard to build and maintain everything and it was so nice. I am glad that Dad took me by to see him and his farm. We never expected him to be gone in six months. He died suddenly and unexpectedly and it reminds us all that we must be prepared for that day. It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Kelly Jo and I got up early to hit the road back to Ohio. I have another bus project going this week and I have not even posted all about last week's bus project. Once I finish this one I will try to sit down and type it all out. 

I needed to stop in Cincinnati and look for a part that I needed. We stopped for gas in northern Kentucky and a guy at the pump next to me had a truck repair T-shirt on so I ask him where to go. He gave me some numbers to call and the first place I stopped had the part. I like it when things work out like that!

It is raining now and is supposed to rain all day so who knows how much I will get done today. One thing I would like to do for sure is drink some salsa down at Acapulco in Lebanon, Ohio. I should be able to do that rain or shine.

God bless you all for reading.

Davy

View Out The Front Window 6/8/2014

I thought I posted this Sunday morning but just realized it did not go live. Here it is now. 

I changed our view out the front window quite a bit this week. We started in Richmond, Indiana, spent a night in Ohio, then four nights in Tennessee and back to Ohio.

View out the front last Sunday morning at a truck stop in Richmond, Indiana

From the front door.

Monday morning backed into my normal spot at Dodds Church. I usually pull in forward but I had parked the trailer into that spot so I could leave it there.

Front door view.



The view at East Tennessee Luxury Coach in Vonore, Tennessee.



From the front door.



This is the view from the driver's seat inside the shop.

And inside the shop when the bus is up on the lift.

Looking down from the lift.

Back at Dodds pulled into the spot like I usually do except the trailer is parked where I normally sit. This is the view from the front window. 

From the front door at Dodds.

Week of Posts In Review

The Isaacs in Richmond

D-Day

Taking The Tent Down

Omaha Zoo

Travel Day

Travel Days and Isaacs

The Isaacs at First Baptist in Richmond Indiana

Hey! Happy Saturday!

This is Odie checking in today from Ohio. We have been spending time with family the last few days while Dad is tending to the BoggsMobile. I will try to post a few family pictures next week. I hope your week has been good. 

Last Saturday after we had been traveling a couple of hours dad asked me if I wanted to eat lunch at Frisch's with some friends. I quickly said, "Yes." When we made it to Frisch's I was greeted by Sonya and Ben Isaacs. Yes, my day was totally made!!  We had a great lunch catching up with the whole family. 

Later in the afternoon we were able to listen to sound check as the Isaacs prepared to sing that night. 

The church doors opened at 5:30 PM and the people poured in.  Around 400 people gathered to enjoy some wonderful singing and music. The church was pretty much full in 20 minutes and it did not start until 7:00.

At 7:00 P.M. The Isaacs took the stage. Words can not describe how awesome they sang that night.  From the first notes of "Walk On" to the grand finale of "I Will Praise Him" it was amazing!  There were so many high points in between that I can not write it all for you. 

Sonya's boy Ayden James Yeary. He is a smart little guy. He will be 3 on July 25th. 

Levi Bowman is Becky's 17 year old son. He graduated in December. He is super talented. 

Dad closed the evening in prayer. 

Angie Ramsey was one of Mom's childhood friends. It was good to see her and her Aunt Kim. 

Jacobi Bowman is Becky's 13 year old daughter. I am always glad to get to see her. 

I was so happy to see my family again!  Please keep them in your prayers. They are in the Holy Land right now. 

Aunt Lily is a wonderful lady! After many years of waiting, her autobiography is now available. I recommend it!  You can get it from the Isaacs at www.theisaacs.com. It is also on www.amazon.com.

Have a wonderful week. 

Odie