It's been awhile since i posted due to the busy-ness of the Christmas production at church(I'll post about that later), and all the other "life" stuff that's been happening. Hopefully I won't be away for quite so long.
Anyhow...
I've been listening to the new NickelBack CD and there's a song on it I think could make a pretty neat focus song leading into a message on Sunday (hint, hint Micah!). It has several "points to ponder" that stop and make you think. Of course, its the only song on the album that could be played in church!
The band hasn't made an official video of the song yet, but this one has the lyrics you can follow along with.
Check it out and tell me what you think.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Improv - Progressive Rock style
Doing a little surfing for some rock videos and thought I would post up this section of a Dream Theater song called Beyond This Life. It is unbelievable how Petrucci and Portnoy compliment and match rhythm's with each other near the end of John's solo. Then there's the keyboard/drum solo trade-offs later. Amazing. Can't wait for the next show.
I sure was hoping they would play this(the solo section) when they started the song in Atlanta earlier this year. Oh well, I'll always have the DVD.
I sure was hoping they would play this(the solo section) when they started the song in Atlanta earlier this year. Oh well, I'll always have the DVD.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Cheesy worship video
If you look up cheesy in the dictionary, this is what you'll find.
I wonder if they have a greatest video hits collection?
I wonder if they have a greatest video hits collection?
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Heading to Memphis
Looking forward to Friday night in Memphis with Huey Lewis and the News.
Going with the Smiths and Gibsons.
This song was released in 1987 - hope they play it.
Hip To Be Square
Had to add another one - the sax solo in the middle is amazing.
Trouble in Paradise
Going with the Smiths and Gibsons.
This song was released in 1987 - hope they play it.
Hip To Be Square
Had to add another one - the sax solo in the middle is amazing.
Trouble in Paradise
Friday, August 29, 2008
Workplace Bathroom Survival Guide
We've all been there but don't like to admit it. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at work, the following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at work.
FLY BY:This is the act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping. Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a
FREQUENT FLYER: People may become suspicious if they catch you constantly going into the bathroom.
ESCAPEE:This is a fart that slips out while taking a leak at the urinal or forcing a poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel uneasy.
JAILBREAK:When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a machinegun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.
COURTESY FLUSH:The act of flushing the toilet the instant the poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.
WALK OF SHAME:Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the door after you have just stunk the bathroom. This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist. This very uncomfortable walk can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.
OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER:This is a colleague who poops at work and is darn proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under his or her arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.
THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N):A group of co-workers who band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without incident. This group can help you to monitor the hereabouts of Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.
SAFE HAVENS:A Safe Haven is a seldom-used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.
TURD BURGLAR:This is someone who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a poop at work If this occurs, remain in the stall until the Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.
CAMO-COUGH:A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall is called a Camo-Cough. This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential TurdBurglars. The Camo-Cough is very effective when used in conjunction with an ASTAIRE.
ASTAIRE:A subtle toe-tap that is used to alert potential TurdBurglars that you are occupying a stall. This will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear an Astaire, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper can poop in peace.
WATERMELON:A watermelon is a big poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See CAMO-COUGH.
HAVANA OMELET:A case of diarrhea that creates a series of loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an Escapee. Try using a Camo-Cough with an Astaire.
UNCLE TODD:An Uncle Todd is a bathroom user who seems to linger around forever. This person could spend extended lengths of time in front of the mirror or sitting on the pot. An Uncle Todd makes it difficult to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to poop when the bathroom is empty.
This last one is a bonus extra bit of advice;
CROP DUSTING:When farting, you walk briskly around the office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets a whiff but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled. Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your pants.
Hope this guide helps and don't forget to wash those hands!!
FLY BY:This is the act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping. Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a
FREQUENT FLYER: People may become suspicious if they catch you constantly going into the bathroom.
ESCAPEE:This is a fart that slips out while taking a leak at the urinal or forcing a poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel uneasy.
JAILBREAK:When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a machinegun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.
COURTESY FLUSH:The act of flushing the toilet the instant the poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.
WALK OF SHAME:Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the door after you have just stunk the bathroom. This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist. This very uncomfortable walk can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.
OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER:This is a colleague who poops at work and is darn proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under his or her arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.
THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N):A group of co-workers who band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without incident. This group can help you to monitor the hereabouts of Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.
SAFE HAVENS:A Safe Haven is a seldom-used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.
TURD BURGLAR:This is someone who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a poop at work If this occurs, remain in the stall until the Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.
CAMO-COUGH:A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall is called a Camo-Cough. This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential TurdBurglars. The Camo-Cough is very effective when used in conjunction with an ASTAIRE.
ASTAIRE:A subtle toe-tap that is used to alert potential TurdBurglars that you are occupying a stall. This will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear an Astaire, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper can poop in peace.
WATERMELON:A watermelon is a big poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See CAMO-COUGH.
HAVANA OMELET:A case of diarrhea that creates a series of loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an Escapee. Try using a Camo-Cough with an Astaire.
UNCLE TODD:An Uncle Todd is a bathroom user who seems to linger around forever. This person could spend extended lengths of time in front of the mirror or sitting on the pot. An Uncle Todd makes it difficult to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to poop when the bathroom is empty.
This last one is a bonus extra bit of advice;
CROP DUSTING:When farting, you walk briskly around the office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets a whiff but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled. Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your pants.
Hope this guide helps and don't forget to wash those hands!!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
The saga continues....
Before I could get a deck update posted, I had to help the wife and mom-in-law with renovating our kitchen. It's way overdue for a makeover but I've been putting it off becuase I knew it wouldn't be a pretty site when the floor was removed. I found rotted sub-floor, termite damaged joist and the bottom frame of the french doors was gone.
Worked all day Saturday and got a new door in (of course the old door wasn't a "standard" size so I had to "make it fit".
You can see some of the new deck in the pics. I'll post some more of the
"Extreme Home Make-Over:When's It Gonna End? Edition"
as I continue forging ahead with repairs.
Worked all day Saturday and got a new door in (of course the old door wasn't a "standard" size so I had to "make it fit".
You can see some of the new deck in the pics. I'll post some more of the
"Extreme Home Make-Over:When's It Gonna End? Edition"
as I continue forging ahead with repairs.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Deck Update - Day 1
Tore in to the old deck this morning. Got a truck and trailer full and still not quite finished.
Hope to get everything removed in the morning and have post in the ground by the afternoon and ready to frame up on Saturday.
My shoulders are killing me from swinging a small sledge hammer while removing the deck boards.
I'm surprised (and relieved) I didn't find any critters under there.
Hope to get everything removed in the morning and have post in the ground by the afternoon and ready to frame up on Saturday.
My shoulders are killing me from swinging a small sledge hammer while removing the deck boards.
I'm surprised (and relieved) I didn't find any critters under there.
Monday, August 11, 2008
It just never ends !!
I thought I would relax a little while tonight and sit by the pool while the kids swim.
Just sit in the recliner with the Macbook Pro and do a little surfing.
Thats when I noticed the old deck has separated from the rim joist due
to a rotted post and 4 of the 7 joist are barely hanging on by the nails!
It's a wonder it hasn't collapsed.
Now I have to decide to patch it or go ahead and rip it all out and start over.
It is 19 years old so I shouldn't complain about it rotting, but I am just getting close to finishing the deck around the pool and now this.
Oh well. Just more things to add to my never ending list.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Mega-Church Myths
Here is a blog from Ragamuffin Soul about mega churches - it's pretty accurate.
Click here to link to the original post.
Click here to link to the original post.
Mega-Church Myths
I was part of a homeless church for 9 years.
I remember driving by Harvest Christian Fellowship on my way to and from work and thinking gangsta thoughts.
Most of the negative conversations I had in my early days of ministry were built out of jealousy and self worth.
After being a part of what is deemed as a “mega-church” for almost a year now, let me be a mythbuster.
This might take the wind out of a few your sails, but it’s better that way.
Myth: You can’t find real relationships in a mega-church
Truth: You were not in my living room Sunday night with Heather, Zach, Meghan, and I.
Myth: Mega-Churches are a mile wide and an inch deep.
Truth: I dive deeper into the core of who this church is every week and have yet to even see the bottom. When you figure out how to love your neighbor then maybe we will dive into the hermeneutical Hebrew apostolic translations.
Myth: Mega-Churches have it all figured out.
Truth: They hired me. If this was true. It no longer is.
Myth: Because they pay musicians to play on Sunday morning, there is not as much “heart” on stage.
Truth: A paycheck does not forfeit love for God. Honestly, you not only have musicians that “have heart” on stage, you now have musicians that can play their instruments well.
Myth: Mega-Churches are built on a man. The main communicator.
Truth: I have not heard one baptism video on Sunday morning with the line “I accepted Andy Stanley into my heart and am telling the world I am living the rest of my life for him!”
Myth: Mega-Church staffs are cooperate, non-relational, and stiff.
Truth: Ummmmmmmmmmmm
Myth: Mega-Churches are too uptight with their money and should just give it all away.
Truth: Please find me the verse that says churches are supposed to be stupid with their money. I am more grateful than ever to have the financial teams we have at NPMI.
Myth: Mega-Churches should spend their money rescuing orphans with all their dollars instead of building fancy buildings.
Truth: They should rescue orphans. They should also rescue Bob the 38 year old banker who lives off of Tower Place Drive in Buckhead.
Myth: 70% of all male staff try to look like Rob Bell.
Truth: OK. You got us. This one is true.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Dare You To Move Promo
Our creative team at FBC just produced a video for our next series.
It featured various staff members "singing" and is pretty hilarious.
We played it today and it got a great response.
Crutch and Micah did a fabulous job editing.
Dare You To Move Promo from FBCSmyrna on Vimeo.
It featured various staff members "singing" and is pretty hilarious.
We played it today and it got a great response.
Crutch and Micah did a fabulous job editing.
Dare You To Move Promo from FBCSmyrna on Vimeo.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
What A Week !!
Its been a crazy week, but a good one.
Phil, Sean and I went thru "Hail and High Water" literally on Tuesday in route to the "RUSH" concert. Much praying was taking place while passing thru Chattanooga. We were fearing a rain out but it ended up being an incredible show with no more storms.
After arriving back in Smyrna about 3:30am, I got 4 hours sleep, then drove the family to Pigeon Forge for a few days of fun. We did all the stuff you have to do while there. A couple of rounds of Putt-Putt golf, go karts at The Nascar SpeedPark as well as shop and eat way too much food. We found a Japanese Hibachi grill that's almost as good as Minami's(Nick is still the best chef).
My parents, my sister and her son came up on Thursday and spent the rest of the weekend with us. It was great to just hang with family with no schedule, no computer work, no church work, just kickin back.
My nephews dad was not able to make it so Nate and I became great racing buddies. Maybe Tim can make the next trip.
One thing we did while in Dollywood was go to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Micah posted a clip of Gerald Williams plaque when he and Ashley visited and I thought I would do the same. Gerald is the grandfather of our Technical director, David Cox.
He is a member of The Melody Boys Quartet. We should make it mandatory for all visitors of Dollywood to post up pics of themselves with his plaque while at the park. It's really quite an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I know David, Judy and his family are proud.
We came about as close as possible to getting t-boned in the side of the van on our way to Dollywood. I guess the older guy next to us thought all lanes were U-turn lanes and he was going for it. My eyesight may be going but at least my reflexes are still there. Fortunately we made it unscathed.
Phil, Sean and I went thru "Hail and High Water" literally on Tuesday in route to the "RUSH" concert. Much praying was taking place while passing thru Chattanooga. We were fearing a rain out but it ended up being an incredible show with no more storms.
After arriving back in Smyrna about 3:30am, I got 4 hours sleep, then drove the family to Pigeon Forge for a few days of fun. We did all the stuff you have to do while there. A couple of rounds of Putt-Putt golf, go karts at The Nascar SpeedPark as well as shop and eat way too much food. We found a Japanese Hibachi grill that's almost as good as Minami's(Nick is still the best chef).
My parents, my sister and her son came up on Thursday and spent the rest of the weekend with us. It was great to just hang with family with no schedule, no computer work, no church work, just kickin back.
My nephews dad was not able to make it so Nate and I became great racing buddies. Maybe Tim can make the next trip.
One thing we did while in Dollywood was go to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Micah posted a clip of Gerald Williams plaque when he and Ashley visited and I thought I would do the same. Gerald is the grandfather of our Technical director, David Cox.
He is a member of The Melody Boys Quartet. We should make it mandatory for all visitors of Dollywood to post up pics of themselves with his plaque while at the park. It's really quite an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I know David, Judy and his family are proud.
We came about as close as possible to getting t-boned in the side of the van on our way to Dollywood. I guess the older guy next to us thought all lanes were U-turn lanes and he was going for it. My eyesight may be going but at least my reflexes are still there. Fortunately we made it unscathed.
Here's a few pics of the weeks activities:
I don't think Hannah has much confidence in Christophers driving !!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Getting Closer to Completion
Thanks to Jamie, Ken, Dale and Christopher and whole lotta sweat!!, we got a lot of the gargantuan pool deck project completed on Saturday. Just 2 more sections of the outer fence to do then prep for the outdoor carpeting installation.
Tried to merge a couple of pics together for a broader view.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Drum Skills
Here's a video of a guy covering the drum parts from a Dream Theater song i'm currently hooked on called About to Crash (Reprise).
Sure wished I had played drums instead of trumpet back in High School!!
I can do all this stuff in my head, but for some reason my feet and arms can't.
Sure wished I had played drums instead of trumpet back in High School!!
I can do all this stuff in my head, but for some reason my feet and arms can't.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Pool Time
Pool Season is upon us !!
Ken and I pulled the winter cover off yesterday and the pool looked great,
I can't believe how clean it was.
Got to hook up with Phil and get all the chemicals and stuff.
Now, if I can just finish the deck !! I may have to call in the troups to get it finished.
Here's a couple of shots from last year.
Ken and I pulled the winter cover off yesterday and the pool looked great,
I can't believe how clean it was.
Got to hook up with Phil and get all the chemicals and stuff.
Now, if I can just finish the deck !! I may have to call in the troups to get it finished.
Here's a couple of shots from last year.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Back in the Blog World
Well I'm back !!!
Well I'm not sure if I was ever really here, but any way.
I am going to try the blogging thing again and will try to post at least weekly.
Nothing in particular, just whatever floats my boat at the time.
Currently I'm working on a new project we affectionatley call " The Turd"
It's an 82 GMC SWB with all the bells and whistles(as well as some squeaks and leaks).
Hopefully I can restore to a respectable weekend play and work toy.
Of course, Dee Anne hates it. She hasn't even ridden in it yet.
If anyone wants to "secretly" submit to Overhaulin', I'm OK with that.
I'll try to post some pics of the kids, the pool, audio related stuff, etc.
I have watched the video below about a hundred times,
just love the sound of a lumpy cam in a big block!
Enjoy
Enjoy
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