Gone for a time

RevSmoke · 05-04-2013, 06:48 AM

Today I head over to Steven's Point for State Solo & Ensemble Music Festival/Contest. Oldest boy is singing a solo.

Tomorrow morning is the 1st of 4 celebration days in honor of the 125th Anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church. We have quite the event planned.

And following those festivities, I am heading up north for the week. Have a number of pastors joining me for our annual Pastor's ATF Retreat. There is no internet access, but if someone wants to call me up there, I will have my cell phone.

So, I will be off the grid for a bit.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Coach Deg · 05-04-2013, 07:15 AM

Good luck to your son! Have fun and be safe!

icehog3 · 05-04-2013, 08:10 AM

Enjoy watching your son, Todd, I know you must be very proud.

equetefue · 05-04-2013, 08:44 AM

Treasure the moment and be a proud father

G G · 05-04-2013, 08:51 AM

Have fun Todd.

AdamJoshua · 05-04-2013, 09:02 AM

Have fun and be safe Todd. Ok I'll ask because I have no idea, what's ATF stand for, while it could be Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (and that would be fun), I doubt that's it.

RevSmoke · 05-04-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Have fun and be safe Todd. Ok I'll ask because I have no idea, what's ATF stand for, while it could be Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (and that would be fun), I doubt that's it.

Yes, it is a Pastor's ATF retreat.

A - Alcohol (Lutherans enjoy adult beverages - but drunkenness won't happen)
T - Tobacco (cigars, pipes, and one guy dips), Theology (get pastors together and theology gets discussed, but there is nothing in the way of planned presentations)
F - Firearms (we'll shoot clays, hopefully some coyotes, and other firearms), Fishing

So, it should actually be ATTFF, but...

AdamJoshua · 05-04-2013, 10:30 AM

Sounds like a great time for anyone not just Lutherans!

The Poet · 05-04-2013, 10:33 AM

Best wishes for your son, and for the upcoming 125th anniversary celebration.

I would point out, however, it makes Zion a bit of a "piker" compared to the one I was raised in, St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Hickory NC. It was founded in 1837, so I got about a half-century on you brother.

RevSmoke · 05-04-2013, 08:01 PM

Nathan Jerabek, 1st on Vocal Theater at State Solo & Ensemble. He sang, "Luck, Be A Lady."

This is his senior year, and his last opportunity to get to State. Thus ends his high school music competition career.

Now what to smoke in honor of this achievement?

maninblack · 05-04-2013, 09:03 PM

Safe travels brother.

Coach Deg · 05-05-2013, 07:00 AM

Congratulations!!!!

05-04-2013, 06:48 AM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,806 Trading: (51)	Gone for a time Today I head over to Steven's Point for State Solo & Ensemble Music Festival/Contest. Oldest boy is singing a solo. Tomorrow morning is the 1st of 4 celebration days in honor of the 125th Anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church. We have quite the event planned. And following those festivities, I am heading up north for the week. Have a number of pastors joining me for our annual Pastor's ATF Retreat. There is no internet access, but if someone wants to call me up there, I will have my cell phone. So, I will be off the grid for a bit. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

05-04-2013, 07:15 AM	#2
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Gone for a time Good luck to your son! Have fun and be safe!

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,535 Trading: (61)	Re: Gone for a time Enjoy watching your son, Todd, I know you must be very proud. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Gone for a time Treasure the moment and be a proud father

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Gone for a time Have fun Todd.

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,779 Trading: (40)	Re: Gone for a time Have fun and be safe Todd. Ok I'll ask because I have no idea, what's ATF stand for, while it could be Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (and that would be fun), I doubt that's it.

05-04-2013, 10:30 AM	#8
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,779 Trading: (40)	Re: Gone for a time Sounds like a great time for anyone not just Lutherans!

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Gone for a time Best wishes for your son, and for the upcoming 125th anniversary celebration. I would point out, however, it makes Zion a bit of a "piker" compared to the one I was raised in, St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Hickory NC. It was founded in 1837, so I got about a half-century on you brother. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

05-04-2013, 08:01 PM	#10
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,806 Trading: (51)	Re: Gone for a time Nathan Jerabek, 1st on Vocal Theater at State Solo & Ensemble. He sang, "Luck, Be A Lady." This is his senior year, and his last opportunity to get to State. Thus ends his high school music competition career. Now what to smoke in honor of this achievement? __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

05-04-2013, 09:03 PM	#11
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Gone for a time Safe travels brother. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-05-2013, 07:00 AM	#12
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Gone for a time Congratulations!!!!