Rob Bunker is now a married man. His wedding was on November 11 and took place in an Episcopal Church in Pohick, VA. This was an interesting location given this history of Rob's family and the history of our nation. Rob's family discovered this tiny church years ago when bobby boy was just a young feller. He spent many a Sunday reading from the good book and praying with his family and friends. Since then, he's lived all over God's creation and currently lives with his new wife and her son in Ellicott City, MD. When they decided to have their wedding in Pohick, I couldn't for the life of me figure out why a childhood church was so important to him. Rob...I get it now. That place wasn't just a building to pray in on Sunday, it was a home to so many families and friends that turned a building into a warm and welcoming place of love. Though I still don't dig on the formality of religion, nor do I have a clue as to when you exhaled..."Blessed be to God!" I can say that it was a lovely ceremony in a historic building where friends are family and family means that love never ends.
While in town, Sheri and I stayed in Springfield and spent a few hours prior to the wedding in Old Town Alexandria. We met Craig and Amy there for some Tapas Lunch at Las Tapas and if you haven't been there, it's worth a trip. So many people in this country stick to Ruby Tuesdays, TGIFridays, Olive Garden, Cookie Cutter Chain Restaurants,etc... There is so much more flavor out there. Please Average Americans...go forth and experience a flavor of culture, it is a step in the right direction to saving humanity. Or, it could just be a good meal.
My adventure into the world of self employment is going well this month. Time and money take on a different perspective. I can't yet put my finger on what I love most about my current work situation, but for now, I'll say that I just love what I'm doing. I can say that I do love the freedom, the time and the income that accompanies what I'm currently doing. I find myself asking myself...would I go back to a job if there was an offer right now? Not at the moment is the answer I keep getting. Until I get tired of this, it's "To Infinity and Beyond."
I read Justus's blog recently. I know that both Mr. Hice and myself can relate. Keep your head above water and live your life until that breaking point comes. You'll know when you're ready to make a change in your life. Whatever that change may be, it will be obvious and the best thing for you, yet it will still be difficult to contemplate. Follow your heart dear friend, it will never steer you wrong.
I did a solo flight the other day. It was my first time flying solo in a Cessna 172 with 180hp. This is a lot more power than I'm used to and without getting too technical, more power in a single engine prop plane creates a lot of pull to the left. I had to abort my first takeoff as I almost ended up in the grass on the side of the runway. I knew there would be more pull to the left and I did compensate for it with Right Rudder. However, I guess I just didn't gauge well enough just exactly how much Right Rudder I would need. After a zig to the left and a zag to the right with another zig to the left...I cut the power...declared an aborted take off and taxied back around to try again. The next takeoff was successful and it was done by a more humble and experienced student pilot. Overall the flight was really not one of my best. The air was a little choppy. The winds were a bit high and the clouds were a little low. I took my full hour and landed safely. My current minimums that I'm signed off for are no more than 10 knot winds. I took off with winds at 10 and landed with winds at 17 knots. The landing was better than my takeoff as it only took one try, however...I've done much better. At least I'm getting some good experience with wind.
Christmas shopping is in full swing. Sheri and I are pushing to get it done well before the stores get packed. Something I've learned with age...adults are such a pain to shop for. Q: "What would you like for Christmas?" A: "I don't know, how about a gift card?" Gift cards are no fun at all to open. They are a nice gesture, don't get me wrong...but who ever got excited while opening an envelope containing a gift card? I guess this is just my youthful side that believes in the joy of gift giving/getting especially when there is wrapping paper and nice merchandise involved. I guess I'll never forget the joy of opening a Tyco Slot Race Car set. The fire truck was cool...it's lights and siren worked. This trip down memory lane has been brought to you by Mattel.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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