Sleepy sleepy...

I may have mentioned this before, but I have a strict routine on the road as far as sleep goes. When I first walk into my hotel room on Thursdays, the thermostat begins its nosedive to 65 degrees. I love a cold room. Now, just so you don't think I am wasting electricity, I do shut off the A/C whenever I leave the room, but while I'm in there, turn on the 'fridge! I also like a room pitch black to sleep in...and as quiet as possible. Now some folks like to sleep with a tv on or some noise of some kind. Not me. I am a silent sleeper. Now the few days a week I do get to sleep in my own bed at home, I do not have these things that I treasure...it is quite warmer, curtains are open and, of course, Larry is on one corner of the bed snoring like an 80 year old man with a sinus condition. I say all that to say, I love this week's bed in the Courtyard by Marriott in Manchester, NH. The room is cold, pitch black and the bed is wonderful. I'll pull the sheets tonight to see the manufacturer and let you know what I discover. Now as I was drifting off to sleep last night, I was harkened back to my youth with the cover pulled tightly around my neck. I think that may be why I like a room the way I do. As a youth, I shared a bedroom with my brother. It was quiet and, especially in the winter in Indiana, quite cold in the room. Maybe a room dark and cold is my security blanket.
Through my lovely wife, I have discovered a new bedtime treat. Now get your mind out of the gutters. She likes to have noise on in the room as she sleeps. I guess that's why Larry never bothers her. She introduced me to a new feature on Ipods and Iphones called Pandora. It is a virtual radio station. You select Pandora, pick a song you like and it will play that song and then play songs that are similar to that song until your heart's content. She will pick a great worship song and then Pandora will play worship songs found on the internet all night long. I don't know how it works or how they don't have to pay the fees to play them, but, I gotta admit, I really like it. It was interesting to have songs that I hadn't heard in a long time and great current worship songs playing all night. But when I'm on the road, I still like the stone cold silence...at 65 degrees.

So, we're racing in New Hampshire again at the Miracle Mile. The Chasers were determined last weekend. I was right on Vickers getting in, but missed Kyle Busch getting in. I was pretty surprised he didn't make it, but I am glad that Brian Vickers made it instead of Kyle. I'm not a big Kyle fan. The points have been reset with all 12 Chasers sitting at 5000 points, plus 10 points for each victory earned this season. That puts longtime favorite Mark Martin in the lead with 5040 points since he captured 4 victories so far this season. Mark is having the time of his life driving the 5 car for Hendrick Motor Sports. He is so happy he came out of semi-retirement to join them that he signed an extension to race with them through the 2011 season. I am pulling for him to win the Cup. He's been a bridesmaid so many times, I'd like to see him win it all. If Mark can't pull it off, I am hoping my favorite driver, Tony Stewart, win it all. I am amazed that he, as a first year owner/driver, has put himself and his teammate, Ryan Newman, into the Chase.
Have a great Saturday...I'll be back tomorrow with some more NASCAR insider news...bahahahaha!