It's an overcast day here in New Hampshire...it may rain, but we'll be here until it's over. We had a rough day on "RaceDay" today. Our satellite went down in the middle of the show...then we had to switch a lot of features and interviews up to get back on course once we got back on the satellite.
They are in pre-race introductions, so I better get to the picks so you don't think I'm cheating...
3). Greg Biffle
2). Kyle Busch
1). Tony Stewart
I think my new favorite driver is French Canandian Patrick Carpentier...he is genuinely a nice guy and seems to be really enjoying himself in NASCAR. He is a former open wheel champion giving NASCAR a try and is sitting on the pole today.
Hope you all with cable enjoy the race! Hope you all without cable enjoy themselves!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Manchester, NH
This week's festivities are in Loudon, NH, just outside Manchester, NH. I may be wrong, but I think there is a city named Manchester in every state in the Union. I haven't done the research, so don't quote me or swear to Alex Trebek that "Joel said it's true"...just my contention.
New Hampshire is pretty this time of year and again when we come in the fall, but I don't think I'd like to winter here. Did I just use a noun as a verb? I'm going to sandwich now, and bed a little later...
Good maple syrup here. I know how syrup is made, thanks to my dad. Though I didn't get the 1st place trophy at the science fair. Shane did. That "Mother Earth News" paid off, huh, Dad? You can find Mother Earth News online at motherearthnews.com.
They still publish great articles on being resourceful with the earth, farming, green living...just steer away from the new age stuff.
It is raining here today. They say there's a good chance of showers this Sunday, so we are prepared to stay the extra day if need be. I don't mind getting paid an extra day...I had to pay for the boys' church camp this week...YIKES! The cost has gone up significantly since I went to Camp Adventure a few years back.
Maybe I need to make a solar shower out in the back yard to save some money on water heating bills...and put in a garden or two...raise some goats and cows...basically, relive my childhood. That would be cool.
New Hampshire is pretty this time of year and again when we come in the fall, but I don't think I'd like to winter here. Did I just use a noun as a verb? I'm going to sandwich now, and bed a little later...
Good maple syrup here. I know how syrup is made, thanks to my dad. Though I didn't get the 1st place trophy at the science fair. Shane did. That "Mother Earth News" paid off, huh, Dad? You can find Mother Earth News online at motherearthnews.com.
They still publish great articles on being resourceful with the earth, farming, green living...just steer away from the new age stuff.
It is raining here today. They say there's a good chance of showers this Sunday, so we are prepared to stay the extra day if need be. I don't mind getting paid an extra day...I had to pay for the boys' church camp this week...YIKES! The cost has gone up significantly since I went to Camp Adventure a few years back.
Maybe I need to make a solar shower out in the back yard to save some money on water heating bills...and put in a garden or two...raise some goats and cows...basically, relive my childhood. That would be cool.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
"Please Do Not Disturb"
My day off and I'm in a hotel again....but it is ok...Sandy got us a hotel room at Gaylord Opryland Hotel for my birthday...Our live-in Australian works at Opryland Hotel and got us a great discount...so here we are. The only question remaining is why am I spending time on this blog!?!??
Bow chicka bow bow!
Bow chicka bow bow!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Hike...hike!
Here's a couple of pictures from my hike up the hill today...you can see at least 5 miles in each direction and I was higher than the TNT helicopter shooting the aerial coverage of the race.
Left turn, right turn...
It's Raceday in Sonoma, CA. It's been a pretty weekend...very hot, high 90's. I didn't get out of the track in time to do anything yesterday, but I did get to the gym and put in an hour on the treadmill.
Pretty smoky here today...There are some fires in the area that are pretty contained, so no danger, but the smell is strong.
I plan on hiking today during the race. The track sits in a pretty big valley, so there are hills all around. The one hill I climbed last year is still there, so I guess I better climb it again. It is about a 30 minute hike, so it is fun. And the view from up there is really nice.
Predictions for today: My hope is that one of the road course ringers ie, Max Papis, Scott Pruitt, Ron Fellows or Marcus Ambrose, would win...Marcus races in the Nationwide series, but this is his first Cup race. He qualified the Wood Brothers' #21 car. If he does real well, he may land the ride for the rest of the year. He is from Tasmania, just off the Australian coast, and seems to be a great guy who always has a smile on his face. This race always seems to turn into a fuel mileage battle on this 1.99 mile road course. Juan Pablo Montoya is the defending champion of this race and Jeff Gordon has one here 4 times.
Here are my predictions:
3) Marcus Ambrose
2) Kasey Kahne
1) Jeff Gordon
Have a great day!
Pretty smoky here today...There are some fires in the area that are pretty contained, so no danger, but the smell is strong.
I plan on hiking today during the race. The track sits in a pretty big valley, so there are hills all around. The one hill I climbed last year is still there, so I guess I better climb it again. It is about a 30 minute hike, so it is fun. And the view from up there is really nice.
Predictions for today: My hope is that one of the road course ringers ie, Max Papis, Scott Pruitt, Ron Fellows or Marcus Ambrose, would win...Marcus races in the Nationwide series, but this is his first Cup race. He qualified the Wood Brothers' #21 car. If he does real well, he may land the ride for the rest of the year. He is from Tasmania, just off the Australian coast, and seems to be a great guy who always has a smile on his face. This race always seems to turn into a fuel mileage battle on this 1.99 mile road course. Juan Pablo Montoya is the defending champion of this race and Jeff Gordon has one here 4 times.
Here are my predictions:
3) Marcus Ambrose
2) Kasey Kahne
1) Jeff Gordon
Have a great day!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Wine country...or is it Whine Country...
I am in Napa, California...wine country...it is so beautiful here. I think this may be my favorite trip of the year since it is so pretty out here. The trips to and from the hotel are very enjoyable. Wishing I had a convertible this week. We moved hotels from the Double Tree Resort in Sonoma, to a Marriot in Napa...sounds like up move up, huh? Not so much. This Marriot is a motel. Cars park right outside my glass door. Am I whining in wine country? Sorry.
I don't have any plans for my off afternoon tomorrow...last year I went to Fisherman's Wharf in San Fransisco...it was fun, but kind of a one-timer trip for me. If I was a wine drinker, I'd be living it up...there are a million wineries out here....each with a tour and wine tasting. I did see a brochure on renting segways...that could be fun...I've wanted to try one out for a long time. http://www.answers.com/topic/segway?cat=biz-fin
On to racing...It's a road course here in Sonoma, Ca. That means right turns along with the normal lefts. There are a few Cup drivers that are really good on road courses, such as Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart, but this race also brings out the "road course ringers", the guys who are professional road course drivers who fill in for the regular drivers. We only see these guys a couple of times a year...Ron Fellows, Scott Pruitt, PJ Jones, and a few others. The addition of the open wheel drivers, such as last year's winner, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Sam Hornish brings the competition up. It is a pretty course and lots of fun to watch. I wish everyone had cable so they could see the race.
I had a great birthday on Tuesday...I took the family to Dave and Buster's, http://www.daveandbusters.com/, for an evening of fun and frivolity. We bowled and then played video games. It was a blast!
And now I'm old.
I don't have any plans for my off afternoon tomorrow...last year I went to Fisherman's Wharf in San Fransisco...it was fun, but kind of a one-timer trip for me. If I was a wine drinker, I'd be living it up...there are a million wineries out here....each with a tour and wine tasting. I did see a brochure on renting segways...that could be fun...I've wanted to try one out for a long time. http://www.answers.com/topic/segway?cat=biz-fin
On to racing...It's a road course here in Sonoma, Ca. That means right turns along with the normal lefts. There are a few Cup drivers that are really good on road courses, such as Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart, but this race also brings out the "road course ringers", the guys who are professional road course drivers who fill in for the regular drivers. We only see these guys a couple of times a year...Ron Fellows, Scott Pruitt, PJ Jones, and a few others. The addition of the open wheel drivers, such as last year's winner, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Sam Hornish brings the competition up. It is a pretty course and lots of fun to watch. I wish everyone had cable so they could see the race.
I had a great birthday on Tuesday...I took the family to Dave and Buster's, http://www.daveandbusters.com/, for an evening of fun and frivolity. We bowled and then played video games. It was a blast!
And now I'm old.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day!!!!
First of all, Happy Father's Day to you, Dad! I love you!
Now, on to more trivial business...great truck race yesterday! 1st and 2nd decided by .005 seconds.
In the Nationwide race yesterday, Joel Logano, the youngest person ever to win an NASCAR event, won his first race.
Today in the Cup race, we hope they get at least halfway before the rain comes...don't really want to stay another day.
Predictions for today's race: 3) Kyle Busch 2) Jimmy Johnson and 1) Greg Biffle
I went on a hike around the campus of the University of Michigan yesterday...a bit bigger than my alma mater, Ball State University! I walked for 90 minutes...went around "The Big House", Michigan's football stadium. Let me tell you, for being the summer time, there are lots of great scenery around...if you know what I mean...wink, wink...nudge, nudge.
Sandy is dancing at a church in Brownwood, TX today.
The twins fly home this morning and head straight to church to meet up with Zach.
It's a beautiful day in the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, Michigan.
Happy Father's Day!
Now, on to more trivial business...great truck race yesterday! 1st and 2nd decided by .005 seconds.
In the Nationwide race yesterday, Joel Logano, the youngest person ever to win an NASCAR event, won his first race.
Today in the Cup race, we hope they get at least halfway before the rain comes...don't really want to stay another day.
Predictions for today's race: 3) Kyle Busch 2) Jimmy Johnson and 1) Greg Biffle
I went on a hike around the campus of the University of Michigan yesterday...a bit bigger than my alma mater, Ball State University! I walked for 90 minutes...went around "The Big House", Michigan's football stadium. Let me tell you, for being the summer time, there are lots of great scenery around...if you know what I mean...wink, wink...nudge, nudge.
Sandy is dancing at a church in Brownwood, TX today.
The twins fly home this morning and head straight to church to meet up with Zach.
It's a beautiful day in the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, Michigan.
Happy Father's Day!
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