The pot at the end of my rainbow!

Is That PaPa from West Virginia?

These were the words from Justin when he saw the bottom picture on www.foxnews.com. The top picture is of my dad, the bottom is of a Sen., from Idaho that is in trouble from some bathroom scandal. They do look somewhat alike.

The Ellison's

I do not post this picture so that everyone can see it, but I am trying to use it elsewhere and to do so it needs to have a URL. In my illiterate way, this is the only way I know to do it. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Joke of the Day

Chelsea asked her mom, "Do all fairy tales begin with once upon a time...?" Hillary Clinton replied, "No. Some begin with 'After I'm elected...'"

The Hallenbeck's

The view from Grandpa and Grandpa Hallenbeck's is amazing. It was such a beautiful day when we arrived. It was in the 70's and a small breeze was blowing. It was such a wonderful break from the 90 degree weather we had been experiencing in PA. It is so peaceful here in Duanesburg, NY.

Schenectady Pilgrim Holiness Church 50th Anniversary

Carol DeSorbo, Vonnie's Aunt.
Donna Peak back in her "home" church.
Cheri Spangler was another special speaker.
Homer, Vonnie's Uncle, Former Conference President

Bro. Whitney and Brian Spangler.
Cheese!

The Schenectady Church is a beautiful church.
Tents were in place for the festivities.
Two large cakes were devoured easiliy.
Four generations in Christian service.
Justin & Kayla.

The Schenectady church is pastored by two ladies, Pastors Wallick and Dickerson. They planned for a whole year to make this occassion special and you could tell. They did a great job. Friday evening we heard from 5 former pastors. On Saturday, there was "Reflections from the Pew". Over the past 50 years, nearly 100 people have left the church and went into ministry of some sort. Sunday morning they had a passing of the torch ceremony. My wife's two grandfather's, Don and Valerie Hallenbeck, Vonnie and Just represented 4 generations involved in Christian work. It was a neat time. Congratulations Schenectady church.

New Email Address

I am so excited. I now have DSL internet. No more dial-up. I know this experience is probablly old hat to most of you, but it is great. It is so much faster I can hardly believe it.
Because I have switched, so has my email address. For those concerned it is: mattellison@windstream.net

I'm Moving

As many know, I have attempted to lose weight numerous times but I have failed just as many times. So I decided to move to Varallo, Italy. The mayor of this town, approx. 7,500 in population, started a campaign to help its overweight citizens. Any male can earn $70.00 a month for losing 9 lbs. each month. A female can earn the same amount for losing 7 lbs. The kicker is, that if they keep it off for 5 months, they will receive an aditional $280.00. I think I could dig that campain!

Attention Aaron McCarty!!!

I see that you have read my blog recently. Since you are looking at my sight more than you are your own, I leave this comment...Please tell me that the Weiner-mobile has not been the most exciting things in your life as of late. Please at least Post a comment on your own blog!!

New Atheletic Event in 2007

If you have followed the news lately, you will find this picture entertaining. I am glad to see that Nike, Reebok, Upperdeck and other have dropped him as a sponsor. He has lost millions from endorsements. Not that I relish in his downfall, but there are consequences for such unruly behavior. But a better punishment yet would be to let Mr. Vick in a ring with the very dogs he abused and raised to fight. That would be cure all for sure.

And To All, A Good Night

"Don't chew with your mouth full."

Every-so-often you hear a phrase that just sticks out. This is one of them. Campmeeting is great because of the spiritual emphasis, but also because you meet up with friends. The McCarty's and the Ellison's met at O.I.P. (Original Italian Pizza) one afternoon for lunch. This was the advice Melissa McCarty was giving her son, Ean, at the table.

Chatterbox Cafe

The Chatterbox Cafe Crew: from left to right -

Gwen, Randy,Vonnie,Wes,Dwight,Lois,

Sarah, Steve, Matt, Laura

Fruit cups were the hot item this year. We sold

nearly 50 cups a night.

The crew at work.

The lines were long.

Wes working the salads, wraps and Cheesestix.