Hello Krew

Hope this finds everyone well and happy and ready for a great 4th of July. I didn't travel this weekend so I worked at the store this weekend. My feet hurt and I am pretty tired tonight.

It was great to see some Krew members this past Tuesday in Dickson, TN. The Roger Neal MS Benefit was a variety of Gospel Music. It was nice to see some old friends in some groups that I hadn't seen in a while. The Hoppers and the Perrys were great! The Galloways have a great new song called "Grace Abounds" that tore the place up. Was good to see Aaron Wilburn again, along with Laverne Tripp, Skyline Boys, Ann Downing and many others. I don't know the total amount of money that was raised for MS that night, but Roger and Lynn Neal sure did a great job of getting the groups there and I appreciate their heart for folks who suffer with MS. The Scooter Store was on hand to give away a scooter to a lady in the audience who has suffered with MS for many years.
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Last Sunday I attended one of the sweetest services I have ever been in. I went to Maryville TN to hear the Collingsworth Family. I have known this family for many years but hadn't really seen them in concert since the kids grew up and started singing on stage with Phil and Kim. I was so blessed by their talent and their presentation. If you haven't heard the Collingsworth Family, you really need to go see them when they are in your area. Kim is an incredible piano artist and can hang right in there with the best of the very best. Actually, she would put 99% of piano players packing! Their children can sing all the harmony parts and their presentation is a wide variety of combinations but all put together great with new arrangements and new music. Their new project, FAITHFUL is simply incredible! www.philandkim.com

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Meal of the week-- Thursday night of last week my neighbors decided they would show me that they really could cook southern style! So I was treated to Pot Roast, Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Fried Okra, Boiled Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Fried Green Tomatoes, Deviled Eggs, Cornbread, Macaroni and Cheese (the best I have ever had), Fresh tomatoes, Banana Bread, Pumpkin Bread and homemade Chocolate Eclairs!

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Response to the Cruise has been great so far! Lots of people have called to get registered to go. John Darrin Rowsey will be joining me on the cruise. John is a GREAT writer and singer. He used to travel with Karen Peck and New River and has written a lot of top Gospel Songs down through the years. John will be singing on the cruise with me and I know you will enjoy his talent. There will be a couple more surprises also.

If you haven't been on a cruise vacation, you owe it to yourself to experience it at least once in your life! And why not travel with some fun people????? I would love to have you join us in February. It will be cold with probably 2 feet of snow on the ground, ice will be heavy and the wind will be cutting you like a knife............so let's leave the cold and head south to Cozumel and the Grand Caymen.

We leave from Tampa Monday, February 26, 2007 and return Saturday, March 3, 2007. The outside cabins are $723.35 each and the inside cabins are $653.35 each. Both prices are based on double occupancy. We have cruise information on the website now and you can print it off if you like - including a registration form. www.kirktalley.com Or you can call the office and Dot will take care of you. 865-933-2100


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WATCH FOR A NEW T SHIRT COMING SOON!

Next weekend, I will be in
Marion, Ohio
McClure, Illinois (East Cape Girardeau, IL) Jackson Missouri. Complete details at www.kirktalley.com If you are near any of these areas, please come and be with me.


Thanks again for your prayers. As you can see my July schedule has gotten much better! Please keep praying for my Mom and the sale of the autolube and my schedule.