KATHY: My wife of 16 years, my rock, the tie that binds me to reality, my sounding board, my inspiration, my stability. Kathy provides the sword that allows me to slay my demons. Kathy is my ultimate love
MEGAN: Our daughter and absolutely the sweetest thing on earth
ZACHARY: Our son. Everybody loves this little guy

LINUSMOKE: For your words, your art and the most dangerous site on the web
BOB & LORI: Great fiends and fellow haunted house heads
SCOTT T: Default contractor, dreamer who is living his dream. Knows what's important in life and how to live it. An inspiration
MARK: One of the kindest hearts I have ever come across. A fellow believer and a true friend
MATT (SHAG): One of the most genuine guys around, a fellow adrenaline and jeep head and fishing buddy
JEFF: Watch's my back...A true friend
ANGIE: Always there when needed
MOM: Storm chasing companion. The Vick's queen. I always knew we were alike, now I have proof
DAD (Sam): Cool, level headed, always knows what to say and when and how to say it. Get out a little
DAVE B: 80's rock expert and command center advisor

PHOTO CREDITS 

Michael, Kathy, Megan and Zachary McConnell:

MM photos

Equipment used:

Canon EOS rebel, Sony TRV103 digital camcorder, logitech quick cam, Sony P5 Cybershot

Jeff Brown: 

JB photos

Equipment used:

Kodak DC120 digital

Mark Stanley: 

MS photos

Equipment used:

Meade ETC90EC 1200mm telescope f3.6 with AutoStar controller w/ Meade Electronic focus, Pentax superauto SLR.

MISCELLANEOUS
chocolate cake courtesy of Grandma via Ma
BBQ by Big Daddy's
Salt & Vinegar Chips by Pringles
Doughnuts by Krispy Kreme
dreams courtesy of the subconscious
laughs courtesy of George
hummers & road head courtesy of Kath ;-O
smokes by phillip morris
dr. pepper by american bottling company
loose meat w/cheese by Maid Rite
tunes courtesy of all the folks in the Morpheus community
thanks to gbook.nu for the guestbook
body art by Carrie and Mike @ Expo 2 Extreme in DSM
fun in the sun via Jeep Wrangler
heart palpitations courtesy of the Space Shot
sunsets courtesy God
Dolphins via Theatre of the Sea
lost luggage courtesy of Northwest Airlines
cancelled flights courtesy of Northwest Airlines
Trips home via United Airlines
conch fritters by Hogs Breath Saloon
scares via Altoona, Ames & Des Moines Jaycees
full body massage via Teresa @ cut loose
adrenaline rush courtesy Groom Lake security
chile rellanos via Cazador Mexican Restaurant

big air via parawest in Key West

haunting's via Ghost Tours

late night radio via Coast to Coast A.M.

gecko's via Paradise Tattoo (Raphael) in Key West