Sam Scales MusicPsalm 100 MinistriesMain menuSkip to contentHomeAboutNews & UpdatesContactDevotionalsTestimonialsCD UpdatesSearch for:Kentucky Encounters & June EventsPosted on June 4, 2015  by  Sam ScalesMy friend and I just got back from a very long drive down to Kentucky and back. Now going down there wasn’t all that bad, because we only drove to Chicago and hung out with my super cool daughter and radically cool grandkids for a couple days.  So we had a tad bit of rest before tackling the second part of the journey.  Coming home was another story.  Even though we did another overnight stop in Chicago….it seemed like the drive was harder and longer.  Guess that’s a phenomena which always takes place upon return trips.During our first stay with my daughter, we decided that we wanted to go downtown to Chicago’s finest Pizza Restaurant.I had chosen “Gino’s”, but since we did a driving tour through the downtown part,we got there too late and then headed to my son-in-law’s favorite pizza joint, “Giordanos”.Here’s Daughter Cindy “dishing it up”.I must say that pizza was pretty good.  I still haven’t decided if I like Gino’s better or Giordanos.  Both have their unique pizzas and flavors.   Soo…. I like them both!After a restful night…..…..came an early wake-up face….But how could you resist that look?Buzz is about as big as a calf, but he sure has the sweetest disposition.Glad he’s my granddog.Upon arriving in Kentucky, we settled in with our friend.  The next day she had organized a birthday party for her youngest son.  Since he’s a musician we did some fun jamming together.He was so multi talented!  He was my pancussionist and played the guitolin.  We had so much fun!I got to play some music for the whole family which was a blessing to all.I also hat the opportunity to play for another family member of our friend’s which was very cool and we were treated to a great meal!Of course no trip should be without a bit of sightseeing and shopping.  So we visited Nashville, Kentucky in Brown County.  That town is the coolest town ever.  Very artsy and I think I’ve made a connection with a small coffeehouse there where I can just come play any time I’m down that way.  Looking forward to making my debut there.A trip just seems to be always way too short, but I’m thankful for every experience that came my way and seeing God’s blessings in people’s lives.  A HUGE THANK YOU to our hostess and her family for their hospitality and kindness towards us!On our way back I got to visit with my good friend Pastor Dave Fogderud from the Overflowing Cup & Total Life Center in Beloit, WI.His ministry has been in operation for 41 years, serving the homeless, needy, youth and anyone who needs a touch from God.They have been at their new location on 1175 Madison Road in Beloit for a couple years or so