CREATION 08!

 

It's hard to believe that it has been five years, one thing for sure Creation never disappoints. Leroy is giving me a hard time about getting this post done, so Leroy this is for you.
Tuesday night the guys showed up at my house to help me pack. We started talking and it became clear that we were probably going to leave Tuesday night instead of leaving Wednesday morning. We decided to make Nathan Klassen the voice of reason, he was coming over to get a new Btln medallion. We told Nathan our conundrum,(big word, pretty smart eh?)obviously leaving at 10:00 p.m. is never a good idea, but Nathan told us what we wanted to hear, so we left that night. The border guard was a little skeptical when we arrived there around 10:30 p.m. but after a few questions he relented,(he let us go, another big word, I'm on a roll) we arrived at Wal-Mart in Colville around 11:30 p.m. We bought our supplies and left for Spokane. Somewhere between 1:00-2:00 a.m. we ate at Jack in the box, and let me tell you Jack is no friend of mine. After Jack we headed for the I-90, traffic was not a problem. About this time energy drinks became necessary, and the next thing we knew the sun was up.(It was a sweet sunrise, although it was kinda depressing) At 5:00 a.m. we arrived at Creation, we drove right in and set up right away. For the rest of the day we rested and didn't do very much.(obviously we were wiped) That night we went to Leeland, Hawk Nelson and Kutless, our first 24 hours were awesome!

 

Thursday we slept in. (as much as is possible in the heat, the new tent made a difference) In the afternoon we went to watch Pillar and after that we made one of our many trips to the merch. and c.d. tents. The whole week we had a crib tourney going on, we played a lot of crib. That night we went to Jeremy Camp and Switchfoot. No matter what you think of Switchfoot's music they are very entertaining, they are great live. Like years past it was so hot in the mosh pit that every night one of the highlights was drinking either Pepsi or Hawaiian Punch in a cup filled with ice. Menno was the snack of choice before bed. We started keeping track of all the things D-Pod hasn't done,(you haven't lived until you have .....)(e.g. eating at Red Robin) We also started keeping track of all the people that Charlie hates.(The list is pretty long, if you are reading this you are not on the list.)

 

Friday we went to see KJ-52, we were late for the concert but were able to meet him. We gave KJ a Btln Medallion, he was cool about it. That night we went to the Youth leaders only tent and listened to Tobymac give his testimony.(Among other things) It was sweet! Toby was saved at a summer camp.(Pines anyone?) After the talkback we walked outside and were able to meet Shonlock, one of Toby's singers/dancer/rapper, we gave him a Medallion. Later that night we watched Skillet and Tobymac. It was my first time watching Skillet, they were pretty good, I will probably buy their c.d., they were very entertaining. Next was Toby, and his show is always second to none. Always lot's happening on the stage. That night before the concert I was complaining to Ben that we never catch anything when the sponsors and the bands throw things into the crowd. You guessed it, that night Toby's drummer threw drum sticks into the crowd and I was able to grab one of them, needless to say it now resides in the Ark.

 

By Saturday we were ready for a break from the sun so we decided to go swimming. But because we didn't get Red Robin on the way down we decided to drive to Wenatchee.(Tuesday night we had gone to Red Robin's web sight.) Scratch one thing off of D-Pods list. After Red Robin we went to the river.(near Wenatchee) We became the entertainment for all those at the beach, apparently these people have not seen suicide frisbee before. I think Charlie came out on top. After we got back to Creation it was time to go see T.F.K., we have seen them many times, but this was the best concert I have seen them perform. If you have ever been to Creation you have seen the free hug t-shirts, and I am baffled every time I see one, why would you spend your money on this shirt? I'm not sure who's idea it was but we decided to buy one of these shirts. We decided that the loser of the crib tournament would have to wear the shirt to the Newsboys concert and not be able to turn down any hugs. Charlie lost and was forced to wear the shirt, it was hilarious, there were a lot of people smiling and laughing, Charlie was a good sport. That night we saw David Crowder and Newsboys, both Crowder and Newsboys were pretty good although I have come to expect more from the Newsboys. (Their light show is usually awesome)The Newsboys did the battle of the drummers and guess who caught one of Peters drum sticks?(I will never complain about not catching anything ever again) We were able to get set lists from the bands that played last each night, the streak is alive, it is now three years and counting. Sunday morning we packed up and started driving home, we stopped in Spokane for Boston Pizza and did a little shopping. Another Creation is in the books, it was awesome, can't wait until next year! If you have anything to add guys, leave your thoughts in the comments.

I haven't forgot about the top fifty pics, the P-DUB or the Meet The Nation with Nathan Klassen, they are all coming soon.

THE CAPTAIN