Another Miracle

I am thankful to GOD for a full size stretched out reclining seat (8B) on flight 82 Last Night. I was greeted by the United gate agent with a new boarding card. She bumped me to a nicer "Class" of service. I didn't even ask, I didn't even try... How did she even know my name?
I got my boarding card in Fresno, it was seat 13E. When I tried to hand to the agent when boarding, she reffused it and looked at me and said "Roger Telegan" right... I said "howd you know" she rplied... Because I'm really good... In bewilderment I just said to her ok and took the card she handed me and saw me seat assignment was changed. When I got on the plane I saw the big leather recliner and down comforter. It was time to sleep.

Our God is great, he provides for us in little ways we can't imagine, and sometimes in ways we can. Sure UAL is nice. But Jesus Christ is Amazing!
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Leaving LAX on my way to JFK for the GNYDM.com

Picked up a new Airplane for Nicholas
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Hair Cut the day before Thanksgiving!

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Here is David!

This is David Verity

Bush Country 2004 - County by County

Yes on 8 promoters on the street corner near our home.

Michael Robbins

This is a Dentist who should be using DPO.

Sarah Palin on SNL

I wish someone in the media would ask Obama what he really meant by this.....

We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we’ve set. We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.

http://hotair.com/archives/2008/07/17/are-the-media-airbrushing-obamas-speeches/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df2p6867_pw

   - look @ 16:45 into the video

It’s not quite clear what Obama meant by this. If he meant that the military had taken over too many functions that normally should be handled by the State Department, then that echoes what Defense Secretary Robert Gates said this week. It seems to reference the costs associated with reopening consulates and doubling the Peace Corps, but that wouldn’t come close to matching what we spend at the Pentagon. The phrasing of it — a “civilian national security force” — sounds much more like a quasi-military organization operating within the US under the control of the federal government.

rixxross is asking: 

How has no one in the media questioned Obama on his idea to have a Civilian force as large and well funded as the military? An additional $400 billion a year in spending should warrant some media coverage, more than how much he sweats in my opinion.

Proposition 8 Yard Sign Stolen this evening...

Well it has happened to us too....

    Tonight I found that our Prop. 8 Yard Sign was missing from our front yard. 

1. It is my FRONT YARD and my Free Speach that the LEFT WING is trying to restrict....

    (I am more than prepared to push back!)

2. Filed a Police report... (I did not call 911, I used the non-emergency number)The Police Officer responding took this very seriously and responded VERY quickly... He meant business.  I told the officer that I intend to electrify the next Proposition 8 Yard Sign. 

The officer laughed and said you do what every you need to, it's your sign and your yard... and you can do what ever you feel is necessary to your "sign".  To that I asked.... what If I feel it is necessary to cause the sign to blow up or explode? What if I shoot at the sign in my front yard if someone get's near it.  He did not want to comment... he just chuckled and said he thought I would use good judgment.

CA Prop. 8 Supporter Violently Attacked

Link : http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11477423

Lunch US Airways (another passenger provided the Clif Bar)

Oatmeal Walnut - GOOD!

K.O. & Roger - Dinner while attending the CDA North

K.O. and I walked from Moscone Center to E Tutto Qua, wow what a walk.  We had to stop and ask the S.F. Police for directions.  When I asked where is E Tutto Qua, the officer new exactly where we needed to go... but he did not offer to drive us there. 

CDA North September 2008 - K.O. enjoys a steak!

 This is K.O's  Steak... it looked wonderfull. Alyssa and I were looking for a place to eat on while "I was working" in S.F with Nicholas over the July 4th (2008) weekend.  The owner of this resturant E Tutto Qua stopped us on the sidewalk while we were walking by and insisted that we come in and have lunch... I am so glad we did.   Alyssa had Riggatoni with a Alfredo sauce and Prosciutto. K.O. has the steak in this photo!

Dinner with a good friend @ the CDA North 2008

E Tutto Qua - Fish!

Attempting to eat healthy, I ordered the fish... it was very good. I also ordered the Pasta that Alyssa had in July :-0

Nicholas eating carrot sticks

Here we are at RED ROBIN enjoying dinner.

I want more shoes!

Here is Nicholas reaching for his new shoes.

Nicholas sizes up his feet

Nicholas says yes to the Lamborghini

This is what Nicholas wants mommy to drive!

Alyssa & Nicholas at Fig Fest 2008

Enjoying Figs and Jazz 8-9-2008

Brian Hardy - The Birthday Hat.....

After Dinner Brian bought a new Hat!

Pirates of The Caribean

Nicholas eats salsa

Here is Nicholas eating some salsa!

White Lotus Willow & Nees Fresno, CA

Chinese Shrimp...Very nice!

Dinner at the White Lotus.. Willow & Nees Fresno, CA

Alyssa like the White Lotus

Just landed in Fresno

We just landed in Fresno.... Yep were home. It's 80° up here...

Peter Pans Flight

Entering the ride

King Arthurs Carrousel

Friday Night at The Magic Kingdom. Alyssa and I decided Nicholas needed to get out more. So we took Nicholas to dinner at Disneyland.

CDA setup. SikkaSoft warriors......

Roger, David, Deanne & Michael
(Vijay is behind he camera)

Dock workers at the Anaheim Convention Center don't lift a thing

Here you can see the fork lift carrying 2 bar stools to our booth

Anaheim CA - Red Robbin

Nicholas is enjoying the balloon

Nicholas waves bye bye to Maui

As we depart OGG on this very full 767 we get to experience what it is to have a 'Lap Baby' this flight has no extra seat for Nicholas.

The HERTZ Bus leaving Kahului Airport

So sad to leave Maui... The Lincoln Navigator proved worthy this week.

The view from our table at Humuhumunukunukuapua'a

Yep the name is a mouthfull but the food looks Great!

Nicholas w/ Jessica his nanny for this afternoon

We were blessed with an outstanding nanny through the 'Nanny Connection'

For Michael Robbins: real Hawaiian Coconut Syrup

Tip: Alyssa discovered how to get Coconut Syrup and Macadamia Nut Waffels...'just ask' :-) Our server provided a garvy boat of Hilo Hattie's Coconut Syrup and a remican of macadamia nuts... Here is to you Michael!

Waianapnap State Beach

Playing on the blacksand beach @ 2 miles south of Hana.

Tide Pools @ Ke'nae Bay

Nicholas and I look at the tide pools.

Still @ Ke'nae Bay

I would like to get closer to the rocks that are I'm the background

Enjoying Lunch

Yes we really did Love the Chicago Pizza in Lahina Maui!

Ke'anae Bay on the road to Hana

Warm and Windy

Alyssa taking pictures on the way to Hana

Driving to Hana - the only rain forest in North America

We've set out for the Rain Forest.... Pics will follow

Nicholas Eats Pizza - Lahina Hawaii

Here you can see Nicholas enjoys the Pizza too...

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza in Lahina Maui!

Yes! BJ's Chicago Pizza in Lahina, Maui.
This is where we enjoyed Lunch Sunday Afternoon!

View from or Lanai

Here is a short video of our Lanai

Sipping Coconut-Strawberry Milkshakes after a nap

Here is Alyssa just after a Nap... I was told not to post this picture... I'm sure no one will mind :-)

Grand Wailea Resort

Nicholas is getting the Camcorder out of the bag :-p

Six Perfect Days

Starting out from Fresno we head to FAT ... that's the place where all the Air Planes hang out. Alyssa and I have been anticipating the adventure/vacation since January 2008. I have been dreaming of "getting away from it all" with my wife since before Nicholas was born. Nicholas is now 19 months old and there are two ways to look at a 19 month old.

1. Just watch him play and explore...learn, climb and laugh... he is a "get-away" I'd rather watch him that watch anything else...

2. 19 month old children are a lot of work and love to push all your buttons...and then scream! and run away with what ever it was you had that they new you did not want them to have.. ie: Cell Phone, Scissors, important work paper...

The GOAL Relax, Recharge, Enjoy!

There was a point about a month ago when we both thought that there was no way we could take Nicholas on this "Vacation" for if we did it would not be a "Vacation" at all.

LoisAnn my wonderfull mother-law arrived at our drive-way @ 8:40AM April 25th, and called from her Cell Phone to announce "I am here" .... Alyssa and I were frantically trying to pack all the "stuff" we would need for 6 days in Hawaii ... Plus the 4 days in Anaheim for the CDA Imideatly following our Vacation. How is it possible to pack for two adults and a small child for a 10 day trip using just 4 bags? It seems that Alyssa figured it all out. And I want to point out I was the frantic one. Alyssa was very calm and collected and kept repeating ... just calm down it will all be just fine... She held this composure of calm, cool and well prepared ... until we were half way to the FAT ... and Alyssa said... where is the Umbrella Stroller! LoisAnn let out with a chuckle... "It's in there"

More ... and some observations about Nicholas's First Plane Ride ....