Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.
4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Merry Christmas To You
& Your Family!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Flying Time
I finely made it home to Happy this weekend and got in a little flying time with an old friend. Its like riding a bicycle, the Stinson fly’s just like I remembered it. They just don’t make planes like this any more.
Click on the pictures for a larger view.
Here are 3 video clips.
Start up and taxi out.
Take Off.
Fly by.
It’s great fun to share the adventure of my youth with my kids. Uncle Kyle is a professional pilot for Southwest Airlines. You are in good hands when he is at the controls.
Pictured – Zachary, Uncle Kyle, & Jack Odom
Pictured – Kyle Odom & Neal Odom
Hope this Christmas season you will take time to revisit a memory from your youth.
Click on the pictures for a larger view.
Here are 3 video clips.
Start up and taxi out.
Take Off.
Fly by.
It’s great fun to share the adventure of my youth with my kids. Uncle Kyle is a professional pilot for Southwest Airlines. You are in good hands when he is at the controls.
Pictured – Zachary, Uncle Kyle, & Jack Odom
Pictured – Kyle Odom & Neal OdomHope this Christmas season you will take time to revisit a memory from your youth.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
New Mexico Travels
My travels last week took me into New Mexico.
Just north of Norton NM I found some interesting rock formations.
Northwest of Santa Rosa, on highway 84, is the town of Dilia. A few miles to the west is Anton Chico which was one of the trading destinations for the Comanchero’s. Both towns sit on the Pecos River. The majority of the building date back to the mid 1800’s. Given their modest construction they are impressive. Made mostly of adobe they take you back in time to a place in history when horses and wagons were the only form of transportation. Abercrombie’s, the village general store, sign said “Since 1873” and is still operating today. I didn’t think to take pictures while I was there (sorry), but I did take some pictures of Upper Dilia on the way back to the highway. Below are some of the pictures. You can click on any of the pictures for a larger view.
This is an old US Post Office.
An old ranch house. 
This sign was in front of the homestead above.
Now, headed back north on highway 84 to Ojitos Frios I can see Hermit Peak (which is just to the northwest of Las Vegas NM).
At Pecos NM I stopped to see the old Mission. It’s fascinating to stand where centuries of history have taken place. 
Situated near an all-weather pass Pecos was first home to the Pueblo and Plains Indians, then Spanish settlers, then traders on the Santa Fe Trail and then Confederate and Union soldiers.
The park preserves the ruins of Pecos Pueblo which is thought to have been established sometime during the 14th century. The remains of Mission Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Porciúncula de los Pecos, a Spanish mission near the pueblo built in the early 1600s. In 1960, the National Park Service's statement of significance read:
For more information click Pecos National Historical Park
Saturday morning Bev flew out to enjoy the last of my meetings at the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association convention in Albuquerque. After it wrapped up we drove around to the east side of the Sandia Mountains and then drove up to the summit of Sandia Peak. There was a 30 degree change in temperature from the base of the mountain to the summit. It was pretty windy too.
That evening we had supper at Church Street Café in old town Albuquerque. Originally it was Casa de Ruiz, which literally translates to "the house of Ruiz", and it has a long and distinctive history. Unfortunately much of this history has been lost with the passage of time and that which remains is at best uncertain. The house was built during the founding of Albuquerque sometime after 1706. This would make Casa de Ruiz the oldest residence in Albuquerque and one of the oldest structures in the state of New Mexico.
Just north of Norton NM I found some interesting rock formations.
Northwest of Santa Rosa, on highway 84, is the town of Dilia. A few miles to the west is Anton Chico which was one of the trading destinations for the Comanchero’s. Both towns sit on the Pecos River. The majority of the building date back to the mid 1800’s. Given their modest construction they are impressive. Made mostly of adobe they take you back in time to a place in history when horses and wagons were the only form of transportation. Abercrombie’s, the village general store, sign said “Since 1873” and is still operating today. I didn’t think to take pictures while I was there (sorry), but I did take some pictures of Upper Dilia on the way back to the highway. Below are some of the pictures. You can click on any of the pictures for a larger view.
This is an old US Post Office.
An old ranch house. 
This sign was in front of the homestead above.
Now, headed back north on highway 84 to Ojitos Frios I can see Hermit Peak (which is just to the northwest of Las Vegas NM).
At Pecos NM I stopped to see the old Mission. It’s fascinating to stand where centuries of history have taken place. 
Situated near an all-weather pass Pecos was first home to the Pueblo and Plains Indians, then Spanish settlers, then traders on the Santa Fe Trail and then Confederate and Union soldiers.
The park preserves the ruins of Pecos Pueblo which is thought to have been established sometime during the 14th century. The remains of Mission Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Porciúncula de los Pecos, a Spanish mission near the pueblo built in the early 1600s. In 1960, the National Park Service's statement of significance read:This sizeable Pueblo community on the edge of the Plains was occupied for over 400 years. It was important in the history of the Spanish arrival in New Mexico, and the Spanish built and occupied a mission at the site for about 200 of those years. The site was abandoned in the 19th century by its last Pueblo residents.
For more information click Pecos National Historical Park
Saturday morning Bev flew out to enjoy the last of my meetings at the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association convention in Albuquerque. After it wrapped up we drove around to the east side of the Sandia Mountains and then drove up to the summit of Sandia Peak. There was a 30 degree change in temperature from the base of the mountain to the summit. It was pretty windy too.
That evening we had supper at Church Street Café in old town Albuquerque. Originally it was Casa de Ruiz, which literally translates to "the house of Ruiz", and it has a long and distinctive history. Unfortunately much of this history has been lost with the passage of time and that which remains is at best uncertain. The house was built during the founding of Albuquerque sometime after 1706. This would make Casa de Ruiz the oldest residence in Albuquerque and one of the oldest structures in the state of New Mexico.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
The Stinson Returns
When my brothers and I were kids we had the pleasure of learning to fly. One of the planes we had was a 1947 model 108-1 Stinson. Shortly after we all graduated from college and became active in our careers we sold the plane. My brother Kyle ran across it a little over a year ago. It had been very well maintained and is still in excellent shape. A couple of weeks ago he bought it and brought it home. It’s like an old family member coming home.
8302 Kilo - It's good to see you again!
Kyle Odom with an old friend.
Kyle Odom with Joann & Pete Odom. A real family reuinion.
Kyle and Mackenzie (his daughter) ready for a flight.
Craig Odom runs out for his turn for a ride.
Take off, from the ranch runway.
The Stinson 108 was a popular general aviation aircraft produced by the American airplane company Consolidated Vultee, from immediately after World War II to 1950, when the company was bought by Piper Aircraft. Production continued for a few years under Piper. The fuselage was of fabric-covered steel tube. Aftermarket modifiers have obtained supplemental type certificates (STC) allowing conversion to an aluminum covering. Many different engines have been installed in the 108 by STC such as the Lycoming O-360, Franklin 220220, and Continental O-470O-470.
One distinctive feature was the partial leading edge slot installed on the wings and aligned with the ailerons on the trailing edge, ensuring that the portion of the wing containing the aileron remains unstalled at higher angles of attack, thus contributing to docile stall behavior.
General characteristics
Crew: one, pilot
Capacity: 2-3 passengers
Length: 25 ft 3 in (7.70 m)
Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Wing area: ft² ( m²)
Empty: 1350-1500lb ( kg)
Loaded: 2,400 lb ( kg)
Maximum takeoff: lb (1,090 kg)
Powerplant: 1x Franklin 6A4, 165 hp (123 kW) horizontally-opposed piston engine
Performance
Maximum speed: 133 mph (213 km/h)
Range: 500 miles ( 800 km)
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft (4,000 m)
Rate of climb: 450 ft/min ( 200 m/min)
Wing loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
Power/Mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)
Takeoff roll: 620 feet (190 m)
Landing roll: 290 feet (85 m)
Kyle Odom with an old friend.
Kyle Odom with Joann & Pete Odom. A real family reuinion.
Kyle and Mackenzie (his daughter) ready for a flight.
Craig Odom runs out for his turn for a ride.
Take off, from the ranch runway.
The Stinson 108 was a popular general aviation aircraft produced by the American airplane company Consolidated Vultee, from immediately after World War II to 1950, when the company was bought by Piper Aircraft. Production continued for a few years under Piper. The fuselage was of fabric-covered steel tube. Aftermarket modifiers have obtained supplemental type certificates (STC) allowing conversion to an aluminum covering. Many different engines have been installed in the 108 by STC such as the Lycoming O-360, Franklin 220220, and Continental O-470O-470.
One distinctive feature was the partial leading edge slot installed on the wings and aligned with the ailerons on the trailing edge, ensuring that the portion of the wing containing the aileron remains unstalled at higher angles of attack, thus contributing to docile stall behavior.
General characteristics
Crew: one, pilot
Capacity: 2-3 passengers
Length: 25 ft 3 in (7.70 m)
Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Height: 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Wing area: ft² ( m²)
Empty: 1350-1500lb ( kg)
Loaded: 2,400 lb ( kg)
Maximum takeoff: lb (1,090 kg)
Powerplant: 1x Franklin 6A4, 165 hp (123 kW) horizontally-opposed piston engine
Performance
Maximum speed: 133 mph (213 km/h)
Range: 500 miles ( 800 km)
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft (4,000 m)
Rate of climb: 450 ft/min ( 200 m/min)
Wing loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
Power/Mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)
Takeoff roll: 620 feet (190 m)
Landing roll: 290 feet (85 m)
Monday, November 24, 2008
Where the Buffalo Roam
My travels this week took me to McCook Nebraska. Over the years highway 83 is a frequent trail for me. I am always impressed with the subtle changes in the land as I travel north.
The area just north of Scott City Kansas is especially interesting as much of the landscape is still in native pasture. Just south of the Smokey Hill River is a nice buffalo herd. It was the perfect day to take pictures of them.
For a true appreciation of their beauty be sure and click on the pictures for a larger view.
The area just north of Scott City Kansas is especially interesting as much of the landscape is still in native pasture. Just south of the Smokey Hill River is a nice buffalo herd. It was the perfect day to take pictures of them.
For a true appreciation of their beauty be sure and click on the pictures for a larger view.
Monument Rocks National Landmark
Just a few miles east of highway 83 in the Smoky Hill River valley is an old land mark many of the pioneers used. Monument Rocks, also called the Chalk Pyramids were carved out of the landscape by erosion. These monoliths stand 70 feet high above the river valley and can be seen for many miles. The Butterfield Overland trail went past these landmarks.
The day was perfect for taking pictures. Please click on the pictures to fully enjoy them.
The day was perfect for taking pictures. Please click on the pictures to fully enjoy them.
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