Catch Up
Last weekend we were in Memphis, TN. Saturday night we went to a picnic with Ben’s church, which is where we were at Sunday morning. The picnic is an annual deal the night before “Friend Day,” which is a special Sunday once a year. They have lunch after the morning service right there at the church. Several of the guys from the church stay up all Saturday night cooking the BBQ pork for Sunday. The cooking is done out at Mr. Ebner’s work, which is a large MCI fiber optic switching station. Since they are going to be out there all night, they have a picnic Saturday for supper.
Mr. Ebner took me in and gave me a tour of the MCI building. Each fiber optic strand, which is thinner then a human hair, can handle over a million telephone conversations.
We stayed in the Memphis area Monday and Tuesday, because we were at two schools, so we had a chance to tour downtown. The first day we stayed around Peabody Place, which gets its name from the famous Peabody Hotel. Everyday the Duck Master marches in several ducks to the fountain, where they spend the day. Click here to see the history of the duck march. We got a tour of the Orpheum Theater and walked through the Police Museum on Beale Street. As we were walking back to Peabody Place, we ran into the Director of Police Services, Larry A. Godwin.
The second day we went to Mud Island and walked the length of the Lower Mississippi River. Every step we took was equivelant to about a mile. There is also a museum there about the history surrounding the Mississippi. Later, we drove by Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot. The motel has been turned into the National Civil Rights Museum.
We went back to the Peabody Hotel, so we would get a chance to see the ducks march at 5:00. Jon and I ran over to a BBQ place called Charles Vergos Rendezvous and ordered take out. The ribs are charcoal broiled and the last picture in the Memphis gallery is the open cooker. They are a dry rub rib, but they put a special seasoning on, and the sauce, which is sweet, comes on the side. Jon and I both thought that those ribs were the best we’ve had all tour. The seasoning made each bite of the meat explode with flavor. We both ate a full slab, but it didn’t leave you feeling overly stuffed. If I’m back in Memphis, I’d definitely try to get back there.
April 29th, 2005 at 6:17 pm
Dear Team,
What a blessing it’s been to go along for the “ride” (thanks to Phil) as you’ve traveled to so many churches and schools. We praise God for the souls saved and the many lives that were touched through your drama. Thanks to Dr. Burke for such moving scripts. I know that both performances we were privileged to witness brought tears to our eyes. What fun it’s been to “see” new places through your experiences, and we could almost “taste” those delectable barbequed ribs that Phil so passionately described! Ben and Sarah, thanks for being “mom and dad” to Karlyn in our absence. Marie, God bless you as you enter into a new phase of life and enjoy your wedding! Phil (thanks again for the blog), Jon, and Karlyn - enjoy your summer; then back to the books! We thank God for young people like you who love the Lord and want to serve Him. May God bless you as He continues to lead in your lives. We love you,
Pastor and Mrs. Tipmore
April 29th, 2005 at 8:04 pm
Thanks for letting us enjoy this tour with Phil’s help. We thank the Lord for all of you. Only eternity will tell all that was accomplished! Jonathan, we can’t wait to see you!
Love, Mom