Our LBing friend The Toadfrog will be making a brief appearance right here, Smack Dab In The Middle. I know, I know, this is very short notice, but everyone eats supper. We will be meeting for supper on Saturday November 22 at 5:30 PM at The Mellow Mushroom on S. Rutherford Blvd. across from the WalMart in The Middle. You've all been there before. You know where it's at. This is another opportunity to meet visiting letterboxers from other areas. She is coming from Indiana. Please try to make it if you can. If you have Personal Travelers bring them, but I am carving an event stamp so let's try not to clutter the place with table boxes.
This may come in handy:
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gEventId=1042
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Better Late Than Never
Man, oh man, I think I have been out of commission for a few days. It has been a while since I have checked the post boards or my e-mail. Nothing real exciting to report about the upcoming event. I haven't heard back from those visitors yet. Perhaps I can reach them today and update you all, but here is a piece that is much more important. There is nothing more important to me than family and friends. I was watching the news this morning about the fires in California and the people who had lost everything except their lives and was so impressed that neighbors who's houses were literally gone were turning their attention to helping other neighbors extinguish their houses. That is a real spirit of togetherness. Sometimes all we can offer is our prayer and our thoughts, but sometimes that is enough. Sometimes that is all anyone can offer. I want everyone who is smack dab in the middle to turn their prayers and thoughts to one of our own in this time of need. Here is a post I picked up from the AQ Tennessee board dated 11/13 from Laura of BL3.
Mstrwndl, "I love the 'Smack Dab in the Middle' title." Too cute! Thanks for all you do!
Since you were already addressing the Mid-Tn boxers, I thought it would be the perfect post to ask for prayers on behalf of JaWr's daddy. He is 66 and fell off the roof of their store yesterday. They flew him to Nashville where they soon found he has a spot of blood on the brain (it will clear up), a fractured skull, fractured C-2 vertebrae, bleeding around the kidneys, and only eight of his nine lives remaining. We know he will be in a back brace for three months (I don't see that happening since this man is known for personally sawing off his arm cast at the two week mark), but I am yet to hear from the latest round of CT scans. I apologize for not requesting prayers earlier, but if you could please add her daddy to your prayers tonight I know they would deeply appreciate it.
Thank you,
B L3
A few days later (11/15) this post came came in on the same board. This time it was from Wendy of JaWr.
You guys are TOOO good! They moved Daddy out of trauma yesterday, but he was still in critical care. Today, they moved him out of critical care and into a room of his own! Spot on the brain cleared up as they thought it would, Vertebrae is cracked but won't require surgery at this time (if we can keep him still), Kidney is working and according to my brother who stayed with him last night- it's working well and often! He's sore and hurting, but he's gonna be okay. They have decided he won't have to wear that awful brace for 3 months, but he'll have an elastic band that he'll have to wear. He'll be at Vandy through Monday or Tuesday, then the PT wants him to do at least a week of rehab "because he's having balance issues". Mama forgot to tell them he had a stroke in March and now walks with a limp! He was up today and eating a little food when we visited. Now, it's time for me to go run the drive in! Thanks ya'll, you're the best. Get well soon RLL, been thinking about ya. Hope IML and TVG are taking good care of you!
Wen
This is a tribute and a testimony to the power of prayer. I know there were many of you out there and in other states who saw these two posts and who have been standing with Wendy and Laura in prayer. I just want to say thanks to all of you. Thanks to Wendy and Laura and their wonderful families for being a great and trusting part of our LBing community. Thanks to all of you who have let me get to know you and who have taken the time to get to know me and still let me into your lives. In the words of the Apostle Paul to the church at Philippi, "I thank God for every remembrance of you."
In addition to these two lovely ladies, let us continue to pray for Rockin Lunch Lady, her family and her speedy recovery.
I want to ask for a special prayer for Mike and Nancy of Team BearCat. Nancy recently lost her father and had a lot of unfinished business and lose ends to tie up in that regard. She has been a rock through it all and Mike has been a strong post to lean on, but they need our prayers as well. It has been a while since I have seen them on the boards with any regularity.
I am going to try to post a prayer request each week. If you have folks you would like to add to this list let me know.
Mstrwndl, "I love the 'Smack Dab in the Middle' title." Too cute! Thanks for all you do!
Since you were already addressing the Mid-Tn boxers, I thought it would be the perfect post to ask for prayers on behalf of JaWr's daddy. He is 66 and fell off the roof of their store yesterday. They flew him to Nashville where they soon found he has a spot of blood on the brain (it will clear up), a fractured skull, fractured C-2 vertebrae, bleeding around the kidneys, and only eight of his nine lives remaining. We know he will be in a back brace for three months (I don't see that happening since this man is known for personally sawing off his arm cast at the two week mark), but I am yet to hear from the latest round of CT scans. I apologize for not requesting prayers earlier, but if you could please add her daddy to your prayers tonight I know they would deeply appreciate it.
Thank you,
B L3
A few days later (11/15) this post came came in on the same board. This time it was from Wendy of JaWr.
You guys are TOOO good! They moved Daddy out of trauma yesterday, but he was still in critical care. Today, they moved him out of critical care and into a room of his own! Spot on the brain cleared up as they thought it would, Vertebrae is cracked but won't require surgery at this time (if we can keep him still), Kidney is working and according to my brother who stayed with him last night- it's working well and often! He's sore and hurting, but he's gonna be okay. They have decided he won't have to wear that awful brace for 3 months, but he'll have an elastic band that he'll have to wear. He'll be at Vandy through Monday or Tuesday, then the PT wants him to do at least a week of rehab "because he's having balance issues". Mama forgot to tell them he had a stroke in March and now walks with a limp! He was up today and eating a little food when we visited. Now, it's time for me to go run the drive in! Thanks ya'll, you're the best. Get well soon RLL, been thinking about ya. Hope IML and TVG are taking good care of you!
Wen
This is a tribute and a testimony to the power of prayer. I know there were many of you out there and in other states who saw these two posts and who have been standing with Wendy and Laura in prayer. I just want to say thanks to all of you. Thanks to Wendy and Laura and their wonderful families for being a great and trusting part of our LBing community. Thanks to all of you who have let me get to know you and who have taken the time to get to know me and still let me into your lives. In the words of the Apostle Paul to the church at Philippi, "I thank God for every remembrance of you."
In addition to these two lovely ladies, let us continue to pray for Rockin Lunch Lady, her family and her speedy recovery.
I want to ask for a special prayer for Mike and Nancy of Team BearCat. Nancy recently lost her father and had a lot of unfinished business and lose ends to tie up in that regard. She has been a rock through it all and Mike has been a strong post to lean on, but they need our prayers as well. It has been a while since I have seen them on the boards with any regularity.
I am going to try to post a prayer request each week. If you have folks you would like to add to this list let me know.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Roadtrip!!!
The other day I was watching Tennessee Crossroads on NPT and they had a story about a man named Horace Burgess who is a minister in Crossville, TN. This unique individual has built a 97 foot tall 10 story tree house for folks to enjoy. We went and saw it last weekend and were completely stupefied. The drive from Smack Dab In The Middle to Crossville was beautiful with all of the fall colors exploding throughout the Middle and Cumberland Plateaus and the company was wonderful as my wife and daughter accompanied me. We truly had a blast. That is why I would love to suggest a road trip. I am going back up on Saturday morning and am thinking I will plant a box there. For all of you who just love a good road trip and maybe a box or two, please contact me. Let's see if we can get somethin
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Smack Dab In The Middle
As fate or parents would have it I am in Middle Tennessee. There is no place in the world I would rather be. I have seen a lot of beautiful spots and dream of seeing other places, but the town I live in is the geographic center point of the Volunteer state and a rally point for the greatest letterboxing community in the world. We have some unique individuals here. Some are great carvings. Some are terrific clue writers. Others have a special sense for the location of letterboxes, but all of them are Smack Dab In The Middle.
This blog was set up for them. It is for the purpose of announcing events, new boxes in the area, visitors coming, new letterboxers in the area, and news from right here, Smack Dab In The Middle
of Tennessee.
This blog was set up for them. It is for the purpose of announcing events, new boxes in the area, visitors coming, new letterboxers in the area, and news from right here, Smack Dab In The Middle
of Tennessee.
Hey Middle Tennessee Letterboxers
Hello, hello, hello!
Ain't it great to be alive and be in Tennessee? Let me start by saying hello and welcome home to RLL. I was shattered to read about your accident, but I want you to know that you were cheek to cheek with the Lord. His tears washed you with the healing He provided for you. We lifted you as high as we could in prayer and were thankful and blessed to have a God who reached down the rest of the way. You are so important to us and we all hope that your recovery is speedy and complete. We will miss you on the trails, but I am sure it will only be for a short while. Keep those LTCs coming until then.
I am so blessed to be here with so many wonderful people around me. Letterboxing is a big part of my life and so are the friends I have made in letterboxing. That is why when I read this blog I was positive that I wanted to help. I simply knew that those of us who were Smack Dab in the Middle would want to respond as well. It never fails that when tragedy occurs, Volunteers will rally to help. I am not going to spend a whole lot of time and words trying to talk anyone into anything, I just want those of you who have animals in your lives and recognize the importance of our pets to PLEASE read this blog.
http://1byr.blogspot.com/2008/11/save-kitties.html
Now, if you read that blog and there is a desire within you to lend a hand then check this out. Keep in mind it will only cost you $5.00 and can be done through PayPal if you have an account. If you don't have a PayPal account you can contact BONE YARD RECORDER for a snail address.
http://1byr.blogspot.com/2008/11/mums-quilt-for-poor-kitties.html
Well, did I hit any heart strings? I hope so!
OK, OK, OK! The bad news is that our own IML was working on a mini meet that got put on hold due to unforeseen circumstances. As previously mentioned, things worked out OK and Mom is at home now. Now, little Jo Jo, the good news is that we have visitors coming from out of town and it is time for a mini meet this month. I will be announcing this soon and will be making the arrangements very soon.
Last but, not least, this post is the first installment of a new blog called
"Smack Dab In The Middle"
I will be reporting on up coming events and interesting information right here, smack dab in the middle of the great state of Tennessee. Be on the lookout and make sure you subscribe. In the mean time, there are two new traditional letterboxes right smack dab in the middle to keep you busy. The first one is the Box Of The Month Tennessee. It was truly an honor to be considered part of this annual series and each of the participants for BOM 2009 will have a box in this state (smack dab in the middle) for at least 2 1/2 weeks. Keep an eye on this box.
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gBoxId=94091
The boxes will be planted on the 1st of each month and retired on the 21st of each month. There will be 13 different boxes, with the 13th box planted permanently.
The second box is called "Over My Bridge..."
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gBoxId=97354
Check'em out and happy boxing!
Ain't it great to be alive and be in Tennessee? Let me start by saying hello and welcome home to RLL. I was shattered to read about your accident, but I want you to know that you were cheek to cheek with the Lord. His tears washed you with the healing He provided for you. We lifted you as high as we could in prayer and were thankful and blessed to have a God who reached down the rest of the way. You are so important to us and we all hope that your recovery is speedy and complete. We will miss you on the trails, but I am sure it will only be for a short while. Keep those LTCs coming until then.
I am so blessed to be here with so many wonderful people around me. Letterboxing is a big part of my life and so are the friends I have made in letterboxing. That is why when I read this blog I was positive that I wanted to help. I simply knew that those of us who were Smack Dab in the Middle would want to respond as well. It never fails that when tragedy occurs, Volunteers will rally to help. I am not going to spend a whole lot of time and words trying to talk anyone into anything, I just want those of you who have animals in your lives and recognize the importance of our pets to PLEASE read this blog.
http://1byr.blogspot.com/2008/11/save-kitties.html
Now, if you read that blog and there is a desire within you to lend a hand then check this out. Keep in mind it will only cost you $5.00 and can be done through PayPal if you have an account. If you don't have a PayPal account you can contact BONE YARD RECORDER for a snail address.
http://1byr.blogspot.com/2008/11/mums-quilt-for-poor-kitties.html
Well, did I hit any heart strings? I hope so!
OK, OK, OK! The bad news is that our own IML was working on a mini meet that got put on hold due to unforeseen circumstances. As previously mentioned, things worked out OK and Mom is at home now. Now, little Jo Jo, the good news is that we have visitors coming from out of town and it is time for a mini meet this month. I will be announcing this soon and will be making the arrangements very soon.
Last but, not least, this post is the first installment of a new blog called
"Smack Dab In The Middle"
I will be reporting on up coming events and interesting information right here, smack dab in the middle of the great state of Tennessee. Be on the lookout and make sure you subscribe. In the mean time, there are two new traditional letterboxes right smack dab in the middle to keep you busy. The first one is the Box Of The Month Tennessee. It was truly an honor to be considered part of this annual series and each of the participants for BOM 2009 will have a box in this state (smack dab in the middle) for at least 2 1/2 weeks. Keep an eye on this box.
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gBoxId=94091
The boxes will be planted on the 1st of each month and retired on the 21st of each month. There will be 13 different boxes, with the 13th box planted permanently.
The second box is called "Over My Bridge..."
http://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gBoxId=97354
Check'em out and happy boxing!
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