I need a cafe

Hanging at Starbucks, which is not good...I looked for an indy cafe and I finally found one in Folsom...So, I headed 20 minutes north up into the foothills and passed like 6 Starbucks on the way. When I arrived at the cafe (serves only organic coffee) I was pumped. Free wi-fi, good coffee and it's not Starbucks...So, I powered up the iBook and waited in great anticipation...Looking closely to see my airport bars come to life...But, their was nothing-nothing at all. So, I asked the lady behind the counter how to get on to the wi-fi network...She starred at me like I was nuts...So, I finally asked her if they had internet access for their customers...She said no! I was like shocked and amazed...I pick up my belonging to leave, as I was walking out the door she said, "great, I bet you he will go to Starbucks." I turned around and informed her that Starbucks has the internet, but I would prefer to support an indy cafe. She smiled, and I asked her if she could recommend one that has the internet. She frowned, I left, now I'm at Starbucks and I'm sad.

BTW- While I was on Scottsdale, I found and indy cafe with the internet that serves Blue Mountain Coffee by the cup. SWEET!

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The driver...he had a huge bible. Crazy.

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Wow, you gotta love this!

california

well, we made it to stockton, ca...btw-i hate this city...but i'm glad to be able to see my grandma. but, my lame cousin was just released from prison...i don't trust him, so i'm a little stressed. anyhow, tomorrow we head to sac...next monday we will go to seattle...and hopefully we will have a place to call home?

california

well, we made it to stockton, ca...btw-i hate this city...but i'm glad to be able to see my grandma. but, my lame cousin was just released from prison...i don't trust him, so i'm a little stressed. anyhow, tomorrow we head to sac...next monday we will go to seattle...and hopefully we will have a place to call home?

I HATE Stockon

We made it to Stockton, CA. My hometown sorta speak. It seems weird visiting a place that you grew up in. I've only been here like 3 times in 8 years...I wish I could say I like it, but I don't. Plus, my cousin just got out of prison, and he is staying at my grandma's house...So, it's time for us to jet to Sacto. Peace & Love from the road.

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Hi mrs. Beiler...

I made it

We decided to forgo our tip to the Canyon & Vegas and head straight to Cali. Next week we will take a trip to San Francisco, then Yosemite and then head up to Seattle.

Also, I DID make it to the top of Camelback. Pics below, peace and goodnight!

Bailey resting.
The top, YES!!!!
Where it all started.

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Yes, this is not good...We almost lost two more tires in the middle of Sodona. We did make it tio Flagstaff...God has been good to us...Adventure continues...

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In Sodona National Park.

Camelback Mountain

We are leaving the Wahba's this morning. We had a great time here in Phoenix. We now off the the Grand Canyon. Should be a blast.

Well, I had this crazy idea to hike Camelback Mountain while in Phoenix. So yesterday we took our stab at the mountain. The trail is 1.75 miles to the summit. As we were marching up the mountain, going from switchbacks to switchback,Ii thought I was going to make it to the top...But, as always, things got a little difficult. I was quickly loosing my breath and my heart-rate was off the charts. (seems like I've done this kind of stuff before in NC) But we kept treking & treking & treking to the never ending trail...So, do you think I made it?

Apple - Boot Camp - Public Beta

The rumors are true, finally I can run wondows on my Mac (if I have the new Macs with Intel). This is so cool, in real estate I had to use PC for much of my work, now, when I get the new Mac I can have the best of both worlds. SWEET!

Apple - Boot Camp

More Thoughts

Another amazing morning in the desert. I can honestly say I really like Phoenix, at least this time of the year. The articture is stunning, the city is filled with life. Right now I'm hanging at Coffee Plantation on Mill ST. (Think Franklin St or Berkeley) Wahba is a PA, and he worked until 3 AM this morning. Now, our little girls believe sleeping late is from Satan, so, we headed out early so Mr. Wahba could sleep more than 3 hours.

Being with Jodi & Wahba feels like home; they are very hospitable, which is nice. They have basically given up their house to the Marlow's for a few days, and for that we are truly grateful.

One thing we have noticed on our trip is how our kids connect with everyone on the way. It's good to see all of our friends who don't have little ones embrace ours. For instance the Wahba's had a gift bag full of toys and cookies waiting for our kids upon arrival. Mrs. Ashdown read stories to our kids for like an hour. Therefore, every time we leave a city Bailey & Kenzie try to convince us to stay. They want to live in Dallas, Houston, and now of course it's Phoenix. Then I tell them they won't see Ken, Brenda, or Sally (The Nussbaum's dog) and they break down. Bailey says its such a hard decision and why can't we all live together. Of course, Kenzie is focused...She is Seattle bound come hell or high-water...Because Sally is going to be in Seattle, therefore, Kenzie is also.

I've learned a lot about God on this trip. It seems awkward, so surreal, that we truly have no place to land or call home, and so far we are fine with that. But, now we are locked into seeking God's will and hearing His voice and finding out where he is leading us. It's important for us to "get there" quick so I can get real estate going and all.

Below are some pics of Arizona from the top of one of the local mountains. Also, today we are going to hike Camelback Mountain with the Wahbas. I hope I make it to the top, we may not be able to with the kids and all. I will let you know tonight.

Peace & Love from the road...Where life is free, community is deep and the road is open.

Thoughts from the road

What a morning, sunny & 70 degrees...I mean, is that wicked sick or what? The desert is unique, its a "dead-beauty" for sure. In the back of my mind, I'm waiting for a huge scorpion to roll up on me and "tail-snap me."

We had a some great conversation with the Wahba's last night. Good to see them, good to re-connect. Looking forward to hanging today.

Last night I was so exhausted, I good barely stay awake as I sucked down my milkshake from in & out. I thought, I was getting sick, so I went to bed early, like 10PM. I woke up this morning and I felt good, thank God.

Kenzie wants to go home, we told her our home is that white dirty bug splattered van and the open road. We have nowhere to call home...But, we have felt a great sense of community and we do life with friends and family across America.

Necole and I are trying to live day-to-day. We want to enjoy the journey and allow the presence of God to lead us to our final destination. Of course, it would be nice to have a place to land, to call home, to call our own...I'm sure that will be soon. In the meantime, we are relaxed, encouraged and peaceful...Even if our home is our car!

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There is a God, and he is so good :-D



We made it to Phoenix. Can't wait to hang with the Wahba's.

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Not sure if you can see the sign? But, we made it to New Mexico:-D

That was close

We made it to Van Horn, TX. This is a small rustic W. Texas desert town. Huge rock mountains and deep blue skies...Lovely place in its own right. We had an issue with the van, long story short, we almost blew a tire on a one lane freeway last night. We made it to the hotel, the steering on the van was harsh and I was worried. Next door to the hotel was mechanic shop, so this morning the mechanic fixed our tire. Thank God the tire did not blow on the freeway. Off to Phoenix, we should have a 10 hour trip.

Peace & Love from the road.

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The marlows are hanging at the riverwalk :)

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We are on the road. It will take us 2 days to reach Phoenix. We had a great time with the Ashdowns. Say a prayer for us.

Thoughts from Bailey

So last night we are driving to the Ashdowns apt...The van is quiet and we are taking in all the new sights...Then Bailey decides to speak:

"Dad, it's freaking hot in this place."

Then, Kenzie decides to chime in:

"Ya Dad, it's freaking hot."

Total laughter filled the van...Not sure I want my little one using that type of language, but it was so funny.


Then, this morning we had round two.

Last night, Bailey went to bed and I was on my iBook. This morning when I woke up, I was also on my iBook looking for a local Starbucks. Bailey woke up and saw me on my comp, she screamed like a little girl:

"Dad, you've been on your computer all night? Oh my gosh, your crazy"

Life on the road is good.