Friday, October 26, 2018

Pie and mash

So I took the boat down the Thames river to Grenwich.  There I intended to visit the Maritime Museum, which I did.  It was getting along to be 3pm and I had not had lunch so I was a bit hangry.  I noticed this sign.


At the museum I asked a guard to tell me about pie and mash.  Well, it is like a homemade pot pie with mashed potatoes.  I was in.  Sounds tasty.  I finished up at the museum and went back to this cute little pub where I had seen the sign.


The gal at the counter was very helpful.  I ordered my pie and mash.


Delightful.  And it comes with a spot of tea!

Sometimes in this life we need to  step out of our comfort zone and try things that are new.  Sometimes we need to realize that someone else's experience may be good for us too.

It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Green does not always mean go

My friend Valerie sent in this story about when her son was taking drivers ed and the parents went the first night to meet the instructor.

The instructor was giving us parents a quiz on driving safety. A few of the questions were easy-
“What should you do when you come to a red light?”
 “Stop”. 
“What should you do when you come to a yellow light?” 
“Look and proceed with caution.”
“What should you do when you come to a green light?” 
“Go!” Was the parents answer.
Wrong!! 
“Huh??"

He went on to explain:
“Look and see if other drivers are yielding the right of way to you. You may be in the right, but at what cost? If they do not yield to you, there could be a horrible accident with many terrible consequences.”

This story has made me think many times in my life and stopped many rash comments or arguments before they started. I may be right, but at what cost?

Hope is the message. We are messengers.

It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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London

So our last day in Ireland, I had left the chip to my camera at the hotel so I missed those pictures of Dublin.  What a beautiful city.

In Dublin I visited the Archeology museum and the Natural History museum.  The Trinity College Library is amazing.

Then we went to London.  The ability to see another world is not something that I take lightly.  The joy of spending time with friends is a blessing as well.  This is my last post with lots of pictures for a while, so enjoy!

I visited Wesley's house, grave and church.  It was very moving.

I find old cemeteries to be beautiful.
Susanna Wesley is buried here.

Inside of Wesley's church

Pulpit that he preached from.  I stood in it.
Hope that was ok.

I loved the cool air, the double decker buses and the fish and chips!

St. Paul's Cathedral.  Look at the size of the people on the street.
This amazing church was built in 1710.
Wesley visited it early in the day before his conversion.

Plaque marking the spot of the building where Wesley's
heart was strangely warmed.

The British Museum has wonderful antiquities from around the world.

Again look at the size of the people.

V-1 and V-2 rockets at the Imperial War Museum.
Many of these fell on London during WW2.


The London eye.

I took a boat ride on the Thames river.  Beautiful.



Thank you for allowing me to show you this trip.  Sometimes in life we need to relax and celebrate.
I am so thankful for the opportunity.


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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

sermon audio - on unity. I have never preached on this passage before

click here to listen to Sunday's sermon on unity
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Ireland - Day 7

Today we visited the Rock of Cashal.  It is the most photographed place in Ireland.  It was awesome.  On top of a hill in the town of Cashal is a church from the 1100's, a cathedral from the 1300's and a castle/home/fort.  It is all in amazing condition.

Later we drove to Dublin and visited St. Patrick's Cathedral.  It is huge and dates to the 1200's.  When John Wesley visited Ireland, he was not allowed to preach in the Anglican Churches, but he knew some of the preachers.  The priest/pastor of St Patrick's allowed him to help with communion.  Today I stood on the floor of the cathedral where John Wesley stood to serve communion.  The feeling was beyond words.





Cows laying down = ground beef???









John Wesley stood here to serve communion.




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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Ireland - Day 6

Today we worshipped at the Methodist church in Kinsale.
Then we drove to Cobh [pronounced Cove] which is near Cork.
We had a wonderful tour of the city and visited a Titanic museum.  Cobh, formerly known as Queenstown was the last stop of the Titanic before her ill fated voyage.

Baptist church on the left, Methodist on the right.
We heard a very good message today on gratitude.
Normal attendance is 12 so our bus full swelled the ranks.

Inside the Methodist Church

Old buildings in Kinsale.


Some of the architecture that we have seen has been stunning.
Simple but beautiful.

Kinsale is a fishing town on the SE coast of Ireland.


Old Pillar Methodist church in Cobh.  Finally vacated by the Methodists, 
it was a pub for some time.  Now it is available if you would like to buy it.

buildings in Cobh.  A beautiful town.
We ate fish and chips for lunch.


Pier where 123 unfortunate souls boarded shuttle tenders for the Titanic.
A few lucky souls got off the ship in Cobh.  We visited the White Star
line's ticket office.  The local buildings are just as they were in 1912.

Our group is having a wonderful time!  The people of Ireland are very favorable toward Americans.  We are seeing such amazing things!

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Monday, October 22, 2018

Ireland - Day 5

Today we went for worship at a Methodist Church, but it was closed.  We got our timing crossed up a bit.
We visited the Blarney Castle where I did, yes I kissed the Blarney Stone.
We visited the Charles Fort.
We checked into our hotel in the town of Kinsale on the bay.

The Methodist Church in Killarney

Downtown Killarney w horse carriages, shops and a church spire.
Lots of churches in Ireland.

St. Mary's Cathedral Catholic Church in Killarney

The famous Blarney Castle built around 1450

Waiting in line to kiss the Blarney Stone.  
It was 4-5 stories up.  The staircase was spiral, narrow and wet.
But I came to Ireland and I was gonna kiss the stone.

I loved the construction of the castle. 
It was amazing.


The grounds on the castle were beautiful.

Crows on a weathervane near the castle.




Beautiful gardens at Blarney Castle

Charles Fort, Kinsale

Built in 1660 by the English to protect
against the French and the Spanish.


The fort was in use until 1922.

Marilyn Hardy finds a soldier.


I could have spent much more time at this fort. 
When I get home I am going to have to go to
St. Augustine and visit the historic Spanish fort there!

We over came an air-conditioning problem on the bus.  We are having a wonderful trip.
Hope you can join us next time!


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