For those of you who don’t know my HP laptop that I have had the last four years is kaput. I can still use it, but trying to view everything through a screen that looks like someone shot a bb through it is tough.

After much deliberation, contemplation, and consultation, I purchased a MacBook from Apple and it will be here sometime next week. Happy Happy Joy Joy!!!

This will be the first time I have used any kind of non-PC computer since my first year in college back in the day.

Of course I cannot mention Apple, without reminiscing about the “first time” on one these babies. My first time was with an Apple IIe in high school computer class. Yep…I am definitely dating myself by that reference. I didn’t mind the Apples back then, but damn you had to constantly switch floppys in and out–and I am talking about the big size floppies. Computers sure have a come a long way since then.

Since I did mention the dinosaur that is the Apple IIe, I can’t pass up the shout out to the Commodore 64.

Go fast…turn left…don’t crash!

I about died laughing at this on NASCAR.com by Marty Smith–I think my co-workers have decided to call the men in the white coats.

On a lighter note, in conversing with various industry experts I’ve come to realize the only true resolution to this matter is a good ol’ fashioned battle royal. And, considering the numerous soap operas currently playing throughout the garage, I have taken it upon myself to choose teams:

• Team 1: Ray Evernham/Dale Earnhardt Jr./Tony Stewart
• Team 2: Jeremy Mayfield/Carl Edwards/Clint Bowyer

Site: JR Motorsports NASCAR Busch Series shop; Mooresville, N.C.
Sanctioning Body: Dirty Mo Boxing Co.
Referee: Michael Helton
Stipulations: Fifty percent proceeds to Victory Junction Gang Camp; other 50 to be divided among the drivers’ personal charity-of-choice.
Undercard: Jeff Gordon vs. Matt Kenseth, cage match.

I would pay money to see it. I would love to see Matt kick some Gordon butt. Team 1 would definitely take Team 2.

I made a visit to NASCAR cafe as I always do when I am in Vegas. The food is pretty decent and usually the service is fair, but this time the service sucked. However, I was able to get a nice cold Coke. For some odd reason you can’t get Coke in most of the restaurants in Vegas. I HATE PEPSI! But as we all know Coke is the “Official Drink of NASCAR”, thus it was served at the NASCAR cafe. I didn’t take too many pictures since I had already several of them from previous visits, but here are the ones I took while I was there.

First up–pics of Tony’s Car. This was an old one because it had a Winston Cup Series sticker on it. However, I really enjoyed the front of the car
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They also have Dale Sr’s car inside the gift shop. I met a fellow NASCAR and Dale Sr. fan. He didn’t have his camera with him. He asked if I could take his picture for him and of course anything for a fellow fan. There was also a Dale Jr car hanging from the ceiling. These are for you Tiredawg. (Sorry I couldn’t Dale Sr’s car full size..they have it up on a ramp. There are racks of merchandise surrounding it so it is difficult to get a complete picture.)

I made a visit to Madame Trousseau’s (located at the Venetian) the same day I went to NASCAR cafe. Most of the figures were pretty life like. It was strange. There was an area for NASCAR fans. They were showing a video of cars driving around a track. You could move the cars with just the movement of your hands on the wall. My friend Mr. Offiicer and I decided to try it out. We kind of look like we are explaining what happened during a race. Of course, our race coverage is commerical free!
Next to the screen was of course a wax figure of the man himself…Dale Earnhardt Sr. Once again this one is for Tiredawg. It’s hard to tell, but it really did look like Dale. They did an awesome job! It was as if I was standing next to The Man.

I did manage to make it down to M&M World to see what kind of Elliot Sadler items I could purchase. I knew Elliott was no longer driving for M&M, but there were a couple of things I wanted to get. I only purchased a t-shirt however. Everything was still full price. You would have thought things would have been marked at a reduced price. Well, the shirt I purchased was half off, but I think it was because it was a 2005 shirt. Elliott’s Pirates of the Carribbean Car was on display. I was glad it was the Pirate car since I already had pictures of Elliott’s “normal” yellow car. These are for you Esad fans!

I had mentioned earlier that I was going to take a tour of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. However, they were still “under construction”. We would have only been able to view the infiled from one of the suites, we decided not to take the tour. I was a little disappointed. But I did purchase a few NASCAR souvenirs for myself and Postman.

Well, I hope everyone enjoyed my little NASCAR tour of Vegas. I will have other posts later on in the week.

Go fast…turn left…don’t crash!

I was so glad to be home and watching “my boys” race. For the most part the race was good.

Congratulations to Matt Kenseth! I guess that was Jane I heard cheering on Matt.

I tried to watch most of the race, but I am checking out prices for a new lap top.

I was happy that Tony finished 3rd after starting so far in the back of the pack. You know how it can go when you are in the back.

I am so glad Elliott Watch 2006 is finally over. I am still holding judgement on the whole Everham and Jeremy situation. It was good to see Elliott qualify 2nd and finish in the top ten. Oh by the way…he looks really good in that red uniform.

On to Bristal night racing next week…

Go fast…turn left…don’t crash!

Got home on Saturday morning. I have been catching up on my sleep. I will try to post things this week. I have a couple of things at work to catch up on so it may be late in the week before Vegas pictures are up.

I do have to get a new laptop. I guess it isn’t as tough as I thought. Apparently when the bookbag where the laptop was contained wasn’t a good container. It feel out of the car a couple of times and now I have a broken screen. It looks like someone took a gun and shot a hole into it. I can still access things, but the screen looks yucky. I have been wavering between a new HP and the the new Apple. I will check all the prices and see.

I am going to sit at home and watch NASCAR today. Congrats to Dale Jr. yesterday! Here’s a cold one for ya Dale from this Tony fan.

Good Luck Tony and Elliott

Go fast…turn left…don’t crash!

Hey guys…was able to get some internet access for the day. Only 10.95 for 24 hours! Well, I needed to get online.

Here’s an update–will have lots of pictures when I get back. I am having a very relaxful time here, but I am ready to come home. I have definitely had my share of alcohol and I gambled some–won $40 on Monday with just .50. Not a bad return on my investment.

For my NASCAR buds, I went to the NASCAR cafe. They had one of Tony’s old car, but hey…they had his car. They had a few items, but I already have several of the pictures. I did however, take some pictures of Dale Sr’s car for Tiredawg. I will post those when I get back home. I am planning to take a trip out to LVMS on Friday. OH—went to Madame Troussau’s Wax Museum. The figurines are so lifelike. I was standing by one of the figurines to get my picture taken and I bumped into the figure and I said “excuse me”. They had a wax figure of Dale Sr. there. Pretty cool stuff. I headed to M&Ms World to take a gander of what they had left on Elliott Sadler stuff–was able to get a t-shirt for $15! Also, they had his Pirates of the Carribbean White Chocolate M&M car which he ran eariler this year on display. Have lots of pics for you Hey 19!

Any how….we are leaving on Friday. I like Vegas, but after three or four days I am sooooooooo ready to come home.

Have a good one!

Oh–I was happy with Tony’s road race finish and Elliott’s finish! On to Michigan boys—Good Luck!

I probably won’t get to do much posting after today. I am off to Vegas for a MUCH needed VACATION! I plan to gamble, shop, and drink! I will probably do more of the drinking activity than gambling and shopping. I do plan to stop off at M&M World perhaps pick up some of the last remaining Sadler items. Good thing the Coca Cola store is next door. Maybe I can pick up some of the Coca Cola Racing Team items. I am thinking of heading out to the LV Motor Speedway to take in a tour. Cost–$8.00! Any how I will have lots of pictures when I get back. I will miss the road race, but I am not into road racing so I am not too upset. Until I can get back to The Park, I borrowed this little survey from “NASCAR Girl” who borrowed it from Chick’s View. So if you have some time this week…surf on over to their sites.

PS–I did some MAJOR overhauling to The Park. Let me know what you think!

Real Name: Trixie
Age: I just celebrated the 7th anniversary of my 29th birthday
Hair color: Right now…black, but my natural brown shade is coming back nicely
Eye color: Blue
Height: 5’8
Heritage: German/Scottish/Hillibilly
State: Texas
Siblings: It’s just me! I was too much for my parents.
Favorite Driver(s): Tony Stewart, Elliott Sadler, Kevin Harvick
Three favorite tracks: Texas, Bristol, Talladega
First NASCAR Experience: I watched NASCAR on and off growing up, but I the one I remember as my first was the year Dale Earnhardt, Sr. won his only Daytona 500. I was hooked after that.
Feelings on Tony Stewart: If you read my blog, you know my feelings on Tony. Tony is a racer’s racer. He can drive anything. He isn’t afraid to tell it like it is and he makes no apologies about it.
If you were Mike Helton for a day…: I would bring back the Southern 500, remove restrictor plates, eliminate road racing, set a limit on the amount of commercials to be shown, and fire Mike Helton and take his place.
Ever fallen asleep during a race? Yes. There are a couple of tracks that lend themselves to good racing.
Dream NASCAR job: I would love to work with Tony Stewart. Doing what you might ask??? That’s a tough one…personal assistant/personal chef/personal anything.
Best race you’ve ever watched: I would have to say the Daytona 500 the year Dale Sr. won and last year’s Brickyard. Smoke was awesome!
Hobbies: NASCAR
Weaknesses: NASCAR, Postman the Hubby
Favorite Movie(s): Forrest Gump, Legends of the Fall, Gone With The Wind, Pretty In Pink
One thing people would be surprised to know about you: That I wanted to be a singer