i just haven’t hadthe strength to post anything of late, but since i was told i needed to post something for those who read my stuff, here it is in a nut shell.

michigan: mayfield won..fule mileage issues…tony 5th, jeff 15th..jeff still out of chase as of michigan

bristol: matt k. won, tony & jeff top 10, dj and ryan little payback to one another, poor kevin harvick innocence bystander, jeff in top 10 in the chase standings

katrina: devastation on the gulf states…thoughts and prayers with them

lubbock: first week of classes at Tech…god bless the employee and lord give us strength

hope everyone is happy…if you don’t like it..build that bridge and get over it.

ugh..if any of you have attended college and had to deal with the financial aid office you know my pain. I was awarded financial aid for the Fall 2005 term. The office has had all of this posted on my fall information since mid summer when I was sent and accepted the award, however i found out today it has not been certified and processed until today (so they say)…i can go out there tomorrow after 2 pm and fill out the loan application. School starts monday august 29, my classes don’t start until wednesday, but i would like to get my books for class.

here’s my gripe—they had ALL FREAKIN’ SUMMER to do all this. I know they handle quite a few things during the semester but come on people, you dont’ jack around with people’s financial aid packages. We depend on them to pay tuitition, books, room/board/rent, school supplies, etc. Now, I have to use other money that is not intended for school to take care of things which in turn causes me more headaches and aggravation.

Thank you financial aid and you wonder why students do not like dealing with you. The mere mention of your office makes students want to crawl up into the fetal position on the bedrrom floors. UGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The boys are at Michigan again…last time out was back in June for the Batman Begins 400. Tony finished 2nd behind Greg Biffle while Jeff’s outing wasn’t as good…he finished 32nd that day. Let’s do one better this time Tony—make it three in a row for me!

It wouldn’t be too bad of a day if Jeff won or finished in the top five. He needs a good run. After Sunday, only three races left until the Chase.

Saw this on Home Depot. Could it be a conincidence??? You be the judge.

Once again Tony Stewart dominated the weekend. CONGRATS TONY!

Will he or won’t he? No, I ‘m not talking about Jeff getting into the chase, I’m talking about Roush letting Kurt Busch go after this season. He is still mulling over his choice in the matter. I think Roush should make Kurt honor his sponsor and team commitments. That’s what Jamie McMurray is doing. Ganassi is making Jamie honor his contract. I still don’t like the fact that Mark Martin may have to put off his retirement from Cup racing another year. Mark has already stated he wants to run in the truck series and be at home more with his family. Can’t Roush honor that commitment to Martin? We will have to see how all of this plays out over the next coming weeks.

I just love to watch Inside Nextel Cup and Trackside on the Speed Channel. Like last night on Inside Nextel Cup, Michael Waltrip, Kenny Wallace, and Johnny Benson were trying to be serious when answering the viewer’s email questions. Ok…it was funny to see Michael and Kenny try to be somewhat serious. I really do like these guys. Ya gotta love Kenny’s laugh. It’s one of those contagious laughs–you can’t help but laugh along with him. And I have to say Michael’s NAPA Chevy Monte Carlo looked like crap after he slammed into the wall at the Glen on Sunday. He just had a rough weekend all the way around.

As some of you may know I will be heading out to my first NASCAR race in November at Texas Motorspeedway for the Dickies 500. This is the first year TMS has had a second race. This race will be the seventh race in the last 10. I hope the boys can give us a great race. I will be attending all three races that weekend as well as qualifying, and here’s the best part of it all…PIT PASS! That’s right folks..i shelled out the money to buy the pass. I get to wander the pits and see the cars up close and hopefully run into a few drivers. Wouldn’t that be so cool to meet Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon!!! Wow!!! I can’t wait!!! Only 78 more days!!!

For those of you who occassionally stop by and visit you must understand my passion for NASCAR. Yes, I do go overboard a little on my posts especially of late, but hey at least I am not out running amok among the fine people of Lubbock, Texas. I am not the only one of my kind out there…at least I haven’t tattooed myself with something NASCAR…well not yet at least…I am still musing that possibility…if you have any suggestions let me know. This is what I am thinking about…

And on last thing before I depart for the day…to the Dale Jr. fan who was in front of me this morning on my way to work…it’s ok to move you BIG SUV out of my way–I won’t run you over or put into the wall…I mean hey…it’s not like we are on the racetrack or anything…

Follow the leader the boys..this way to the checkered flag

and see if you win…they let you have a checkered flag

and of course you can’t forget victory lane celebration

Oh, I also won a Busch pole too that weekend and finished fourth in the Busch race on Saturday.

Man…I’m lovin’ it!!!

And by the way…I still sit atop the Nextel Cup Standings 105 points ahead of Jimmy Johnson!

I watched the special last night on Peter Jennings. It was incredible. I don’t know who I will turn to for my national news. He has been the only anchor at ABC for me. It will be strange to see someone else at the anchor desk. He was the best of the big 3 (Tom a close 2nd with Dan follow up the rear). As I read somewhere yesterday, my parents had Walter Cronkite, I had Peter Jennings. It is so true. He made you feel like you part of the story. He wanted to care about what he was reporting. I for one will miss him.

Good Night Mr. Jennings.