the searbys

We spent the weekend in Auburn, Alabama visiting my brother, John and his wife Jessi. John works for Auburn basketball and is involved in athletics in other ways so naturally we went to the football game. Jordan Hare stadium is a really nice place to watch a football game, it was an overcast, breezy day and a generally good atmosphere so we had a great time. It was really great to spend some time with John and Jessi as we don't get to see them too often.

Yesterday I had a good laugh. I was driving home from work and passed two city buses. Their display screens on the front said, "full bus, please wait." I flashed back to Chile where the "micros" or buses were usually packed so full that people were practically hanging out the sides. The general unspoken rule was, if you can get on, its not full. Of course we have laws against all that here you know but its not nearly as exciting when there's a place to sit down!

Last night we went to the Christian Campus House to see a band called Alathea. They are three young women who play folk/ roots type music. The lead singer, Mandy, was a good friend of my brother while they both attended Milligan College. They are really great and have a new album that is great too. You can check them out at www.alathea.com and buy their CD!

We hope you're all well. Things are going great for us here in Gainesville and we are really enjoying all that this city has to offer. Hope to hear from you all!
-joel

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