Trixie radioed…

Since the 2006 NASCAR season will be coming to an end this Sunday, I have to find things to write about. I might as well get started with some of this randomness that fills my life during the down time between NASCAR seasons. So here I go…just ten things that are randomly wandering my mind this morning.

1. Bobby Knight incident–moot point and too much media coverage. Was the NASCAR media covering the event?

2. When it’s cold outside dress appropriately and don’t bitch when you are freezing especially if all you have on is a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops. Get a clue! Watch the freakin’ weather channel!

3. If someone works for you and they decide to move on to a better opportunity, don’t treat them like dirt.

4. Thanksgiving is next Thursday and that means the start of the Christmas shopping season. I am already kind of tired of Christmas. These stores start earlier and earlier with putting out Christmas decorations. I am a “one holiday” at a time gal.

5. I was a Garanimals kid. And for the past few days I look like I used the Garanimals to dress my self. I’m not real good about matching things. So perhaps there should be adult Garanimals.

6. It’s Jimmie’s championship to lose. Go Matty!

7. Emmitt Smith danced his ass off last night on “Dancing with the Stars.” I voted. Did you?

8. Ohio State and Michigan will play each other this weekend. Oh by the way…Ohio State is ranked #1 with Michigan right behind them at #2.

9. Postman is running for President of his local letter carrier union. Good Luck!

10. Red means stop people. When the light turns red STOP!!!!

Trixie radioed...

Yes, I have been watching Dancing with the Stars this season. Tonight is the last one of the season. It is down to Mario Lopez (Slater from “Saved by the Bell) and Emmitt Smith (who needs no introduction).

I will be rooting for Mr. Smith. After all he does hold the all-time NFL rushing record just above Mr. Walter Peyton. And he has THREE Super Bowl rings. Oh did I mention he played for the Dallas Cowboys. And if you make a showing at a NASCAR race well then you are alright in my book!

Good luck to Emmitt and his partner Cheryl Burke!

Trixie radioed…

Well, it looks like we are down to the last race of the year. Before we get to that fact, let’s revisit today.

Congratulations to Mr. Harvick! He was running on a defective battery late was not on full voltage. He needed a push from the wrecker to jump start his car after the late race crash. Tony finished 14th.

I think the Chase has come down to really two drivers Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kenseth. Jimmie just has to finish in the 12th position to claim the championship. Am I happy about this fact? Not so much, but I will deal with. I do have to give him his props. He was at one time 8th in the standings and people were considering him not to challenge for the title including myself. But he has battled back and had some good finishes including the last two. This may be the year that finally gets him over the hump. But all my support will be thrown Matty’s way.

Rumor…DEI to purchase RYR? I am holding on to my thoughts until I see further reports.

Next week will end this 2006 NASCAR season. I will have to fill my Sundays with other activities. I have football. The Cowboys are keeping me guessing as well as my Red Raiders. This also means I will have to find other things to write about here in The Park. Don’t worry…I have lots of things to comment about which don’t usually get discussed during NASCAR season. I am looking forward to next year. Tony will be back in the Chase and I hope with Elliott and The Biff coming in with him. There will be lots of changes to talk about. Will the Chase format get “tweaked”? The only thing I want to see is more points for winning a race. I think Buschwhacking will be looked at as well.

Not only will I be watching the last Cup race of the season next Sunday, but I will also be watching next Saturday the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs #2 Michigan Woleverines battle at The Horseshoe in Colombus. This is HUGE!! Depending on when the Busch race is televised, I may have to miss it. I have grown up a Buckeye fan…well since coming out of the womb. I remember sitting with my father watching the Bucks during the Woody Hayes days. I saw OSU gig those Aggies in the 1987 Cotton Bowl. I was thrilled when they won the National Championship in 2002. My fellow Red Raiders played OSU that year. We lost, but we put up a valiant effort. Of course Postman will be rooting for Michigan. That’s right I married a Michigan fan. I just tell my father Postman married up. I love you Postman.

Oh one more thing…YOU ROCK KANSAS STATE!!! You did what my Red Raiders should have done a couple of weeks ago. BEAT UT!!!

That’s all from The Park today.

Trixie radioed…

Congratulations to Mr. Matt Kenseth for winning the Busch race today at Phoenix.

I know this isn’t just of Matt, but I kind of like this picture. I wonder what they were discussing??? Maybe Tony was giving Matt some tips on fence climbing? Or maybe they were deciding what to give Jeff Gordon for his wedding?

Trixie radioed…

As you are out today running errands, watching football games or even a little NASCAR take a moment to remember what today is all about.

Say a little thank you to all the Veterans you know or even ones you don’t know. It is because of them we are able to do, say, and be who we are. I may not always agree with those around me, but I am glad I have the freedom to voice my opinion.

To all the veterans in my family, THANK YOU. To all the veterans who I don’t know, THANK YOU.

Happy Veteran’s Day!

Trixie radioed…

Pat Tryson who is currently the crew chief for Mark Martin, will become Greg Biffle’s crew chief beginning in the 2007 season. This may be a good move for Biffle. Biffle contended for the title the first two years in the Chase format. I think Greg could have been in the Chase this year, but he ended up in messes that were not of his doing. Perhaps Tryson will help him return to the Chase next year. Effective immediately the crew chief for Jamie McMurray and Carl Edwards will switch again. I guess the previous switch didn’t work out for either of the drivers. Sometimes change doesn’t always work.

Good Luck to all the Boys in Phoenix this weekend. The Chase is down to just a few drivers now. I think it will come down to Jimmie, Matt, Junior, and perhaps that rookie fella Denny Hamlin. My money will be on Matt K. The driver I thought would walk away with the championship Jeff Burton had one too many mulligans. And well we all know how Tony didn’t make the Chase. Elliott Sadler switched teams mid year and is still going through his adjustment period. I think the 2007 season will definitely be one to watch.

Speaking of Phoenix, Maricopa county Sherriff Joe Arpaio now has a “new” deputy on his staff. That’s right folks Kurt Busch was made an honorary sheriff’s deputy on Thursday. Remember last year Kurt wasn’t exactly “best friends” with the sheriff’s department. Due to his actions in Phoenix last year Kurt was suspended for the remaining races by Roush and basically finished his season at home. Now he’s an honorary deputy. Wow! what a difference a year makes.

Trixie radioed…

That’s right ladies and gentlemen..both Jeff and Ingrid are off the market.

Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosch were married in Mexico on Tuesday. Congratulations.

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