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9/21/05-Texas Report and Red
Cross Benefit Concert
Kirk Talley
Sep 21, 2005
Hello Krew
I spotted the Quizno's. I was happy to see it as I hadn't noticed it before, but
i rarely go to concourse A in Cincinnati airport. I had just enough time to grab
a sandwich before my next flight. So I ordered my regular, Chicken Carbonaro
Sandwich on rosemary parmesean bread. Oh man, its wonderful! I got my bottle of
water and sat down on the the barstool and looked out into the airport.
Travelers everywhere, rushing to meet schedules, holding cell phones up to their
ear, yelling "come on" to children who wanted to lag behind, huffing and
puffing, business men walking and reading work reports or newspapers, everyone
heading to a destination. Yet in front of me, a lesson to be learned.
Many airports now use "people movers" as a way of getting passengers to their
gate quicker. A people mover is kinda like a flat escalator that allows
travelers to either stand and be taken further on their journey, or walk,
allowing the traveler to get further at a much quicker (than walking) pace. As I
sat eating my sandwich, I watched people riding the people mover. Just beyond
the people movers were the display screens that announced departing and arriving
gates. I was watching people try to read the screens as they rode the people
movers. It was funny to see them trying to find their departing gate as they
were whisked by. One man evidently couldn't find his departing city so he
started to walk backwards in order to stay right in front of the screen. I have
tried to go the wrong way on an escalator so I know the difficulty he was
experiencing. I could tell he was frustrated, fighting with his roll along bag
and dodging other people on the people mover. Several looked quite disgusted
with him! It took him forever to find his city on the screen. About the time I
could tell that he had found it, three women approached on the people mover.
They weren't about to budge to allow him to continue to read them. This poor man
tried to get out of their way, but he fell backwards and almost took the ladies
down with him! I had to laugh. But it was a great lesson to me. Yes, sometimes
it's necessary to go backwards to find out where we are headed! Don't I know it!
I had to ask the Lord for more patience that morning.
I was headed to Texas for two days of concerts. Saturday night I had a great
time in Henderson Texas. Laverne and Glenda Grant sponsored the concert and the
Southern Harmony Boys did a great job. It was easy to sing and share and I
appreciate the Holy Spirit for blessing me that evening. I think most of the
people were touched in a very special way that evening. It was great to see so
many Kirk's Krew members at the concert. One man brought his dog, "General" wore
a Kirk's Krew shirt! Special thanks to Laverne and Glenda for making the night
possible. Sunday Morning and evening, I sang in Malakoff Texas at the First
Baptist Church. Tim Samples was the Minister of Music that booked me there. He
was very kind and very appreciative. He's a good egg! Pastor Webb was a
fireball. Man, I have never seen anyone as "up" and full of life as he was.
After lunch we went to Bubba Jeans for some good catfish. Yes, it's called Bubba
Jeans. It's great country eatin in the heart of Malakoff. If you are passin
through, you should check it out! Since I wasn't staying in Malakoff Sunday
night, I went to Walmart after lunch, I ran into several people from the
concert, so we sat down in Walmart and played Rummy! What a great way to pass an
afternoon when you are all dressed up in your suit and tie!
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We are gearing up for the American Red Cross
Benefit Concert Tuesday night the 27th. Artists scheduled to appear:
Mark Lowry
Lord Song
Triumphant Quartet
Talley Trio
Crystal River
Galloways
Ann Downing
Kenny Bishop
Blackwoods
2 or More
Kirk Talley
Anthony Burger
Shane Dunlap
The Trio
Plus video appearance by Charlie Chase, Louise Mandrell and Dolly Parton. Yes, I
have the DVD ready to play that evening! Heath Shuler will also make an
appearance.
Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church
4615 Asheville Highway
Knoxville Tennessee 37924
6:30 pm
If you can come, you really need to be there early. The church seats 3000 and we
are expecting it to be packed. If you can't come and you would like to make a
donation to the American Red Cross, please call my office and talk to Dot. You
can make your checks payable to the American Red Cross and mail them to my
office at PO BOX 6568, Knoxville TN 37914
This weekend I will be in Sheboygan Wisconsin for a great concert. Info is
available on my website
www.kirktalley.com
Thanks again for all your support and your nice comments on the new CD and DVD.
I am amazed at the response! Thank you so much.
Kapt Kirk
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