CONQUERING THE RAPIDS

A special group of men got together at Messiah College on this beautiful day and bravely conquered the Yellow Breeches rapids. These four friends have been meeting weekly for more than twenty-one years. 

The scenery and fellowship on this day was so perfect it took our breath away. However, about one mile downstream, a couple of guys had the angry rapids turn over their kayak, but they pressed ahead to calmer waters. Turns out we won the day - and the Yellow Breeches didn't.

We were also blessed to have some other special guests join us - and everyone enjoyed a cookout at my brother's property, adjacent to the Yellow Breeches. Thanks to Don and Deb for their (always) incredible hospitality. 

Here are a few pictures of the ninja kayakers in the calm waters, taken just before the raging rapids...... 

This guy is affectionately called Stevie Wonder. 

God's creation includes the stream, trees and the peculiar guy in the kayak below. 

We call this guy "X-Ray Man". 

It is a blessing to say without reservation that our pastor is real. We trust him.

We call him friend. 

My brother and 95 year old mom put up with our nutty group. Here our pastor is agreeing with them that it was a really special day, pregnant with memories. 

ROCKING AND ROLLING

THE KAYAKS WERE IN THE YELLOW BREECHES STREAM

Summer is slipping away. Hope we can get our ragtag guys and shoot the rapids again before cold weather. 

SESQUICENTENNIAL*

Took this picture (5-28-2015) 

It felt like a time warp when I was on an old historic bridge this week in my truck. The stone bridge spans the Yellow Breeches stream, next to this old pumping station. 

BIG CHANGE IS COMING TOMORROW

Gifford Pinchot State Park Boat Mooring Area #1

FALSE TEETH AND GLASSES

When Charlie leaned over the side of his fishing boat, his false teeth fell into the water. He never thought that he'd see them again, however, three months later another fisherman found the dentures inside the stomach of a large fish.  Keep that thought in mind.