Christmas Mystery

12/16/200812/16/2008 / Trixie / 1 Comment

jitcrunch I don’t usually do these (got this one over at Amy’s Bad Groove), but I thought since I have had some new lurkers and some increas in traffic, I thought I would give everyone a chance to know a little bit more about me.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Gift bags—easier to do, less fighting with the scotch tape
2. Real tree or Artificial? I love real ones, but my allergies don’t
3. When do you put up the tree? Thanksgiving weekend
4. When do you take the tree down? February…seriously, I take it down either on Christmas day or the day after
5. Do you like eggnog? Nope
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Grease Soundtrack—purchased as an album (not CD or cassette for me on this on
7. Hardest person to buy for? Postman (my hubby)
8. Easiest person to buy for? Little Smoke
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes (a small one)
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail-job security for my husband, The Postman
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Probably the year I got nothing from my ex-husband-that’s why he is now my ex.—cheap and lazy to shop for me that year
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? One Magic Christmas
13. When do you start shopping? The week after Thanksgiving. I hate shopping, crowds, etc. I think I inherited the male gene of shopping
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yeppers—planning to regift one this year
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Oreo Balls
16. Lights on the tree? Of course…best thing about it all, I have a prelit tree and don’t have to string them on the tree
17. Favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Home—once again that whole crowd thing gets in the way
19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? Yes—Matt, Ryan, Kevin, Jeff, Jimmie, Dale, Greg, Tony…oh wait those aren’t his reindeer, but I bet he could to everyone’s houses very quickly
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? I have a star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve? Christmas? Usually Christmas Eve, but with Little Smoke’s adoption, definitely Christmas day this year
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? I hate to say it, but those little bell ringers standing outside the stores and of course crowds.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? NASCAR
24.Favorite Ornament on tree? My new Daytona 500 Hallmark ornament and of course my Tony Stewart one
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Two tickets to Daytona 500 (wink, wink)
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? Crap shoot
27. Who is least likely to respond to this? Crap shoot
28. What was your most memorable magical Christmas memory from your adulthood? This year will be the first for Little Smoke, the little boy we adopted last month
29. Have you ever been involved in a Christmas gift prank? Can’t say that I have, but I am definitely one who would join in if asked
30. Favorite Christmas Cartoon? Frosty the Snowman

Stewart Hass Fan site

12/12/2008 / Trixie / Leave a comment

Yes, I am here relatively speaking. I work at a major univeristy in Texas and this is graduation week. This is the time of the year that is the most stressful for me with the exception of times in May and August when we graduation again. Anyhow, I really, really wanted to get the 2008 Trixies posted, but with all this stress I have been so tired at night and I pretty much go home and fall asleep.

If any of you Tony fans out there haven’t cruised on over to StewartHaasFan.com, then you are missing out. You can find all the latest and greatest news info on Tony as well as Ryan Newman and everything Stewart Haas Racing. The Park is also listed on this site as well, so perhaps I might get a little bit more traffic here in the Park. If anyone who is new, I would liked to say “Welcome” and feel free to comment on anything you want.

I am going to try to organize my Trixies this weekend…I said I am going to try between graduation and Christmas shopping, I might just things done this weekend.

Have a great day everyone…oh, I am also going to read up on all the Petty stuff and perhaps comment on it next week.

Goin’ Bowling

12/08/2008 / Trixie / Leave a comment

tech-cotton-bowl Well, my Red Raiders are headed to the Cotton Bowl once again. This time they will be playing Ole Miss. This will be our 4th trip to the Cotton Bowl. Our first visit to the Cotton Bowl was back in 1939 where we lost to St. Mary’s (CA) 20-13. The next trip wasn’t until 1995 where we got our assess handed to us by USC 55-14. I was at that game and all I can say the best part of the whole game was our band. By the end of the 1st quarter I was partaking of adult beverages. Our third visit was just a few years ago where we lost right at the end to Alabama 13-10 on a last minute field goal. I still don’t know how in the world that field goal kicker made that kick. Perhaps this fourth trip to the final Cotton Bowl at Fair Park in Dallas. Next year’s game will be played in the new Jerry Jones stadium–oops the new Texas Stadium. I am hoping the Red Raiders can come away with a victory.

It does boggle my mind how there are those who think the Red Raiders should be in a BCS bowl. I disagree. When you get your clocks cleaned on national television 65-21. Yes, we beat Texas at home and are currently sitting at 11-1, but when you could have shown you weren’t just the same old Tech, you fell apart. I am exicted about the Cotton Bowl. I think we have a great shot at winning this game. I won’t be able to attend the game even though I am only about 6 hours away. I just can’t afford $100 tickets this time of year. I know, I know, that doesn’t sound like much compared to the money I have plunked down for a NASCAR event, but that event was for three races, pit passes, free parking ($25 parking passes for the game). I think I get my money’s worth at the NASCAR event.

I have to say, I am excited about the BCS Championship game. It is definitely going to be intriguing to watch. I don’t really know who I would root for in the game. I am not a fan of either team. I could go with OU becuase of the whole Big 12 team, but they did beat my Red Raiders. I just don’t think I could openly root for them. They are from Oklahoma and well, I live in Texas. So does this mean I will be rooting for Texas against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Nope. I just can’t root for Texas. I have been an Ohio State fan since I can remember (I was born in Ohio). I grew up on Ohio State football. Go Bucks!

Well..enough of the BCS. I tried to watch the NASCAR Awards Banquet. I honestly sat down in my recliner, flipped over to ESPN Classic and watched. It last maybe 45 minutes. Well, I watched until Tony spoke and then I flipped it over to something more entertaining. I just think the whole thing with Mrs. France and Kevin Costner was very awkward. Comedian John Pinette was hilarious. There didn’t seem to be much laughter in the place. Some of these people need to get a sense of humor. Plus several of them looked like they were very bored and wished they could be at home watching something else. Note to you at the banquet, trust me I felt your pain.

Trust me the Trixies will be posted soon.

You Are A Winner

12/05/2008 / Trixie / 1 Comment

Sorry for the last couple of posts. It’s have been one crazy ball of fire here at work. I was feeling like Tony S. at times. Why? People would ask my opinion about something and I would give only to be met with anger and criticism. Basically, if you are going to ask for my opinion I am going to tell you like it is, if you don’t like the words that are coming out of my mouth then don’t ask. However, there have been a several highlights that have made this week worth it.

I mentioned back on November 24, 2008 I had ordered my first new Tony Stewart t-shirt. Well, I got it on Tuesday!!!! I was so excited!!! Of course this is just one of many items that I plan to order over the next few months. Here it is in my possession. I know you are jealous (he he). tony-and-dale-items-0021

Here is a closeup of the Stewart Haas logo on the shirt.

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My second highlight of the week comes from the package I received yesterday in the mail. Back on November 3, Amy over at Amy’s Bad Groovewas having a contest. If you left a comment on her post from this day you would eligible to win some wonderful prizes. And guess what I was one of the winners!! I love to win things!! I still haven’t figured out how to win the lottery though. If anyone knows please tell me so I can quit my job and tour the NASCAR circuit full time. Anyhow, I received my prize in the mail yesterday. Here it is…and I know you are really jealous now.

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It sits top my laptop where I do quite a bit of posting for The Park. Notice the Tony Stewart sticker…yes even my laptop has that Tony feel. I can’t wait to watch it. Thanks Amy! I have several sites I must visit on a daily basis. Along with Molding Young Minds, Amy’s site is must read. If you get a chance zoom on over, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

And finally…the 2008 Stewie Awards were presented last night. What are the Stewie Awards? Well, if you are any kind of Tony Stewart fan, you know he has his own radio show over on Sirius radio (Channel 128). I don’t get to listen as much as I like to every week, but I managed to listen to majority of the show last. Here are this year’s winners for the 2008 Stewies (all voted by you…the fans).

Best Original Drama (honoring the year’s most exciting moment): Tony Stewart announces his departure from JGR to form Stewart-Haas Racing
Best Student Sequence (Hal Needham award)(acknowledging the year’s most spectacular crash): Michael McDowell’s tumbling, bouncing fiery crash during qualifying at Texas
Best Original Comedy (honoring the year’s most entertaining on tack “incident” or occurrence: “Yellow Line” fever: Debate at Talladega concerning controversial finish
Bonehead Move of the Year (‘Nuff said): Carl Edwards pushes Kevin Harvick in Charlotte tyring to discuss Talladega “pansy” comments by Harvick
The “Armor All Dirtiest Move” Award (acknowledging the year’s most memorable on-or-off-track bumping):Kyle Busch vs. Dale Jr. at Richmond. Busch takes out Dale Jr. in the spring; Dale Jr. accidentally overdrives a corner and gets into Busch in the fall race
Best Engineering and Special Effects (Smokey Yunick Award)(Acknowledging the year’s most creative–and ultimatley illegal–modifications to a racecar): JGR Nationwide cars caught with magnets behind accelerator at Michigan
Best Driver2Crew Chatter (honoring the best driver to pit crew communication): Clint Bowyer declares Michael Waltrip “the worst driver in NASCAR” at Bristol
Best Vocal Performance (honoring the most memorable quote or sound bite): Carl Edwards’ postrace comments on ESPN describing his desperation off-the-wall move at Kansas and where he learned it

There were also three special awards give out as well to some special honorees

Lifetime Achievement Award: Richard Childress
Lifetime Achievement Award: Roger Penske
Golden Stewie Award: Darrell Waltrip

Congratulations to all the winners of a 2008 Stewie. I know you will display your Stewie in the manner in which it should be displayed.

I am hoping to post the 2008 Trixies next week. Don’t forget the 2008 NASCAR Award banquet is tonight at the famed Waldorf-Astoria in NYC. The event will be televised at 8:00 pm (EST) tonight on ESPN Classic as well as ESPN 360. Luckily, I can get ESPN Classic. But if you don’t, a replay of the event willThere will also be a replay of the event on ESPN 2 on Monday, December 8.

After tonight’s award show, it will be officially be for me the off-season. I will get a chance to get to know my friends and family once again. According to the countdown calendar on my computer…Daytona 500 is only 2 months, 10 days, 7 hours, and 46 minutes away. With reference to the 500, I have a bit of a moral dilemma…what would you do? Postman, Little Smoke and myself have been invited to spend a fun filled weekend with some great friends of ours in Ruidoso, NM. Guess which weekend? That’s right folks…Daytona 500 weekend. It didn’t occur to me until this morning. Now, that is the biggest race weekend for all of NASCAR fans. It’s our Super Bowl. What would you do? Would you…

Honor your commitment and have a fun filled weekend without watching the race.
Honor your commitment and make sure you plan events around the race so you can return to hotel to watch race.
Honor your commitment and make sure you can be in your car traveling at the time of the race so you can listen to it on Sirius radio
Honor your commitment, set the TIVO, and make sure no one lets you see and/or read about the race until you get home on Monday, Feb. 16 to watch the race.
Convince Postman to buy Trixie (who he has so lovingly devoted his life to) a portable Sirius radio so that she can listen to the race while enjoying the weekend.
Send Postman and Little Smoke and enjoy a quiet weekend with just you, Tony and the rest of the NASCAR boys.

I think all of these ideas are doable, but if you have any further suggestions/ideas, feel free to comment.