November 27th, 2009- While the World Slept, The Light Story. Our next door neighbor, Pastor Fox of Red Mountain Community Church is a busy man. Several months prior to Thanksgiving he can be seen and heard working in his garage in preparation for his church's Christmas light show. Frequently I check on his progress and admire his artistic talent, a gift I wasn't blessed with so I stay out of his way and watch him go at it. From cutting and bending the steel, welding, painting, attaching the lights, he has many hours into each scene he has constructed for the display. His deadline for creating all of the scenes November 27th was met. As the Light Display begins this same day at 6:30, dark.

We headed out to Red Mountain Community Church and arrived there at about 7:30. Wow!, people everywhere, Truck and tractor pulled wagons full of parents and kids, were given a personal tour, explaining what each scene was depicting and how it relates in our lives when you have a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Awesome!

If you have the opportunity I recommend you check the display out, whether you take the tour or decide to do the self guided tour, ( Brochures can be found in the tree trunk, The Light Story ) you'll be blessed.

They also broadcast the story on 107.7FM
Beside the scenes, tree's, bush's, buildings, and other landscaping are adorned with lights.
Some scene's, as the manger were two dimensional.
Battling Bull Elk, three dimensional.
Large Bear catching a tasty fish from The River of Life.

The symbol of American Independence, The Cowboy.

A Father taking his family for a sleigh ride.

Front view of the Church Sanctuary.

A Father and Son bringing home the Christmas tree.

Again, make the time to take the family to enjoy RMCC's light display, and focus on the reason for the season, Christ, our Lord and Savior.

God Bless, Sly

Toby Keiths,"I Love This Place" Car and Motorcycle Night November 09. We headed over To Riverview to Toby Keiths to check out this gathering of some nice rides.

I dig the no fender Bonneville Salt Flats look.

'57 Vette Original. Talked to the owner he has had it since '63 and is now giving it to his daughter. Nice!

A slick bagger pretty tricked out.

A Bourguet stretch. A little uncomfortable for the long haul.


One fine ride, inside and out!

A Bourguet four wheeler, Kind of jet ski'ish looking. I'll stick to two wheels.

Low and long big bore Yaffe.

Oh yaa, Old School, gotta like it!

It was a fun evening for Sheri and I checking out the bikes and cars and enjoying a cool evening. Hope you enjoyed the pics.

God Bless, Sly

Veterans Day November 2009 Downtown Mesa. Rode the VTX down to the parade to support the men and women who are and have defended our country's freedom. With a special thank you that goes out to my family that has and is currently serving in the military, my Great Grandpa Y, Grandpa Y, Dad Y, Brother Greg, and Quinn. Thanks for your dedication and sacrifice.



The Parade Marshall

Awesome flyby by Sentimental Journey B-17G. (click on the picture).

Veterans with their military branch flags.

Vietnam Veterans.

One of many groups representing our armed services.

Army Little Bird MD-500

Veterans riding their motorcycles, this was a group of about one hundred.

Of course its not a parade unless you have marching bands.

A recognized veteran cruising in a nice ride.

Again my heartfelt thanks to the men and women who have served in our military, with deep gratitude to those that have given the supreme sacrifice, their lives to defend and maintain our freedom.

God Bless, Sly

October-09- Day of the Dead, Dia De Los Muertas at the Mesa Art Center

Decided to go check out some Hispanic Culture, Arts, Merchandise, and Entertainment

The Mariachi's were rocking they constantly had a large crowd enjoying music.


An example of some of the art.

A shrine to honor and celebrate the dead.

One of the young dancers in traditional dress.

Sheri hanging with her new found friend.

Vendors were a large attraction.

More arts and craft work.

This was a very unusual piece of artwork, click on it for the large version and check out what it's made of.

We enjoyed our day listening to the music, watching the dancers, checking out the arts and crafts and especially the beautiful weather.

God Bless, Sly