In memory of an old friend

Bro. Richard Rawls went to be with the LORD the other day. Here are a few of the photos I have of him. He will be greatly missed.

Celebrating Pastor and Mrs Costantino's 40th Anniversary

It was a wonderful evening, Friday night, when we celebrated Pastor's 25th anniversary as Pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church. We also celebrated Pastor and Sandy's 40th wedding anniversary. Congratulations Pastor and Sandy!! We Love You!!



If you click on any one of the photos as they pass by, you will be taken to the site where these photos reside and you will be able to download them for your own use, as well as for printing them!

It's A Baby.... BOY!!!

I'm sure it's all around town by now.... IT'S A BOY!! God's little bundle of blessing for Steve and Michelle! We're all excited here in the Flateau household. Keep praying for Michelle and the baby.

Here are some of the sonogram photos of the baby. There are also 3 videos of the baby! Click on the image below and you will be transported to picasa web, where you will be able to select a photo to look at or a video to view!

2011-09-15 Baby Boy Flateau

"Thunder OVER Niagara"

The air show this year was excellent. The weather was awesome, and some of us walked away with a bit of sunburn.... in September yet!! I was able to see the B-1 bomber take off... though at the time, we were on the I-190N backed up in traffic... note to self: Leave in time to get there before the traffic rush! We sat on the 190 for an hour or more, before the NYSP waved us on to the next exit for an alternate route.

All in all, I don't think we missed too much. I'd seen the majority of the displays before, and was more interested in the flying aspect of the show anyway. I was not disappointed! I had never seen the B-2 stealth bomber live before this day. I was awed as I took photos of the beast... I realized that as I was taking the photos, that the crowd noise was much louder than the plane! Didn't realize how quiet it was.

The MIG gave a nice display of its flying beauty; very graceful in the air. It reminded me of stories I had read as a young guy. I forget the title, but it involved the Korean conflict and battles between the F-86 Sabre and the MIG.

Of course, the stars of the show were impressive! The commander of the Thunderbirds gave the oath of enlistment to at least 25 - 30 enlistees, who responded enmass to the oath.

It was then time for the "Big Show". The skilled flight demos were faultless and very impressive. The music was pounding and driving, until, nearing the end, in honor of those who gave their lives on 9-11, and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice as well as those who are still serving today, "God Bless America" was played over the loud speakers. It was very moving to say the least.

Here are some photos of the day:

2011-09-10 Thunder over Niagara

Labor Day, 2011

This year, instead of going to Letchworth on Columbus Day (I usually have to work) we decided to go to on Labor Day. Letchworth was definitely not a disappointment. The weather held off, and we got to enjoy a fire in the fireplace of one of the shelters.

Dinner afterwards was rather unsettling though. We had our "eyes on Earl's Pies", as his commercial goes. As ususal, the holiday was on a Monday, and Earl's was closed. I think we'll have to plan on another location for our vacation dinners.

We went to Smokey Bones instead.... the food was ok, but I will never go there again; just not my type of place.

Here are some photos of the day.

2011-09-03 Letchworth

"Thunder on the Niagara"

Here are a few photos of the boat races held each year on the Niagara River in North Tonawanda. Many are not tack sharp because of their movement (very fast) and the fact that I should have used a higher shutter speed.

2011-08-20 Thunder on the Niagara