2011 IN REVIEW

It’s hard for me to believe that 2011 is over.  It seems the older I get, the faster time goes.  It was a phenomenal year for us.  Cindy and I celebrated another wedding anniversary…and she’s still the best thing that ever happened to me.  I...

CHRISTMAS – IN OUR HEARTS

This is a very special time of the year for millions of people around the world.  Not because we give or receive gifts.  Not because we have time to spend with those we love.  And not because of all the great food that (literally) overwhelms us during this season....

BACK IN THE USA

I apologize that I haven’t posted anything since we arrived back in the USA. We left Istanbul very early in the morning (thank you Fatih for being there at 4:30am to pick us up).  We flew Istanbul to Munich; Munich to Charlotte, NC; and Charlotte to Lynchburg....

FINAL DAYS IN ISTANBUL

After three full-house performances at the TIM Show Center in Istanbul, we had a few days to relax before flying home for the holidays. Our time in Turkey has been a memorable experience.  I feel as though we have made so many new friends.  Working the Olcay, Fatih,...

OPENING NIGHT IN ISTANBUL

Last night was opening night at the TIM Show Center in Istanbul, Turkey.  And what a great night it was!! We arrived in late afternoon to finish some of the technical requirements, had a quick dinner, and shortly after that the doors opened for the 9pm show.  The...