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January 11 2008 - Probably
one of the bigger days in life so far, not only did I celebrate
my birthday with all of my family, I had a retirement ceremony
after 20 years of active service in the Air Force. over 200
guests including a lot of family were on hand. It was all an
honor to me. May 07 - Christopher actually graduated high school... taking after his old man, he made it through by the skin of his teeth December 25th - Merry Christmas everyone! Mason had a big day even though Ken was in Alabama with Christopher and everybody else. November 29th - Mason kicks off his third season of basketball with his old man as the team coach. Thanksgiving 2006 - Of course for us, this time of the year will never be the same, but it was nice to spend it with family. My uncle Wallace and Aunt Maggie from up state New York were in and of course my favorite girl Stacy was there (see, I love you Stacy). Christopher, Michael, Kim, Jay and there basketball team were there as well. We got some nice photos with the fall landscape as a backdrop. See the online album October 29 - I made my way to Orlando with a good group of co-workers for the Airlift Tanker Association Conference. We had a blast! If you are ever there, make your way to downtown Disney and to the Irish Pub, there is a fantastic Irish band playing there.
October 21 2006 - Kim Turns
40!! Ken,
Mason and I headed down to Dallas for their first NBA game. The
Dallas Mavericks hosted the Washington Wizards in a pre-season
game with an exciting finish. I also got an autograph form
Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban. Mason was out of control! See the
pictures on the on-line album October 17 2006 - Online Album Up and Running - Click here October 9 2006 - Mason and I had a wild day at Six Flags over Texas. He rode the Titan and loved it! Photos coming soon. October 7 2006 - Race for the cure in Little Rock! It is always fun and great to be a part of such a huge event! We participate for Grand mommy! Also had our first annual members meeting for dB For Dollars. Mason was co-host and did a great job! Sep 2006 - The last race weekend had one day rained out, so the season is over, and I am looking for some rest! Aug 2006 - The 10th Annual Arkansas Blast went off as goes as can be expected with temps both days over 100! It was hot! But we had plenty of race cars and show cars as well as Big Foot and much more. Click here Aug 2006 - Ken begins his sophomore year at UCA and Mason starts 2nd grade. July 2006 - I run my first drag race as an owner/operator. It was a lot of hard work, but it has been a great experience and a lot of fun! June 2006 - The drag strip setup contract is complete and we are looking to open our doors on Jul 7th. More to come. May 2006 - My first visit to see Stacy at her new house in Pensacola Florida and to surprise Susan for her birthday. Well the trip was great but was forever marred by the worlds worst sunburn. I must leave it there, too painful to talk (Update June: Sunburn still hurts)
May 2006 - The deal looks
to be complete with the drag strip. Meetings with the
fairgrounds are complete and only the contract is left, along
with a lot of hard work. Also In work to take part ownership in the only drag strip in central Arkansas. This Little Rock track is an 1/8th mile and despite is condition, it is rather popular with the local racers. More to come. March 2006 February
2006 January 2006 - The NAMM show in Anaheim CA. I was met in my booth by the Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee and ran into Gene Simmons from Kiss. For more information and pictures - click here December 2005 - Christmas, a quick flight to Anaheim CA to do some graphics work for Selenium and Mason's Basketball season made for a busy December for us. August 2005 - The 9th Annual Arkansas Blast almost killed us! It was our biggest show ever! We were joined by my Mom, Sister Kim, Jay, Ryan, Paige, Megan and Brooke as well as Christopher and Stacy. Also making the trip was uncle Robert, Loreen, Mike, Robby, Bo and Heath. July 2005 - Summer NAMM show in Indianapolis. It was my first trip there and was able to stay with family friend. We had a great time and ate way too much sushi! June 2005 - Ken's graduation from high school was a big deal for us all as we took him on a cruise. Mom, joined us as well as Christopher, Robert, Loreen, Bo and Heath. Also joining us was a friend of mine from Work, James Colson and his wife |