Tonight in San Angelo

We got through another busy day in McCamey and drove to San Angelo after Belinda got off work. Belinda is going to attend a retreat at Mt. Wesley (near Kerrville) this weekend and we're staying the night at her mother's in San Angelo.

This morning Charles accompanied Bill Lester to the McCamey Convalescent Center where they enjoyed coffee & donuts with the residents. This is a weekly occurance sponsored by some of the men in McCamey.

Charles also attended the Lions Club meeting for lunch. This is one of those civic groups that really make a small town work and Charles will be joining soon. He'll also be taking part in the McCamey Lions Club charity golf tournament on Saturday.

Wednesday in McCamey

It was a full day for us on this beautiful fall day. At noon, Charles was involved in the monthy gathering of "Badgers for Christ," a lunch-devotional program put on by the First UMC in McCamey for the students and staff of the local high school.

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Charles walked to the post office this afternoon, a mile each way, as part of his effort to work of some of this good-west Texas living! Belinda knew about it, as his activities were reported to Belinda at the wellness center (by someone who had passed him on... on her way to the wellness center)!

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This evening, Belinda attended a lively choir practice at the church here in McCamey. It is such fun to hear good music and laughter in church mid-week!

A Crazy Monday for Us!

Today was not a typical Monday! Last night, Belinda got a call from one of her staff at the wellness center that the staff member couldn't make it this morning. This meant that Belinda had to be at work today at 5:00 A.M.! By the time Charles took the first picture just after seven this morning,Belinda had already been at work for over two hours! She is one tired puppy tonight!

Charles went to Iraan for lunch at the senior's center and chatted with several of the First UMC members. This is the place to be for lunch in eastern Pecos County!

On his way to his weekly lectionary study group in Rankin, Charles spotted some cattle grazing. Something about the scene looked odd, so Charles backed up, and there were two alpacas watching over the cattle. One never knows what will be seen on the highways and biways of west Texas!

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On that last note, on our way back from Iraan yesterday morning (on the way to McCamey), we almost hit a HUGE white-tailed buck. He came from out of nowhere and ran across the road, about two car lengths in front of us, at a dead-run. Sure got our attention!

Lovely Sunday Today!

Today was a good day! We really enjoyed this morning's potluck brunch at the Iraan First United Methodist Church (FUMC)! Not only was the food absolutely delicious (as usual), but we had the honor of having three dear people from the next-door Baptist Church accept our invitation to join us for breakfast! We had a great time of fellowship! And the worship was terrific too! Praise be to God!!!
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After a great time of worship at the McCamey FUMC, folks were able to inspect the church's entry into Friday's homecoming parade. As someone said: "Is it a golf cart wrapped in aluminum foil... is it a baked potato... or is it a space ship? (It was a fun entry in the parade. And Ashley and Abby did a great job assisting Charles in manning it during the parade!)
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At the nearby convalescent center, it was a great time of worship and fellowship with the residents. And it was a joy to have the ministers from the McCamey FUMC there to help Charles with the service! Thanks so much, Bobbie, Bill, Cytha and Louise! God is SO good!!!

High School's Homecoming Festivities, Part 3

Homecoming week for McCamey High School students and their families... wrapped up tonight with the Ozona-McCamey football game at Badger Stadium. We enjoyed the pre-game festivities and the energy of a west Texas football evening!

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The bands from both schools performed at half-time. Charles still can't get over the amazing fact that some football players and cheerleaders did double-duty by also performing in the bands. It really says a lot about their school spirit!

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Even though the score didn't go in our favor, it was fun to be part of homecoming, McCamey-style!

High School's Homecoming Festivities, Part 2

The high school's homecoming activities continued this afternoon with the big homecoming parade! Charles piloted the FUMC "space ship" along the route, accompanied by two of the First UMC youth, Abby and Ashley, who were on hand to toss goodies to the throng lining the streets of McCamey.

Belinda was also on hand, but in a different capacity. She was serving as one of the judges for the parade entries. (Our entry wasn't trying to win a prize, so it was okay)!

High School's Homecoming Festivities, Part 1

Today is the big McCamey High School homecoming. The town is decked-out in orange and black to mark the event! Charles attended the pep rally in the high school gym, and what boisterous crowd there was on hand! The Badger Band and cheerleaders, along with the volleyball, JV football and varsity football teams, were all recognized.

Interesting Thursday in McCamey!

Belinda had a busy day at the wellness center today. Charles did office work at the church. Afterwards, he visited with some folks from the church. He enjoyed attending the Lions Club lunch meeting at Benoits. After that, he spotted a Great Horned Owl, who was perched on top of the church steeple. And after that, he spotted a very strange sight. Is it a golf cart? Is it an alien spaceship? Stay tuned tomorrow, and see what new information comes to light! Rumor has it that all will be revealed in tomorrow's high school's homecoming parade! We'll see.... (Maybe you should click on to this other news story, which might hold some clues for you!)

Wednesday is busy!

Whew! Today was busy from soup to nuts! Charles went to Iraan this morning to visit and eat with some of the First UMC people at the Iraan Senior Center. He really enjoys getting to spend some quality time with those good people! Belinda was getting things done at the wellness center. It seems each day brings new challenges and opportunities for improvement.

This evening we spent time at the church in McCamey assembling treat bags that will be tossed from the First UMC "float" in McCamey's homecoming parade. Look for pictures on Friday! Belinda also took part in the choir practice, it is fun to be with people who enjoy making music for God!

Busy Evening

While Charles completed his gardening and mowing the grass at the parsonage, Belinda attended the first Women's Study Club gathering of the 2010-2011 year. It was a fun-filled time of enjoying a delicious potluck dinner (foods from various Texas cultures), great fellowship and a review of this year's meeting schedule, which promises to be very exciting, indeed!

McCamey High School Homecoming Next Week!

We have so many fun things happening in our town next week! The high school's homecoming theme is "We're Out of This World!" Here are the planned daily activities at the high school next week.
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Monday, September 20: "Supporting Our Soldiers." Students dress in camouflage, wear a military t-shirt, wear patriotic colors, etc. Hats will be allowed as long as folks are participating with this designated theme.
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Tuesday, September 21: "Confuse the Lions." // High school folks -- "Opposite Day." Boys will dress as girls; girls will dress as boys. Hats and flip flops will be allowed as long as folks are participating in this designated theme. // Junior high school folks -- "Jersey Day." Wear jerseys from favorite teams. // Primary school folks -- "We're So Cool, We Gotta Wear Shades." Wear favorite sunglasses.
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Wednesday, September 22: "Owls are Lions." // "Wacky Nerd Day." Dress as crazy, wacky, mis-matched as possible. Hats and flip flops will be allowed as long as folks are participating in this designated theme. // LIGHTING OF THE "M" at 8:30 p.m., Badger Stadium Parking Lot.
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Thursday, September 23: "We're Out of This World." Dress as something from outer space, from a sci-fi movie, an astronaut, an alien. Paint your face, wear a mask, etc.
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Friday, September 24: "Go, Badgers!" "SPIRIT DAY!" Wear as much orange and black as possible! Hats are acceptable as long as they have these school colors.

SCHEDULE: 12 NOON: Pep Rally! 4:00 P.M.: Homecoming Parade! 7:30 P.M. Homecoming Game, Badger Stadium: McCamey Badgers vs. Ozona Lions.

Happy Friday, Y'all!

We had a good day today. The weather couldn't have been nicer, and both of us had productive days. Charles spent the morning doing yard work at the parsonage, and the result is pretty nice! He took out some vines that in the winter look like corn stalks and replaced them with dwarf (pink) olleander bushes. This evening, we joined six folks from the First UMC in McCamey for the first-ever "No muss, no fuss, no program" evening out. We are hoping this will be a monthly activity, which will provide some fellowship outside of Sunday mornings.

Thursday in San Angelo

Belinda and Charles had a good day today. After an interesting drive from McCamey to San Angelo, which included seeing two rogue run-away cows (jogging alongside the road) AND one energetic deer which raced across the road (about 100 feet in front of us).... Belinda went to her mother's patio home for a good visit... and Charles drove 20 more minutes to the United Methodist Church in Veribest. Charles enjoyed time spent with other pastors and church professionals... at a morning church service, meeting and following luncheon. Praise God for a lovely day!

What a Special Treat!

WOW! What a special day is today! Charles and I received an "AM-A-ZING" box of chocolate-covered strawberries... AND... a bonus box of three individual cheesecakes: WOW! Shari's Berries is THE place to order this type of treat!

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"Berry-sweet" people had it sent to Belinda at her work at the wellness center. (Looks like it's time to hit some of those machines and work off some of those calories, but it was oh-so worth it!)

In case you missed it...

Today marks the 196th anniversary of the composition of the "Defence of Fort McHenry" by Frances Scott Key. The poem is perhaps better known as The Star-spangled Banner." Visit the Smithsonian's website at this link to read all four verses.

Bunko Fun Tonight!

We had SO MUCH FUN at tonight's bunko night! Belinda won her first prize of this bunko season: The lovely "Welcome" pumpkin that is featured above. Yee-haw!