Trixie radioed…

Ok…so here I am still trying to deal with the fact that Tony will not be a Chaser this season. So I have to keep my mind on other things and so I have decided to watch Dancing With The Stars. I did watch a few episodes from each of the last two seasons, but this season, I think I will become a regular watcher. How can I not???…come on people…Jerry Springer is one of the contestants!!!! I missed Emmitt Smith’s dance last night because we were out eating dinner. However, on the results show tonight, Emmitt and his partner performed their routine again…damn Emmitt rocked! (Note…I did go and vote. Who you might ask??? Jerry of course.)

So the first off…Tucker Carlson (MSNBC anchor) and his partner Elena Grinekno. They replayed their routine and I have to say…yuck. I did get to see Jerry Springer and he wasn’t the best dancer, but he looked like he was having fun–JERRY!!! JERRY!!! JERRY!!!

Another confession..tonight is Wednesday and I am gearing up for Project Runway. I am truly addicted to this show and have been from the first season. I can’t explain it, but I really love to watch this show. Also on starting up again on Bravo is Top Chef–Season 2.

Oh for you Survivor fans, it starts tomorrow night. If you haven’t heard yet, they are planning to split the tribes by race this season. I am not sure if I will watch. I think I am Survivored out. I may watch the first episode just to see if it will catch my interest. I think Survivor has run its course. Sure it is occassionally fun to watch complete strangers backstab each other, but it’s the same old same old.

See what happens when my focus is NOT on NASCAR….I begin to ramble on about random things.

ONE MORE BROADCAST NOTE…GREY’S ANATOMY NEW SEASON STARTS NEXT THURSDAY..DID YOU HEAR ME PEOPLE??? NEXT THURSDAY!!!!! WOO HOO!!!

Always remember…

Five years ago today America changed forever. United Airlines Flight 175 and American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center. Within two hours, Tower 1 and Tower 2 were no more. A third plane, American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennysylvania. As I watched the reports of the day’s events being reported, the true definition of HERO emerged that day. I was humbled and still am today.

As you are moving about your day, take a moment to remember not only those who were lost, but those who were left behind.

God Bless.

The Chasers have been set. Unfortunately Tony will not be one of those Chasers, but this post isn’t about Tony.

I am excited that RCR is back to championship form. Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton are both having great seasons. How AWESOME would it be if Kevin won both titles???? And how ’bout that rookie??? Congrats to Denny for making the Chase. As I watched the final laps of the race last night, I realized there will be 7 drivers in this year’s Chase that were on the outside looking in last year. Only Matt, Mark, and Jimmie were in last year’s Chase.

I don’t really know who I would like to see win the championship this year. There are several drivers who I would love to win. I think Matt and Kevin have the momentum to carry them to the top. You can’t count out that “crazy old man”. I think he really wants this title. Then there’s Jeff Burton who I think is the dark horse of the Chasers. But then there’s Kasey who stepped up and made the Chase. Even though I am not a fan of those drivers from HMS, you can’t count them out. Jimmie who I consider the Buffalo Bills of the Chase may finally win one (of course this would be upsetting for me). You also have a four time champion in Jeff Gordon and the youngster Kyle Busch who will also be factors. And of course, you have the rookie, Denny Hamlin (Tony’s teammate) who you wouldn’t even know is a rookie except for those little yellow stripes on the back of his car. Of course last, but certainly not least, Dale Earnhardt Jr. This will certainly be an interesting Chase this year.

IT’S GAME ON BOYS!!!

Trixie radioed…


Tony finished 11th in the points. 16 points…16 lousy points from being in the Chase. But he can NOW focus on finishing 11th and winning that bonus money and a seat on the stage.

Tony still is #1 in my book. You can only control what you do. HE IS STILL A CHAMPION!!! Now the pressure is OFF…he can relax and just race for the next ten races.

Congratulations to those who made the Chase this year. It will definitely be interesting, but for me the Chase is over.

Trixie radioed…

Looks like Tony will be using his back up car this weekend. He crashed in practice today. His car looks like CRAP!!! See for yourself.

Congraulations to Denny Hamlin for winning the pole for tomorrow night’s race.

Kevin Harvick is on FIRE!!! That’s a SIX pack for Mr. Harvick! Plus Mr. Jeff Burton won the pole for the Busch race. It has been wonderful seeing RCR back wiht a vengence. How cool would it be to see him not only the Busch title, but the Cup title as well.

Postman got excited with one of Scott Wimmer’s sponsors—the United States Postal Service. Who knew a USPS vehicle could move that fast???? This was the only picture that I could find of Scott’s car. I don’t think this is how a postal vehcile should be driven.

Trixie radioed…

Tidbit One: Finally got my MacBook!!! No more using the damaged laptop…well until I move all files over to new computer.

Tidbit Two: Going to Indianapolis in October for a professional conference. Unfortunately I won’t have time to visit Indy or take a little side trip to Columbus.

Tidbit Three: Postman bought the new NASCAR 2007 game. You know the one…Elliott is the featured cover man!

Tidbit Four: Richmond is Saturday night and The Chase Drivers will be decided! Go Tony!!!!

Tidbit Five: Less than 2 months from TMS race weekend. I can’t wait!!

Folks that’s about it for now. Tomorrow night is Busch racing and then it all unfolds on Saturday night!!! Who’s in and Who’s out??? That will be the 64,000 dollar question.

Trixie radioed…

Today was my first day with my “new team”. I am very anxious to get started. I was WITHOUT MY computer today because the computer guy was setting everything up for me. I did have access to a computer, but it was my student assistant’s computer and it was an old one. But I was able to read the old email and catch up on a few things.

Today was also “Cake Day” at my new gig. They celebrate everyone’s birthday at the beginning of the month..and well today was that day! How cool…cake on my first day with the new team.

My office is pretty cool. I actually have a window. That’s right…a real window. I looks out to a couryard. The other “new” person (who started last week) has a view of a parking lot. Of course when one doesn’t have a true window for the last year and half you feel like you have hit the jackpot.

Of course, with every new team, you meet all the new “teammates”. As I mentioned before I would be working in an office with a fellow NASCAR fan. I didn’t know until today who her favorite driver was. I didn’t care as long as it wasn’t Princess Jimmie. Well…guess what…SHE IS A FELLOW TONY STEWART FAN!!!! THAT’S RIGHT MY PEEPS!!!! A TONY STEWART FAN!!!!

I am a little tired. I have been organizing files, putting up my things, and my wonderful husband Postman even bought a little fridge for me so I now won’t have to haul my happy little butt to the “community fridge”. I love you Postman!!!

Oh…I received my Smoke VIP renewal goodies today…(well actually I got them on Thursday, but couldn’t get them until today from the apartment office). I got a black tee with “Smoke VIP” on it. I new sticker and a picture of the man himself with the Brickyward trophy!!! Yes..it will be added to the collection at work.

Until tomorrow….