So I just realized that I have yet to put up pictures from the Century Ride, and the caving trip! Wow! So I'm going to do this backwards, caving first. We had a great time! There was a HUGE group. At the beginning of the hike Chuck pointed out this tiny little tunnel that we could climb through. I took a look, and then I belly-crawled in. There was seriously only enough room to belly-crawl! IT WAS AWESOME! There was a trickle of water running through there, so I was muddy right from the start. I went back about 12 feet, and then I turned back. Well, I didn't turn back, cause I couldn't turn around! I belly-crawled backwards out. Fun stuff. This was Josh's first time going, and he loved it! We all got COMPLETELY soaked! I started swimming at the end of the trail, where the water was about 5 feet deep. Ryan was like a monkey, climbing all over stuff, sliding through stuff, getting soaked! Friends, food, a bus ride, mud, dirt, water, darkness, football, what could be better? All in all, it was a fantastic trip! Kudo's to Chuck!
48 comments:
WOW! That looks awesome :) I have never been caving before...sounds (and looks) fun.
~Katy
Yeah, it's pretty fun. You'll have to try it on your trip to Chicago. (The eating one) I guess we have to add caving to that itinerary. (Are you clastrophobic?)
-Kelly
Um...yeah the trip where I will be eating, slurping energy drinks (which you are still buying!), and now caving!? SOunds like a blast :)
Um...It depends on who I am with whether or not I am claustrophobic.
So, at the YMCA where I work they have a rock climbing wall and I think I want to try it sometime :)
What do ya think?
~Katy
Yep, so the IL to-do list looks like this:
Drink a Full Throttle Blue Demon
Eat at Jimmy John's
Go Caving
Eat at Fuddruckers
Eat Papa Savario's Pizza
I know what you mean about the claustrophobic thing. 2 stories: You know that tiny tunnel I crawled into? Well Ryan was going to come in with me, behind me. Well, I made sure to let him see what he was getting into before he tried it! I didn't want him to freak out and block the passage between me and life outside a cave tunnel! Sure enough, he decided not to go in.
2nd story: So when I was in Brazil, we went to Lynda's apartment. There was about 6 of us, with about as many suitcases, that piled into this tiny elevator. I mean TINY! Well, we're packed like sardines, and then Lynda presses the button. NOTHING HAPPENS! She keeps trying, and nothing is happening. So I'm standing there laughing like "Ladies, don't freak out! We need to make sure we don't panic!" It was pretty funny!
Rock Climbing? GO FOR IT! It's fun stuff! Especially when you go outdoors!
-Kelly
My dad just asked if you would like him to send you a bouquet of tulips...I think it is a reformed theology thing cause I have no clue what it means :)
IL to do list huh? How about we add...outdoor rock climbing? And do you have the money to fund this trip? Cause I think it will drain my funds to come lol :)
Wow have you ever thought of writing an autobiography? You have some pretty amazing stories! I can totally see you trying to be calm :) I sure you quelled any panic that was beginning to rise in the girls hearts :)
I don't know if there is a place around here to go rock climbing outside...plus, since i don't really know how to do it or have anyone to do it with...it could get dangerous :)
~Katy
A bouquet of tulips? New one on me!
Yeah, I'll pay for it out of my PNG fund, lol! We can add outdoor rock climbing, and that's cheap!
Autobiography? (Kelly laughs) Oh man, that would be cool!
Ok, my dad is going to explain it to you...
T= total depravity
U= unconditional election
L= Limited Atonement
I= Irresistable Grace
P= Perseverence of the saints
Well, it makes more sense to me now :)
PNG fund? Um...isn't the point of the fund PNG? lol :) Seriously it would be a blast but I think we will have to come up with another way of obtaining funds :) But hey if you want to pay...lets go shopping too! lol :)
I'm telling you! I would read your autobiography (may be the only one but you would have at least one fan) LOL :) Just kidding!
~KAty
NICE! Ya know, now that I think about, I think R.C. Sproul wrote that out in one of his seminars that I saw a video tape of a few months ago.
Ok, we should be able to come up with another idea, lol!
-Kelly
Good Morning! SO, I set my alarm for 8am (HAH :p) And I jumped right out of bed when it went off. It is an absolute GORGEOUS day out! Sun is shining, birds are singing and I am having my devos. Perfect beginning to a day!
My dad thought you would know it just b/c you are all into that reformed stuff :)
We could think of another idea huh? Like what? Trainhopping? Hitchhiking? #1 those are illegal,#2 my parents would never let me, #3 they are dangerous, and #4 I am not that desperate yet! :) LOL :-p
~Katy (why do we sign our names?)
And it's rainy here...
Yeah, as I was reading it, I totally got this flashback of R.C. Sproul writing that out on a chalkboard. It was just weird!
How about just walking? It's free! Or how about biking?
So, our internet went out but now it is back up again :) Um...it is starting to get rainy here too but it started out gorgeous!
That is really weird...flashbacks they can be interesting things!
Ok Kelly, lets think logically about this...ME walking BY MYSELF all the way to CHICAGO. I think that is out too :) Biking might work but then again...I don't have my own bike at the moment. Actually I could borrow Danny's but that would get uncomfortable and Chicago is still really far away! Onto plan c...
~Katy
It's starting to get nicer out here. I think I might run up to the library. I'm trying to decide if I should go early afternoon or evening.
Ok, plan C: Ride a horse.
-Kelly
Wow that was quick! Um...it is getting worse here :( I WANT 80's well, 70's and sunny! lol :)
Well, I will help you decide...whenever you are not busy go! That was easy :) Are you reading any good books right now? I had the most AWESOME devotions this morning :) There is something about getting up and starting your day off in the Word...
Um...actually, I know where I could get a horse to ride but that presents a problem too just because I wouldn't be able to stay anywhere!
Here's Plan d: You come out here!
~Katy
...somebody is brutally banging something in my house. It sounds like somebody's mad at somebody and is (attempting to) break down their door.
I'm reading the Man in the Irom Mask right now. And I'm reading Culture Smart: Peru. And Ultimate Special Forces.
You're definetely right, there is something about getting up and starting your day in the Word. ...probably has something to do with the fact that we are focusing on Him right from the beginning of the day.
Sleep under the horse. I'd be cool with Plan D.
Did you figure out what the banging was? Maybe whoever it was was coming after you.
Sounds like some pretty interesting books...I need to find a good book and start reading it...I have enough! I collect books, old ones and childrens books especially. I have 2 floor to ceiling bookcases overflowing and then a 3rd that is overflowing...I need to get more bookcases!
I think that it does have something to do with the fact that I am focusing on Him from the time I get up to the time I go to bed. It is so neat...your day goes so much smoother when you start it our right!
Sleep under the horse...1 question...what if it runs away in the night? YOu'd be cool with coming out here? Actually you would love it. We are really country and there is a lot of hiking around here and yeah...problem is...we have no money so the chances of either one of us going to either ones house are highly limited :) lol :)
~Katy
Did you figure out what the banging was? Maybe whoever it was was coming after you.
Sounds like some pretty interesting books...I need to find a good book and start reading it...I have enough! I collect books, old ones and childrens books especially. I have 2 floor to ceiling bookcases overflowing and then a 3rd that is overflowing...I need to get more bookcases!
I think that it does have something to do with the fact that I am focusing on Him from the time I get up to the time I go to bed. It is so neat...your day goes so much smoother when you start it our right!
Sleep under the horse...1 question...what if it runs away in the night? YOu'd be cool with coming out here? Actually you would love it. We are really country and there is a lot of hiking around here and yeah...problem is...we have no money so the chances of either one of us going to either ones house are highly limited :) lol :)
~Katy
Ha, nobody comes after Kelly Norris! I have two overflowing bookshelves, so not quite as many as you.
Why do ask such stupid questions? You just get a rope, and tie one end to the saddle, and one to your leg! That way, if he runs away, you do too! Maybe I'll come speak about media to all the teens at your church, hahahah!
Suuuuure no one comes after Kelly Norris lol :)
Um, it was not a stupid question! Totally logical and thought out :) Like your answer was not stupid (tie myself to a horses leg HAH!) hehehehe how do we get into these discussions :)
~KAty
Hey come on out...of course there are 5 teens but hey we need it too! lol :)
Ok, nobody comes after Kelly Norris without getting hurt.
Ok, you get the award for being the rational one.
...maybe I will....
Hey I am the rational one! You finally admitted it! lol :) Um...pls. pray for my sisters and I tonight. We have to meet with some people concerning teaching TKD and...pls. just pray!
I think you should :)
So if I ever get mad at you and come after you will you hurt me?
~Katy
Talk to you later tonight :)
Yep, I'm just the crazy one. After one of my friends saw the cold war haircut he and I began conniving to create haircuts that will fit masterminds who dominate the world! It was pretty crazy.
I will make sure to do that for you guys!
No, I'll probably just laugh. I have this mental picture of you beating the snot out of me with your TKD and me just laying on the ground laughing. Weird, I know!
Later.
I'm back. AHHAHHHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHH...that is how the meeting went! I need to vent, up for the job? lol :)
Masterminds that dominate the world huh? Come up with anything good? :P
Well, I will remember that you said you would!
Hey every friendship needs a rational person and a crazy one, that way we balance each other out :) lol :)
Boy you have weird mental pictures! Actually, if i were fast enough (that is a big IF) I could probably win the fight but...lets not go there don't want to harm your macho man thing! lol :)
~Katy
I'd always be up for that kind of a job! You're my friend! So what's up? ...if vent, you might want to vent on your blog...
Well, that's the weirdest one I've had. The other one was you as Sid throwing the rock into the sinkhole. And YOU started that! Ha, I watch enough WTR to know that it doesn't matter how big or fast you are, you just gotta know the moves!
Ahhh :) thanks...lets just say that we sat there, got chewed out, didn't get a word in edgewise, and were basically blamed for everything (real and not) that is going wrong in the program!!!!!!!! AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHH!!!! You know, it is a good thing we are not talking on the phone right now b/c I could go on for hours! Lol :) I will be ok...it is just hard to be blamed for stuff that we haven't done. Ok, thanks for listening! loL :) I am not venting on my blog cause it would take WAYYYYYYY too long! That was the shortest version!
Sid! Do you own that movie? Cause if not I am totally buying you that for you b-day lol :) I know I started it! I like to make you laugh :)
Actually, just some random info...I could kill you with one hit to the nose...but you already knew that right?
lol :)
~Katy
That's too bad. I used to hate getting chewed out. It really stinks. So was this tied to some of the disorder stuff that you were telling me about?
Yep, I own it!
YES! I did know that! (Kelly's beaming cause he's proud of himself)
Used to? Like you never get chewed out anymore. LOL :)What disorder? Ohhh...the pandemonium...yeah. Let me give you an example. Tonight we had 18 kindergardeners...try getting that many in 2 straight lines and teach them how to to ANYTHING in 1/2 and hour...it is ok, I am praying about it and yeah...I guess I will just have to see what happens...
That stinks that you own it! Oh well... we have to add watching movies to our IL list...
I can't believe you knew that! Good job buddy (Katy pats Kelly on that back)...so, do you know what onajuvisogi is? And yes it is a real martial arts thing not just a word I made up!
~Katy
I really never do get chewed out anymore. I was like super-employee at work, simply because I was responsible, did what I was told, and worked my butt off. The last time I got chewed out was over the summer when a football team was trying to practice where my dad was teaching a baseball class. I was just doing my own thing, smashing balls into the outfield, when the football team starts hanging out over there. I'm like "Ok, if they want to be stupid and just stand in my line of fire, that's their problem." Well, both of the coaches came and chewed me out. In the end, they realized they were in the wrong, and went off swearing. The were about as happy as a nest of hornets that's been beaten with a stick! Just keep taking deep breaths and stick to your guns!
Yep, Ice Age is definetely on there.
Nope, you got me there. What is it?
Just take a deep breath and keep sticking to my guns...working on it! I guess what bothers me so much is that my reputation has been questioned and I work my buns off ALL of us do...I just don't want my testimony to not be all that it should be. The good thing is though that alot of their complants weren't directed a lot at my sisters and I but still it bugs me!
It is just a fancy name for sitting stance. Which is where you do punches and stuff like that. HAH I got ya! What have you been slacking off on Chuck Norris? LOL :)
~Katy
Is what they are saying true about your reputation? (trick question)
WHAT DO YOU THINK? And that is what bothers my b/c it is all of our reputations and the people that were accusing us are NEVER there to observe!
Boy you are like my (hah lets see how this turns out!) physiciatrist tonight!
Actually, at the YMCA I have already built and kept a great reputation for myself...it was the way I was raised i guess...to actually work! What a novel idea!
~Katy
WAIT! Before I forget for like the millionth time, what does F.R.O.G stand for?
Anyway, if it's not true, then don't worry about it. I have to tell my mom and sister this all time.
Have you seen "What about Bob?"
Yeah, it's pretty amazing how we contrast the world with our work-hard mentality!
Fully
Rely
On
God
or in my case:
Fully
Rellying (totally mispelled that)
On
God
:)
Ok, I will try not to worry about it anymore...HAH! lol :) I will seriously...
No, I have never seen What about Bob. Have you ever seen the NEW Pride and Prejudice?
It is amazing at what a contrast we are...
Cool Acronym. You have satisfied my curiousity.
What about Bob? gets added to the list. It's definetely a PG-13 movie, there's some swearing, and a scene where he is explaining his fear of having turets. (We'll fast forward through those) Overall, it's like the best movie ever!
Hmmm... I think so.
I am glad that you are satisfied lol ;)
Sounds like a pretty good movie...I love the fast forward button!
So you have seen the new pride and prejudice? Cause if not, we are totally adding that to the IL list too!
What about Bob is like the only movie that I consider "worth it" to watch and fast forward the bad stuff.
Yeah, I have. I'm pretty sure it was the new one. I'll let you know.
Oh boy...this sounds like a very interesting movie! LOL :)
Yeah, it's about this crazy dude who ends up making his psychiatrist crazy.
Have you ever watched any movies with Bill Murray?
Ok...that is just weird Kelly :) Um...Bill Murray sounds REALLY familar but I can place it...what are some of the movies he is in?
I've only seen one other one, Larger Than Life.
He's in Groundhog Day, and It Could Happen To You, oh yeah, and Space Jam. OH! And he's the voice of garfield in the two movies
No clue...the only one I have seen is space jam and that was YEARS ago :)
Yeah, Space Jam was like the worst movie on the planet geared toward little kids. (pun intended)
There were so many inuendos and sexual comments in that movie!
ARE YOU SERIOUS! Of course I was too little to get the sexual innuendos and such...that really stinks!
Dead serious. I saw it a couple of years ago for the first time. It really stunk, cause the story line was pretty cute.
OH MY WORD! That is so sad...and maddening at the same time!
Yep, welcome to human culture!
I'm telling you! Ok...it is too late to go there :) I was about to go on a tirade! lol :)
Yeah, don't get me started! ...don't even get me started, I'm yours, take me as I am, I'm Yours...
Sorry, I started myself off on that tobyMac song.
:) So I have to go...but I will talk to you tomorrow I am sure :)
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