The Official Tab III

[SoCaliUPC]

Originally Posted by Thad

okay, It's of our choir singing the national anthem at an outdoor concert last night in L.A

Was that the whole thing????????? It says the duration was 35 minutes.

[timlan2057]

I think I'll post here one time just to give my regards to Thad.

I came to FCF in February of 2004 and have said all along that Thad represents the things I miss about my life in "ole time pentecost" with his sheer enthusiasm and his interest in things fellowship-wide.

(Digressing, Rayford Strange makes me feel the same way.)

There have been plenty posters over the last four years who remind me why I'm glad I left it far behind.

"Thad's Tab" was nothing more or less than what was talked about and IN THE MANNER talked about on a fellowship-wide basis around pastors' tables after services, around campmeeting concession stands and general conference halls.

This comes from a former full-time evangelist of nine years who sat around pastors' tables from the Alabama District to the Idaho District.

I defended Thad against his naysayers before and was glad to do so.

So, in the spirit of Thad's Tab ... what's been going on around good ole Alexandria?

I took a quick trip to California last weekend. It was impromptu; the plane ticket was paid for so how could I refuse?

I flew into Ontario International Airport.

I made, what was for me a pilgrimage, to the Richard Nixon Library and Museum and stood at the gravesite of the man I consider to be the greatest president of the 20th century. That was the only tourist spot I had a chance to see.

Of course, I went to the beach at Costa Mesa.

This was my first time in "The Golden State" in almost 45 years when I lived in San Diego as a small child when dad was in the Navy.

I admit I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting a heat wave, a jungle and a dunghole, based on my impressions from afar of southern California in 2007.

Now I probably would have found that in Los Angeles proper. I was in Orange County, in which you about have to be a millionaire to live.

But I was wonderfully surprised at the balmy seventy degree weather, the breathtaking scenery, the electric blue sky without a hint of smog and the wide, clean streets in Ontario, Rialto, Yorba Linda, Costa Mesa, etc.

Uh, no ... I didn't have a chance to visit "Loophole Larry's" church.

On the way home, I was delayed by a canceled flight in Dallas but I enjoyed the time there and found a GREAT steakhouse in Euless.

Deplaning at Alexandria, and heading out of the security area I saw a portly elderly man sitting at one of the gates waiting to board a plane. He was chowing down hard on a bag of peanuts.

Yep. I knew I recognized him. It was ... Tom Fred Tenney.

(And no, I am NOT going to play that stupid game of putting peoples' initials. If it's okay to call the name of a TBN'er, then I'll call the name of whomever, thank you.)

I said a quick hello and I frankly don't believe it dawned on him who I was. It was crowded and I didn't stop to speak. I was decked out in black Nike wind pants, an LSU tank top and a purple LSU cap so it probably took him a bit to realize who it was who waved at him.

Coincidence.

When I got home and unpack, I ran down the street for a quick meal at Piccadilly.

Sitting down a few tables away was ... Thetus Tenney.

She was with Nita Hale. Nita is David Hale's wife. David was TFT's administrative aide back in the 80s before Loren Yadon.

I believe David now is head administrator for Tommy Tenney.

Her cellphone rang and she said "Hey Darlin'" so I assume Tom Fred called her before the flight.

I hadn't run into either Tenney for a couple or three years and then running into both of them separately was a bit coincidental.

Anyway Thad, this post is not a return but since I posted strictly for Jeannie and Brother Strange on one thread ...

... then this post is for you.

You deserve it.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC

She's coming to see us in November......

Hi hon...how are you?!

[Barb]

Originally Posted by timlan2057

I think I'll post here one time just to give my regards to Thad.

I came to FCF in February of 2004 and have said all along that Thad represents the things I miss about my life in "ole time pentecost" with his sheer enthusiasm and his interest in things fellowship-wide.

(Digressing, Rayford Strange makes me feel the same way.)

There have been plenty posters over the last four years who remind me why I'm glad I left it far behind.

"Thad's Tab" was nothing more or less than what was talked about and IN THE MANNER talked about on a fellowship-wide basis around pastors' tables after services, around campmeeting concession stands and general conference halls.

This comes from a former full-time evangelist of nine years who sat around pastors' tables from the Alabama District to the Idaho District.

I defended Thad against his naysayers before and was glad to do so.

So, in the spirit of Thad's Tab ... what's been going on around good ole Alexandria?

I took a quick trip to California last weekend. It was impromptu; the plane ticket was paid for so how could I refuse?

I flew into Ontario International Airport.

I made, what was for me a pilgrimage, to the Richard Nixon Library and Museum and stood at the gravesite of the man I consider to be the greatest president of the 20th century. That was the only tourist spot I had a chance to see.

Of course, I went to the beach at Costa Mesa.

This was my first time in "The Golden State" in almost 45 years when I lived in San Diego as a small child when dad was in the Navy.

I admit I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting a heat wave, a jungle and a dunghole, based on my impressions from afar of southern California in 2007.

Now I probably would have found that in Los Angeles proper. I was in Orange County, in which you about have to be a millionaire to live.

But I was wonderfully surprised at the balmy seventy degree weather, the breathtaking scenery, the electric blue sky without a hint of smog and the wide, clean streets in Ontario, Rialto, Yorba Linda, Costa Mesa, etc.

Uh, no ... I didn't have a chance to visit "Loophole Larry's" church.

On the way home, I was delayed by a canceled flight in Dallas but I enjoyed the time there and found a GREAT steakhouse in Euless.

Deplaning at Alexandria, and heading out of the security area I saw a portly elderly man sitting at one of the gates waiting to board a plane. He was chowing down hard on a bag of peanuts.

Yep. I knew I recognized him. It was ... Tom Fred Tenney.

(And no, I am NOT going to play that stupid game of putting peoples' initials. If it's okay to call the name of a TBN'er, then I'll call the name of whomever, thank you.)

I said a quick hello and I frankly don't believe it dawned on him who I was. It was crowded and I didn't stop to speak. I was decked out in black Nike wind pants, an LSU tank top and a purple LSU cap so it probably took him a bit to realize who it was who waved at him.

Coincidence.

When I got home and unpack, I ran down the street for a quick meal at Piccadilly.

Sitting down a few tables away was ... Thetus Tenney.

She was with Nita Hale. Nita is David Hale's wife. David was TFT's administrative aide back in the 80s before Loren Yadon.

I believe David now is head administrator for Tommy Tenney.

Her cellphone rang and she said "Hey Darlin'" so I assume Tom Fred called her before the flight.

I hadn't run into either Tenney for a couple or three years and then running into both of them separately was a bit coincidental.

Anyway Thad, this post is not a return but since I posted strictly for Jeannie and Brother Strange on one thread ...

... then this post is for you.

You deserve it.

This post brought tears to my eyes...nice to see you, Tim...God bless you!!

[SoCaliUPC]

I am doing good Barb. Much better than the past two days.

[Thad]

TIM!!!!! Man i can't tell you how happy i am that you stopped by and posted! you'll have to come by once in a while at least on the new Thad's Tab III - it's great to have you!!

I can't believe you was in southern CA.! I was there this weekend and will there this week- wow! well, let me tell you, you just missed our heat wave and you didn't miss anything! people were dying left and right. it was a miserably hot summer and we are enjoying a break from triple digits.

I'm glad you enjoyed CA. it's by far the greatest state in the union hands down!

stop by again and thanks for all your kind and generous words

[Barb]

Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC

I am doing good Barb. Much better than the past two days.

Well, glad you are better as well as your pastor...

My mom was in your fair city a few weeks ago and said it is gorgeous!!

[SoCaliUPC]

Originally Posted by Thad

TIM!!!!! Man i can't tell you how happy i am that you stopped by and posted! you'll have to come by once in a while at least on the new Thad's Tab III - it's great to have you!!

I can't believe you was in southern CA.! I was there this weekend and will there this week- wow! well, let me tell you, you just missed our heat wave and you didn't miss anything! people were dying left and right. it was a miserably hot summer and we are enjoying a break from triple digits.

I'm glad you enjoyed CA. it's by far the greatest state in the union hands down!

stop by again and thanks for all your kind and generous words

What are you doing in So Cal this week?

[SoCaliUPC]

Originally Posted by Barb

Well, glad you are better as well as your pastor...

My mom was in your fair city a few weeks ago and said it is gorgeous!!

It's paradise. Someone has to suffer and live here.....(just wishing Thad would leave the pits and come to paradise).

[Thad]

Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC

What are you doing in So Cal this week?

I'm going to oakland tonight - taking LC to the airport he's flying red eye tonight. I'm going to be in Oakland tomorrow then flying to L.A for a few days- I'll PM you - the guy is working on that site right now BTW.
back in Oakland Friday night. I'm going to Bishop Reem's 50th church anniversary at the Oakland colisium (traimaine's aunt). Everyone is going to be there I mean everyone! jakes, Blake, McClurkin, traimaine, walter the love center choir, and so many more from all over the US