PITSTOP PIONEERS

I love to do weddings, matter of fact it is one of my favorite things to do as a minister. I usually like to prepare for a ceremony, but there are times when you can throw all your plans and good intentions into the wind (and quite honestly it happens more than I wish), like my last wedding, which I did not even know I was doing until Cori told me to suit up and come over to the barn… I had to jum...

I made a new friend and found out that I met his brother years ago. What are the odds? In a world of almost 8 billion people; the world can still be very small…and you never know who you’ll meet, run into or get to know. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #youneverknow #encounter #sheriffdeputy #family #hairdresser #barber #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stori...

Never a dull moment here at the Sekingers. Had to go out at night to save our cat… Here is the story. At the end of the day my wife was happy, the kids were happy, the cat was safe and my hand will heal. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #newheights #springday #nomoresnow #hero #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors...

Filled up my truck the other day and felt like “What the heck”? and “Autsch”! Hearing the story of one of my friends and how the situation was in the late 70’ made me feel better…, well, just a little bit! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #outofgas #whattheheck #autsch #oilcrisis #70s #coffee #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire...

I am used to leave the house in the morning while it is still dark outside. Now as spring blows in, we’re about to experience some change and I am looking forward to have more light. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #morningglory #spring #springiscoming #morelight #daylightsavings #birdsaresinging #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthe...

I am back with what you want to see, another episode with my friend Billy Marino. After his successful debut, it is time now for Baking with Billy. We had the guys out at the barn again to test his homemade lasagna…and to spend some time around the fire pit. I think he nailed it, but judge for yourself. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #bakingwithbilly #cookingshow #culinarymasterpiece #letsge...

Yesterday we had to put our cat Tink to sleep due to a sickness. I meant to post this video weeks ago but now it seems to be the right time, to remember her. My oldest daughter picked Tink (or she picked my daughter) at a shelter. We don’t know the backstory but we could only guess what she went through before we adopted her. Cori pointed out how proud this kitty was when we put a bell on her (Tin...

This week I hosted the first Gent Event after an extended break. The motivation was to share the fire pit and a home cooked meal with my friends, and to finally have a chance to cook a meal with my friend Billy (who some might remember from THE WINKER). Without further ado, introducing Billy Marino in BOILING WITH BILLY. Enjoy! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #boilingwithbilly #byrongentevent...

Time for another intermission, the stuff in between. I was just talking and processing a little bit until I ended up with a story about where I auditioned for a TV show, for which I did not get picked. Anyway, I have no regrets since I ended up having my own show; PITSTOP PIONEERS. So, thank you for watching and listening, much appreciated. Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #intermission #inbet...

How wonderful to get great advice from someone who walked the path before us. Here’s something I’ve learned from a friend about investing in my kids. Instead of me trying to make them become a part of my world, how about me trying to become a part of their world! Had a great time with my oldest on a morning hike… man, we had to cut it short, because it was so cooooooold! Join the conversation! God...

On Jan 6, 2021 I went on a sabbatical and during that time I felt that my inside world has turned upside down. On Jan 5, 2022, one day before I went on my sabbatical a year ago, my truck flipped and my outside world has turned upside down; as I literally was hanging upside down. Grateful to have had the chance to go on this journey a year ago and grateful that I’ve survived this accident. What I f...

Had an accident this morning. There was black ice on the streets. I lost control of my vehicle and flipped it over…there was nothing I could do. Fortunately, I was able to crawl out the shattered window, completely unharmed and safe, which I am grateful for! Thankful for the lady who stopped by and made sure I am ok and the first responders for their help and kindness. Recovering from the shock ov...

We had a great Christmas Day with family and friends, and some unexpected adventures with lots of laughter… Enjoy and have a great Boxing Day! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #missinggiftcard #missingchocolate #takingonefortheteam #hallelujah #christmasday #pricetags #swisschocolate #familyandfriends #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #ten...

I woke up and I had to think of a season in my life where I spent a lot of time with my cousin Toni. Thankful that I had the privilege to grow up in an idyllic, small town where life was simple…. and thankful that I had my cousin in my life, with whom I was able to make some wonderful memories. Maybe some of you remember a similar time in your life… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #cindysdine...

A few month ago I started to co-host a podcast with my good friend @sammyiovino, called “BETTER THAN NOTHING” with @gavinandseamus. Gavin and Seamus are fictional characters that we developed after Sammy posted a fake review on his Podcast @nogreeneggspodcast : “We had a successful podcast of our own for 10 years. Then we heard no green eggs…we quit. Sam I am is the only choice”. Then we thought,...

To make a plan and to be open and flexible to change that plan is a motto I try to live by. However, sometimes even the best plans don’t seem to work, because we get lost in the daily grind... I try to be more gracious with myself, because the day has 24 hours and I am learning to call it a day when my body tells me: “stop you fool”! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #timemanagement #keeperofth...

I wish all of you a happy, wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. Enjoy your family and friends! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #thanksgivingfavorites #thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #favoriteholiday #bethankful #begrateful #familyandfriends #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #tendthefire #exploreoutdoors #hikelocal #jointheconversation #go...

The other day I asked some of my friends to help me out. Before everyone arrived I made a list of all the things I wanted to get done on our property that day, starting with building a shed and at least another 5 projects. Somehow I believed that I would be able to get it all done and then some…because I am a time optimist. Yet the reality always looks quite different:-). Join the conversation! Go...

A friend pointed out something that I said in one of my episodes that needs adjustment, hence the amendment. Happy to make the necessary changes. 6 more episodes until the end of Season 2 of my Podcast PITSTOP PIONEERS. Season 3 will premiere on 03.10.23. Thank you for watching, listening and for being on this journey with me. Much appreciated! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #intermission #i...

All I can say is thank you 50 x and more! Looking forward to see you all in person… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #thankyoukindly #bridgeport #attheshore #halfacentury #thankyou #friendship #lifeisprecious #family #upupandaway #keepexploring #keepliving #grateful #thankyouforallyourwishes #seeyousoon #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspectives #people #poetry #stories #storyteller #t...

There is a fine line between arrogance and confidence. After catching a penalty in his last game, my son was filled with the latter. I now refer to him as the PENALTY KILLER! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #penaltykiller #arroganceorconfidence #nobadweather #nobadweatheronlybadclothing #golee #goalie #penaltysave #icandoitblindfolded #confidence #hoppseki #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster...

Life… is full of ups and downs. You can plan it, but there are lots of surprises, twists and turns that you cannot forsee… and sometimes the road is wide, sometimes narrow. And in those times it’s nice to have someone on the road with you. Terri was one of those companions! I raise a toast and I ask whoever knew her to join me. To Terri! I am grateful to have known you and I have been blessed by y...

I was trying to get a groundhog and got a cat instead, or as someone put it; the cat got us. Welcome to the family Nibs. Glad you found us! And by the way, I finally got that groundhog, after 2 possums and a cat. What can I say, you gotta keep trying! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #findingnibs #byronbarn #wildlife #peterpan #lifeisfullofsurprises #pitstoppioneers #podcast #podcaster #perspe...

Pumpkin mania! For the last 2-3 weeks they have been rolling out the pumpkins and it seems that every year it happens sooner; like summer has hardly left the building and here they are… And on top of that everything seems to have pumpkin flavor in it. For me, an overkill! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #rolloutthepumpkins #favoriteseasonoftheyear #favoritetimeoftheyear #daylightsavingssucks...

We had the world at our fingertips Call us arrogant, call us silly kids But ready we were Looking back, it’s all a blur Like another world Behind these curtains   And for the first time I see more of the past Then the grains that are left in the hourglass I did not realize the weight of this burden As I try to reach further One thing seems certain   Mortality Has a hold on me   And with every brea...