Our family is certainly blessed to get to travel and do what we do! But, when we're on the road, we have three major considerations each day- gas, food, and hotel. For gas, we don't have much choice but to hope we find decent prices when we have to fill the tank. Food, well, we're good with whatever is nearby (and we love to try local specialties wherever we go). As for hotel, though- those prices can vary dramatically! Normally the old saying "You get what you pay for" holds true. There are quite a few bad hotels that I wouldn't want my family sleeping in. But occasionally, we do find a real bargain.
Such was the case last night in Heyburn Idaho. We found a listing for "Budget Motel", which sounds like it just might be the local roach motel. But- Paula found some great reviews, so we decided to check it out. We'd have to agree with the review which said it was nicer than the more expensive places! The room was modern and spotless, and the staff was friendly. If you're ever in Heyburn (near Twin Falls), it's a great place.
Here's another amazing thing that happened. Yesterday, we had a major piece of equipment stop working, and it was all because of a small broken metal piece:
Such was the case last night in Heyburn Idaho. We found a listing for "Budget Motel", which sounds like it just might be the local roach motel. But- Paula found some great reviews, so we decided to check it out. We'd have to agree with the review which said it was nicer than the more expensive places! The room was modern and spotless, and the staff was friendly. If you're ever in Heyburn (near Twin Falls), it's a great place.
Here's another amazing thing that happened. Yesterday, we had a major piece of equipment stop working, and it was all because of a small broken metal piece:
See the weld? It was done by the best welder I know, and it held fine- but the metal snapped just past the weld, causing this part to stop working, and shutting down the whole prop. So, at the show in Heyburn, I asked if they knew of a local welding shop. They went one step better- they introduced me to a member of their congregation who attended the show- and runs a local auto shop!
So, this morning, I went to Snyder automotive in Paul, Idaho. Warren Snyder was able to fix the part by welding a whole new piece in place. He's a great guy- thanks again Warren!
After grabbing some essentials at Walmart (what would we do without Walmart), we headed on to Pocatello. Many days we drive hundreds of miles, but today's show was only 76 miles away.
Here was a new thing for us: We had to stop and wait for a cattle drive in progress!
So, this morning, I went to Snyder automotive in Paul, Idaho. Warren Snyder was able to fix the part by welding a whole new piece in place. He's a great guy- thanks again Warren!
After grabbing some essentials at Walmart (what would we do without Walmart), we headed on to Pocatello. Many days we drive hundreds of miles, but today's show was only 76 miles away.
Here was a new thing for us: We had to stop and wait for a cattle drive in progress!
This farmer was moving lots of cattle across the street. Quite a sight!
Our show was at a place called Rocky Mountain Ministries. We've performed here before and we were truly excited to get to come back. They're great people! This is a church that really wants to reach their community- they do that by being relevant. Take a look at their lobby area:
Our show was at a place called Rocky Mountain Ministries. We've performed here before and we were truly excited to get to come back. They're great people! This is a church that really wants to reach their community- they do that by being relevant. Take a look at their lobby area:
Doesn't that look like a movie concession stand? No worries though, as they're totally biblical- they just serve popcorn and all kinds of snacks! Here's their stage:
Once again, we had a perfect spot to perform! Here's Eli ready for his part:
. . . and here's Buddy Greene, the music pastor:
Buddy has worked with some of the best traveling acts in the world. He and pastor Scott did a great job in letting the community know about tonight's event. The place was packed!
The crowd for the show was awesome! We got to see a lot of our friends from the last time we were in Idaho. Here we are during the show:
The crowd for the show was awesome! We got to see a lot of our friends from the last time we were in Idaho. Here we are during the show:
We had so much fun! Thanks again Pocatello (and especially Pastors Scott and Buddy). We can't wait until the next time we're out this way!
After the show, we drove to Idaho Falls. Finding a hotel proved challenging! We finally found a great place, though, and we'll be here for two nights.
We're planning to see Yellowstone park before heading to our next show in Bozeman, Montana. Again, we're truly blessed- we get to see this great nation while doing something we love!
After the show, we drove to Idaho Falls. Finding a hotel proved challenging! We finally found a great place, though, and we'll be here for two nights.
We're planning to see Yellowstone park before heading to our next show in Bozeman, Montana. Again, we're truly blessed- we get to see this great nation while doing something we love!
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