Are you kidding me? I waited a day for this crap.

1. 5 wide driving at the beginning of the race

2. Junior’s engine blowing up

3. Jimmie Johnson winning the race

And in the words of Mark Martin–“In 1982 it was just a blast to race [at Talladega], but in today’s day and age it’s hard to have fun when you know that the pin is out of the grenade. It’s just a matter of time before it goes off.”

Since my “servant” is otherwise occupied, I thought I might found out some information for her on NASCAR.com.

DAMN!!! AARON’S 499 IS POSTPONED!!!

That’s right folks–Talladega is postponed until Monday. This means I can’t watch the race–I have to be work–DAMN!

So, what did you do during the rain delay? Me? I was making a cake for an appreciation luncheon at work. Here are some pics. Enjoy!

For those who know me–you know I work at a 4-year university. I have worked there for the past 7 years–that’s right 7 years. I like working at a university–it is never a dull moment–and Ms. H. knows what I am talking about..he he. But I have become so jaded and burnt out.

I was once a long time ago a teacher. I taught at an elementary school near the Houston vicinty. I really liked teaching, but my situation was disasterous. I didn’t receive the kind of support a beginning teacher should receive and I subsequently left midway through my second year. I was going through some personal matters that didn’t allow me to concentrate fully on educating. I was so upset by all of this I never wanted to step back into a classroom again. But now, after having seen what I have seen at the university, I feel my place my be back in the classroom.

I am scared because I haven’t been in front of a classroom since 1996. Do I still have what it takes to be a teacher? Ms. H. seems to think I do and if she believes in me why not? If I do head back to the classroom, I want to go under my terms and in an area I really enjoy and want others to learn. I have found my little niche in the areas of technology. I am beginning my certification classes this summer and will have them by next spring (2007).

Ms. H. if you are reading this what do you think?

CONGRATS TO ELLIOTT!

Tony’s Flip
Tony thought he had the space in front of Kenny Wallace, but clipped the front of the car.

And then the car went airbourne.

Tony’s car at a full and complete stop.

Tony’s A-OK!

Martin Truex won the Aaron’s 312-CONGRATS!

Did ya see Elliott was on Trackside this evening? He was so cute! I may have to stay up and watch reruns. Also he is coming back later on in the season–way cool.

Sunday will be Elliott’s 31st birthday! Happy Birthday Elliott!

YEA, YEA, J.J.! for winning the Busch Pole today!

Here’s the aftermath of the birthday celebration last night at Outback!

Don’t know if the boys can fix this damage! We have some SERIOUS tire damage–bascially the back tire is GONE. The entire back quarter panel is history. The front tire–doesn’t look bad–okay–it needs to be replaced. Looks like a DNF!

Here’s Postman with his cake before the damage.