Welcome to The Bob Page

    Hello!   The BOB PAGE has been around for a few years on this platform.   

   The idea for this page, and its first version, was developed in a college web class.    I've re--created some of the earlier features.    I really need to bring back some of the carefree fun and creativity of that  first version.   At that time, I wasn't doing it for anyone but for me (and a few close friends). One of my buddies told me that it was the BEST web page he'd ever visited.   He's probably changed his mind since then, but it's fun having a blog website.   I enjoy creating this, although sometimes I don't seem to have the time for it anymore.    If you like it, please let me know.

   As far as the FUN that I was talking about, I already have my business pages--- this one is just a personal expression for me--- and is meant just for THAT--- for FUN.   Hopefully, I can start posting more pics and write more stories about my experiences.   And maybe--- I'll run a few contests and give away some prizes (just a thought) !

   Give us a Shout.   Okay-- let's get the FUN started !

New Holiday Banner

  
I just loaded my BRAND NEW Holiday "Bob Page Banner."   Hope you Like it !

Please leave your COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS below.

ENTER THE CAM CONTEST

The CAM CONTEST is underway... at my Carolina Panthers blog! 

Official entries will be accepted up until the opening day of the 2015 season... which is Sunday, Sept. 13 @ 12 Noon EDT.

Go HERE to Enter---
http://bobspanthers.blogspot.com/2014/08/cam-contest.html

Please READ all of the Official Rules before submitting your entry.  Good Luck!

New Panthers Blog

Hey Panthers Fans!

  Go to my Panthers Sports Blog & read the latest about the Panthers!

  This blog is entitled "TWO DECADES OF PROMISES" and focuses on the last two successful Panthers seasons, the new talent coming this year, plus the 20-year-old Super Bowl promise of Panthers owner Jerry Richardson.

  ENJOY!---

TWO DECADES OF PROMISES @
 http://bobspanthers.blogspot.com/2015/08/two-decades-of-promises.html

Also-- you'll find a NEW Panthers poll and contest called "CAM CONTEST" which allows you to predict the Panthers 2015 record and have a chance to win the Contest grand prize!

GO CHECK IT OUT !---

Thanks, Panthers Fans!

THE DIVINE LINE-- new blog

THE DIVINE LINE

( a new blog at My Faith Journal )

http://bobsfaithjournal.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-divine-line.html

SPRING INTO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

"SPRING INTO SUMMER"

CONCERT SERIES @ THE INN in SALISBURY NC

http://guitargigs.blogspot.com/2015/03/spring-into-summer-concert-series-inn.html

  The RANDY STONEHILL show on June 6 has been cancelled and plans are to reschedule for the late summer or early fall.  Please stand by for more details.

  The BERNARD HARRIS and HONEYTREE shows were both great successes.  BERNARD brought a band of talented Nashville musicians with him, and rocked the house with both incredible jazz jams and worship music.  NANCY HONEYTREE, also a very talented musician, who has classical and folk roots, showed us a personal side with fingerstyle guitar and poignant lyrics sung with incredible emotion about her faith in Jesus.

Phil Keaggy Concert Review

The PHIL KEAGGY concert was a Sold Out show with over 250 in attendance.
Here is a REVIEW of the concert. 

PHIL KEAGGY Concert Review  /  LIVE at Lee Street

Photo Courtesy of Tripp Edwards

CLICK HERE FOR CONCERT REVIEW

PHIL KEAGGY --- RADIO INTERVIEW --- THIS FRIDAY

If you're not in the NC area, you can still "tune in" via the Internet at wbfj.fm.

If you are in the NC area, tune in at one of the FM frequencies listed below.

If you haven't got your PHIL KEAGGY show tickets yet, get them N O W.

Only about 100 seats left.  Call Lee Street Theatre at 704--310--5507.

PHIL KEAGGY -- LIVE @ LEE STREET

Lee Street Theatre, Salisbury NC

Friday, Feb. 6 @ 7:30 pm

RICHARD SMITH ---- @ ROWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

PHIL KEAGGY in SALISBURY @ LEE STREET THEATRE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Legendary Guitarist PHIL KEAGGY will be appearing 

@ "Live @ Lee Street" in Salisbury NC, on Friday, February 6 @ 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $20 plus tax, and available @ www.leestreet.org/tickets

or by calling Lee Street Theatre @ 704-310-5507. 

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE @

https://www.facebook.com/events/1510829159192933

Phil is well-known among guitar circles as one of the best guitarists in the world.  

He was rated #2 Fingerstyle Guitarist in a Guitar Player poll, 

listed in the Top 25 Most Underrated Guitarists by Rolling Stone, and named the 

#1 Christian Rock Guitarist of all time by Classic Christian Rock Zone.  

Phil has over 60 albums to his credit, including several earlier releases with 

his band Glass Harp, and many instrumental guitar releases.

SPREAD THE WORD!

You can comment or write me & we can furnish you with Promo Cards, 

Posters, and Digital Facebook Posts & emails to share with your friends! 

 

Guest Blogger for October :: Michael Mitchell

CLICK ON THE PIC TO GO READ MICHAEL MITCHELL'S BLOG

    Everyone is welcome to go check out the latest edition of "GUEST BLOGGER of the MONTH".  

   This month's blog is an article entitled "Believe!" by my good friend, Michael Mitchell.   Mike is my neighbor, and also a member and elder in his church, and also a wonderful singer/evangelist/teacher who travels here and abroad to share the good news of the gospel.   Go & enjoy his insights as he shares from his heart this month.

Read Michael Mitchell's Blog "Believe!" Now

GUEST BLOGGER :: CHERRATHEE HAGER

HEY EVERYONE!

OUR
GUEST BLOGGER

--is--

CHERRATHEE HAGER

READ HER BLOG
"MY BUCKET LIST"

HERE 

Bright Lights, Big City

[Note to My Friends and Blog Readers : If you'd like to read more updates

about my Dad, you can find them at: http://bobsparents.blogspot.com]

 

LATE NIGHT UPDATE- from a very nice, spacious, comfortable visitors' Lounge at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Charlotte is a huge city, and "PH" seems like another city within the city. After the test results today, they decided to transfer my Dad here to Charlotte, they made the decision pretty quickly, and within 90 minutes or so, Dad & Mom were in an ambulance heading down the highway to their new destination.

I stayed behind, went home, blew & raked leaves in the front yard, then went to the "Y" and took a shower, changed clothes. Then at 7:30 pm, I took a train down to Charlotte, then a bus to the hospital. The train was a quick 48-min. ride, but the bus included a trip to the main station, and a transfer, and seemed to take another 30-45 minutes to go the three miles or so to the hospital.

I met a nice man (James) at the depot, and we chatted while waiting a few extra minutes as the train was delayed. He was a war veteran, and told me a few stories of his experiences overseas. We also found out that he had bought clothes from my Dad, who was a men's retail clothing manager for 35 years. I also met a kind and friendly young lady (Sarah) on the train, who stopped in a fast-moving line of exiting passengers to let me out into the aisle. As we moved from the train to the terminal, she shared that she was a political aide from Washington, D.C., and she had a job interview in Charlotte tomorrow {actually now today}. Both of my new acquaintances promised to check out my website, and write me a personal note.

I didn't arrive until around 9:30 pm, and was pretty tired. Like I said, it's a big hospital with several buildings, and each building has multiple units and wings. I took a few wrong turns along the way, but found their room and my dad was fast asleep, with an oxygen mask supplying him air, and Mom sitting by his side, relaxing. She has been by his side for six days & five nights now, (sounds like a "vacation", doesn't it?)

Mom provided me a turkey sandwich, and I went back down five floors to the Cafeteria and picked up a soda, bottled water, pineapple, and a newspaper. Had a mini-meal, chatted with mom awhile, and then decided to find this lounge and get online, maybe watch a bit of TV before calling it a night. So, with Jimmy Fallon as the background, I'm updating you all on my Dad and new twists to the surreal experience of this past week.

While it wasn't sure whenever they left to come here, Dad had the procedure to drain fluid from his heart sooner than expected, and was resting comfortably when I arrived tonight. This came as a pleasant surprise, because this morning before they left, he had been miserable, finding it difficult to breathe, and not being comfortable or rested. The nurses came constantly, moving his bed up and down, giving him various IV's and meds to help him relax, but none of it worked too well. It is obvious now that the fluid in his chest was the culprit, and having it drained has caused a great difference in his ability to "chill out." He looked so much more relaxed and rested, sleeping comfortably in his bed.

It's now after midnight, and getting close to bedtime. Another update will come tomorrow, thanks for following my Dad's progress or experience through my posts each day, and also for your prayers for his recovery and health. We still have hopes that he will fully recover, and be well again. But it may be a long road, and nothing is really set in stone yet. But we wish to surrender it all to God, and trust in his goodness and love.

Thanks Again for all of your Prayers

Read- "My Leading Ladies"

    I invite you to go read my latest blog here on my Books-TV-Movies site, called "My Leading Ladies".  

 Here is my list of my Top Female Actresses [in my opinion].   

   Your ideas may be different.  Therefore, you are invited to share your thoughts about your own favorite actors and actresses.  Please click on "Comments" at the bottom of the page and let us know : Who are your "Leading Ladies" ?

Coming Soon-- Sept Guest Blogger of the Month

   I am excited to announce that our Guest Blogger of the Month for September will be Cherrathee Hager, who is past President of the Board of Directors for the Metrolina Real Estate Investors Association.   Cherrathee is a personal friend of mine, and also a business mentor.   She has been an amazing entrepreneur her whole life, and is owner/operator of Twin Oak Development, a company that specializes in home renovations and management.

   Cherrathee will be sharing her story with us, and also talking about her concept of "The Bucket List", achieving through believing, and making the most of each day and opportunity presented to us.

  Thanks, Cherrathee!  Be looking for her guest blog in the coming week at The Bob Page!

August- Guest Blogger of the Month

 

 We are excited and proud to announce a brand new feature at The Bob Page: 
   

The Guest Blogger of the Month  
DAVID FREEZE

  Each and every month, we will feature a guest writer, who will share his or her life experiences with you.  These writers will be from a wide variety of walks of life, and will bring their exciting stories to you every month.

   Our first "Guest Blogger of the Month" for August 2014 will be David Freeze.  David is a local running and biking enthusiast, who is also the President of the Salisbury-Rowan Runners club.  SRR is a member of the Road Runners Clubs of America (RRCA), and hosts area 5K or 10K runs.  David's recent adventures have included two bicycle trips across America, one 4200-mile cross-country trek from Oregon to South Carolina, and then a more recent six-week East Coast trip that spanned 2,850 miles, from Maine to the Florida Keys.   David has written a book called "Lord, Ride With Me" that chronicles his cross-country bicycle trip.  He will be talking about his adventures and what is in store for him in the near future.  You can also read an archive journal from his trips at the Salisbury Post website, or by searching on Google.

  Click here to read David's guest blog article on "The Bob Page".

   We will be continuing this feature each month, and are looking for interesting people to be our "Guest Bloggers."  To be considered, you do not have to be a professional writer or blogger.  Basically we're looking for someone with an interesting story or life experience to tell about, or a particular business, hobby, or event in their lives that they would like to share with others.  

   If you would be interested in being one of these people, please let us know by leaving a comment below.

THANK YOU !

 

LAVA LAMPS

LAVA LAMPS @ THE INN @ SALISBURY NC

THUMBTACK

   I love a new business site that I've been introduced to called "THUMBTACK".  So far, I've found it to be an incredible resource.  You log in,  select your business or trade, and then create a free profile.  People that come to THUMBTACK looking for the service that you provide are directed to send you a request for a quote or more information.  After your reply, then they decide on whether to hire you or not.  It's a pretty simple, easy-to-use service.  I love it and recommend it to you!

  Please- if you like this site and would like to sign-up for FREE, let me know so that I can be your REFERRAL.  By referring you, I can earn FREE credits.
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Check out my profile link here for "guitar lessons & classes":  Guitar Instruction

Check out my profile link here for "blog & e-Zine writing":   Writing Blogs

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Thanks a lot!
-- Bob 

Outdoor Adventure Club

   I joined a hiking group back in the spring called the Outdoor Adventure Club.  We have monthly hikes and other activities, and average about 12 to 15 people at each event. 

  Today, we took a trip to Winston-Salem to Salem Lake.   Here is a recap of our trip, and some brief info about our club and its activities.

RECAP OF OUR HIKE TO SALEM LAKE

http://bobtrip.blogspot.com/2014/07/hiking-at-salem-lake.html

PICS FROM OUR HIKING TRIP TO SALEM LAKE

http://bobtrip.blogspot.com/2014/07/pics-from-salem-lake-hike.html

 

LINKS TO SALEM LAKE, WINSTON-SALEM, NC

http://www.traillink.com/trail/salem-lake-trail.aspx

http://www.cityofws.org/departments/recreation-parks/salem-lake

Your Choice : Smart Phone or Deodorant ?

   A recent Bank of America survey showed that 47% of Americans say that they cannot survive -one day- without their smart phones. [I've survived about a month & no worries!]  The survey also revealed that over 91% stated that their phones were as important to them as their car. (!) Also- those aged 18-24 said that their phones were more important to them than their deodorant or their toothbrush.

http://www.loadthegame.com/2014/07/02/nearly-half-americans-cant-last-day-without-smartphone-according-survey/

   Well- I must say, you can always pick up a toothbrush or can of deodorant at any corner drug store. But smart phones are a little harder [ more expensive ] to come by. But I'd advise those young people to continue to invest in their personal hygiene, and especially if they [ and their smart phones ] are in public. 

© 2014 Bob Wingate