Fellow Team Members stop reading here...

So we've hit our first snag. I'll explain the title in a second. The airlines we are flying (Continental) changed the 50 lbs then a fee for luggage overseas to 50 lbs then an embargo. Right now that means that anything over 50 lbs or oversized cannot be flown with us. What does that mean? Well, my main speakers (JBL Eon G2 15") are 56 lbs poacked. My board is 56 lbs packed. Half my monitors are about 54 lbs packed. My mic stand case is over sized. My amp rack is 60 lbs. The main part of hte drums is oversized AND overweight. The 2nd part of hte drums is over weight. The key board is over weight and size. Prayer for a somewhat quick, low budget fix to this would be great!

Other then that we're doing well. I finally got my band all together to hear what it sounds like and do some actual work. I love it. I have an 18 channel board of which I'm using 17 channels. 6 vocal mics, 2 electric guitars, 2 acoustic guitars, 3 drum mics, bass, keys, etc. It's quite windy here right now. All day long it blows. So it's good we're indoors mostly.

Now to explain the title. We were assigned "secret buddies" for the trip. We are supposed to be praying for the "constantly" and doing things to cheer them up. I got our drummer, Jeff Pak (from Canada). I thought it might be cool for people UNRELATED to me sent him mail to encourage him. His mailing address is Jeff Pak at the same address. Please, do NOT send from Herndon, or from a last name that can easily be traced to me. But a quick note to say he's a great drummer, or something encouraging would be awesome! I'll even give you 41 cents when I get back. You would have to send it probably by Tues for him to get it before we leave. More to come later, these time restrictions are killer. I'm having fun and doing well. If you want a quick phone call, leave me a message during the day, or between 6:45 am and 7:15 CT!!! NOT Eastern time. Please not Eastern time.
Peace and grace to you,
Ed