A "Jewel" on the Emerald Coast!

Last evening we enjoyed a walk along the beach with Mike & Julie, Rachel and Evelyn. We saw the sun set and enjoyed the time with the Mosley's.

"Oh yes....I sit up, you see, Peter showed me how!"

"There's someone sleeping in My bedroom!!!"... "Its GrandDad & GrandMum Jones.....Yippiee!!!!"

"I woke up during the night, and who was in my room?... GrandMum & GrandDad Jones"

We are going to party!!!!!!

BREAGAN..."The Adventure Continues..."

I read this today from the "Ships Log" of BREAGAN.
Leg 09 Log 16

http://www.breagan.com/cgibin/s_read.cgi?order=Sort+by+Log+Name

LEG 09 LOG 16 Feb 14, 2006 04:21 pmFeb 12th 2006, LEG 09 LOG 16Our current location at 6:30 CST, on Feb 13th , 19° 16’.800N 49° 57’.400WWow, as I write this just 840 NM to go. That may seem like nothing, but to us it means we have covered almost 2,000NM already. We had a great fast ride for about 9 hours, going wing and wing (the main sail to one side, the genoa to the other, with the wind pushing us). We set a new speed record for this trip, 9.44 knots; it goes to Clete, because it was on his watch. Our average was around 8 knots, which is pretty good for a boat whose theoretical hull speed is 7.5 knots. We really had too much sail up for the wind speeds, but it was variable and Breagan seemed almost to enjoy it. I made pancakes and bacon for lunch, they were the kind that would stick with you, if you know what I mean. The moon was full and the skies clear and with high rolling swells it was a breath taking evening. You have to imagine the moon’s light dancing on the waves and Breagan goes up to the top of a swell and you see the whole ocean under this bright moon light. Then, she goes to the bottom of the swell and you see the next one coming and it looks like it is going to go right over the top of you. But it gently lifts you up and pushes you forward. I do have to tell you, not all the swells are that thoughtful. Some slap the stern and send seawater into the cockpit. That is just a reminder to let you know whose domain you are in.

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I would love to reply, but I don't want to use too much satellite airtime. $$$

It made me think of how the Lord shows us how far our sins have been removed from us...
"As far as the East is from the West"!

...And then comes "the deceiver" to try to tell us otherwise!!!!

We need to stomp on satan's head, and quote back to him, the truth of scripture that tells us otherwise!

Sojouning on this side of heaven,

Dad Jones

Olympic Goals - Imperishable Crown

As I was reading today about Luge events at the winter games, I came upon a story about "Grandma Luge". A 52 year-young, luger who is appearing in her 6th winter Olympics.

Follow this link to learn more about Anne Abernathy, loving known as "Grandma Luge".

Enjoy! ... and be Blessed!

Dad J

http://www.thegoal.com/players/luge/abernathy_ann/abernathy.html

Job Search - UPDATE

Last Friday evening I came across a posting for a position at ATMI, Inc. in Bloomington, MN.

I have never before come across a posting that I felt fit me more closely than this.
Saturday morning, I submitted my resume and filled out the online portion of their application process.

I am hoping to secure the name of the hiring manager to make direct contact.

Please be in prayer along with me in this pursuit.

Blessings,

Dad Jones

Parental / GrandParental "Doting"...

Look what we found!
We think our 2 cm. GrandBaby will have to wait a little bit before riding in this!

Oh, but what fun "doting" is! *








* see: http://bryanmegganwolff.blogspot.com/2006/02/babys-first-picture.html

(Bry, keep up the studies, the posts on your blog, and loving "Little Meg")

Love Ya,

Dad J

BREAGAN, UNDER SAIL!

As I was posting the previous posting to the blog, my cellphone "beeped" a message received tone.

Message reads:
GOT THE 2-6AM WATCH.
25 KNOTS WIND,
GENOA OUT MAKING 7 KNOTS,
LOVING LIFE. BRAD

I'll bet they would have liked this technology when Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic.

REPLY:
GODSPEED DEAR BRAD & MATES!

Duane

The longer days...mean springtime is nearing!!!

While going through some files on my computer, I came across this image. Today the weather reminded me of this image, and I looked at it more deeply. Sarah & Nathanael look so much younger (must be that bushy head of hair Nathanael is sporting in the photo) but it made me think "our babies are having babies!"

This was when our family was still five, with two handsome men knocking on the door.

Now we're eight, going on ten!

PTL!!!!!

Love Dad Jones