11 hours in the car, 3 pit stops for gas and food...611 miles later and I'm ready to begin the adventure one more time!
it's a little overcast but the "weather people" say the clouds will go away at least for today and tomorrow!
but tonight the real fun begins!!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Role Models and Heroes...a dying breed
Prior I just ran into %%%%%@ the airport here near VIR where he was testing 2day and my 4 year old nephew wanted an autograph and we were like 2FOOT away and mr JERK himself said No!!!! Thanks 4 everything now how do I explain 2 a 4 year old that the man u love and look up 2 will have nothing 2 do with u when the cameras arent around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i got the same treatment from "%%%%%" OUT OF HIS Ass in Phoenix also.....he never even acknowledged the many fans that kept callling his name...he was only 5 feet away....staring at nothing. He could at least waved...but just let us yell and then he finally walked away
%%%%% is an ass. How quick he forgets the fans
if your son had had a twinkie or a moonpie in his hand %%%% would have stopped to talk...
Wow, %%%% is our favorite BUT I would be devistaed if we ran into %%%% and he ignored my son. Can not imagine how my son would feel...NOT GOOD!
The %%%% post are a little disturbing....actually alot! If my sons room wasn't completely decorated in %%%% including a 5 foot fathead of his car on the wall I would let my son read these post BUT I think I will pass and just let him think %%%% is a nice guy.....
These are just a few of the comments I encountered on a fan page on Facebook this evening…it’s sad that a man who so many look up to and support by patronizing the sponsors who support him can be so cruel. In a sport that is fan driven it is essential that a Driver be aware of the importance of his fan base no matter what kind of day he has had. NASCAR teams are having a difficult time keeping sponsors and when you have to find a new one I’m sure that potential sponsors are looking for comments on the appeal or lack of appeal a driver has. Being mean and nasty to a young child whose parents spend money is not the way to win friends and get new sponsors for next year. Wonder what Nabisco and Burger King would say if they knew how nasty this former “Hero” was to a 4 year old boy.
i got the same treatment from "%%%%%" OUT OF HIS Ass in Phoenix also.....he never even acknowledged the many fans that kept callling his name...he was only 5 feet away....staring at nothing. He could at least waved...but just let us yell and then he finally walked away
%%%%% is an ass. How quick he forgets the fans
if your son had had a twinkie or a moonpie in his hand %%%% would have stopped to talk...
Wow, %%%% is our favorite BUT I would be devistaed if we ran into %%%% and he ignored my son. Can not imagine how my son would feel...NOT GOOD!
The %%%% post are a little disturbing....actually alot! If my sons room wasn't completely decorated in %%%% including a 5 foot fathead of his car on the wall I would let my son read these post BUT I think I will pass and just let him think %%%% is a nice guy.....
These are just a few of the comments I encountered on a fan page on Facebook this evening…it’s sad that a man who so many look up to and support by patronizing the sponsors who support him can be so cruel. In a sport that is fan driven it is essential that a Driver be aware of the importance of his fan base no matter what kind of day he has had. NASCAR teams are having a difficult time keeping sponsors and when you have to find a new one I’m sure that potential sponsors are looking for comments on the appeal or lack of appeal a driver has. Being mean and nasty to a young child whose parents spend money is not the way to win friends and get new sponsors for next year. Wonder what Nabisco and Burger King would say if they knew how nasty this former “Hero” was to a 4 year old boy.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Universal Laws!!
1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.
2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
3. Law of Probability -The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act
4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.
5. Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
7. Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
8. Law of Close Encounters -The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
10. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
11.. Law of the Theater and Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big bellies, and stay to the bitter end of the performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk.
12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
13. Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.
15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
16. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly.
17. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet.
18. Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
19. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick.
2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
3. Law of Probability -The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act
4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.
5. Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
7. Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
8. Law of Close Encounters -The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
10. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
11.. Law of the Theater and Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big bellies, and stay to the bitter end of the performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk.
12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
13. Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.
15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
16. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly.
17. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet.
18. Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
19. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Really very powerful things, Implement whenever you can...
I posted these on New Years Day as a note on my Facebook page...time to share it here, i know it's been passed around via email, but it's worth sharing...
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Record your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to____ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's - - Energy , Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did last year
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. Burn the candles, use the nice bed sheets, Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. So stop complaining about the weather, the job, the rents etc.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
32. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
33. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
34. The best is yet to come.
35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
36. Do the right thing!
37. Call your family often.
38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: 'I am thankful for ___.' Today I accomplished ____.
39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
40. Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Record your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to____ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's - - Energy , Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did last year
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. Burn the candles, use the nice bed sheets, Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. So stop complaining about the weather, the job, the rents etc.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
32. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
33. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
34. The best is yet to come.
35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
36. Do the right thing!
37. Call your family often.
38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: 'I am thankful for ___.' Today I accomplished ____.
39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
40. Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
May 2nd
no, no big topic today...
it's been a lazy warm Sunday...Sweet Pea has been lizard hunting; catch and release, catch and release, catch and release. Rascal has been sunbathing on the front porch and Button has been just hanging out!
I meant to "blog" yesterday about white rabbit...“Rabbit rabbit white rabbit” is a common British superstition. The most common modern version states that a person should say “rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit” or simply "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit" upon waking on the first day of each new month, and on doing so will receive good luck for the duration of that month.
this has become a contest with a group of my friends, who can "white rabbit" first! I will admit that Charlotte got me first...of course she would, the girl doesn't sleep!! I did read where you could also say "black rabbit" the night before....heehee get ready!!
it's been a lazy warm Sunday...Sweet Pea has been lizard hunting; catch and release, catch and release, catch and release. Rascal has been sunbathing on the front porch and Button has been just hanging out!
I meant to "blog" yesterday about white rabbit...“Rabbit rabbit white rabbit” is a common British superstition. The most common modern version states that a person should say “rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit” or simply "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit" upon waking on the first day of each new month, and on doing so will receive good luck for the duration of that month.
this has become a contest with a group of my friends, who can "white rabbit" first! I will admit that Charlotte got me first...of course she would, the girl doesn't sleep!! I did read where you could also say "black rabbit" the night before....heehee get ready!!
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