Since Pat Won't Post... I Will (a post by Jason Harris)

This is Jason Harris. I am Pat's Underwear Brother. Some of you know me and some of you don't. If you're interested, you can check out my blog that is linked on the right hand side there. Pat's last post was February 27, 2007. That is 22 weeks ago to the day. I know several of you (me included) have been leaving comments on his last post begging and pleading Pat to post an update. Our cries have fallen on deaf ears. Not for lack of interest on Pats part, or for lack of love. Having talked to Pat, I know that he has been busy for one and has had a bad experience with Blogger.

Pat and his family are on the road as I type this post heading back to Lubbock from their trip out to California. They came out for the Tahoe Family Encampment and for a stop over at the coast. We (the Harris') were blessed to tag along and spend time with them.

The Sheaffer's arrived in Shingle Springs on July 20, 2007. The next day, we loaded up the camping trailer and headed up the hill to Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe. We camped there until July 25, 2007 then went back to the house in Shingle Springs for one night in comfort and bathing/showering bliss (quite a nice change from the campground toilets and showers.)

While in Tahoe on Tuesday Pat did an AIM flag presentation right after the keynote speaker. It was great! There were ex-AIMers, AIMers and future AIMers all lined up holding flags while Pat told the crowd about the work God is doing through AIM. After the flag presentation we stood out and gave away AIM tee shirts to anyone that would wear one.

On Tursday afternoon (after re-stocking the trailer with food, snacks and drinks) the Sheaffer's and Harris' headed for the coast. It was supposed to be hot in the central valley so we were excited to get to cooler climes. Imagine going to the beach to get away from the heat. That is Northern California beaches. At night it was windy and in the low 50s. During the day it was foggy/overcast and in the 60s.

Here are some pictures of our trip...



The Sheaffer boys straddling two states on their way to California.



Pit stop at "Chief Yellowhorse."



Watch Out For Snakes!!



The kids taking a break and watching a movie after a hard day at play in Tahoe...



Pat rode around Camp Richardson in Tahoe on Michelle's pink Trek. Pat got quite the reputation from riding a pink bike.



Malissa and Titus at the Tahoe Campsite.



Noah jumps off a friends boat on Lake Tahoe! Pretty cold water, but not bad once your body goes numb.



The Beach Campsite. Notice our clothing attire is very wintery.



These are the steps down (and back up) to the Point Reyes Light House. It was built in 1870 and stopped being used as a lighthouse in 1975.



Here are Luke and Noah on their way back from tide pooling with Pat.

I hope you've enjoyed this update. Maybe this will get Pat motivated to start blogging again. He'll find out that I've hijacked his blog when he gets the email that a new post has been published.

Love you Pat!!!

Your UB.